Go Green in Australia’s Outback

Northern Territory Offers Packages that Invite Visitors to Explore and Learn While Preserving the Land for Future Generations New York, NY – Nowhere does the mantra “take only photographs, leave only footprints” mean more than in the rugged outback of Australia’s Northern Territory. A trip there promises visitors the opportunity to explore one of the most diverse natural environments on earth – from pristine coastal reefs and prolific rare and endemic birdlife of the Top End, to the extraordinary wildlife in the deserts of the world’s driest continent and the world’s oldest surviving indigenous culture. But, it also comes with a responsibility to care for and respect the area’s natural and cultural assets in a sustainable way. Allowing passions for adventure and preservation to commingle, these trips allow travelers to explore, discover and learn more about the NT’s pristine natural environment while leaving it untouched for future generations to enjoy. A range... Read More →

American Safari Cruises Offers Two Sailings for Photography Enthusiasts in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés

Families with children encouraged on special Kids in Nature cruise Seattle, WA – Travelers interested in learning new techniques from a professional photographer while cruising in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés may book a weeklong cruise departing February 26 or March 19, 2011, with the February date especially for families with children. American Safari Cruises’ luxury 22-guest Safari Quest will host a professional photographer for complimentary hands-on photo sessions and excursions. Whether a novice with a point and shoot camera or a professional photographer, guests will benefit from tips and techniques geared toward capturing the stunning landscape, sea life and plant life of the Sea of Cortés. A photographer host accompanies guests on excursions, answers questions, suggests new techniques and offers one-on-one assistance throughout the cruise. “The photography opportunities here are unlimited with the striking intersection of desert and sea, both flourishing with life,” said Capt.... Read More →

Hurtigruten Celebrates the Historic Homecoming Voyage of Fridtjof Nansen’s Polar Ship Fram, Replicating the 1896 Itinerary from Svalbard to Bergen

New York, NY – In 1896, a year before Hurtigruten began ship service along Norway’s west coast, Fridtjof Nansen’s polar exploration ship, Fram, began her “triumphal journey” home to Norway after a three-year stint in the Arctic’s polar ice, a point further north than any human had ever been. In celebration of this historic achievement, Hurtigruten’s modern deluxe expedition ship, also named MS Fram (honoring the original), will sail a near identical route – taking in the majesty of the northern reaches of Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago known for its stunning fjords and glaciers and abundant wildlife, and the west coast of Norway, beginning at the world’s northernmost town of Honningsvåg and ending in the Hanseatic port city of Bergen. Guests booking the Sept. 7, 2011 departure of “Polar Bears, Islands and Fjords” by Dec. 31, 2010 save 10% — $4,639 to $6,149; fares after Dec. 31 are $5,154 to $6,832 per person, double. Spitsbergen is the largest island in the... Read More →

This Holiday Planeterra Provides Gift Ideas That Give Back Around the Globe

TORONTO, ON – Planeterra, the non-profit dedicated to sustainable community development through travel, suggests ways travelers can contribute to long-lasting solutions in local communities worldwide. Through local organizations, international charities and travel industry partners, Planeterra has developed a network of over 50 community projects around the world that focus on education and employment skills training, micro-enterprise and community tourism development, environmental conservation, and healthcare initiatives, with new projects and partnerships coming online each year. Planeterra’s creative ways to give back during this holiday season are found in Asia, Africa, Central and South America. Below is one from each region. New Hope Cambodia Outreach Center, Siem Reap is a community center providing free education and training to area youth, many of whom do not have access to public schooling. Donations to this project will help to provide an improved training facility and restaurant... Read More →

Save up to 50% on the adventure of a lifetime from Intrepid Travel

It may just be the experience of a lifetime. Sure to be memorable (and guaranteed easy to giftwrap), holidays with adventure travel specialist Intrepid Travel take curious travellers off the beaten path. And now you can save up to 50 per cent off some of the company’s most unusual escorted small-group trips, near and far. Book between December 16 and 18 and you’ll automatically receive half off an array of itineraries within the States and to Africa. That’s $1,150 in savings on the 9 day Okavanga and Beyond trip from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg, a three country tour (South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe) including a visit to the Khama Rhino Sancturary and cycling day trip through the streets of Soweto. Closer to home (and what a great graduation gift) is the 15 day Wild West Wonders, geared to youthful adventurers who want to travel in a cosmopolitan but small group through California and Nevada including sites such as Death Valley, San Francisco and Vegas: Now just $1,075. (All... Read More →

Baja Bliss – Escape Winter Among Whales and Dolphins

BAJA BLISS – island hop and snorkel Baja’s best national marine park Loreto and experience baby whales up close and personal – our newest trip has it all:  “Best of Baja 3 x 3” – Baja sea kayaking and whale watching combo Why this trip: Itinerary combines both coasts of Baja California, guaranteed whale sightings, snorkeling and kayaking in two of Mexico’s newest national parks – novices welcome; best value. LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA — USA-based Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. has created a new trip itinerary for Feb and March 2011, where participants can be eyeball-to-eyeball with a gray whale in Baja’s federally protected calving lagoons and paddle a kayak alongside dolphins and fin and blue whales in the clear waters of the Sea of Cortez. Their “3 x 3 Baja Sea Kayaking and Whale Watching Combo” itinerary includes three days gray whale watching and two nights camping at their exclusive beach camp in the heart of gray whale activity and three days paddling... Read More →

Making a Difference in the New Year with Projects Abroad

Volunteer Abroad Programs Are Selfless Ways to Give Back NEW YORK – Projects Abroad makes it easy for a new year’s resolution to become a reality. With volunteer projects in 25 destinations, including new programs launching in 2011, Projects Abroad offers many ways to enrich the lives of others around the world, while providing asense of personal fulfillment. “The new year is a time when many pledge to better themselves or the lives of others, and Projects Abroad offers opportunities to achieve both,” said Thomas Pastorius, vice president of Projects Abroad. “Whether making it possible for villages to have clean drinking water, caring for children in orphanages or making strides in environmental conservation, volunteers will find a project that suits their interests.” Water and Sanitation Projects Projects Abroad and its partner Bridgit Water are once again teaming up for two water projects, the first taking place in Bolivia this January, and the second in Tanzania during summer... Read More →

Save Up To 50% With Intrepid Travel’s Three-Day Sale Starting Dec 15 at 4pm EST

Santa Rosa, CA – Is holiday season madness making you want to plan your escape? Intrepid Travel wants to help: For just three days starting today, over 100 of Intrepid’s trips will be on sale with savings from 15 – 50% off! The sale starts today, December 15 at 4pm EST (1pm PST) and ends on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 8pm EST (5pm PST), and must be booked via phone (toll free, 800-970-7299) or online (www.intrepidtravel.com/3daysale) within this timeframe. Examples of trips on offer include: Okavango & Beyond, a 9-day African adventure that was $2240, now $1120 (50% savings) Mumbai to Delhi, a 15-day trip through India that was $1035, now $776.25 (25% savings) Beautiful Thailand, a 15-day trip highlighting the best of Thailand, was $1325, now $1060 (20% savings) All 100+ trips on offer can be viewed online.  Trips must depart before or on March 31, 2011. Trips include a leader, all accommodation and land transportation, and some meals. Intrepid Travel is dedicated to... Read More →

New Extreme Thailand Wildlife Ecotour Offered in 2011 by Wild Planet Adventures

SAUSALITO, California—Wildlife enthusiasts looking for the most life-altering wildlife experiences will be blown away by Wild Planet Adventure’s brand new Thailand “Extreme Wildlife” Eco-tour. This new Thailand tour takes travelers beyond the realm of other Thailand ecotours. Adventure highlights include kayaking, hiking, and night-time boat safaris in Khao Sok National Park; hiking, canoeing, and swimming in Klong Seang & Chiewlan Dam; the option of snorkeling or diving in Ko Similan or Ko Surin, remote islands in the Andaman Sea, amazing wildlife encounters, and much more. Few people know that Thailand is a real hot-spot for wildlife viewing, and years of wildlife reconnaissance work by Wild Planet’s founder Josh Cohen, has solidified that fact. More than 300 tigers still inhabit the national parks featured on this trip, and sightings of wild elephants are virtually guaranteed – adventurers will actually be tracking them in Kaeng Krachan, the largest and least visited... Read More →

Gap Adventures Reveals New 2011 Trips

Inspired by its most popular trips, leading adventure travel company developed and expanded to offer new options, new destinations, and nuances for authentic travel experiences. Toronto, ON – Gap Adventures reveals details from its 2011 brochures and introduces a variety of new trips. While many of the destinations are familiar to avid globetrotters, the company offers new options for both experienced and first-time travelers. “We’re thrilled to present our array of new adventures,” says Bruce Poon Tip, founder of Gap Adventures. “Our travelers expect authentic, life-changing, small group travel experiences and we continue to deliver in 2011 with more than 100 new additions.” New Year, New Adventures! Perfect for coffee lovers, the Colombia Coffee Trails (SMCT) adventure invites travelers to discover a hidden corner of South America. Home to world-famous coffee plantations, explorers have plenty of opportunities to indulge in the smooth java of the region. For the culture-cravers,... Read More →

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