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**BOOKINGS NOW AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 2015** Departs London Gatwick on Tuesday (fortnightly) arriving in the Falklands on Wednesday Departs the Falklands on Wednesday (fortnightly) arriving in London Gatwick on Thursday Falklands – LGW Adult £792 Child £446 LGW – Falklands Adult £882 Child £536

Terms and conditions apply.

Please contact us for more information, non resident rates and a copy of the Passenger Disclaimer. **UPCOMING CONCERTS ** Roxette / 13 July 2015 / London Neil Diamond / 14, 16 & 26 July 2015 / London Bette Midler / 18-19 July 2015 / London Santana / 25 July 2015 / London OneRepublic / 12 September 2015 / Santiago Magic! / 15 September 2015 / Santiago Rihanna / 29 September 2015 / Santiago Slipknot / 30 September 2015 / Santiago Katy Perry / 06 October 2015 / Santiago Blur / 07 October 2015 / Santiago MUSE / 15 October 2015 / Santiago Pearl Jam / 04 November 2015 / Santiago Imagine Dragons / 4-5 November 2015 / London Creedence Clearwater Revisited / 13-14 November 2015 / Santiago Madonna / 02 December 2015 / London Duran Duran / 08 December 2015 / London Simply Red / 26 November 2015 / London Status Quo / 13 December 2015 / London Contact us for flights, accommodation and package details. Concert tickets for Chile will have to be purchased through www.puntoticket.com For concerts in the UK, please check with our agents for special deals.

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June 2015

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AIRFARE UPDATE!

Your update on airfares to some of your most requested destinations. Falklands – Punta Arenas – Falklands £534 Falklands – Santiago – Falklands £617 Falklands – Auckland – Falklands £1409 Falklands – Sydney – Falklands £1409 Falklands – London – Falklands £1644 London – Falklands – London £914 Falklands – Buenos Aires – Falklands £722 Falklands – Miami – Falklands £1087 Falklands – Orlando – Falklands £1146 Falklands – Los Angeles – Falklands £1122 Falklands – Easter Island – Falklands £748 Falklands – Cuzco – Falklands £870 Falklands – Rio de Janeiro – Falklands £789 Falklands – Sao Paulo – Falklands £761 London – Falklands – London £2837 (business class) Falklands – London – Falklands £3334 (business class) • Airfares are per person, from the Falkland Islands (unless stated) in gbp £ and exclude airport taxes. • Subject to availability at the time of booking and actual travel dates. • Fare & payment restrictions apply. *Don’t forget to sign up to LANPASS to enjoy all the benefits of being a member of the OneWorld Alliance *

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD

IS OF COURSE, THE WORLD ITSELF

**UK BEACH BREAKS** Soak up the sun with these great prices: Torquay 2 Nights at the Imperial Hotel with dinner on the first night

From gbp£99 per person based on double occupancy Brighton 2 Nights the Brighton Mercure hotel with dinner on the first night

From gbp91 per person based on double occupancy Cornwall Falmouth Beach hotel

From gbp59 per person per night based on double occupancy

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**BLEAKER ISLAND** Characterized by wide sandy bays and sheltered coves this low-lying island is easily reached within a 30-minute flight from Stanley. Bleaker Island is a popular destination offering modern comfortable accommodation with a sense of isolation. The low silhouette of Bleaker makes it easy to explore on foot and it may also account for its rich maritime history. In the early part of the 20th century five ships were lost at Bleaker Island including the French barque Cassard wrecked in 1906. The island is privately owned and run as an organic sheep and cattle farm which operates smoothly in conjunction with tourism. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of wildlife in a very compact area. One highlight of the island is the Rockhopper penguin colony of some 750 pairs situated only a short walk from the cottages. Even closer is a large colony of king cormorants totaling approximately 8,000 breeding pairs. Further north, a Gentoo penguin colony (approximately 3,300 pairs) and scattering of Magellanic penguins can be found. Long Gulch, a deep fissure in the cliffs east of the settlement, is fringed with tussac grass which attracts many small birds such as tussac birds, Grass and Cobb’s wren. Big Pond, in the centre of the island, is an excellent place to view waterfowl including the White-tufted and Silvery grebe, black-necked swans, Chiloë wigeon, Speckled and Silver teal, and the flying steamer duck. Peregrine falcons and red-backed hawks plus Crested and Striated caracaras are also resident, whilst Southern sea lions and Elephant seals are regular visitors from nearby Sea Lion Island or the small offshore tussac islands. The long sandy beaches and open country of Bleaker Island offer some great hiking opportunities during which visitors should look out for some of the local flora such as the Yellow Orchid, the Dog Orchid and the endemic Lady’s Slipper. The Bleaker Island Group is internationally recognized as in important Bird Area and the northern part of the Islands is a National Nature reserve.

Cobb’s Cottage Named after naturalist Arthur Cobb, one of the island’s former farmers • accommodation for parties of up to 4 adults

• 2 twin rooms, both ensuite

• Additional folding beds available for 2 children

• Well sized lounge, dining area, sun room and kitchen

Cassard House The newest accommodation on the island completed in 2011 • Accommodation for up to 8 people

• 3 double rooms & 1 twin room, all ensuite

• Large lounge and adjoining dining area linking through the spacious sun room.

• Well appointed kitchen

• Eco friendly

For more information, assistance or a quotation, please contact Cathy Jacobsen on cj.itt@horizon.co.fk

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Glimpse of Chile (10Days/9Nights) Santiago · Valparaiso & Viña del Mar · Atacama Desert · Patagonia with Torres del Paine

From £1872pp, based on double occupancy, excluding flights. Subject to availability at the time of booking. Contact us for more details.

**PATAGONIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON**

26th September 2015

If you enjoy running, don’t miss out on this amazing experience! The Patagonian International Marathon is run entirely in Torres del Paine National Park. Run towards one on the most spectacular views in Chile! The event features the following race distances:

- 63km (ultra marathon) - 42km (marathon) - 21km (half marathon) - 10km

4D3/N Rio Serrano Hotel – Torres del Paine Day 1 Arrival / Welcome Drink / Dinner / Overnight Day 2 Breakfast / 2 HD Excursions / Runner Kit Delivery / Dinner / Overnight Day 3 Breakfast / Transfer to Marathon Starting Points / Lunch / Dinner / Overnight Day 4 Breakfast / Transfer to Punta Arenas Airport From £812 pp, based on double occupancy, excluding flights For more information visit http://www.patagonianinternationalmarathon.com/ or contact one of our agents.

First Hyatt Hotel in Uruguay!

Carmelo Resort and Spa (previously known as Four Seasons Carmelo) is from now on Uruguay's first Hyatt property. Amazing sunsets, food & wine and relaxing experiences are waiting for Carmelo visitors.

With the new Hyatt being currently built in Montevideo, two Hyatt hotels will be operating in Uruguay as of 2016. For more information, please contact any of our agents.

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At 31 kilometres long, is the third largest offshore island and is home to the longest sand beach in the Falklands. Pebble was given its present name in the 1760s after beautiful semi-precious pebbles were discovered on its western beaches. Today, local artisans use Falkland pebbles to create unique pieces of jewellery. The landscape of Pebble Island varies greatly from pristine beaches, moor lands and rocky peaks to an extensive area of ponds and wetlands, and dramatic coastal cliffs. All of these provide vital breeding habitats for an incredible list of some 42 resident bird species including some rare and elusive species. The deep ponds on the east of the island, many of which are within walking distance of the lodge, are home to Chiloë wigeon, Silvery grebes, Black-necked swans and a multitude of other wildfowl and wading birds. Many thousands of Gentoo, Rockhopper and Magellanic penguins breed on Pebble Island each summer. The island is also a favourite spot for many rare avian visitors from mainland South America and beyond. Marine mammal enthusiasts can enjoy raucous congregations of Southern sea lions. Pebble Island is also home to several reminders of the 1982 Conflict, including remains of aircraft destroyed when British special-forces raided the island’s Argentine-occupied airstrip and a memorial to the crew of HMS Coventry. Overland tours are a must given the size of the island – and the experienced drivers/guides will make sure that you don’t miss the key points of interest. The two full-day guided tours, covering each end of the island in 4x4 vehicle offer ample opportunity to see the abundant wildlife, historical sites and spectacular scenery further afield from the settlement. Pebble Lodge originally served as the farm manager's house, and was very much a focal point of the 22,000 acre estate. Now, although ideally adapted to suit the needs of visitors from around the world, it retains the warm and friendly atmosphere of a large, traditional Falkland farm house.

• 3 twin rooms, 1 double room, 1 family room and 1 single room

• All rooms en-suite with shower.

• Honesty bar and tea/coffee making facilities.

• Comfortable lounge with wide selection of videos, DVDs and Falklands related books.

• Open mid September- April.

**PEBBLE ISLAND **

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If you are a die-hard fan of the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, then we have something just for you. Get the full GoT experience with the Winterfell and Westeros Tour and see if you are the one destined to rule

the Iron Throne!

GAME OF THRONES / WINTERFELL TOUR Tollymore Forest Park / Inch Abbey / Audleys Castle & Castle Ward

The perfect short break idea for fans of hit series Game of Thrones, this tour of the Winterfell filming

locations is a must. Simply select your travel dates above, pick a hotel in Northern Ireland and book your

Game of Thrones tour ticket and hotel package all in one go.

For fans of Fantasy series Game of Thrones, a trip to Northern Ireland has become essential. On this tour of

the filming locations for the fictional region of Winterfell, you’ll be treated to seeing a number of places

where pivotal scenes in the hit series have taken place. Instantly recognizable, there’s much to see on the

tour, highlights of which are listed below.

GAME OF THRONES / WESTEROS TOUR Cushendun / Ballintoy Harbour / Giant’s Causeway / Larrybane / The Dark Edges

A must-do experience for fans of Fantasy series Game of Thrones, this tour of Northern Ireland’s filming

locations for the fictional region of Westeros couldn’t be better. Simply select your travel dates above, pick a

hotel in Northern Ireland and book your Game of Thrones tour ticket and hotel package for one handy

price… it’s easy!

For every fan of the hit series, a short break in Northern Ireland has become essential. With so many instantly

recognizable locations from the Game of Thrones universe filmed in and around the area, there’s lots to get

around on the tour.

For more information, cost or alternative Game of Thrones packages, please contact any of agents.

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Please note:

• All information expressed in this newsletter is quoted at the current rate of exchange USD/GBP which is subject to change. • Subject to availability at the time of booking and actual travel dates.

• Prices subject to change without notice.

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