Imaginative Traveller's blog
Welcome to the Imaginative Traveller Blog! This is a brilliant means for us to communicate directly with you. We will be able to keep you updated on the latest Imaginative Traveller news, events, trips, fascinating snippets of info from life on the tour leader front, how our overseas Destinations Managers spend their average day, humorous tales from tours, staff trip reports and just general Imaginative Traveller gossip. So check it out and let us know what you think!
Photography on holiday
At Destinations last weekend there was a display of Ponting's photos from Antarctica which conveyed the immense power a photo can have on the viewer. The image of Scott and his ill-fated companions at the South Pole in front of the Norwegians' tent is almost too poignant to bear. Do go and see for yourselves - it's at the Royal Geographical Society, it's free and on now until the end of March.
The Falklands back in the news again
So the 'Las Malvinas/Falkland Islands' issue rears its ugly head again. The politicians are back barking at each other with David Cameron somewhat amusingly accusing the Argentineans of 'colonialism' which may well be the most classic case of 'pot calling kettle black' in recent times. How much of this relates to the very attractive possibility of rich natural resources being discovered down there and how much to the tragic war is anyone's guess but what we do know is that all the islanders really want is to be left alone and to continue to attract much needed tourism.
Travel Show mania!
Imaginative Traveller and our parent company Dragoman had a successful visit to the Outdoors Show in London last weekend. We had loads of travellers flocking to our truck, meeting our tour guides and chatting to our sales team PLUS getting access of up to 30% OFF selected trips!
Why don't you come and join in the fun at the upcoming shows around the UK? Click on the below link for further information about dates, locations and FREE tickets and check out images of the latest show.
See you there!
Burma trip review
With perfect timing after hearing today that Suu Kyi will be running for Parliament in the April Burma elections, we have just received this wonderful trip review from a client hot off one of our Burma tours.
Bungee jumping - Victoria Falls activities
In light of the recent bungee accident in Victoria Falls we would like to advise that we are suspending offering the bungee jump as an optional activity on our tours until the full investigation is complete.
NEW trips for 2012/13
We have an exciting SEVENTEEN new destinations for 2012/13 including Georgia, Lebanon and Iceland.
Georgia is for those with a true thirst for adventure! Our tour is split between seeing the highlights of Turkey then crossing the border at the Black Sea and visiting the wonderful scenery and remote fortified mountain villages of Georgia. Stock up on the local tipple in the Telavi region, enjoy a wild camp in the Caucasus, hike the Chalato glacier from a unique homestay and visit Gori, Stalin's birthplace.
Egypt travel advice
All trips are continuing to run as usual with the exception that tours due to visit the Egyptian Museum will do so on their return to Cairo. Those trips that continue to Jordan may miss out on visiting the museum. The Egyptian museum is alongside Tahir Square and at this stage we have made the decision it is safer to keep clients away from this area. This will be monitored on a case by case basis.
Jungle or rainforest?
So we're back in the jungle trying to get out eh? I've always thought this could potentially be a PR disaster for the Australian Tourist Board - or an added boost depending on whether you are paranoid about creepy crawlies or absolutely love the thought of exploring primary rainforest. And what is the difference anyway between the rainforest and the jungle?
Bangkok flooding update
Flooding in Thailand
The situation remains serious and the British FCO continues to advise against all but essential travel to Bangkok. This does not does not include transit through the international airport. There is a significant risk that flooding in the city will increase if barriers fail. High demand is causing shortages of bottled water and cash machines may not work. Please see http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-count... for further details.
