Gap Year 100: the best travel companies and websites for advice
Our annual directory of the best gap year travel companies and websites.
ADVICE
95. Year Out Group (01869 338890; https://yearoutgroup.org/)
The companies listed on Year Out Group's 'approved gap year providers' have all been rigorously tested against the group's Member's Charter and approved as providing financial security, professional support and thorough risk assessments to prospective gappers. For advice on planning your trip from those who've 'gap year-ed' themselves, head to their website.
96. Gap 360 (01892 527392; www.gap360.com)
Offers more than 200 gap year trips in 50+ countries including paid work, teaching, volunteering & adventure travel. The Absolute Oz Jobs programme is an introductory package for working in Australia where you can earn £15 an hour.
97. Gov.uk (www.gov.uk)
The government's advice and support page for gap year travellers. An simple but authoritative source of information on insurance, visas, safety and more.
98. Gap Work (gapwork.com)
A great starting point for anyone considering a year out. Advice on how to fund a gap year, inspiration for those unsure of what they'd like to do and where as well as health advice specific to gappers' chosen destinations.
99. Gapyear.com (www.gapyear.com)
A comprehensive site comprising more than 3,000 pages of ideas, contacts and advice for prospective gappers. The site’s most popular destinations include Australia, Canada, Mexico, Thailand and Peru.
100. The Gap Year Guidebook (www.gap-year.com)
Useful online directory which details thousands of gap year trip providers subdivided into those which offer oppurtunities for working, volunteering, learning and sport. They've also researched options for those looking to undertake a gap year in the UK.
