Dear Adventurer
Welcome to our new-look edition of Dispatches.
As we head into 2022, I hope I can inspire you to travel with us
in the coming months ahead. We are working hard to firmly put the
Covid-19 pandemic behind us and are so pleased to be creating incredible
trips and expeditions once again. Read more>> about our first issue.
Fiona Brijnath, Founder
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THE NEWS WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR - MORE STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
From
0400hrs on 11 February 2022, the Uk Government will
remove all Covid-19 testing
requirements for fully vaccinated passengers and under
18s entering England. So this means if you are fully vaccinated,
on returning from your holiday you will only need to complete a
Passenger Locator Form prior to arrival in England. Hurrah!
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FAR FRONTIERS TRAVEL NEWS
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A picture really does tell a thousand words.....
After a year of hard graft, we are thrilled to finally launch our new
websites. Our aim was to improve the quality and range of the
photography giving you a much better insight into what you might
encounter on your holiday of a lifetime. In addition the new sites are
now much more tablet and mobile friendly allowing you to browse options
while at the kitchen table or on the move. We hope you enjoy the
results. Do visit Far Frontiers Travel for more information.
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Delicious Mauritius
What better place to spend chilly February than basking in the tropical paradise that is Mauritius - a jewel in the Indian Ocean, 2000 kms off Africa's East Coast. With direct flights on British Airways three times a week, 150 kms of white beaches, and a variety of gorgeous hotels on offer, what is not to like? A holiday in Mauritius
can be a wonderfully varied experience and offers endless opportunity
to explore its natural beauty as well as to enjoy the famous beaches. Read more>>
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Sri Lanka opens up
It is great news that Sri Lanka
is open again and basking in the return of visitors. We have a plethora
of fantastic boutique hotels, private villas and lodges all of whom
would be thrilled to see you during your touring holiday or as part of a
longer stay. Read more>>
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Ancient Jordan
Surrounded by countries with ongoing political issues, Jordan
itself is relatively peaceful and deserves to be crowded with visitors.
A well-traveled bridge between sea and desert, east and west, Jordan is a land of genuine diversity & Arabian hospitality. Read more>>
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Come to Costa Rica
What better way to expel the gloom of winter than with a holiday to the warm embrace of Central America? Despite being a small country, Costa Rica hides a huge variety of incredible destinations - Read more>>
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Perfectly Pandaw
Fancy letting the boat take the strain? After a long period of waiting, our favourite brass and teak Pandaw river boats report that their ships in India, Thailand and Cambodia are now open to vaccinated travellers.
Read more>>
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Harmony in Sri Lanka
Brighten up this February/March with an incredible offer from Santani Wellness Resort. Located within pristine forest on a 48-acre former tea plantation close to the cultural centre of Kandy, Santani
offers a welcoming place to retreat and rejuvenate within unspoilt
wilderness. Twenty rooms are scattered on a stunning hillside location.
Learn yoga, take a swim or massage and enjoy a glass of bubbly round the
campfire. The food is incredible.The choice is yours.
When: Book before 28 February 2022 and travel before 31 March 2022.
Offer: For leisure,
stay 4 nights, pay for 3. For Wellness stay 7 nights and pay for 5.
Combine with 35% off for stays of 7 nights or more.
Price guide: From £2,195 per person including direct flights, transfers, 7 nights and all meals. Add £365 per person for treatments.
Fiona says: An offer not to be missed. We'll hold your hand when it comes to Covid protocols - what's not to like?
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Georgous Georgia
Think
Georgia, think spectacular fortresses, ancient settlements and churches
dotted against a dramatic backdrop of some of the tallest mountains in
Europe. Tbilisi, the buzzing capital, is a paradise for architecture lovers. Georgia is one of the oldest wine producers in the world and Georgian folk music is world-renowned. Picturesque river valleys and high peaks offer adventure for walkers, trekkers and climbers and Gudauri ski resort offers back country skiing, boarding and heli-skiing. Read more>>
Be 'in the know':
Fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air are not required to have a
negative COVID-19 test result to enter Georgia. This also applies to
travellers who recovered from COVID-19 and were vaccinated with a single
dose.
When: May June, September and October are the best months.
Price guide: From £2,595 per person for ten days including flights.
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Be Amazed by Arcturus
We could not ignore our Polar Travel
website, in our recent digitial revamp. In truth there were so many
fantastic images of incredible landscapes and awesome wildlife, it was
hard to choose what to include. We've an enormous range of polar
experiences to tempt you - voyages by ship and expeditions on land. From
the Bering Strait to the Drake Passage,
you'll head out to some incredible locations visited by few.
We've also updated information on all the ships that we work with in the
polar regions. Have a look at our Polar Travel website for inspiration and ideas. Read more>>
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Wrangel Rangers
First
mentioned last month, we could not resist a further chance to extol the
virtues of this incredible opportunity - only open to five guests - to
spend ten days on Wrangel Island in the Russian Arctic - this coming summer 2022 - a photographer’s dream trip! Read more>>
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Go Solo round Ireland
We've an incredible offer - no single supplement on this summer's sailing from Dublin around Ireland’s rugged west coast on the stunning X-Bow 140 passenger ship Greg Mortimer. You'll visit enchanting peninsulas, soaring cliffs and crumbling castles not to mention The Skelligs with its 6th century beehive hut monastery and expansive colony of puffins and gannets. Read more>>
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POLAR BEAR MOTHER AND CUBS SAFARI
Immerse
yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area for one of the
most rarely-seen wildlife experiences on our polar bear photo safari.
With unique, heated vehicles, this lodge-based expedition provides
unprecedented and comfortable access to denning habitats. Read more>>
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SAIL NORTH NORWAY - SOLITARY EXPLORERS SPECIAL
We've
got a great new offer for spontaneous single travellers - no single
cabin surcharge for new bookings on the last available twin porthole and
twin inside cabins on North Norway sailing voyages. This means if you want to travel alone you can save the single cabin surcharge of 70%. Read more>>
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Know before you go....
More than ever before, clients are telling us how much they appreciate
our support in navigating the sometimes complex rules for travelling
during the pandemic. Rest assured we are completely up to date with all
the latest rules and regulations so will ensure that you have clear
information as to what paperwork and Covid tests, if any, you will need
before travel.
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"Given
the huge uncertainties and constantly changing parameters surrounding
us, I was extremely delighted to have you at our back."
.. so said one of our happy clients recently returned from a much anticipated skiing holiday to Canada.
Read more >>
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We'll
soon be starting work on our Spring newsletter - well timed for
what we believe will be the further relaxing of travel rules around the
world as Omicron loses its grip. Stop dreaming, start planning...
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Far Frontiers Travel specialises
in tailor-making bespoke travel to Russia and Central Asia, China and
Mongolia, the Indian Subcontinent and Himalayas, the Far East and
Indochina, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, South America and
Australasia.
Our polar division Arcturus
offers small-ship sea voyages and land-based expeditions to the Arctic,
Arctic Russia, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic, the
North Pole, the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and Ross Sea region.
Wherever you want to go, we can help make your trip special and tailored for you.
We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, personal and professional service at all times.
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