Gap Year News from the Year Out Group. http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ 2012-02-22T22:41:01+01:00 text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/21/Gap-year-trends-changing-as-more-people-save-in-advance-801298306 The number of people saving up in advance for gap years has increased in recent times, it has been suggested.Speaking to Travel Trends, Peter Ovenden, chairman of the Australia-based Youth Tourism Advisory Council, suggested that fewer backpackers are attempting to seek casual... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/21/Supporting-your-children-on-their-gap-years-801297745 When discussing gap years most conversations tend to focus on whoever it is actually embarking on the trip, however, there is another group are hugely involved in the gap year process – the parents.Whether it's helping fund the trip, packing, driving to the airport or... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/21/Gap-year-predictions-for-2012-801297743 With 2012 now well underway many people will be thinking about booking their gap year.This year it is expected that there will be a significant increase in the number of people taking gap years compared to in 2011 as people finishing their A levels this summer have already... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/20/Over-50s-taking-time-out-for-gap-years-801297030 There has been a rise in the number of over-50s choosing to take time out from their normal lives for a gap year, it has been reported.According to Liz Harper, head of marketing and digital editor at Footprint Travel Guides, older people are looking to get out and see the world,... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/20/Always-check-FCO-travel-advice,-gappers-urged-801297027 Before setting off to a new country during a gap year, it always makes sense to carry out a quick check of your next destination.Depending on the type of year out being undertaken, it is not always possible to keep right up to date with current affairs.Gappers may spend days or... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/17/Universal-broadband-helps-gappers-stay-in-touch-with-home-801295706 As broadband coverage increases around the world, it has never been easier to keep in touch with loved ones while away from home on a gap year.The advent of the internet means it is no longer necessary to phone up family and friends in the middle of the night, racking up a... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/16/Young-councillor-takes-career-break-for-gap-year-travel-801294698 An SNP councillor is to give up his seat on Aberdeen City Council to take a career break - at the ripe old age of 23.John West, who became Scotland's youngest politician at the age of 18, has decided to put his political aspirations on hold and take a gap year.The law... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/16/Graduates-can-build-skill-set-during-gap-years-801294696 Gappers can develop a wide range of skills during a year out, making them even more attractive to employers upon their return home.Particularly with so many job applicants holding undergraduate degrees, the practical skills and nous developed on a year out may prove the... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/15/Improve-career-prospects-by-taking-a-gap-year-801293494 Young people may be able to improve their career prospects by taking a gap year, it has been suggested.According to Directgov, taking a gap year can look good on your CV.So even if getting a job seems like a long way off, it can be a beneficial experience in terms of future... text/html http://www.yearoutgroup.org/ Year Out Group http://www.yearoutgroup.org/news-events/gap-year-news/q/date/2012/02/14/Vaccinations-crucial-for-gap-year-travellers-801292228 People heading overseas on a gap year may require vaccinations, depending upon the destinations on their travel itinerary.According to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), consulting a GP should be one of the first things people do after booking their trip.Would-be gappers...