Always book flights at the right time, or Win 20 years of holiday trips!

In this issue:

• Have you run a marathon? In Antarctica?

• See San Francisco’s down-the-cliff rescue.

• Win 20 years’ worth of free trips.

Also:

THIS WEEK’S NEWS

• Watch the San Francisco Fire Department rappelling down a cliff to rescue a surfer.

• Fsr, Dubai plans to build the world's largest airport by 2050.

• Marathon in the South Pole for $21,500, anyone?

• The Death Valley National Park flooding has left 400 people stranded.

• Google Flights will now show you the cheapest time to book.

• These were the nine worst wildfires of this decade.

TRAVEL GIVEAWAYS & DEALS

• Trip sweepstakes: To honour National Beach Day, BeachBound Vacations is giving away getaways. Here's how to get 20 years’ worth of free holidays.

• Win a flight upgrade: Win and fly first class in the Upgraded Points’ “get paid to upgrade your flying experience” contest.

• Holiday sale UK: Bargain Northern Lights stay in Iceland with flights and accommodation for a 3-night winter getaway from £172 pp.

• Flight sale UK:

  • Visit Banff from £463 - fly directly to Calgary, Canada from London.

  • Rare flights to Alaska for half the price of alternative routes.

• Flight sale USA: 

  • Fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Washington, DC for $59 one-way or for $128 Round-trip with United Airlines.

  • Unlock European autumn flights from $99 with Norse Atlantic Airways' Global Sale. Ends September 13, 2023.

• Hotel sale: Expedia is offering 20% off thousands of hotels worldwide till September 24, 2023.

GEAR OFFERS

• Win World Championship socks by taking a survey by the IFSC Climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships.

• Trekking gear:

  • Don’t miss this extra 20% off one REI Outlet item code laborday23.

  • The Labor Day gear sale is on at Backcountry with up to 40% off.

• Camping: RTIC Outdoors up to 20% off coolers and drinkware.

• Tents: Find discounted pricing at Cascadia vehicle tents and get free shipping on orders over $100.

OUTDOOR TECH & TOOLS

• Offline: This week try something else. Trade your roaming fees for the freedom to roam - with some planning, you might even fall in love with offline travel.

UNIQUE ADVENTURES

• Hike to see ancient castles. Explore the far northeast of England, Northumberland, boasting the highest density of castles in the country. Recognizable from Harry Potter to Downton Abbey, it's a cinematic castle dream hike.

• Alternatively, choose from some of the most stimulating trekking trips around the United Kingdom.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

• You can rent a safari vehicle for an animal-filled Rwanda road trip.

• This is how to upgrade your flight seat and save money.

• We love the free Outdoors Newsletter by superstar Bear Grylls. It offers tips you can hardly find anywhere else when it comes to nature and camping. See the link below.

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