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Adventure Life offers discounted Arctic and Alaska cruises

Adventure Life is offering an array of discounted Arctic adventures and Alaska Cruises. One example is the 112-passenger Sea Spirit, where there’s a 15-20% discount on Arctic sailings from June-September. The Akademik Shokalskiy, an ice-strengthened ship, is offering 30% off its August 2 Spitsbergen Family Adventure Sailing. "Currently, we are offering some of the best discounts on Alaska and Arctic Cruises in our 13-year company history," said Adventure Life General Manager Jonathan Brunger. Other offerings include a 13-day Bering Sea Explorer cruise that includes encounters with Chukchi fishermen and brown bears with 30% off: an 8-day Spitsbergen Family Adventure that is known for polar bear sightings that is 25% off for children; and an 8-day Discover’s Glacier Country trip that is $518 per couple if booked by May 18. Adventure Life is known for its wildlife sightings shared by small group travelers. The company features local guides and family run hotels.

World Tours offers safari for $3899

World Tours has a 5-star South African Safari trip with international air for $3899. The ten-day package includes:

• International flights from New York (JFK) or Washington, D.C., on top-rated South African Airways
• Flights within South Africa and all ground transfers
• Four nights at the upscale More Quarters in Cape Town
• Three nights at the 5-star Lion Sands River Lodge or Tinga Game Lodge in this big-5 wildlife paradise
• Six open-vehicle game drives
• Half-day tour of the Ernie Els Winery near Cape Town
• 13 meals: Seven breakfasts, three lunches and three dinners
• Offer is valid for travel on September and October dates

Island Sea tour in Japan

Japan specialist travel agency KIE/Kintertus offers for the first time a package to the Stouchi Island Sea starting at $1,210. "The six-night/eight-day land package is ideal for independent travelers who appreciate the security of prearranged accommodations, but enjoy the excitement of exploring on their own," the company says. KIE/Kintetsu provides sightseeing suggestions, and package holders can create their own sightseeing and transportation schedule by purchasing an All Japan Rail Pass or a JR West Sanyo Pass or individual tickets of their choice. The Inland Sea is a 280-mile long east-west body of water between three of Japan’s main islands  —  Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Three bridges and numerous ferry routes connect the main islands to one another and to the nearly 3,000 picturesque islets, each with its own distinct fascination and flavor. Miyajima and Naoshima are among the smaller isles where visitors will stay on this journey, but package purchasers will also stay in Hiroshima and Okayama City on Honshu Island. Travelers also have an option to add on to the package and extend their trip to any city in Japan.

The Travel Package Includes:

• 6 nights in four-star Western-style hotels, 1 night ryokan (traditional Japanese-style inn with hot spring bath and tatami mat guest-room flooring)
• Daily breakfast (6)
• Dinner on Miyajima Island and Naoshima Island

By David Wilkening