Gap Adventures have joined with World Nomads and National Geographic Channel to give one exceptional individual the chance to go on assignment with renowned wildlife photographer Jason Edwards to Antarctica!

The brief is to photograph the world’s most remote wilderness on Gap Adventures’ Antarctica Classic aboard the M/S Expedition, exploring the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula.

To help you take the best photos, the scholarship recipient will receive AU$2,000 worth of Pentax photographic equipment of your choice.

Your best photos will be published on the National Geographic Channel’s website where they will be viewed by thousands of travellers worldwide, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get your foot in the door of one of the most revered exploration organisations in the world!

Highly regarded for his wildlife and remote landscape photography, Jason Edwards is represented by National Geographic Image Collection.

The competition is open to non-professional photographers and you can apply from any country.  For more details and to enter online, please click the link below:

Gap Adventures – Travel Photography Scholarship 2009

The flights will take you past the dramatic cliffs of Dingli, archaeological world heritage sites, the beautiful Blue Lagoon, fantastic panoramic views of Gozo and Comino, numerous creeks, tiny bays and caves.  You’ll experience a unique view of the grandeur of Valletta – “The Fortress City Built by Gentlemen for Gentlemen” – and unforgettable views of the “Silent City”, Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta.  To finish, there is no better way to see and admire the Grand Harbour, the most fortified harbour in the world!

To find out more, visit the link below:
HeliTours Malta

You can get a whopping 40% off a package stay if you book before 15 July. What’s more, this Magical Offer can be combined with the Kids Under 7 Stay & Play for FREE offer! This means that a family of four can now stay in a Disney® Hotel from as little as £248.40 (including Park Tickets & Breakfast).

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If you’re a dedicated swinger while on holiday, then Your Golf Travel has something that will suit you to a tee. Their aim is simple – they offer the best discounted prices and arrange every aspect of your golf holiday, with destinations throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as in Europe, the USA, Turkey, Dubai and many other places worldwide!

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The airline operates 4 non-stop flights a day from London Heathrow to Hong Kong – that’s more than any other airline.

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To find out details of just some of Blue Chip Vacation’s great offers, just click on the links below:

• 14 The Vista, Newquay – Save over £100 this Easter! 20% off all 2009 prices – prices applied online.
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There are some fantastic bargains to be found on worldwide flights as well as discounts and special offers on car hire, cottages, etc. If you’re planning to book your travel online, then ASDA is definitely worth a look.

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Air Canada has announced that all of its flights to Europe will now feature its brand new cabin interiors.

The improved facilities include lie-flat bed suites in first class and a seatback inflight entertainment system for all passengers throughout the aircraft.

Air Canada also announced developments in its North American network, with details of the forthcoming launch of four non-stop routes from Calgary.

From 15 May, the airline will fly from Calgary to San Diego, California, followed by flights to London, Ontario and Whitehorse, Yukon from 1 June and a service to Portland, Oregon launching on 15 June.

Daniel Shurz, vice-president of network planning for Air Canada, said: ‘We know our customers appreciate the choice and convenience of more non-stop flights and, with the introduction of these new routes, the airline continues to offer the most extensive route network from Calgary of any airline.’

Based in Montreal, Air Canada operates flights to more than 170 destinations on five continents.

(News courtesy of Opodo)

Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire – let the journey begin!

Car Hire Market offers low-priced rental cars. With Car Hire Market users find the cheapest rates and special offers of the leading car rental companies. You can use their search tool to search 35 car hire companies worldwide.

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