Skiing in Lapland - midnight sun skiing until late june, huge amounts of fresh powder snow, affordable heli skiing...what more could you ask for?

“…but look what happened last season, I paid all that cash and didn’t get any snow so there’s no way I’m going away this season!”

If this sounds familiar to any of your readers, then Discover the World’s new Lapland & Beyond brochure has the answer – guaranteed snow!

Posted on July 6, 2007 in Adventure , Arctic , Brochures , Feature Ideas , Ice hotels , Lapland , NEWS (Discover the World news) , New product , Skiing , Sports , Sweden | Permalink | Tag this with Delicious? | E-mail this

Lapland holidays - welcome to our new Lapland & Beyond holiday brochure

Whether your readers are wanting a unique half-term family holiday, an adrenalin inducing driving experience or a romantic break for two, Discover the World holds the key to truly inspirational winter holidays in our new dedicated brochure – Lapland & Beyond - which includes the pick of Lapland’s winter 2007/08 holiday offerings, to suit all tastes and budgets.

Here is a snapshot of some of our new holiday offerings:

• Whether it's skiing under the midnight sun all the way until late June, or affordable heli-skiing in crisp powder snow, Riksgransen & Bjorkliden resorts are the perfect alternative ski destinations for next season
• Family half-term fun with plenty of activities based at the Icehotel
• An out of this world experience at a working space station combined with 3 night in the Swedish Icehotel
• Special festive departures for that really unique Christmas & New Year holidays
• Traditional log cabins in pristine surrounds (with private sauna!) is the very best romantic treat for someone looking to 'wow' their other half! Please see page 64 of our brochure or click here

What with our new direct flights (scroll to 2nd post or see below), travelling to Swedish Lapland couldn't be easier so your readers really have no excuse not to go and enjoy!

Please Download discover_the_world_lapland_beyond_brochure_release_web_version.doc here. Although there are a few images in the document it shouldn't take long to download.

Let me know if you'd like a brochure by em ailing alexis@discover-the-world.co.uk. Thanks

Posted on June 20, 2007 in Adventure , Arctic , Brochures , Company news , Feature Ideas , Finland , Flights , Husky Sledging , Ice hotels , Lapland , NEWS (Discover the World news) , New product , Norway , Soft Adventure , Sweden , Wildlife | Permalink | Tag this with Delicious? | E-mail this

Discover the World's announce new direct flight to Kiruna

And as the world’s leading Swedish Icehotel specialist, Discover the World are pleased to announce that we have combined forces with SAS to offer the UK’s first direct flight to the town of Kiruna, just 40 minutes from the Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi.

The direct flights will commence in December 2007 and continue on specific dates through until April 2008, operating in combination with the indirect flight via Stockholm. Not only will the client experience a superior personal service, where a Discover the World representative will accompany each flight, the timings also allow for a less strenuous flying experience.

As opposed to checking in at 5am, the direct flight check-in time will be 0835 at London Heathrow (for a 10.35 departure) landing in Kiruna 3.5 hours later at 15.05 local time. Passengers on the direct flight will also be given a complimentary meal, wine, beer and soft drinks (these are not included in the price via Stockholm). All in all, this will only enhance what will be a snowy experience of a lifetime.

Click here for more information - Download discover_the_world_announces_new_direct_flight_to_kiruna.doc

If you need further information or have any questions then please call me (Alexis) on 01737 214 294 - or email alexis@discover-the-world.co.uk.

Thanks

Posted on May 31, 2007 in Adventure , Company news , Feature Ideas , Flights , Ice hotels , Lapland , NEWS (Discover the World news) , New product , School/Educational travel , Sweden | Permalink | Tag this with Delicious? | E-mail this

Iceland & Greenland holidays - dedicated brochure

Lacking inspiration? Need a great and totally unique destination to write about? Already written about most of Europe...if you could only think of a destination that will inspire your readers?

Why not take a look at our Iceland & Greenland dedicated, year-round, brochure.

Here's a taste of Iceland: Featuring arguably the greatest variety of stunning scenery and unspoilt wilderness of any European destination, Iceland has dazzling landscapes ranging from surreal to sublime.The dramatic landscapes, born from volcanic eruptions and carved out by glaciers, are made up of colours which defy description; imagine rust-red craters, cobalt-blue lakes and luminous green moss interspersed with black sandy beaches.

If this sounds good, then our brochure includes a wide selection of new and current self drive, escorted and special-interest holidays including hiking, family orientated, nature, wine & food and 4x4 driving, amongst others.

Our Greenland holidays encompass voyages as well as (summer & winter) land-based holidays to West & East Greenland which include hiking itineraries, Sled dog experiences and even 2/3 day extensions from Reykjavik to experience the inuit culture of East Greenland.
 
Combined with our our ability to tailor-make almost any holiday in the land of fire & ice and to a great extent Greenland, Discover the World can provide the essential holiday experience no matter which country is on your on your readerships' wish list. Please download our dedicated release here - Download iceland_brochure_20072008.doc - for more information and ideas.

Feel free to call me on 01737 214 294 should you need further information, angles & some fantastic (and free!) hi-res images.

thanks. Alexis

Posted on February 15, 2007 in Adventure , Brochures , Culture , Feature Ideas , Greenland , Iceland , NEWS (Discover the World news) , New product , Soft Adventure , Wildlife | Permalink | Tag this with Delicious? | E-mail this

'Discover the World' named Travel Specialist of the Year in New Zealand Tourism Awards 2007

Not only did we manage a top 10 'Tour Operator' placing in Wanderlust's annual reader awards, presented by Lyn Hughes at Destinations London, but on Tuesday night Tourism New Zealand, Air New zealand and their panel of judges voted us 'Travel Specialist of the Year 2007' and we won the 'Best On-line Content 2007' award - both relating to our New Zealand holiday programme...obviously.

We also gained a Highly Commended award for both the following:
> Best New Zealand Marketing/Promotional Campaign
> Best New Zealand Consumer Publication

Please click the following link to download our official release  - Download nz_tourism_awards_2007_web_release.doc

Please click the following link to download our New Zealand brochure release - Download discover_the_world_new_zealand_0708_brochureweb.doc

Please click here to download TNZ's official release - Download tourism_nz_awards_2007.doc

If you need a brochure or any information at all about our NZ offerings - don't forget we have plenty of great images for your free use - then let me know by either calling 01737 214 294 or emailing me - alexis@discover-the-world.co.uk . Thanks!

Posted on February 7, 2007 in Adventure , Awards , Company news , NEWS (Discover the World news) , New Zealand , Soft Adventure | Permalink | Tag this with Delicious? | E-mail this