Want an adventure, but limited on time? Our innovative short break adventures provide a concise burst of active exploration with all the usual Explore trimmings.

• Europe - Indulge in a weekend break in volcanic Iceland or dog-sledding in Finland; check into the Ice Hotel in Sweden; snorkel with an orca in Norway or meet its less ferocious cousin in the Azores; or be a culture vulture in Armenia. There's a lot to be said for a short, sharp shock
• Middle East - Sleep under the stars and trek into the desert on our Saharan Escape; or if you're feeling energetic, ascend MountToubkal in Morocco
• Worldwide - Ultimate wildlife encounters: polar bears in Churchill (Canada), tigers in India and mountain gorillas in Uganda

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