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UNCOVERING GALAPAGOS One of our agents is heading to the Galapagos Islands later this year so we look forward to sharing our first-hand knowledge of that destination with you in a future newsletter but in the meantime perhaps the current BBC Documentary “Mission Galapagos” might have inspired you to start researching a holiday there to enjoy the amazing wildlife and the place that inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of Evolution. So here are 10 fun facts that you may be didn’t know and can wow your friends with: - The archipelago is made up of 13 major islands and seven

smaller islands. - The islands each have two names: one Spanish and one English. - Only five islands are inhabited: Baltra, Santa Cruz, Isabela,

Floreana and San Cristóbal. - The oldest island in the Galápagos is Española – it is estimated

to be 3.5 million years old. - Fernandina is the youngest island at just 1 million years old - One minor island is paradoxically called Nameless Island. - The archipelago was named after the giant tortoises found

there: Flemish cartographer Abraham Ortelius named them Insulae de los Galopegos in 1574.

- The Galápagos mockingbird was the first creature that Darwin noticed varied from island to island.

- The Galápagos penguin is the only penguin that has its natural habitat in the northern hemisphere. It is also the second-smallest penguin in the world.

- Charles Darwin hated marine iguanas and dubbed them ‘imps of darkness’.

Issue 12April 2017


AIRFARE UPDATE! Your update on airfares to some of your most requested destinations.

Falklands – Punta Arenas – Falklands from £654 Falklands – Santiago – Falklands from £843 Falklands – Auckland – Falklands from £1615 Falklands – Sydney – Falklands from £1581 Falklands – London – Falklands from £1859 London – Falklands – London from £1569 Falklands – Buenos Aires – Falklands from £910 Falklands – Miami – Falklands from £1447 Falklands – Orlando- Falklands from £1394 Falklands – Los Angeles – Falklands from £1471 Falklands – Easter Island – Falklands from £1104 Falklands – Cuzco – Falklands from £1014 Falklands – Rio de Janeiro – Falklands from £982 Falklands – Sao Paulo – Falklands from £919 London – Falklands – London (business) from £3883 Falklands – London – Falklands (business) from £2882

• 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.

STRICT HAND LUGGAGE POLICY

HAND LUGGAGE POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO IN RELATION TO SIZE

OF AND NUMBER OF PIECES BEING CARRIED.

• You can take one suitcase and a personal item with you, free of charge.

• Your hand luggage must be light enough that you can place it in the overhead compartment without assistance.

• The maximum total weight for your carry-on luggage is 8kgs (rising to 16kgs for Business Class or Premium Economy passengers on onward flights)

• The maximum dimensions are 21 in (55 cm) x 13 in (35 cm) x 9 in (25 cm) (height, width and depth), including the pockets, wheels and handle

ANYONE WITH OVERSIZED LUGGAGE WILL BE SENT BACK TO THE CHECK-IN QUEUE

TO DISPATCH THE LUGGAGE AND MAY INCUR ADDITIONAL CHARGES.

For full details please visit: https://www.latam.com/en_un/travel-information/baggage/carry-on-baggage/

For checked luggage details visit: https://www.latam.com/en_uk/travel-information/baggage/checked-baggage/

AIRBRIDGE LATEST NEWS

The MoD schedule is now available for

bookings until October 2017. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

You can now request a sky-cot on the airbridge for additional comfort.

Please note that there is limited availability;

remember to request this service when

placing your booking! This service is suitable

for infants who weight up to 11 kilos. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Until further notice, the flights are likely to

transit via Africa due to the recent damage

to the runway in Ascension Island.

Please see below the comments from the CMO regarding yellow fever vaccinations:

- If you have been vaccinated you will be

immune for life.

- If you have been vaccinated, keep your

vaccination certificate with you at all times.

- If you have not been vaccinated, you will be

asked to sign a waiver acknowledging the

slight risk to your health.

- Any person arriving in the UK who is not

already vaccinated should go to a travel

vaccine clinic and get their YF vaccination. - Passengers who were booked and confirmed

to travel to/from Ascension Island will be

contacted and updated of the situation in due

course.


ONBOARD MEALS As from 26 April there will no longer be a free snack service on LATAM flights between Chile & the Falkland Islands, on all domestic flights within Chile & regional flights within South America. The on-board purchase menu is available to view (in Spanish) at https://www.latam.com/mercadolatam/chile/productos. You may however wish to take your own food/snacks. This will allow the airline to compete with budget carriers such as SKY. Remember that no liquids are permitted through security at Mt. Pleasant and no fruit, vegetables or meat/dairy products may be taken into Chile. The list of products permitted to be brought into the Falklands can be found at http://www.fig.gov.fk/agriculture/index.php/services/biosecurity.

EUROPEAN BREAKS If you are thinking of travelling to the UK, why don’t you treat yourself to European break with Eurostar?!

We have a large selection of packages available, so be sure you make the most of your holiday! It doesn’t matter if you are travelling alone, with friends or the whole family; we have a wide selection of small getaways available throughout Europe; we will certainly find something to suit your specific needs.

PARIS 3 nights from gbp£214 per person including eurostar tickets

MARSEILLE 3 nights from gbp231 per person including eurostar tickets AMSTERDAM 2 nights starting from gbp£189 per person including eurostar tickets

For more information, quotations or other European breaks, please contact any of our agents.

FLORIDA FOREVER Taking a trip to Florida? Need some assistance? We are here to help! We can provide quotations for flights, accommodation (including a wide range of hotels and private villas) and even car hire. Just let us know what your requirements are and we will take care of the rest. If you need some inspiration, here are some of the main attractions:

Take a trip to SeaWorld where you will not be disappointed with the breathtaking shows.

If you are thrill seeker, you can go on the Manta which is Orlando’s biggest and fastest coaster ride since 2016. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Explore the Busch Gardens, an extraordinary 335-acre adventure park with an exotic combination

of wild animals and even wilder rides. Come face to face with some of the world’s most

endangered species. See what life is really like high up in the jungle canopy. Or ride a dive coaster

that hurtles along at speeds of up to 70mph. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Visit Universal Studios for a fun packed day; discover the magic of Harry Potter World. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

LEGOLAND has over 50 rides and attractions to see. This theme park is great for families with children

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Experience simulators and many other attractions at the Kennedy Space Centre including behind-the

scene tours, interactive exhibits, 3D life like experiences and much more. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For any further information, quotations and other attractions, please contact any of the agents.


YUCATAN EXPLORER (5 days) Explore the ancient Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá Stay the night in colonial Mérida Follow the Puuc Route and see the ruins of Sayil, Labná, Kabah and Uxmal Stay in Campeche, Mexicos only walled city The ruins of Calakmul, largest of the Mayan cities Day 1 Cancún Mérida A morning departure from your Cancún hotel (or airport) to Chichén Itzá for a tour of the impressive Mayan ruins, dominated by the remarkable El Castillo Pyramid and featuring a fascinating ball court. After lunch in a local restaurant (not included) continue your journey to the colonial city of Mérida and your overnight hotel. Overnight: Hotel Gran Real Yucatán

Day 2 Mérida – Campeche After breakfast enjoy a brief tour of Mérida, capital of the Yucatan and its colonial heart with tightly packed buildings. Then leave and follow the Puuc Route, comprised of the ruins of Sayil, Labná, Kabah and Uxmal. Your journey continues to Campeche, Mexicos only walled city, where youll find traffic free streets with brightly painted houses and a true Caribbean feel. Overnight: Hotel Plaza Campeche

Day 3 Campeche Chicanná After a short morning tour of Campeche you will drive south and see the ruins of the Chen Route, including Xpujil and Calakmul, the largest of the Mayan cities. Continue on to Chicanná, in the heart of the Calakmul Ecological Reserve for an overnight stay.

Overnight: Chicanná Ecovillage Resort

Day 4 Chicanná - Chetumal Bacalar During a morning tour to the ruins of Chicanná, discover carvings of mythological beasts and the home of the rulers of Becán. Becán shows evidence of one of the earliest defence systems in Mesoamerica and a selection of towers, temples and shrines. This afternoon, enjoy a stop on the shores of the beautiful freshwater Bacalar lagoon and explore the 18th century Spanish fort before continuing to Chetumal. Overnight: Hotel Capital Plaza

Day 5: Chetumal - Tulum - Cancún Travel to Tulum and explore the Maya-Toltec ruins, which are perched on cliffs overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters. Then continue to Cancún airport, or to a Riviera Maya beach resort, where your tour ends. Perhaps you will extend your Mexican holiday with a few days relaxing by the sea in one of our many beach side hotels, or maybe you’ll continue your exploration of Central America with a vist to nearby Costa Rica or Panama.

Included Accommodation as shown All transfers & sightseeing on private basis English-speaking driver-guide from day 1 to day 5 All entrance fees as specified in program Parking fees and motorway tolls Tour operators’ liability insurance Local taxes for service providers and hotels

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From £1426pp, based on double occupancy, excluding flights.

Flights from £1644pp, subject to availability at the time of booking.


UPCOMING CONCERTS 02 May 2017 Sting Santiago 04 May 2017 Evanescence Santiago

11/12 May 2017 John Mayer London 25/26 May 2017 Ariana Grande London

31 May 2017 KISS London 08/09 Jul 2017 U2 London

17 Jun 2017 Guns N’ Roses London 23 Jun 2017 Robbie Williams London 12 Sep 2017 John Legend London 14 Sep 2017 Bon Jovi Santiago

Contact us for flights, accommodation & 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.

Please note:

• Prices are subject to change without notice. • Subject to availability at the time of booking and actual travel dates.

• All information expressed in this newsletter is quoted at the current rate of exchange USD/GBP which is subject to change.

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