Fancy getting away from it all this Christmas? Had enough of family bickering, unwanted gifts and too much Christmas pudding!? Cruising specialist Voyages of Discovery are offering an 11 night voyage of a lifetime to the Amazon departing 18 December from just �1695pp.

If you really want to get off the beaten track, this eclectic cruise offers an irresistible contrast between the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean and the emerald green canopy of the remotest reaches of the Amazon. Passengers will experience the white sand beaches of the spice island of Grenada, the coral reefs of Tobago, and visit Devil�s Island where Dreyfus and Papillon once languished, before reaching the coast of South America.

From here, the m/v Discovery will enter the Amazon River and travel through the world�s largest rainforest, home to pink river dolphins, giant otters, turtles and alligators. Further ports of call include Santarem, a colourful and lively trade centre on the banks of the river; the typical Amazonian village of Boca da Valeria, and the city of Manaus � the surprise location of an ornate opera house surrounded by dense rainforest. As ever, the cruise will be supplemented by a series of lectures on board.

If you book 90 days or more before departure, this 11 night voyage costs from just �1695pp based on two sharing an inside cabin including return flights, overseas transfers, all meals, taxes and tips.

For reservations, contact Voyages of Discovery on 01444 462150 or visit www.voyagesofdiscovery.com for further information. -ends-

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