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or all of us at Wildland and you, our inveterate travelers, reaching out to explore the other side of the world is a way of life. Especially now, as we make plans for the future in times of change and uncertainty, we are all giving more thought to what we value most in life and how we can create the best experiences with our travel dollars. For us, travel has become part of who we are, it connects us to a life that is bigger than our own. And that is priceless.

Looking ahead to the new year and beyond, we are hearing hopeful sentiments of change from our guides, associates and outfitters around the world. For Wildland, it is the everyday hope that we bring to people and communities in the destinations we visit that inspires us to plan your Wildland Adventure. From Costa Rica to Tanzania, we have established relationships with local communities and conservationists through our Travelers Conservation Trust and with the help of our generous travelers, our friends around the world can count on us during uncertain economic times.

Through travel our lives are connected—strangers today are friends tomorrow—and we better understand ourselves because of this. To travel the world, ingest its life lessons, scents and smiles, to grasp the truths of other cultures, and share this with our family and friends—this is the spirit of travel.

So, in the spirit of getting the best value in our travel experiences, we are pleased to offer some excellent deals and discounts on our favorite adventures. Gather together your family and friends over the holidays and reserve one of our great adventures - at great prices – some offers require booking by December 31.

Note: Limitations apply. Not available with other discounts or commissions. Call our regional Program Directors for details at (800) 345-4453.

◊SOUTHERN AFRICA◊

» Botswana: A Free Deluxe Camp
Fly from Victoria Falls, Zambia to hidden bush camps in the Okavango Delta and Linyanti plains on our Wings Over Northern Botswana and we'll add one free extra night at any one of the deluxe camps included in the itinerary.

» South Africa: 20% Off Safari!
Reserve and pay in full for any Wildland Adventure in South Africa for 2009 trips and take 20% off our current published price.

◊EAST AFRICA◊

» Tanzania: Savings on Luxury
Savannahs and Silverbacks: Luxury Safari in the Heart of Africa or the Tanzania Luxury Walking Safari receive $250 off per person on either tour for travel dates between now and the end of 2009 (holiday exceptions).

◊CENTRAL AMERICA◊

» Costa Rica: Discounts for Families
$200 off on the price of children for many of our family departures. Also, ask about additional specials on room discounts, spa treatments and other extras at certain lodges.

» Costa Rica: Custom Trip Specials
By virtue of our longstanding relationships with many ecolodges and beach resorts in Costa Rica, we can offer significant savings at a selected list of boutique properties as part of a custom itinerary.

◊SOUTH AMERICA ◊

» Galapagos Islands: Free Park Fees and Airfare

Nowhere else on Earth can you observe, photograph and commune so closely with nature—both exotic and bizarre—as you do discovering the Galapagos, showcase of evolution. On all available January and February 2009 departures aboard the Eric/Flamingo/Letty sister yachts, we have included a free Galapagos Park fee and fuel supplement surcharge, a value of $235. Other Galapagos departures include free airfare from Quito to the islands, a $400 value!

» Peru: Free Inca Trail Permit
Hike the Royal Road of the Incas to Machu Picchu on either our 4-day trek featured in our Inca Trail Trek and Amazon or the one-day Inca Trail Express hike, and we'll include your Inca Trail permit free of charge. Permits are sold on a "first-come, first-served" basis and they sell out every year!

◊MIDDLE EAST◊
◊MEDITERRANEAN◊

» Morocco: Casbahs and Cashback!
Travel the ancient caravan routes of the Magreb staying at the incredible casbahs of Morocco. Due to favorable dollar parity against the Dirham, we can offer a full 20% off all our Morocco itineraries for 2009 if you book before January 31, 2009.

» Egypt: Special Free Excursion
We are offering a special Abu Simbel excursion from Aswan by air free of charge on all our Egypt departures for 2009. This includes return flights from Aswan, a guided tour of Ramses II's spectacular temples, entrance fees, and transfers to and from the hotels. This is available for all our Egypt departures for 2009, if purchased before December 31st 2008. A value of $245 per person.

» Turkey and Greece: Island Hopping at a Discount
It is only by sailing the idyllic coast of Turkey and island hopping the Greek and Turkish Dodecanese that the startling cultural and natural beauty of this region can truly be appreciated. Book your Spring, Summer or Fall Turquoise Coast Odyssey or Dodecanese Islands Voyage by January 31, 2009 and receive a 10% discount.