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World Journeys has a 5-day / 4-night Fire & Ice Arctic Canada package. Are you looking to experience the magic of a real Canadian winter wonderland & can participate in authentic Inuit traditions such as helping to build a real Igloo, travel by snow-mobile and try snow-shoeing, witness the spectacular Aurora Borealis, search for the Polar Bears of Churchill and watch husky dogs pulling the sleds in the traditional Hudson Bay Quest, The Last Great Dog Race on Earth. The package includes one night in Churchill, 3 nights at the Seal River Lodge, and for those more adventurous types there is an option to stay overnight in an Igloo. Return airport transfers, experienced guides and transportation, return flights from Winnipeg to Churchill, breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners are also included. Priced from NZ$8129pp twin share, it commences from Winnipeg on 26 March 10.

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World Journeys has a 3-day / 2-night Romantic Angkor Escape package, specially designed for couples to share a unique experience together in Cambodia. You'll stay in a stylish boutique hotel in Siem Reap, take a private tuk-tuk exploration of the Angkor temples, sip champagne on a sunset cruise of Tonle Sap Lake, enjoy a romantic picnic and a helium balloon ride. To end their special experience, clients will have a private blessing ceremony with a Buddhist monk.

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Private charter packages include accommodation for 8 guests, a private executive chef, chief steward and engineer, non-alcoholic beverages, breakfasts and dinners for 8 guests. Choose to stay for the entire duration of the Olympics, 18 nights from 11 February to 1 March10, from NZ$155,055, or 9 nights from NZ$91,622. Options for private harbour cruises are also available.

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World Journeys advises that suites have become available on the Corinthian II Grand Voyage from the Cape of Good Hope to Gibraltar, departing 17 March 10. This voyage offers a rich and complex itinerary of the continent, exploring almost every country along the African West Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience, which had previously been sold out for months.

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The current Galapagos Islands specials on remaining 2009 Galapagos Cruises. New bookings for 7-night expeditions will receive free return air tickets from mainland Ecuador and free fuel surcharge; and 3 or 4-night expeditions include a 20% discount and free fuel surcharge. Valid until 21 December 09. New bookings for 2010 will also receive free return air tickets from mainland Ecuador (valid on selected expeditions from January-March 10, when booked by 20 December 09.

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World Journeys has a new Stay 6/Pay 4 nights offer on any new booking at a great selection of Wilderness Safari camps: Zambia - Kapinga, Lufupa Tented Camp, Kalamu Lagoon, Busanga Bush Camp, Shumba, The River Club and Toka Leya Zimbabwe – Ruckomechi and Little Makalolo Namibia - Ongava Lodge, Desert Rhino Camp, Andersson’s Camp, Doro Nawas, Lianshulu Lodge, Kulala Desert Lodge and Kulala Wilderness Camp Botswana - Kalahari Plains Camp, Xigera, Jacana, Seba, DumaTau, Selinda and Abu Camp. Book at least two of the above camps with two paying nights at each on the same itinerary to qualify for the third night free at each camp. Valid for travel to 15 March 10 (end dates vary depending on the camp and season).

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World Journeys is offering its 9-day Colours of Vietnam package at a new price of $1198pp share twin, a saving of $200pp. A true 'highlights' itinerary visiting Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, the tour's departures are the first and third Saturday of every month until 30 April 10. There is also a new Superior option, from $1668pp share twin.

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World Journeys is promoting a Cruise Journey it describes as “taking you from the familiar to the extraordinary” aboard Cunard's magnificent Queen Mary 2. Departing Auckland next March, the itinerary visits the Bay of Islands before heading to Australia and on to Mauritius and Durban,with disembarkation in Cape Town. At this point there is the option to fly to Kruger National Park for a three-night safari staying at Ngala Safari Lodge. Alternatively they can fly to Johannesburg and connect with their flight home. Priced from $9,995pp share twin, the Journey comprises a 22-night cruise with all meals and port taxes included; two nights and sightseeing in Cape Town; flights from South Africa to Auckland; and a World Journeys Host (subject to a minimum 15 pax). Airport taxes, tipping and shore excursions are additional.

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World Journeys has a special price on its 11-day “Birthplace of the Incas” itinerary, for all new bookings made before 31 October, valid for travel in 2009 and 2010. Highlights include the Gold Museum of Lima, Cuzco with its special blend of Incan and colonial history, Pisac Markets, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, the floating reed islands of Lake Titicaca, and La Paz – the highest capital in the world. The 3-star option is now priced from $2819 - saving $396; or 4 star from $3454 - saving $485. All pricing is per person share twin and includes independent touring with local English speaking guides; personal meet & greet on arrival; 10 nights' accommodation with breakfast; flights Lima to Cuzco; and some additional meals.

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World Journeys has a special offer on a two-day excursion to Chile's stunning Torres del Paine National Park with its impressive jagged mountain peaks and pristine lakes. Priced from $442pp share twin ex Calafate, this includes all transfers and transport on a Seat in Coach basis; sightseeing in the National Park with lunch included, one night's accommodation in Puerto Natales, and an English speaking guide. Valid for travel from 01 November09 to 31 March 10, departures are on Wed, Fri and Sun. A National Park fee of US$32 is additional.

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