Travel Destination News » Working Holidays http://www.plans2travel.co.uk The UK'S Premium Holiday Report Guide Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:15:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Ski Instructor Courses as a Gap Year Option http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/2008/08/10/ski-instructor-courses-as-a-gap-year-option/ http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/2008/08/10/ski-instructor-courses-as-a-gap-year-option/#comments Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:29:09 +0000 admin http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/?p=519 As students across the UK brace themselves for next week’s A-Levels’ announcement, anyone intent on a year off from academia can acquire additional skills with NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard.

Set amongst the stunning scenery and world-famous snow conditions of Fernie, Red Mountain, Whistler and Banff, select from sociable improvement camps and instructor courses that take powder skills to new heights whilst giving your CV a welcome (ski) lift that’s sure to appeal to prospective employers.

Two weeks in Western Canada cost from £2,300 pp including flights, accommodation and professional coaching whilst 11 weeks in this wintry wonderland start from just £5,850 pp (under £525 a week). Departures from November 2008. Call NONSTOP Ski & Snowboard on 0845 365 1525 (www.nonstopski.com).

]]> http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/2008/08/10/ski-instructor-courses-as-a-gap-year-option/feed/ Gap Year Travel - 5 Travel Possibilities http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/2008/07/11/gap-year-travel-possibilities/ http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/2008/07/11/gap-year-travel-possibilities/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:57:21 +0000 admin http://www.plans2travel.co.uk/?p=499 Choosing to take a Gap year before or after university is increasingly popular .  There are now huge numbers of travel related options, which are easy to organise and needn’t cost the earth.

Gap year travel enhances the CV, helping to secure a dream job or university course. You cana pack it full of amazing experiences, learn new skills and even  play your part in saving the world!

Here are a selection of ideas to consider.

For Outdoor Types

African Conservation Experience organises two-12 week trips to ten conservation projects in South Africa and Botswana, all offering hands-on involvement with wild animals.  For more information visit www.conservationafrica.net or call 0870 241 5816.

For Sporty Types

NONSTOP Ski and Snowboard and NONSTOP Sail. Qualifying as a ski instructor or skipper is not only great fun, but will demonstrate commitment and skill to would-be employers, setting your CV apart from a mountain of others! For more information visit www.nonstopski.com, www.nonstopsnowboard.com and www.nonstopsail.com or call 0845 365 1525 (ski/board) or 01803 833 399 (sail).

For Party Animals

Jingando Holidays offers bespoke and small-group learn-to-dance holidays to Rio de Janeiro with an ethical twist: guests get to be charitable while learning the sambá and salsa at an acclaimed dance school plus a smattering of Portuguese. For more information go to www.jingandoholidays.com or call 020 8877 1630.

For Eco-students

Explore’s Researching the Andean Condor trip combines 13 days of volunteering work with a 10-day small group adventure tour of Patagonia. For more information visit www.explore.co.uk or call 0844 499 0901.

For everybody

Plan carefully and make the right gap year choice. Year Out Group is a not-for-profit organisation, consisting of 35 carefully-vetted member companies - specialists in their field - that comply with a strict Code of Practice and Operating Guidelines.  The range of programmes available in the UK and more than 80 countries worldwide includes study courses, cultural exchanges, expeditions, work placements and voluntary work. For more information visit www.yearoutgroup.org or call 01380 816 696.

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