Gap Year - Student
Gap years have long been popular with those taking a year out either side of their university or college course. Some use the year to work and save money for their courses whilst others choose to spend a year indulging the ‘University of Life’. Imagine however throwing some essentials into a rucksack and taking off around the world on a mad adventure!? Those of you with that travel itch and contemplating a gap year are the market roundtheworldflights.com like to deal with…the madder the better as far as we are concerned.
In 2009, approximately a quarter of a million 18-24 year olds from the UK alone, ate one last home cooked meal and hit the road. Some work for a few months before heading overseas, some plan to work whilst away and some, the lucky few, manage to twist a parent’s arm, usually with a story of expending horizons, enhancing future career prospects, and travel the entire year.
Considered a positive step by many employers, they recognise the benefits travel can bring to an individual. Travelling around the world broadens the young mind, introduces culture and the diversity of our extraordinary world. At roundtheworldflights.com we provide an unprecedented selection of round the world flight options; bus passes; adventure tours; a great budget insurance package and discount cards that will help save you money before you’ve even left home.
Taking a gap year can be both an exciting and daunting prospect for students as well as people taking a career break. There are so many gap year opportunities available today for the independent or budget traveller from travelling the world with a backpack to working abroad. Things to think about include:
- Making the decision to take a gap year.
- Reassuring parents about taking a gap year.
- Planning flights, accommodation and ebrochures - ask your roundtheworldflights.com consultant for advice.
- Deciding on what to pack and on whether to travel light - see our recommended packing list
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Health issues such as vaccinations, malaria, first aid, safe water/food and emergencies - see our money, health and safety section
- Deciding on travelling with friends or going solo
- Credit cards, debit cards and travelling on a budget
- Setting up your own Mapvivo account.
Taking a gap year can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable life experiences for people from all ages but everyone also has a duty to minimise their impact on the environment and local culture as they travel. By travelling responsibly, a fine balance between having a great travel or work experience and preserving the environment can be achieved. See our travel responsibly section.
Why us?
Well we're recommended by Which Magazine, The Observer, The Guardian, TNT magazine, The International Herald Tribune, The Herald on Sunday, The Times, The New York Times, and mentioned in over 40 guidebooks eg Lonely Planet, Rough Guide, & Footprint - and with thousands of passengers sent round the world since 1997 - and still Number 1 on Google! More about us here. We are the UK experts on round the world (RTW) flights, so try our unique interactive map to search and compare our unique database of thousands of great RTWs to create your own unique trip.
Planning a round the world Gap Year
Where to start: Use this website to get an idea of what you want to achieve, where you want to visit and how you want to get about. Use other sources on the Internet and speak to those that have travelled before you – there is nothing like personal recommendations when it comes to travelling.
Also, try at this stage to get an idea of your budget and how much you are looking to spend on your ticket – this will help you keep within a realistic bracket. Round the world tickets are great value but the additional fuel surcharges that we now have to add has forced a significant increase in recent years.
This site has an interactive design your own round the world flight option. You can also find details on round the world essential products as well as our ebrochures pages.
What next? It's time to start firming up the dream. Either email us or call us on 020 7704 5700. Either way you'll be in touch with one of our round the world specialist consultants who can guide you through the complexities of what each ticket can offer you and which is more suited to your travel plans. It takes years of experience to really get to grips with them so you shouldn't be expected to know it all - remember, you're on the fun side of the counter!
Finally: Remember, we're here to help - if you're not sure about any of the services that you are being offered, then just ask for more information or if you feel the ticket isn't quite right for you then let us see what we can do to make it more suitable. Enjoy the planning; the reality will be even better!
For full details on the booking process - click here
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