Give the gift of experience this Christmas

Need to find the perfect gift for the adventure seeker in your life but haven’t had time to shop? G.A.P Adventures, a world leader in the adventure travel industry, recommends the top 10 last minute travel holiday gifts for friends and loved ones. G.A.P Adventures helps redefine holiday gift-giving this year, offering experiential journeys to take the place of traditional packages for loved ones.

“We wanted to offer consumers the chance to give each other an actual experience or essential gear to enhance the travel experience for the holiday this year,” said Bruce Poon Tip, CEO of G.A.P Adventures. “Whether it’s a relaxing getaway, an active adventure or exploration beyond one’s community, we feel the best gifts are those that encourage people to really live.”

Perfect Trips for Holiday Gifts
1. Space—Give the gift of being a Cosmonaut for a day! Explore and experience space simulators, learn to eat food in space, view the hydrolab and put on and move around in an Orlan-DMA Space Suit – Gapadventures.com/tour/TWRCD
2. Photograph Nepal – Spend 12 days photographing gurgling rivers, luxuriant forests and pristine wildlife in one of the world’s most beautiful countries! Amateurs and professional photographers alike will find this a perfect destination – Gapadventures.com/tour/ANPN
3. Cape & Dunes in Style – Namibia is a nature and adventure lover's dream. The world's highest sand dunes, deep canyons, breathtaking scenery and exciting game viewing combine for a memorable 13 day journey – Gapadventures.com/tour/DACW
4. Highlights of Jordan –Explore Jerash, one of the largest and most well preserved Roman ruins in the world, discover the mysteries of the Dead Sea, journey through the dramatic scenery of Wadi Rum and stop in at Petra, the most famous site in the country – Gapadventures.com/tour/AWHJ

Gifts to Equip the Traveller
5. Hydrating systems - A portable hands-free hydration backpack is a necessity for travel safety
6. Convertible technical pants – In anticipation of changing weather conditions, these are crucial for any traveller packing for a long day of hiking or exploring
7. Multi language travel translators - Almost as essential as a passport, this device is ideal for communicating on almost any continent
8. All in one adaptor – Features most common adapter plug configurations all in one unit to fit electrical outlets in almost any country
9. Global travel alarm clock/dual time watches - Receives signals from around the globe and automatically resets the time accordingly
10. Headlamp – Crucial in situations where light is required but both hands are needed—whether around the campfire, on night hikes or spelunking in caves

Purchase one of the adventure trips listed or any of G.A.P Adventures’ new trips before 31 December 2007 for travel before 31 March 2008 and receive a 10% discount (this offer does not include the space trip).

For more information on possible gift giving ideas for the adventure traveller in your life, visit Gapadventures.com.