30th September 2008 - Make the most of your 20's, 30's and 40's

STA Travel, the experts in budget travel, have handpicked the best experiences to try whether you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s.

Hit a High in Your 20s

In your 20s your lung capacity is at its peak, so what better time to hit a high and climb the world's tallest freestanding mountain, Mount Kiliminjaro.

Follow the famous Marangu route with an expert mountain guide, staying for four nights in mountain huts en route to the peak.  Take a deep breath once you reach the highest point in Africa and enjoy the spectacular views.  The seven night trip costs from £530, including meals, four nights in mountain huts and two nights hotel accommodation.  Flights to Nairobi cost from £ 349.  For bookings call 0871 230 8512 or visit www.statravel.co.uk.

Explore Your 30s

Many of the world's greatest explorers, Captain Scott, Francis Drake and Ernest Shackleton, were in their 30s when they set out on their great expeditions.  Follow in their footsteps on an eleven day Antartica Classic Expedition.

Spend nine nights on board the M/S Expedition, exploring the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula, home to some of the world's most dramatic landscapes, enormous icebergs and impressive wildlife, including leopard seals and humpback whales.  On board expedition staff and naturists will give information and talks throughout your journey.

The 11 night expedition costs from £1,995 including two night’s hotel accommodation and nine nights on board the M/S Expedition including meals. Flights to Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego, Argentina) cost from £ 799.  For bookings call 0871 230 8512 or visit www.statravel.co.uk

Give Something Back in Your 40s

You've hit 40 and there is no turning back - so why not make this the time to give something back.  Volunteering holidays are more popular than ever as a more rewarding holiday or even as part of a career break.

Help with conservation in the Galapagos by spending two weeks on the island of San Cristobel, 1,000km off the mainland of Ecuador.  The project involves working to preserve the natural habitat of the island and introducing new organic farming methods to the islanders. Conservation work on the island will include planting new crops, maintaining trails and light building work.  Two weeks at the conservation project costs from £745 per person.

Flights to Quito, Ecuador cost from £ 579.  For bookings call 0871 230 8512 or visit www.statravel.co.uk
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