﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:12:45 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>NEW Great Britain Encounters Tour</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/new-great-britain-encounters-tour,c9393935</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1289603</guid><description><![CDATA[From £599 Per Person In June
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From the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the grassy knolls and rolling fields of the English countryside, the UK is a veritable feast of cultural, natural and urban treasures. Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002) offers a brand new Great Britain Encounters (http://www.encounterstravel.com/great_britain_encounters_uk.php) tour, for those wanting to explore what lies on their doorstep and beyond. Taking in the city that brought us The Beatles, the highland home of ‘Braveheart’, the birthplace of William Shakespeare and much]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:54:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tel Aviv Gay Pride Tour</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/tel-aviv-gay-pride-tour,c9393176</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1287974</guid><description><![CDATA[With Encounters Travel
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Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002) is offering a five-day small group adventure tour of Israel, to coincide with the Gay Pride Festival in Tel Aviv from £749 per person. Available for departure on 6 June, the price includes flights from London to Tel Aviv, an airport group meet and greet, transfers to/from Tel Aviv, four nights’ accommodation in a three-star gay-friendly hotel on a bed and breakfast basis, an information pack about the events taking place during the week and a free drink at Tel Aviv's most established gay bar,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BOGOF With Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/bogof-with-encounters-travel,c9389628</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1280547</guid><description><![CDATA[Buy A Morocco Tour And Travel To Egypt For Free!
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For travellers wanting to make the most of visiting North Africa, Encounters Travel is offering an out-of-this-world chance for those who book a Moroccan Mosaics (http://encounterstravel.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f8473060f910461b698ebe25&id=4047d21753&e=32a2664bf2) tour; to take a brand-new five-star Egypt Encounters  (http://encounterstravel.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7f8473060f910461b698ebe25&id=4e96332996&e=32a2664bf2)tour for FREE! Available for Morocco departures from June to December, visitors can lose]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:46:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It's All Happening In Istanbul</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/it-s-all-happening-in-istanbul,c9385606</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1272600</guid><description><![CDATA[Save £140 Per Person With Encounters Travel
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Its undulating, exotic cityscape has recently become the backdrop for the most award-winning Bond films of all time, Skyfall, however, Istanbul has far more to offer travellers, beyond its colourful rooftops. As Turkey’s largest city, it constitutes the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. It has previously been named a European Capital of Culture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Capital_of_Culture), making it the world's tenth-most-popular tourist destination, while its historic centre is listed as a UNESCO]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:15:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alfresco Escapes With Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/alfresco-escapes-with-encounters-travel,c9381977</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1265466</guid><description><![CDATA[Tour Overland, By River, Road And Sea From £429pp
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As anyone who’s travelled far will testify, one drawback to discovering the world can sometimes be the long journeys between destinations. However, small group tour specialist Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) offers travel with a difference, combining road trips with rafting and trekking, nights on comfortable sleeper trains, cruising the Nile in Egypt and sailing the Aegean sea - transforming the typical pit stops into tantalising hot spots, all from just £429 per person.

Busting the myth that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:03:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Thailand's Biggest Water Fight - Songkran, 13-15 April</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/thailand-s-biggest-water-fight---songkran--13-15-april,c9377632</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1256971</guid><description><![CDATA[[image][image]

Did you know that Thailand celebrates New Year, or ‘Songkran’ in April? In true Thai fashion, this traditional festival has now become a party for foreigners and is an additional reason for many to visit. Songkran takes place from 13 – 15 April, at the end of the dry season. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, and revelers observe it by splashing each other with water, which often results in a big water fight!

One of the best places to catch this spectacle and join in on the fun is on the Khao San Road, a backpacker area internationally known as a centre]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:52:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swap Cool Britannia For Travel Hotspots</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/swap-cool-britannia-for-travel-hotspots,c9364811</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1230925</guid><description><![CDATA[On An Adventure Tour With Encounters Travel
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While 2012 was all about cool Britannia, the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics, it’s time for the UK to take down the nostalgic bunting, lower their pinkies and put their best china away. Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) is encouraging travellers to swap watching Downton Abbey for a year of discovery, and relieve their itchy feet, with a choice of exotic adventures in hot destinations!

Perfect for singles, couples and friends wanting to add some hot spice to their travel plans,  Encounters Travel (http://www.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:02:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Encounters Travel’s Best Winter Deals From £199pp</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/encounters-travel-s-best-winter-deals-from--199pp,c9346503</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1194893</guid><description><![CDATA[[image]  [image]

Getting itchy feet? Do the summer holidays seem like a lifetime ago? As the shops gear up for the January sales, Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002) has stayed one step ahead by launching its best deals to spice up the long winter months.

If budgets are tight in the lead up to Christmas, Egypt is the perfect remedy for travel bugs in need of some cultural stimulation with an eight-night tour starting from £199 per person. Or, for that trip-of-a-lifetime, an exciting tour of Uganda and Kenya is new for 2013. The best winter deals include:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:06:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Encounters Travel Launches NEW Maldives &amp; Africa Tours</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/encounters-travel-launches-new-maldives---africa-tours,c9312666</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1129935</guid><description><![CDATA[[image][image]

For intrepid explorers, Encounters Travel (http://live.tourcms.com/track/t.php?p=43&m=0&a=3415&k=0e24618dfa47&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.encounterstravel.com%2F) offer great value, small group tours to some of the world’s most exciting destinations. What’s more, this fresh and pioneering travel specialist has just introduced some new strings to its bow – offering tours in the Maldives, as well as within southern and East Africa, covering countries such as Malawi, Uganda, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. 

Offering the world’s first ever group tour in the Maldives, Encounters]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative Autumn &amp; Winter Sun Escapes To Turkey And Thailand</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/alternative-autumn---winter-sun-escapes-to-turkey-and-thailand,c9311436</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1127471</guid><description><![CDATA[Small Group Adventure Tours By Encounters Travel
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Ideal for those wanting to wean themselves off the inevitable dark nights in front of the TV, Encounters Travel (http://live.tourcms.com/track/t.php?p=43&m=0&a=3415&k=0e24618dfa47&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.encounterstravel.com%2F) offer great value, small group tours to some of the world’s most exciting destinations. And their tours of Turkey and Thailand promise sunshine, sightseeing and most importantly, savings!

TURKEY: 11-Night Aegean Legacy Tour, £150 off

Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002) is]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:37:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Alternative Half-Term Adventure Holidays For Adults-Only</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/alternative-half-term-adventure-holidays-for-adults-only,c9304977</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1115088</guid><description><![CDATA[Sunshine And Culture In Egypt And Jordan
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For those with a sense of adventure (or for teachers looking to escape the little rascals!), here are some great alternative and adventurous holidays to enjoy from Encounters Travel this October half-term. The perfect mix of sunshine and culture, these small group tours are for adults-only, staying in good quality accommodation with the odd night somewhere really unique to add to the whole ‘experience’. Options include: 

EGYPT: An inspirational travel destination for centuries, the alluring charm of a trip to Egypt remains clear]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:04:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2012 Travel Story - Backpacking Grows Up</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/2012-travel-story---backpacking-grows-up,c9290486</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1086774</guid><description><![CDATA[[image]

With the luxury of sabbaticals a thing of the past, low job security, and the currencies of traditional backpacking hotspots such as Australia creeping up on the Pound, for many, the fantasy of leaving the daily grindstone for six months of sun and fun-filled escapism really is becoming just that - a distant fantasy. Those who choose really long trips have to face the fact that their dollar won’t go as far these days as it did five years ago. Travellers often have to supplement their trip with casual work - and the thought of cleaning hostels for peanuts? Not pleasant!

So,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:25:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Egypt Tours With Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/top-egypt-tours-with-encounters-travel,c9243526</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision476815</guid><description><![CDATA[Save Up To 30% On Selected Adventure Tours
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Egypt is a magical destination, home to some of the world’s most iconic monuments and ancient civilisations, as well as bursting with architectural splendour. Cairo’s legendary pyramids are merely the tip of the archaeological iceberg. And there’s no better way to enjoy its exotic sights and smells, than on a guided tour. What’s more, Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) is offering up to 30 per cent off some of its small group adventure tours of Egypt if booked before 30 April. With prices starting from only £276]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:41:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top 5 Deals For Easter From Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/top-5-deals-for-easter-from-encounters-travel,c9229414</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision462149</guid><description><![CDATA[[image][image][image]

Looking for an alternative Easter escape? Perfect for singles, couples, friends and teachers seeking sun, fun and adventure this Easter, Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) offer small group tours for adults only - no kids allowed. Plus there’s a whole host of discounted tours over the Easter period with savings of up to £162 per person. Options include:

 1. 1.  NEPAL, Nepal Exposed (http://www.encounterstravel.com/nepal/nepal_exposed_tour.html?action=Itinerary): 11 Days Reduced To £531pp (save £94pp)

From lowland plains to the heights of the]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 10:28:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Best Activity &amp; Adventure Trips With Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/best-activity---adventure-trips-with-encounters-travel,c9219698</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision451451</guid><description><![CDATA[Swap A ‘Fly & Flop’ Holiday For A Real Adventure
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Bored of simply lying by the pool and sipping a San Miguel on holiday? Then why not swap the traditional ‘fly and flop’ sunshine break and embark on a real adventure? Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) offer small group adventure tours that head off-the-beaten-track and combine comfortable hotel accommodation with the odd night somewhere simple yet unique, such as a desert camp or jungle tree house, for a true once-in-a-lifetime experience. And there are plenty of options to travel within a]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:50:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Top Turkey Tours With Encounters Travel</title><link>http://news.cision.com/encounters-travel/r/top-turkey-tours-with-encounters-travel,c9212510</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision444396</guid><description><![CDATA[Your Passport To Adventure
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With its unique geographical position straddling the continents of Asia and Europe, Turkey offers an exciting melting pot of cultural diversity, creating a truly inspirational travel destination. And for those wishing to discover the best of Turkey, Encounters Travel (http://www.encounterstravel.com/) offer a choice of great value, small group adventure tours taking in Turkey’s vibrant cities, beautiful Mediterranean coastline and rich, ancient history. Some of these include:

ANZAC Legends (http://www.encounterstravel.com/turkey/anzac_legends_]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:53:57 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>