talk to the experts 01737 214 214 17Small Group Set Departures If you are struggling to recruit numbers for your Iceland trip our new set departure dates are the answer. In October 2011, February and October 2012, we are offering small groups the opportunity to partner with another school to travel together. Not only will this dramatically reduce the cost of your trip, it provides both you and your pupils with a great opportunity to meet fellow scientists and geographers from other schools. If you have a small group of 19 or under and would like to know more please contact us.Places are limited and fill up quickly - contact us as soon as possible to register your interest.CPD Course from £690 per person based on a 5 day tourAre you looking for ways to inspire your students in the classroom? Or perhaps you would like to enhance your CV or teaching skills?We are running a continued professional development course in Iceland open to PGCE students, new and experienced teachers. Working closely with Kellir, the Atlantic Centre of Excellence. this tour will be led by experienced scientists and academics from Iceland, and one of our leading geography teaching consultants will explain how best to link what you have learnt into the classroom. Continued Professional DevelopmentOutline Itinerary Departures: year roundDay 1 Afternoon arrival in Keflavik, followed by a soak in the Blue Lagoon, then continue to your countryside accommodation.Day 2 Visit the 'Earthquake Research Centre' with an introductory lecture on Iceland's volcanoes and earthquakes, followed by a field visit to Mount Hekla; Gullfoss; Geyser and Thingvellir National Park.Day 3 Morning introduction on glaciers and cold environments. Travel to the glacier Solheimajokull for field studies and take part in a glacier walk, stopping en route at two magnificent waterfalls; Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss.Day 4 Morning introductory lecture on 'fire and ice' and the impact of volcanic eruptions under icecaps. Take a ride in a huge 40-seat 8WD Ice Explorer through Thorsmork (an area impacted by glacial bursts / jökulhlaup from the Eyjafjallajokull eruption). Depending on the group's ability and weather conditions. Take a 1½ hour hike to the new lava formed during the first eruption.Day 5 Start the morning with a visit to Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant, followed by a visit to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre and the Geology and Volcanology Institute at the University of Iceland. Afternoon flight home. Contact us today for more information.ute ure ofull group'sake Thorsmork © Ice Explorer

18 visit discover-the-world.co.ukItaly: Bay of NaplesThe birthplace of volcanologyDominated by the peaks of Mount Vesuvius, one of the world's most active volcanoes, Italy's Bay of Naples is truly an inspiring destination. The region's fertile landscape is home to an abundance of agriculture that survives side-by-side with ancient settlements and tectonic activity. This well-established region of geographical study, with its Roman ruins and dramatic coastline, captures the imagination of all who travel there. And the unpredictability of Vesuvius has not deterred 3 million or so residents from living on and around the fertile slopes, in particular farmers and wine producers - a population that continues to increase.Why Bay of Naples with Discover the World?FREE teacher inspections trips - see our website for detailsDirect liaison with your dedicated travel specialist who has first hand experience of what the region can offer school groups Few places can offer an example of hazard management better than Mount Vesuvius and PompeiiItineraries that cover the following Geography topics: Tourism; Hazard Management; Coastal Studies; Tectonic Processes; Environmental ChangesCross-curricular opportunities include - Classics; History; Science and GeologyExciting optional activities that help to enhance the experiential learning experienced.Suggested itineraryVesuvius & Pompeii ExplorerDepartures: year roundDay 1 Depart UK / arrive Naples / SolfataraDay 2 Pompeii / Mount Vesuvius Crater walk Day 3 Isle of Capri boat trip and Island tourDay 4 Herculaneum / Sorrento Day 5 Amalfi Coast / Depart Naples / Arrive UKPlease note tours can be tailor-madePrices from£478Based on 40 students and 4 staff on a 5-day tripBay of Naples © Danilo Ascione© Vitalina Rybakova