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Cuba by bike Extreme Bike Tours is launching its fi rst-ever Cuban Motorcycle tour in 2016; a guided 13-day trip across the exotic Caribbean island, famous for its rustic, colonial buildings, cigar factories, salsa clubs and 1950s American classic Chevrolets. With two departures, 21 February and 6 March, 2016, intrepid motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy the personalised, small-group feel as they ride a Harley Davidson, BMW 800cc or Suzuki VStrom to some of Cuba’s iconic sights; World Heritage City of Trinidad, the Bay of Pigs museum, Santiago de Cuba and the coastal roads that lead to the National Park at Las Terazzas before returning to Havana. On foot, travellers will also journey to author, Ernest Hemingway’s former residence, Revolution Square in Havana and the mausoleum of Marxist revolutionary, Che Guevara. The tour includes four to six hours of riding each day and is available for licensed motorcyclists as well as pillion passengers. extremebiketours.com

Hotel for art lovers in HanoiArt lovers take note. The brand new Apricot Hotel has opened its doors for business in the heart of Vietnam’s cultural and political capital, Hanoi. Paying homage to art created by the nation’s master painters and contemporary up and comers, Apricot Hotel is as much a large-scale gallery – showcasing more than 600 original artworks ranging from large masterpieces and sculptures to watercolours and sketches – as it is a contemporary fi ve-star hotel. Along with its prized art collection, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and the rush of Hanoi’s quaint Old Quarter at its doorstep. If that’s not enough the small luxury hotel’s 123 neo-classical rooms, two restaurants, lobby lounge and café, rooftop bar, heated rooftop swimming pool, meeting facilities, spa and fi tness centre make this hotel a masterpiece. apricothotels.com

*TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share based on low season travel. Prices are correct as of 31 Aug 15 and are subject to change. Handpicked Ecuador: Valid for travel on Mondays 01 Oct 15 - 31 Dec 16. Anakonda Amazon River Cruise: Valid for travel Wednesdays and Sundays 01 Oct 15 - 31 Dec 15. Wildlife Ecuador: Valid for travel Mondays and Wednesdays 01 Oct 15 - 31 Dec 16. Peak season surcharges apply for travel 21 Dec 15 - 04 Jan 16. All care has been taken to promote correct pricing at the time of printing, but is dependent on availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Packages can change without notification due to fluctuations in charges and currency. Airfares are not included unless otherwise stated. Credit card surcharges apply. For full terms and conditions visit adventureworld.com/terms-and-conditions. AW4022

HANDPICKED ECUADOR8 DAY PACKAGE

Discover a country of astonishing contrasts where cultural riches are surpassed only by breathtaking landscapes. Travel through the heart of Ecuador’s dramatic Avenue of the

Volcanoes and rest by night in historic haciendas. Descend the exhilarating Devil’s Nose on a train

ride, explore the charming colonial towns of Quito and Cuenca and be awed by gorgeous

scenery in the Cajas National Park.

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7 nights accommodation, selected meals, sightseeing with a bilingual local guide and all transfers.

WILDLIFE ECUADOR 11 DAY PACKAGE

Combine the unparalleled variety of wildlife unique to the Galapagos Islands by cruising the islands with a stay at the award winning Mashpi Lodge perched 3116 feet above sea level. The Mashpi experience is about discovering life in the tree tops, trekking along trails, listening to

animal calls, bathing in pure waterfalls or simply relaxing with a view of clouds playing hide-and-

seek with the forest.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

6 nights hotel accommodation, 4 nights cruise accommodation in a standard board deck cabin

aboard M/V Santa Cruz, selected meals, sightseeing, transportation and domestic flights as per itinerary

and services of a local English speaking guide.

ANAKONDA AMAZON RIVER CRUISE8 DAY PACKAGE

The Anakonda Amazon River Cruise is the only luxury cruise boat in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

Its 18 suites are equipped with air conditioning, 24-hour electricity, and a private bathroom with hot water and wall-to-wall panoramic

windows. Explore remote and pristine areas and interact with the region’s 15 local communities, while enjoying the comforts, commodities and

services of a 5-star floating boutique hotel.

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7 nights cruise accommodation on a twin share basis, selected meals, jungle explorations with

an English speaking local guide and community entrance fee.

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01 Oct 15 - 31 Dec 16

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Ecuador may be small in size, but it is bursting with colourful highland markets, tropical rainforest, jungle, volcanoes and palm-fringed beaches. Delve into Ecuador’s Spanish colonial past as

you meander down the quaint cobble stone streets of Quito and Cuenca.