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Thursday 16 October 2008

Iceland and The Financial Crisis


One of the interesting side effects of the Icelandic Financial Crisis is that their currency, the Icelandic Krona has devalued dramatically losing over a third of its value in the past few weeks. This once fabulously expensive destination is now back in the ranks of affordability.


That £6 glass of beer is now around £4 and we have 3 star hotel rooms from under £40 per person per night including breakfast. Plus we have direct flights from London from around £200.
It's a great destination for a winter weekend away. Visit the waterfalls and gushing geyzers, the volcanoes and glaciers or go snow mobiling or whale watching by day, before exploring Reykjavik's exciting night life with it's gay clubs and bars. Then chill out to recover in the Blue Lagoon - the world's largest hot tub! - before heading back to the airport after an exciting few days away.


Monday 13 October 2008

Sydney Mardi Gras - 7 March 2009

Amro Worldwide is delighted to launch its programme for Sydney Mardi Gras 2009 with its world famous gay extravangaza parade on Saturday 7 March.

Our lead-in package is just £1499 per person based on two sharing. Depart on Sat 27 Feb and with flights to Sydney via Hong Kong - why not stop off the buy your party outfits ? Then stay 9 nights at a 3 star hotel within walking distance of Oxford Street, Darling Harbour and Circular Quay for the Opera House and Ferries before returning overnight on 10 March.


This package also includes the Mardi Gras Party Pack of tickets for the Gay Harbour Cruise on Fri 6 March , a reserved Grandstand Seat overlooking the Parade and a ticket for the Closing Party - both on Sat 7 March. This pack of tickets is also available as an add-on to hotel bookings through our website or as a stand alone pack direct from us at £209.



Why not follow the crowd to Cairns for the Post-Mardi Gras Recovery week in one of our exclusively gay resorts ? Prices start at just £449 per person for a five night stay and really low-cost flights from Sydney can be added to your international fare.


Or travel more widely in Oz to see Ayers Rock or Melbourne - both readily accesible from Sydney and with Amro Worldwide's local knowledge, you'll have a great trip, created to do exactly what you want, at a bargain price.

Gay insider tips for Peru

  • Check out Fallen Angel in Cusco, a funky gay friendly bar and restaurant with creative artwork for sale. Check out the toilets!
  • Pick up great souviners at the Pisac Markets
  • For the adventurous try the local cuisine of Cuy (Guinea Pig)
  • Drinks plenty of fluids and Coca tea in Lake Titicaca
  • Get to Machu Picchu early