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you could win a free Dragoman adventure holiday in India. This three- week overland tour for two people will set off from Bombay and travel down through Goa and Cochin to Madras (excludes flights). To enter you need to attend one of the free adventure travel talks to held at the Camping and Outdoors shops in Cardiff (24 November), Edinburgh (26 November) or London Victoria (1 December). The evening will consist of a talk and slideshow on all aspects of travel from choosing a destination to what gear to take, but you must book in advance. Cardiff (tel: 01222 390 887), Edinburgh (tel: 0131-225 3339) London (tel: 0171-834 6007)

pounds 108

per person you can take a pre-Christmas break to the medieval city of Norwich. The 13th century Maids Head Hotel, located in the shadow of the Norman Anglican Cathedral is offering a two night weekend package which includes a set menu dinner and bed and breakfast. The four-star hotel has two restaurants which also offer a-la-carte menus on request. The offer runs until March 1999. Norwich Area Tourism Agency (tel: 01603 763 062)

pounds 264

per person you can spend two weeks in Praia da Rocha in the Algarve. The flight leaves Manchester on 29 November and accommodation is in the three-star apartments at the Club Praia da Rocha on a half board basis, based on two people sharing. As well as the beach, the club has three swimming pools and provides daytime and evening entertainment. Call your local Lunn Poly branch to book.

pounds 350

per person active travellers can discover the wilderness of New Zealand's South Island on a Western Adventure and Nature Safari. The 10-day tour involves daily hikes - wading across rivers and negotiating swing bridges - plus wild camping. The tour departs weekly and included in the price are camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag), mini-bus transport, national park fees and the services of an experienced guide/driver. A kitty system applies for food. Flights from the UK to Nelson are not included. Connections for 18-35s (tel: 0181-742 8612)

pounds 549

you can escape from Christmas shopping on a two-week break to Cuba. Available until 9 December the price includes three nights in four-star accommodation in Havana, followed by 10 nights at a three-star, all-inclusive (meals, drinks and sports) beach resort. You may choose between the beach resorts of St Lucia and Guardalavaca and either a Manchester or Gatwick departure. Flights on Cubana, transfers and UK airport taxes are part of the package and the accommodation is in air-conditioned rooms. The Holiday Place (tel: 0171-431 0670)

pounds 745

per person you can spend New Year in Jordan. Departing on 28 December this comprehensive seven-day tour takes in Petra, Amman, Jerash, Umm, Quais, Mount Nebo, Wadi Rum, Kerak and Aqaba. The trip includes a stay at the restored, five-star Jordanian Taybet Zaman Village. Return flights, transfers, b&b accommodation and comprehensive sightseeing (including entry fees) with a local guide are included in the price. Bales (01306 885 991)

pounds 795

serious divers can spend five days scuba diving on the island of Layang Layang, a tiny atoll off the coast of Borneo. The deal includes flights on Malaysian Airlines, one night stopover in five-star accommodation in Borneo and full-board accommodation in a purpose built resort in twin rooms with air-conditioning and en suite bathroom. The package allows for three boat dives a day, including tanks and weight belts (all other equipment is available for hire). The quoted price applies throughout 1999, with supplements for Christmas, New Year, July and August. Jebsens (tel: 0171-932 0108)

pounds 949

per person you can go on walkabout in Thailand. The package includes two nights room-only accommodation in the three-star Bangkok Asia Hotel and a 16-day Northern Thailand Adventure, which includes a four-day hill tribe trek, a visit to Chiang Mai and a night on the River Kwai in a bamboo rafthouse. It also includes flights with Royal Brunei. You can extend your stay if you wish. Extra nights at the Bangkok Asia cost pounds 12. The offer is open until 24 March. Bridge the World (tel: 0171-911 0900)

pounds 1,180

up to fifteen people (pounds 79 per person) can have a seven-night house party in Herefordshire. The Old Rectory in the tiny hamlet of Stretford has six bedrooms and three bathrooms and offers an indoor swimming pool. The gardens include a hard tennis court and leads on to farmland, making this the perfect setting for a family or group of friends. This price does not apply at Christmas, New Year or Easter and excludes a security deposit of pounds 200. Prices for shorter breaks are available on request. Crystal Premier Britain (tel: 0181-390 8513)