There is no better time to take the plunge and plan your travel adventure. We hope to inspire you with our exciting new volunteer programmes, special offers and travel stories.
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Brand new programme! |
Peru Dolphin Research Volunteer
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More than 3000 dolphins are killed illegally every year along the Peruvian coastline for human consumption. Volunteer help is urgently required on this pioneering programme to protect these enchanting creatures. |
As a volunteer you will form an integral part of the research team, collecting important information on the distribution areas of the Bottlenose dolphin, their behaviour and interactions.
Click here for further information about this exciting new programme
The turtle breeding season is now in full flow
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Volunteers are urgently needed to help ensure the survival of endangered turtle species in both Costa Rica and Guatemala. In Central America turtle eggs are considered to be a delicacy and local collectors harvest nearly all of the turtle nests to then sell on the eggs at local markets. |
Astonishingly, only 1 in every 5000 eggs laid ever grow into an adult turtle. You can help now, the turtle nesting season is in full flow and you can really make a difference to the threatened survival of these creatures.
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Volunteers form a patrol by walking the beaches and landing sites in search of nesting turtles. Once spotted, the volunteers collect the eggs and transfer them to the hatchery. When the eggs are hatched safely the volunteers assist in releasing the baby turtles back into the waters. |
You can take part this year up until December 2006 for a duration of 2 weeks or more, or book your place for 2007.
Click for full details of our turtle conservation project in Costa Rica
Click for full details of our turtle conservation project in Guatemala
How about an Indian summer this winter?
September through to March is the best time of year to explore one of the most stunning regions of India, Rajasthan.
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Live and volunteer in the world's most colourful desert and visit the land of the Maharajas.
This cultural travel programme includes a trip to the Taj Mahal, a two day escorted Camel Safari, Yoga, India cooking, massage or Hindi classes plus many other experiences. |
Be part of a developmental project to help underprivileged communities prosper; your help will make a direct impact to the lives of these families living in poverty.
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Keep reading for a special offer on this programme. |
Increase in people booking round the world trips
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At Gap Year for Grown Ups we are noticing an emerging trend: an increasing number of people are seeking longer trips and are taking 6 months to a year out to travel around the world, taking part in volunteer projects along the way. |
Our 'Round the World' department have put together some amazing itineraries. They include a selection of conservation, animal and community projects in 4 continents which include all flights, travel insurance, meals, accommodation, tours and transfers in between projects.
If however these do not suit you then our advisers can tailor make a unique trip to fit your plans and include everything that you want to do.
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The price need not be as high as you would imagine, starting from as little as 7,000 pounds for a full year. It would cost you more to stay at home!
If this sounds appealing then take a look at our round the world section and get in touch. We can take you from dreaming about it to waking up in the destination of your dreams. |
September Special Offers
Every month we offer you the latest travel offers and deals, just in case you need that extra incentive to book!
 Save 50 pounds on our India Rajasthan teaching programme
Save 75 pounds on our Thailand Adventure programme
Save 100 pounds on our Wildcoast Schools programme in South Africa
Save 100 pounds on our Cape Town Street Children programme
Save 50 pounds on any of our Bolivia volunteer programmes
Case Study - You can do it too!
Howard and Fiona Brodie aged 49 & 51 from Scotland
Tailor made round the world itinerary
Howard and Fiona are making the most of their time away and are spending a whole year volunteering their way around the world from Africa, through Asia and over to Latin America via Australia and New Zealand.
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"My wife and I had discussed over the years that as soon as I retired we would go off and travel the world. However, this year an opportunity arose to sell my business and I opted to take early retirement. Our children, all 7 of them have all left home or are at university, we are both fit and healthy and so we are free! |
Everyone is all very supportive of what we are doing, even if a little crazy!We are renting out our house, putting our possessions in storage and getting ready for our trip of lifetime in December this year.
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We are very excited about our gap year and a little apprehensive too as we have never done anything like this before but we are really looking forward to the adventure."
Howard and Fiona have dreamed of this trip for many years. Their advice for others also thinking about it: |
"You could do this too if you just put your mind to it!"
Howard and Fiona booked a tailor-made trip through Gap Year for Grown Ups, click here for more information about our tailor-made travel programme and how we can help you to plan the trip of your dreams!
We hope this newsletter has inspired you to start planning your own adventure! If any of our special offers interest you or you would like any more information about our exciting programmes, please contact us.
Kind regards,
Gap Year for Grown Ups Team
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