The new Short Breaks programme for 2008-09 features 25 destinations worldwide. With itineraries from just four days to six nights, you can fulfil many of life's great travel ambitions with only a few days off work.

So whether you want to meet the locals in the Voodoo Villages of Togo, or take a weekend Trek In the Shadow of Mont Blanc, we have something for you..

We have 4 new Short Break tours for 2008-09 season

Outer Hebridean Hike - 4 Days

Situated at the Northwest edge of Europe the Outer Hebrides offer beautiful rugged landscapes just waiting to be explored. The Isle' of Lewis and Harris combine pristine white beaches with rugged interiors, marine life and ancient history all on your doorstep!

In the Shadow of Mont Blanc - 4 Days

Chamonix- the perfect setting for an active weekend break. Trekking, mountain biking, even rock climbing if you like. All set amongst magnificent scenery of mountains and glaciers.

Karelia & St Petersburg - 7 Days

From the splendours of St. Petersburg to the fairy-tale wooden architecture of Karelia with its traditional culture, plus snowtime adventures.

Beyond Jerusalem's Walls - 4 Days

Jerusalem - Home to some of the world's most important religious sites. From exploring the Old City, visiting the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem or just relaxing effortlessly in the saline waters of the Dead Sea.

We also have over 20 existing Short Breaks to choose from including...

Lapland Ice Adventure - 5 Days

This exciting 5 day Arctic adventure offers the chance to try out a host of invigorating winter activities - including dog and reindeer sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing - in the frozen tundra of Swedish Lapland. We also include a night in the fabulous Ice hotel, and, weather permitting, there is a good chance to see the amazing Aurora Borealis - the Northern Lights.

Rose Red City - 5 Days

Petra, the "rose-red city half as old as time", is for many the most impressive site in the Middle East. More than 2,000 years ago the ancient Nabateans carved from the ochre sandstone a series of magnificent tomb façades on a scale that defies belief even today. We spend an exhilarating day at Petra, exploring the site on foot, before travelling south to Wadi Rum, whose magical landscapes so inspired Lawrence of Arabia.

Toubkal Ascent - 5 Days

For those seeking an exotic weekend destination, relatively close to home, and a short but classic challenge, look no further... From the ancient walled city of Marrakech we travel to the High Atlas to sample the hospitality of the hardy Berber people and make a short but tough attempt on the summit of Jebel Toubkal (4165m), North Africa's highest peak, rewarded by stunning views across the entire Atlas chain.

Voodoo Villages - 6 Days

Gods and ghosts; sorcerers and witches; magic spells and sacred snakes; welcome to the Land of Voodoo! On this truly unique adventure we gain an insight into this intriguing religion, to look at the myth and reality in the place where it all began, thousands of years ago in this remote corner of west Africa.

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