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Changes to Galapagos Flights

December 2011

Fare Changes to Galapagos Flights

In December 2011 the Ecuadorian government announced that they will be changing the way in which fuel subsidies are applied to internal flights....

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Om Ali Recipe

November 2011

Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)

A delicious take on bread pudding, this Egyptian favourite from the chef aboard the Sanctuary Nile Adventurer is probably one of the most popular...

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M.C. Athala II Sundeck

October 2011

New Luxury Catamaran in the Galapagos

We are thrilled to announce the addition of another luxury vessel to Sanctuary Retreats portfolio with the M.C. Athala II in the Galapagos Islands....

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Okra Recipe (Nile Adventurer)

October 2011

Nile Adventurer Okra Stew Recipe

The head chef on board the Sanctuary M.S. Nile Adventurer is keen to share one of his favourite recipes of Okra Stew or "Bamia" as it is known in...

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Galapagos Photo Safari

October 2011

2012 Galapagos Photo Safaris Announced

We are pleased to announce two new dates for our popular photo safari in the Galapagos Islands. Our 2012 expeditions are a wonderful opportunity to...

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Queen Hatshepsut's Moisturiser

September 2011

Did Queen Hatshepsut Moisturise Herself to Death?

Exciting new research has come to light on the death of Egypt's greatest female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut. Researchers in Germany have found a...

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Galapagos Photo Safari

July 2011

Successful Photo Safaris in the Galapagos

Sanctuary Retreats launched our first ever photo safari on board the M.V. Eclipse in the Galapagos Islands in May 2011. This special safari is led...

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China Wellness Cruise

July 2011

China Wellness Cruise Proves Popular

Sanctuary Retreats launched two special wellness cruises in June 2011 on the Sanctuary M.S. Yangzi Explorer. Both cruises have been extremely well...

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Mid-Autumn Festival

June 2011

Yangzi Mid-Autumn Festival Cruises

We are pleased to announce two special Yangzi cruises (Downstream and Upstream) on the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer in September 2011 in celebration of...

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Dig for Pharaoh's Boat

June 2011

Dig for Pharaoh's Second Boat Underway

Archaeologists have begun excavating a boat belonging to Pharaoh Khufu, hidden for some 4,500 years in an underground chamber on the southern side...

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