:: The Cactus Summer Scoop - July 2005

This summer our beach bag is simply bursting with goodies - we're bringing you our biggest ever range of destinations at even better prices! So whether you're a beach bum, a culture vulture or a party animal there's plenty going on in the world for you...

  1. Beach Talk - Chill, City & Activity holidays
  2. Festival Talk - Party time in Santiago de Cuba, Cologne & Taormina
  3. Client Talk - Cusco, Berlin & Seville
  4. Travel Talk - Let us take out the hassle
  5. Cactus VIPs - Have you flung your frisbee?
  6. Cactus Recommended Links
  7. Newsletter Feedback / Unsubscribe
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Beach & Chill

Ok, we know for some
of you it really is about
sun, sea and sand...

Beach & City

You'll never get bored on the finest sand in the world's hottest cities...

Beach & Activity

You'll have really earned your beach time after
this fun in the sun...

1. Italian in Tropea 1. Portuguese in Rio 1. Spanish & Tennis in Marbella
2. Spanish in Playa del Carmen 2. Group Spanish & Salsa in Barcelona 2. French & Surfing in Biarritz
3. French in Antibes
3. English in Sydney 3. Portuguese & Samba in Salvador
  :: Festival Talk
Where
When
What
3rd - 9th July
Fiesta del Fuego
Join in this week-long fiery street party celebrating Caribbean culture
9th July
Cologne Lights
Ooh...ahh...watch huge firework displays light up the sky over the Rhine
June, July & August
Taormina Arte
Enjoy a summer of theatre, dance, music & culture in this Sicilian gem
  :: Client Talk - What You Say About Cusco, Berlin & Seville
"I really liked Cusco and I even changed my ticket to stay one more week. My family were really nice. The best thing was just going there and getting to know another culture...
although I have to say I didn't like eating the cuy (guinea pig)!"

Isabel Van Bemmelen, May 05
Cusco, Peru
"Everyone was so helpful that it was easy to get to grips with things. The school was particularly good at providing extra activities and encouraging students to plan
outings. Berlin is wonderful - way
too much to do in a week!"

Sandy Fisher, May 05
Berlin, Germany
"The teachers and staff were superb, remaining effortlessly enthusiastic, friendly and encouraging you to get you involved in activities. Your website was also professional
and fun, and easy to navigate.
Very efficient and helpful!"

Anna Jordan, May 05
Seville, Spain
 :: Travel Talk

Don't get hot and flustered sorting out your travel arrangements...Cactus is ATOL-bonded and as such we are able to arrange your flights, transfers, insurance, car hire, and any other travel extras you may need. Just ask us for a quote when booking! Cactus Travel Services >>

We still have lots of availability throughout the world this summer...if you need help deciding where to lay your towel simply call us on 0845 130 4775...and remember there's a £10 discount for ALL online bookings...

  :: Cactus VIPs


You automatically become a Cactus VIP if you have taken more than one language holiday with us, and/or if you have sent in particularly useful feedback after your Cactus holiday. You can access your VIP web pages from our home page.

Cactus Summer Frisbee!

There may not be many Cactus VIPs reading this newsletter as they're all outside playing with their fabulous new frisbees...yes, this month you should have all received your very own piece of holiday fun, to take away and fling on the beach, in the park or by the pool! You'll also have received details of our VIP Summer Offers for France, Spain & Italy, so hurry and book now...

Not a VIP and want a frisbee too? All is not lost...tell us why you think you deserve one and we'll send a funky frisbee to the 10 best replies.

For more info on becoming a Cactus VIP please email us >>

  :: Cactus Recommended Links
Champs-Elysées

Champs-Elysées

Want to learn the basics before you go on holiday, or keep up the language once back? Champs-Elysées audiomagazines, available on CD and cassette, are ideal for staying in touch with the languages and cultures you love. Available in French, German, Spanish or Italian, at intermediate to advanced level. Visit their website >>




 

Visual Link / Learn Spanish Today

These lessons for learning Spanish online are fun, easy and interactive. You will learn to build sentences and actually communicate in Spanish. Click here for free interactive lessons >>

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