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  | If you've been loyally reading our bridging the gap newsletters in recent months you know about many of the exciting developments that are happening with our tours in 2010. No more local payments. New trip styles like Discovery Adventures. A huge list of new Africa Overland trips. Next month, we unveil everything new in the Gap Adventures world for 2010! New tours are one thing, but a brand new partnership has us very excited here at Gap Adventures. We can't share the details yet, but if you visit our blog next week, you'll get the scoop! We've noticed some interested discussions over at The Watering Hole lately too, perhaps you can share some of your own travel thoughts in our forum. Over in Western Africa, we have just opened up a second departure for our special Mali desert festival tour in January and, fittingly, have a Top 5 feature on our favourite deserts of the world. Happy travels...  | ||||||
| Mali Desert Festival 2010  Dancing and drums in the desert...sounds appealing doesn't it? This coming January marks the 10th year that the Festival au Desert has taken place in Mali. With roots in the Touareg tradition this festival has grown over the years to welcome tourists, and artists from around the world. Our first departure of the Mali Desert Festival tour is nearly sold out (and could be by the time you read this!) so we have added a second departure that tours around Mali for 14 days, and takes in the festival. So what exactly happens at the Festival au Desert? How much does it cost to get into the festival? Postcards from the edge: The White Desert  The largest hot desert in the world, the Sahara, spans across northern Africa, and encompasses the Western Desert in Egypt. Gap Adventures traveller Valerie Noel found herself there on our Absolute Egypt tour....this is what she had to say... We stopped at Farafra for rest and lunch until Sobrey and Ibrahim, our Bedouin guides, arrived with the Landcruisers. They were taking us on the desert/oasis part of our trip. We were traveling near the Libyan Desert heading north to Alexandria. We drove off the road into the strange limestone formations surrounding us. They were of all shapes and sizes including the long and tall types are called inselbergs. We stopped at formations called the mushroom, the chicken under the tree, and last but not least a rabbit with odd ears! New Partnership: Something's in the Air 
Hot Topics: Recent Forum Discussions  What's the latest word at The Watering Hole? Here are a few recent topics that have generated some buzz... Topic: General Questions about India Topic: Costa Rica - must have vs nice-to-have? Topic: TIPPING Gap Adventures Top 5: Hot and Cold Deserts  Deserts exist on every continent in the world and account for 1/7th of the earth's land surface. Pretty impressive isn't it? More than 50 deserts exist across the globe, but we had to narrow down our favourite list to just five. Some people may wonder what could possibly be interesting about a desert? These are the most inhospitable, dry areas of the world. Little life, plant or animal, thrives in these places. Ah, but it is that isolation and raw, natural beauty that draws people to these fascinating hot spots (and cold spots). The largest desert in the world is Antarctica. Yes, Antarctica is a desert. The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara, which stretches across northern Africa. Find out if these deserts made our top 5 list... Where in the World Contest   Only 27 correct entries this time around! It was a tough one, but not tough enough. The randomly drawn winner name was Mei Wong, from the USA. Congratulations Mei! You've won a discount voucher towards future travel with Gap Adventures, simply for knowing that image #1 was from Mumbai, India and image #2 was from Dead Vlei, Namibia. Correctly identify where our two new images are from and you could win your own Gap Adventures discount voucher. Simply email your guess to editor@gap.ca for a chance to win. Don't forget to include your mailing address along with your submission, or you won't get your prizes. Careers: The Newest Openings...  The search is on for new talent! Apply now at: www.gapadventures.com/careers Last Minute Trips & Specials - Up to 25% off!  Adventure travel deals and discounts are here. Act fast though as these offers usually don't last long! Deal #1 - Last-Minute Specials. Check our specials page for last-minute departures around the world at up to 25% off! Deal #2 - Affordable Tours. Our Affordable Tours page is a permanent fixture on our website and offers up a quick view of the most affordable adventure tours. If you're on a budget and there is nothing on sale...this is THE page to check out! Note: These offers can not be combined, and are subject to limited availability. Additional restrictions may apply. Full details are online. Bookings must be made online at www.gapadventures.com or through your travel agent. About Gap Adventures | Contact Us | Advertise | Affiliate Program | Privacy Policy  19 Charlotte St. | |||||||
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