National Geographic Traveller (UK) May/Jun 2012 Out Now

National Geographic Traveller (UK) May/Jun 2012
NOW AVAILABLE ON NEWSSTANDS
26 PAGE DIGITAL EZINE SAMPLE www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/may12
Including the 77 Wonders of the World

The ninth issue of the 180-page National Geographic Traveller (UK) May/Jun 2012 issue has hit the newsstands, including the 77 Wonders of the World and the winners of the young travel writers’ competition.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Cover Story: 77 Wonders of the World — highlighting the very best of the world’s most awe-inspiring sites. Broken down into lists of seven, we’ve come up with everything from natural and medieval wonders, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and UNESCO’s best to industrial and architectural gems — as well as a few personal choices.

Editor Pat Riddell said: “Although six of the Seven Wonders of the World are long gone — only the Great Pyramid of Giza survives — the concept continues to tantalise travellers. What is the Eighth Wonder? What are the New Seven Wonders? What, in fact, counts as a Wonder?

“Well, guess no more. To avoid further wrangling, we’ve come up with the National Geographic Traveller 77 Wonders of the World.”

Travel Writers’ Competition Winners: Last September saw the launch of National Geographic Traveller’s inaugural young travel writing competition in association with i-to-i to find the next generation of talent. Congratulations to the winning entry by Jess Connett – read this and extracts from five runners’ up inside the magazine and online.

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Destinations: Discover South-east Asia’s last unexplored frontier — Burma; take a remote safari in Tanzania; gorge yourself on the gastronomy of Normandy; take a long weekend on the Orient-Express; and get lost in the spectacular landscapes of Utah. Finally, take a pictorial tour of Bolivia’s stunning panoramas.

Cities: The burgeoning bright lights of Belgrade; and New Orleans’ beguiling charm and allure.

Smart Traveller: Live like a local in Lisbon, Western Australia’s foodie scene and discover our recommendations for Bangkok hotels.

Interview: DJ Norman Jay talks about discovering disco and hip hop in New York, his ‘Olympic rings’ and touring Brazil.
Travel Talk: Ask the experts about your travel dilemmas: where to spend the Jubilee weekend?; what the new ATOL changes mean; and the lowdown on cross-Channel ferries.

Real Life: Ask yourself whether you would stay in a stranger’s house while on holiday in our house swap feature and the travel writing competition winners revealed.

For a taster of our new 26-page digital sample of the May/Jun 12 issue: www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/may12

PLUS: OUR FABULOUS COMPETITION TO ENTER

Win a six-night trip for two, to Canada with Air Canada and Nova Scotia Tourism.
www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/competitions

ALSO INSIDE

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• If you can’t find the magazine – let the team know today!

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has a cover price of GBP £3.85, via subscription and on newsstands. For 2012 there will be seven issues (single issues for Sept and Oct) moving to an eight-issue frequency into 2013. Visit www.natgeotraveller.co.uk for more information.

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Garmin to the Garden! National Trust announces partnership with Garmin

The National Trust is offering visitors an exciting new way to explore its great outdoor places by partnering with GPS experts Garmin this summer.

Geocaching, a family-friendly 'digital' treasure hunt, will be taking place at over 40 National Trust places across the country. Visitors can borrow a Garmin handheld GPS device to guide them to treasure 'caches' hidden in the countryside and coastland of National Trust sites.

These modern-day treasure-hunts are a fun way for visitors to get out and really experience the outdoors with the National Trust.

Andrew Silver, wh is the senior product manager for fitness and outdoor at Garmin said: "Geocaching is a great way for families and people of all ages to get outdoors and discover hidden places using a Garmin GPS and opencaching.com.

“At National Trust places this summer, you can have fun and get rewards, but also learn useful techniques such as how to read maps and co-ordinates. Garmin is really pleased to be able to offer this new activity to people who love to experience beautiful National Trust places."

The partnership between the National Trust and Garmin is part of the Trust's vision to encourage more people to enjoy the outdoors.

Over the forthcoming months, Garmin will be hosting taster sessions at National Trust places, so visitors from across England, Wales and Northern Ireland can become 21st century treasure hunters.

FACTFILE:
The National Trust is a charity with a statutory duty to preserve places and countryside across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 'of historic interest and natural beauty for the benefit of the nation'.

As Europe's largest conservation charity it protects over 350 historic houses, 160 gardens, 1,100 kilometres of coastline, 254,000 hectares of land of outstanding natural beauty, six World Heritage Sites, 28 castles and 60 pubs, including coastal walks and family days out.

The global leader in satellite navigation, Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries have designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications since 1989 – most of which are enabled by GPS technology.

In partnership with Garmin, the National Trust will be creating new geocaches at over 40 of its estates, gardens and countryside locations during 2011. Visitors can already enjoy the challenge of geocaching at a number of Trust locations.