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ROAM WITH THE WILDEBEEST
The buy Goway has reduced prices on selected departures of one of its most popular itineraries – the 14-day East Africa Safari.
The savings Up to $1,110 per person.
The catch Airfare is not included with prices, which start at $3,985 (for the May 15 departure). Savings are also available on the March 20, May 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 20 and Dec. 4 departures.
Why it’s worth it This itinerary visits parks including Masai Mara National Game Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania; huge herds of wildebeest, zebra and antelope attract lions, leopards, cheetah and hyena. Pricing includes roundtrip airport transfers, game drives, park entrance fees, a qualified English-speaking driver/guide and most meals.
Book it Call 1-800-245-0920 or visit www.africaexperts.com.

SAILING THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
The buy Maple Leaf Adventures is offering a small discount plus a free book for people who join its Great Bear Rainforest spring voyage on the B.C. Coast.
The savings $140 per person.
The catch It applies to just one itinerary, departing April 20, of the Canadian adventure cruise company's trips in B.C.
Why it’s worth it The company, which has won recommendations from Frommer's and Explore magazine, rarely gives discounts on its sustainable tourism and adventure cruises, and two of the other four departures for this trip are already sold out. The full trip price, for 15 days and 14 nights, is $7,475 plus GST per person, which includes all meals as you explore the B.C. coast’s Inside Passage aboard the 92-foot Maple Leaf. You learn the area’s natural history with expert guides and naturalists. Activities include bear viewing, whale-watching, seabird and marine mammal viewing and frequent shore excursions to explore the coastal habitats, including fjords, rain forest, river estuary meadows, remote sandy beaches and hot springs as well as visits to native villages and cultural sites.
Book it Call 1-888-599-5323 or visit www.mapleleafadventures.com.

SMALL SHIP SAILING IN EUROPE
The buy Royal Caribbean’s upscale small ship operation is being relaunched in April as Azamara Club Cruises with a special offer.
The savings Up to 50 per cent. A seven-night cruise from Barcelona to Venice April 25 starts at $1,759 for an inside stateroom, $2,509 for an oceanview stateroom with separate sitting area and a private veranda.
The catch Airfare is not included.
Why it’s worth it Azamara’s two 694-passenger ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, sail to destinations larger ships can’t reach. New features include free house wines poured with lunch and dinner, gratuities for housekeeping and dining staff, shuttle bus in port when offered and free coffee, soda and bottled water throughout the ship.
Book it Through a travel agent; or call 1-877-999-9553 or visit www.azamaraclubcruises.com.

KING TUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The buy King Tut had a short reign, but he is a major protagonist the rise of the modern museum blockbuster exhibition. The Westin Harbour Castle in downtown Toronto is packaging the ancient Egyptian with a weekend stay for the family.
The savings About $180 on the total cost of room, breakfast and tickets; rates start from $279 based on two adults and two children.
The catch The package is available only through April 18.
Why it’s worth it The package includes four VIP tickets to the exhibition King Tut: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs at the Art Gallery of Ontario, which lets you bypass lines and visit at any time of the day. Also included is free transportation to the AGO, overnight accommodation and breakfast for four at the hotel’s Mizzen restaurant.
Book it Visit specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/westinharbourcastle/family.htm or call 1-866-716-8101 and quote rate code TUTPKG6.

Special to The Globe and Mail