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1 LOVE YOUR LIFE START OVER START NOW START THE ADVENTURE BOOK YOUR WAY Book an appointment at your nearest store and receive a 0 off voucher. CALL US: 0 * * Free within inclusive minutes package on mobile, otherwise standard rates apply TOP INSTORE. ONLINE. MOBILE Image Courtesy of Tourism and Events Queensland HAND PICKED THE ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST

2 TOP HAND PICKED THE ULTIMATE BUCKET LIST Maybe you have some must-see destinations you want to experience in mind - now s the time to start making these happen. From working abroad and cruising down Route to touring Peru and islandhopping in Thailand, there are so many things to see and do; the question is where to start? So, to make things a little bit easier we have whittled down the Top of everything, from all over the globe. How many are you going to tick off?

3 SLEEP WITH US River Kwai Floathouse, Thailand From quirky, modern hostels in the centre of the action to full-blown luxury in the confines of a flash hotel, we have it all. Nothing, however, can beat getting stuck into the true lifestyle of your surroundings. Unique lodgings, authentic camps and traditional homestays. As you can imagine, picking our favourite ten has been tricky but we ve searched high and low for the very best digs around. CLINK, LONDON Set in a 00 year-old courthouse, this quirky hostel has a buzzing bar and free all-you-can-eat brekkie. Fr dorm, per night LONCLI PYRMONT, SYDNEY Think high ceilings, period features, bespoke art and luxurious rooms at this hip, heritage-listed hotel. Fr twin/double, per night ASYD FUSION, PRAGUE Check out this stylish hostel s rotating bar, gastropub, outdoor terrace and playroom with Skype booth. Fr 0 dorm, per night PRGFUS LAKE TITICACA HOMESTAY, PERU Visit floating islands, explore Inca remains and enjoy local hospitality as part of an authentic homestay. Fr, days FJZTIT Sleeping in a floating villa amidst the unspoilt jungle of kanchanaburi was a real highlight of our thai trip. Amber Kelly, STA Australia HILLTRIBE HUT EXPERIENCE, THAILAND Bed down like a local in traditional bamboo huts as part of this Chiang Mai jungle trekking experience. Fr, days CNXHUT MAYAN DUDE RANCH, USA With a family-run ranch as your base, saddle up cowboy and prepare for a great Texan adventure! Fr, days SATMAY KRUGER TREEHOUSE SAFARI, SOUTH AFRICA / game viewing, an adrenalin-packed bush walk plus unique treehouse accommodation. Awesome. Fr, days JNBTRE RIVER KWAI FLOATHOUSE, THAILAND By day, take in unspoilt Kanchanaburi s must-see sights. By night, relax in your elegant, floating villa. Fr, days BKKRKF OVERNIGHT STAY DESERT CAMP, DUBAI Camp in large, canvas tents as part of this magical package. Includes a x ride and tasty BBQ dinner. Fr, days DXBODC RYOKAN STAYS, JAPAN Kip in a traditional ryokan (guest inn) in Tokyo or Kyoto, with futon bed, tatami mat and kimono. Fr, days TYORYO/KYOKRP

4 Heart thumping. Nervous laughter. Excitement building. You re bound to experience all of these before you head off on an adventure you ll remember for the rest of your life (cheesy, we know, but it s true!). Whether you re about to conquer one of your biggest fears or just enjoy the pure adrenalin rush as you throw yourself in at the deep end, there s nothing like the feeling when you come out the other side. If you have a bucket list, now s the time to start ticking it off. Ready, steady, go! Nothing beats an adrenalin-pumping experience when you re abroad. No matter how scared you are, you never regret it. Hayley Willis, STA New Zealand Skyjump at the Sky Tower, Auckland JETBOATING, NEW ZEALAND Choose from high-speed thrill therapy at spectacular Huka Falls or hurtle through Shotover River canyons. Fr 0, half day ZQNFUN/TUOHUC SYDNEY BRIDGE CLIMB, AUSTRALIA Make your way up this iconic landmark. Thrilling views of the city and harbour await you at the summit! Fr, half day SYDBCS DIVE WITH WHALE SHARKS, MEXICO Swim alongside these giant (but gentle) fish -amongst the world s largest - off Cancun s Isla Holbox coast. Fr, half day CUNSRK SHARK CAGE DIVING, SOUTH AFRICA / AUSTRALIA Get up close and personal with fearsome Great Whites at Gansbaai or Australia s Neptune Islands. Fr 0, full day CPTSCD/PLOSWI WHITE WATER RAFTING, NEW ZEALAND / AFRICA Ride Rotorua s Grade V rapids or experience the raw power of the mighty Zambezi River at Victoria Falls. Fr, half day ROTRAF/LVIWAT BUNGEE JUMPING, AFRICA / NEW ZEALAND Take the plunge at Victoria Falls Bridge or choose from five NZ options including the mighty Nevis Swing. Fr, half day AKLAJB/CNSBUN/LVILBJ THRILL SKYDIVE, AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND Choose when and where (five Oz jump sites) with the tandem flexi pass or take the plunge at NZ s Taupo. Fr, half day CNSFPS/TUOFRE GOLDEN EAGLE HELICOPTER RIDE, USA Enjoy 0-degree, bird s-eye views of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Wow! Fr, half day LASEH DOWNHILL BIKE THE DEATH ROAD, BOLIVIA Drop,000 metres in five hair-raising hours on this guided mountain bike ride. Not for the fainthearted! Fr, full day LPBBIK G-LAND JOYO S SURF CAMP, BALI Experience the best of Indonesia s legendary waves whilst staying in funky, jungle accommodation. Fr, days BGLJSC SEEKERS

5 a huge food fight, defintely the messiest festival i ve ever been to... it was awesome. Georgina Downs, STA UK If you re the life and soul of the party, this top ten is for you. Whether you prefer to be dressed to the nines in a slick superclub, covered in neon paint on a white sand beach, or raving the night away at a muddy festival, we have something for you. As the music thumps around you and the place explodes into a dancing frenzy, raise your glass (or bucket) and toast the festivities because it s going to be one to remember. Cheers! OKTOBERFEST, MUNICH Hit the beer tents, grab a stein (or three) and sing along to oompah bands. Fr, days camping BU NAADAM FESTIVAL, MONGOLIA Cheer on the archers, wrestlers and horse riders at Ulaanbataar s unique festival. Fr,, days GAAMNF PARTY ST. PATRICK S DAY, DUBLIN A huge street parade and festival. Sample the black stuff at the Guinness Storehouse. Fr, days BU RIO CARNIVAL PACKAGE, RIO DE JANEIRO A once-in-a-lifetimer. Expect sleepless nights, epic fun and countless caipirinhas! Fr, days RIOBOT LA TOMATINA, VALENCIA Imagine 0,000 strangers slugging tomatoes at each other in the streets. Excellent fun. Fr, days BU KING S DAY, AMSTERDAM Celebrate all things Dutch at one of the world s largest street parties. Fr, days BU ANIMALS HOGMANAY, EDINBURGH The ultimate NYE party. The following day, cure your hangover with an icy dip in the sea! Fr, days BU FULL MOON PARTY, KOH PHANGAN Grab a bucket and join 0,000 hedonists at Thailand s world-famous beach party. Fr, days KHRFUS NEW YEAR S EVE, LAS VEGAS / NEW YORK Celebrate NY in style on the glittering Strip or at Times Square. Sydney option available. Fr, days COLVNY/CONYNY MEXICO DAY OF THE DEAD, OAXACA A macabre, ancestry celebration and huge knees-up. Ghoulishly good! Fr, days GACMDO La Tomatina, Valencia

6 OFF THE BEATEN TRACK Get off the well-trodden tourist trail and grab your walking boots! Whether you fancy climbing a mountain, trekking near hilltribe villages, wandering around lush cloud forest or marching through the jungle, we ve got some of the best. After all, with no-one around, it s the perfect time to get back to nature and soak up the pure tranquillity of your surroundings. Are you up for the challenge? the pictures don t do this place justice. a challenging hike but totally worth it. it s stunning. Jade Tyrrell, STA UK NORTHERN THAILAND HILLTRIBES TREK, THAILAND Trek, bamboo raft and meet locals from traditional tribal villages around Chiang Mai. Fr, days GAATHH LOST CITY TREK, COLUMBIA Venture deep into the Colombian jungle and explore the magical, ancient city of Perdida. Fr, days SMRLCT TREKKING MONT BLANC, FRANCE Hike the world-class circuit of Europe s highest peak with knock-out Alpine views. Fr, days GAEFMB BORNEO SABAH ADVENTURE, MALAYSIA Trek and conquer mighty Mount Kinabalu. See wild orang-utans and turtles. Fr,, days GAAASA EVEREST ADVENTURE, NEPAL Marvel at glaciers, stunning views and remote Sherpa villages as you trek to Base Camp. Fr, days GAANEA TONGARIRO CROSSING, NEW ZEALAND Peppered with vividly-coloured craters and lakes this km trek is one of NZ s best. Fr, half day TUOTON THE INCA TRAIL, PERU This cultural gem takes in the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and stunnning mountainscapes. Fr, days GASPIT TREK KILIMANJARO: MACHAME ROUTE, TANZANIA Scenic with different paths to the summit and back. Ask about Marangu and Rongai routes. Fr,, days GADTM MARRAKECH MULTI ACTIVE STAY, MOROCCO Hike, climb and bike as part of this adventure package with routes for every ability. Fr, days RAKACT TREKKING IN ICELAND, ICELAND Glacier hike, soak in natural springs and witness boiling waters exploding at Geysir. Fr,0, days GAELST Tongariro Crossing, New Zealand

7 With the wind beneath your sails, you won t feel more free than on an adventure by boat where the only things that surround you are the water and horizon. Whether it s lush scenery, picturesque beaches or stunning ice formations that you re after, we have pulled out gems from around the globe that will lead you into sailing temptation. So kick back on deck, take in the rippling waters, stunning scenery and pure tranquillity as you leave land-life behind. Ahoy, Captain! ALL CROATIA ISLAND HOPPER, CROATIA Cruise the azure waters of the Dalmatian Coast island-hopping aboard your fantastic sailing boat. Fr, days BU VOYAGE GALAPAGOS, ECUADOR Aboard the Daphne, you ll get to snorkel with sea lions and giant tortoises and visit El Solpador blow hole. Fr,, days GAEV0HB THAI ISLAND HOPPER EAST, THAILAND Island hop by ferry and bliss out with sunbathing. Then, go wild at the Full Moon Party! Fr, days COTIKS GREEK ISLAND SAILING, GREECE Ports of call on this relaxing cruise include bustling Athens, glamorous Hydra and fun-loving Mykonos. Fr, days GAGVAM ABOARD Camira Sailing Adventure, Whitsunday Islands WHITSUNDAY SAILING, AUSTRALIA Sail this tropical paradise on a full day trip or get really stuck in and spend a few nights on board. Fr, day WDSCAM/GZCSF BLUE LAGOON CRUISES, FIJI Enjoy crystal-clear waters, coral reefs and a wide range of activities aboard this boutique cruise. Fr, days NANFJF CANAL BOAT ADVENTURE, UK Country and cityscapes, traditional English pubs and hearty fare. The ultimate, hands-on barge tour. Fr, days MANADV AMAZON RIVERBOAT ADVENTURE, BRAZIL Cruise the jungle in style, swim with pink dolphins, see exotic wildlife and meet traditional communities. Fr,, days GAPVIIA HALONG BAY CRUISE, VIETNAM Meander through the emerald waters of this World Heritage site aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk. Fr, days HANCRU ANTARCTICA CLASSIC, ANTARCTICA Encounter huge whales, sprawling colonies of penguins and amazing landscapes few have witnessed. Fr,, days GAXVCASX Snorkelling amongst coral reefs and chilling out on deck was the best place to get away from real life. Rhiannon Lee, STA Australia

8 Shwedagon Paya Buddhist Temple, Burma START THE ADVENTURE Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? For those of you with the travel bug, there are so many countries and so many places to see, it can be tough choosing your next adventure. So let us help you. We ve hand-picked the very best small and large group tours from all over the world, and they re true treasures. Asia, Latin America, USA, Australasia, Africa or Europe - the choice is yours! What are you waiting for? The world s your oyster. CHINA ON A SHOESTRING Walk The Great Wall, marvel at the Terracotta Army and visit Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Fr,0, days GAACRG UNCOVER INDIA Brazen Delhi, glitzy Mumbai, spiritual Pushkar and party-central Goa. Prepare for a sensory overload! Fr, days GAAHUH INDOCHINA DISCOVERY Discover ancient temples, lost cities, pristine beaches and misty mountains on this all-encompassing trip. Fr,, 0 days GAATID CALIFORNIA HIGHLIGHTS Experience the best of Western USA, including a limo ride in Vegas and the beauty of Yosemite N.P. Fr, days COWWAV Deciding to explore the world was one of the scariest decisions I ve ever made but definitely one of the best. Kweku Mills, STA UK KIWIANA PANORAMA Bungee, ski and skydive on a whistlestop tour of NZ, seeing this magical country at its very finest. Fr,, days CONPZAD VODKATRAIN: THE GENGHIS KHAN Start in Moscow, finish in Beijing along the epic Trans-Mongolian route. Three countries in two weeks! Fr,0, days GKMB/GKBM EUROPEAN HIGHLIGHTS Tick off eight countries in days; see iconic attractions with a ready-made bunch of mates! Fr,, days COCCPE PERU ON A SHOESTRING A cracking tour packing in the essentials - Sacred Valley homestay, the Inca Trail and Nazca Lines. Fr, days GASPPS REEFS & RAINFORESTS Cairns, the Whitsundays, Daintree Rainforest, Sydney - this East Coast Oz adventure ticks all the boxes. Fr,, days COBWCSD NAIROBI TO CAPE TOWN ADVENTURE Absorb ancient cultures, Big wildlife and otherworldly landscapes on this epic overland adventure. Fr,, 0 days GADKNC

9 HIT THE ROAD Going on a road trip was a great way to see all the main sites of the country at our own pace. Paul Celaschi, STA UK Make the most of a country or continent. With the open road ahead of you, crank up the tunes, wind down the windows and immerse yourself in your surroundings. Whether you fancy doing a self-drive, renting a campervan or taking a hop-on-hop-off bus, what could be better than travelling at your own pace? Stop when you feel like it and still see the major sites along the way, all on your terms. Who doesn t love a road trip? MIGHTY CAMPERVANS, AUSTRALIA / NZ Wallet-friendly rental with unlimited kilometres. For ultimate flexibility, invest in a camperflex pass. Fr, per day BUSABOUT HOP-ON HOP-OFF, EUROPE Operating on three coach loops, choose one or more combos. Flex-stops and one-ways are also options. Fr loop, Fr loops, Fr loops BAMBA EXPERIENCE, LATIN AMERICA Flexible hop-on hop-off bus passes. Tango & Samba Ways (Rio to Buenos Aires) is highly recommended. Fr, - days BRZBAM KIWI EXPERIENCE, NEW ZEALAND Travel by bus, at your own pace, with different pass options and awesome inclusions. Fr, days minimum AKLSHE HISTORIC ROUTE, USA Discover Native Indian history and roll through the desert to dazzling Vegas on this epic self-drive. Fr, days ORDSFD GREYHOUND, AUSTRALIA Great value coach tickets. The Mini Traveller and The Kilometre passes are our top picks. Fr, Sydney to Cairns MOOSE TRAVEL NETWORK, CANADA This off-the-beaten track backpacker bus system offers accommodated and non-accommodated tours. Fr, days YVRCAR/YVRBOU STRAY, ASIA Expert guides, reliable buses, like-minded travel buddies and authentic, Asian experiences. Fr, days minimum LAOSTA/LAOSTR INTERRAIL, EUROPE Whizz in, out and around 0 countries in comfort using the Global Travel Pass. Fuss-free rail value. Fr, days travel within days BAZ BUS, SOUTH AFRICA Hop-on hop-off bus tickets. Save big by opting for an exciting wildlife safari and adventure package. Fr, days minimum BABUS/BAZBSS

10 Camp Kenya Throwing yourself into a different way of life, seeing it like a local and getting to the heart of a new culture. This is what travelling is all about. Get tongue-tied whilst learning a new language, put your thinking cap on when teaching, get in touch with nature or communities by volunteering or earn as you travel to fund your upcoming adventures. Nothing is more satisfying. And, what s more, you ll have the time of your life. THAI ELEPHANT CONSERVATION Bathe, feed and learn about these majestic grey giants. Plus, actively contribute to local conservation. Fr, - weeks GATATECT WORK IN CANADA Earn $$$ and live and travel here! The BUNAC support programme will help you sort out your visa and job. Fr SHAMWARI CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE Work amongst the Big and support anti-poaching efforts at a South African game reserve. Grrrreat! Fr, - weeks STAOLZSHA LEARN SPANISH IN BUENOS AIRES Small class sizes allow you to get the most out of lessons, based in the cosmopolitan Argentine capital. Fr 0, - weeks GLOBO WORK HARD PLAY HARD Getting out of my comfort zone to support a project was hugely rewarding. I want to go back! Giedre Salciunaite, STA UK TEACHING KIDS IN CAMBODIA Get creative! Support teachers at a Siem Reap outreach centre by providing art-based workshops. Fr, - weeks GATAKSRT LEARN TO SAIL Be part of a yacht crew sailing round Australia s stunning Whitsunday Islands - and earn certification. Fr,, weeks WDSSLE LEARN TO BE A SKI OR SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR, USA / CANADA Get some serious snow skills on some of the world s best powder. Ski or board by day and party by night! Fr,, - weeks EDASCT CAMP KENYA Support award-winning initiatives, teach kids and spot wildlife on game drives at this Kenyan project. Fr 0, weeks - months STACAMKEN TEACH ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE Teach English abroad with a TEFL qualification. Online, 0-hour courses and TEFL internships also available. Fr (online) LONTEA (COURSE)/CNTEFL/THTELF/CATEFL/SATEFL BASE WORK & TRAVEL STARTER PACKAGES These do all the hard stuff for you so you can concentrate on settling in to your new life in OZ or NZ. Fr, - nights