Gap Year Travel

As the length of gap year travel shrinks, so do the prices

Recent research by a certain insurance company has shown that travellers are opting for a couple of months rather than a full year of travel during the gap between their studies or entering the working world.

Celebrate milestone birthdays with Gap Adventures

Gap years become snap years for money-worried Brits

Sabbaticals are being skimmed and gap years trimmed as tightened purse strings mean Brits can no longer afford lengthy breaks in exotic locations.

Travel bridges the generation gap in 2011

According to escorted touring specialist, Journeys of Distinction, 2011 is the year of the 60+ gap year with more older travellers taking more exotic and longer travels than ever before, a marked change from 2000 when a much younger gap year generation were travelling the world between school and university.

Mum and Dad bail out kids on gap years

With many gap year holidaymakers having embarked on their trips in the first quarter of this year, new research out today suggests parents could be receiving a call this month to bail out their kids financially.

Make gap year cash travel futher

Don’t break the bank when booking a gap year island hopping adventure in Greece or a sky diving ticket for New Zealand.

Brits ‘too busy’ to volunteer abroad

A straw poll* conducted by leading international volunteering company Projects Abroad, has found that the main barrier holding Brits back from volunteering abroad is the required investment in time.

‘Sea’ in Thai New Year with Gap Adventures

To celebrate the Songkran Festival - the Thai New Year, celebrated on 13-15 April with one long water fight - Gap Adventures is offering a 10% discount on four of its Thai sailing trips.

'Keep Calm & Carry On' at Saloufest

It’s time to shake off those winter blues as the highlight of every university sports team’s year is about to take place! English and Irish university students will be heading to Salou on the Costa Dorada in Spain for the biggest & best university sports festival available.

Hostel Hero app gets a power-up!

Hostel Hero, the iPhone app that allows independent travellers and backpackers to book budget accommodation worldwide using their mobile device, has gained new superpowers thanks to an exciting new partnership with the online budget accommodation specialist, HostelBookers.

Make Cuba your home from homestay

Starting from 1 March, Gap Adventures' homestay programme will give and affordable and authentic way to experience Cuba.

Gap year travel wins recognition from UK employers

New independent research* commissioned by leading international volunteering company Projects Abroad, has found that 60 per cent of business managers believe that gap years are just as important or more important as a university degree when selecting candidates for interview.