Real Gap
As the last of the sparkly decorations and party poppers go back into the cupboard under the stairs, it’s officially the end of the festive season. Many explorers would like to fulfil those New Year resolutions and begin making adventurous plans, but the cost of Christmas has left a rather large hole in the travel budget.
For those who are counting the pennies in 2010, leading UK gap year company Real Gap have launched a limited offer that may provide the ideal solution. Travellers, who book with Real Gap in January, will be given the fantastic opportunity to secure their trip now and leave paying their deposit until later. The ‘book now, charge later’ offer will give explorers the chance to restock the piggy bank and choose their perfect trip without having to pay a penny until March.*
With hundreds of trips in over 45 destinations around the world, even the most intrepid of explorers will be able to find the travel adventure they are looking for. Covering Africa, Asia, Australasia, Europe, Latin America and North America travellers can choose between a vast range of volunteer projects, work abroad programmes and tailor-made complete gap year packages.
Volunteers who want to make a difference can help disadvantaged children at projects such as the Kenya Community Outreach and Orphanage programme or the Galapagos Island Teaching Volunteers initiative. Giving youngsters the care they need, the projects provide a safe and secure refuge as well as a brighter future.
Animal lovers can combine a trip to a warmer climate with important conservation work on the Malaysia Orang-Utan and Wildlife Experience or at the USA Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida. Allowing volunteers to assist in the preservation of endangered and vulnerable creatures, the programmes also offer plenty of opportunities to gain a useful insight into local culture.
For travellers who would like to earn some cash as they broaden their horizons, the Ultimate Aussie and China Paid Teaching with TEFL are great options for working overseas. A chance to gain useful skills and practical experience, the programmes are also a brilliant way to leave the tourist track and get to know the locals.
Adventurers who would like to make the most of this amazing offer will need to get booking soon as the offer ends on the 31st of January. More detailed information can be found at http://www.realgap.co.uk/
* Terms and conditions apply see http://www.realgap.co.uk/
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