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They say: "Your adventure begins now with Peregrine! Our culture and wildlife-based trips are all about giving you an in depth look into the most fascinating destinations in the world, from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan to the wildlife of Sabah in Borneo, our adventures do way more than just scratch the surface."

We say: "Peregrine has several new destinations for 2009 including exploring the wilderness lands of the New Zealand and Australia, such as Cradle Mountain in Tasmania or the Galapagos with Cusco and the Sacred Valley."

They say: "Combine a warm welcome on board with our unique breed of on shore adventure tours. Choosing Voyages of Discovery means you travel with those who know and once again we’ll be blending the unusual and the exotic for our spring 2009 programme. Booking early means savings of up to 35% on the brochure price."

We say: "An ever-increasing programme of discovery cruises means there are many new destinations for 2009, including five ports of call in South Africa, from Cape Town with its emblematic Table Mountain, to Richard’s Bay in the Eastern Cape, as well as wine tours and safaris. There are also new cruises to Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius and the Maldives."

They say: "Walk away from your everyday routine and allow us to introduce you to the most incredible places in Europe and the Middle East. You will gain a further understanding of our fragile world and see your place within it."

We say: "Basic, standard, comfort and superior tours are offered, so you could be checking out Moroccan souks whilst staying in comfy hotels or hot-footing around the Egyptian pyramids on an overland tour."