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After a month of Royal Wedding excitement and a sunny Easter, our thoughts are now turning to the new Steppes East brochure, due to be hitting your doorsteps in early June. Inside its covers we're delighted to showcase the wonderful destinations we offer, as diverse as Kyrgyzstan to the more familiar spa resorts of Thailand and the Maldives. We hope you find it as evocative for journey ideas as we do, please contact us to reserve your copy.

Don't forget we also give you a lovely bottle of wine for a referral booking, so if you know of someone who would like to receive a brochure, our e-news or who may like to join one of our escorted cultural tours with The Traveller - do get in touch.

For those of you looking to travel in July and August, whether for a cultural festival or a Nile cruise, see our suggestions below....

Finally, good luck Nick! (Our Chairman runs his Kenyan half marathon next month)

Sally Walters
General Manager, Steppes East


	Culture Vultures Visit India for the Hemis Festival, which falls in July and is held in the grounds of the largest Buddist monastery in Ladakh. It is a sight to behold and a wonderfully memorable experience. Central Asia is worth considering for some summer culture, Uzbekistan for the finest of traditional architecture or Turkmenistan for archaeological ruins and natural landscapes. Read More >>

	Egypt Offers Post revolution visitors to Egypt have been met with open arms by the Egyptian people and visited sites with far fewer tourists than normal. This coupled with some fantastic offers on Nile Cruises, makes this the perfect time to visit this fascinating country. Read our recent client reviews on Egypt. Read More >>

	Islands and Beaches Asia is without doubt one of the best places for long haul luxury. At this time of year two of the best places to focus on are Indonesia and Eastern Malaysia. In both countries you can mix in some wildlife and culture with time on the beach and some indulgence in the spa. Perfect for families, honeymooners, or for those simply looking to wind down. Read More >>

	Run Nick Run! Our Chairman Nick Laing is bravely running a half marathon next month in Kenya to raise money for Tusk Trust. Will he survive the heat, the wildlife along the route and the taunts from the rest of the Steppes office? To find out more or to make a donation to this worthy cause please visit his web page... Read More >>

	Eco-lodges and Orangutans Staying in a friendly and comfortable eco-lodge, this tour goes behind the scenes of orangutan conservation alongside staff from Orangutan Foundation UK. By visiting areas of the Borneo rainforest made accessible exclusively to Steppes Discovery, our encounters with orangutans are peaceful, unrushed and poignant events. Prices from £2295 Read More >>



	Lost Kingdoms of Turkey The empire of Trebizond was the last outpost of the Byzantine Empire. In this little-visited area of North-Eastern Turkey discover some of the most startling monuments and architecture in the whole of the region. Travel with Dr Erica Hunter, expert in early Christianity, to sites such as the astounding Nemrut Dagi. 3 to 17 September 2011, Price from £2355 (excl flights) Read More>>

	Frescoes and Fine Art Serbia and Macedonia's world-renowned Orthodox monasteries and churches include several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Their frescoes represent some of the finest religious art anywhere in the world. Join art historian Rowena Loverance on a journey through these lands of outstanding natural beauty. 11 to 22 July 2011, Price from £2100 (excl flights) Read More>>

	A Caucasian Trilogy This tour is a journey through the three lands of Transcaucasia, exploring the region's fascinating mix of artistic and religious traditions. Visit temples, monasteries and palaces along the route, and experience marvellous museums, suberb food and wine and exceptional views of the Caucaus mountains. 17 to 30 September 2011, Price from £2745 (excl flights) Read More >>

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10% early booking discount on a Mekong river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia, visiting Saigon and the ruins of Angkor Wat.