Austin-Lehman Adventures Explores Italy by Bike: Guides New Trips from Innsbruck to Lake Garda and through Tuscany

Billings, MT – Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), the active travel company setting adventure tour standards in Yellowstone National Park, Europe, Africa and beyond, commemorates the 150th anniversary of a unified Italy with two new cycling explorations in the north of il bel paese, “the beautiful country.” Planning these trips is European cycling tour veteran Ron van Dijk, Austin-Lehman Adventures director of European operations, who has nearly 40 years of experience pedaling the continent. Over the years van Dijk has witnessed many changes in the way bicycles have been used in European vacations, from the use of increasingly lighter (and more pricey) touring bikes and gears moving from 10 to 27 gears, as well as high-tech brakes and now, battery-powered bikes. “Even the Tuscan hills become quite doable for the novice cyclist. But what hasn’t changed is the leisurely pace at which you immerse in the landscape, the towns, the villages and therefore the... Read More →

Santa Fe, New Mexico – Gateway to the Southern Rockies

Santa Fe is the gateway to adventure in Northern New Mexico. Perched at 7,000 feet at the foot of the southern Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is both a stepping off point for wild lands recreation and a culturally rich, pampering base camp from which to operate. The city provides easy access to literally millions of acres of public lands, lakes and streams, Native American heritage sites, and unspoiled wilderness. Chances are if it doesn’t require an ocean, it can be done near Santa Fe. When Santa Fe, New Mexico is mentioned, many may picture a desert town, hot, sandy, and filled with cactus. Those would be the folks who haven’t actually visited Santa Fe. In fact, New Mexico’s state capital and cultural epicenter is more of a mountain town, snug up against the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rockies. Santa Fe is surrounded on three sides by mountains and lined with extinct volcanoes on its western border making it geographically distinct and visually stunning. Santa Fe itself... Read More →

24 Walking Tours Make Europe A Must-See In May

Classic Journeys itineraries showcase nine countries at their springtime best La Jolla, CA – Savvy travelers have known for some time that May offers the best in European travel, with fewer crowds than summer and typically excellent weather. “I’ve found from my own European travels in May that everyone seems extra happy to see us,” observes Edward Piegza, president and founder of the adventure travel company Classic Journeys. “Hoteliers, restaurateurs, guides, shepherds, potters…everyone is back from their own holidays and is excited to see the new season get underway. Beyond that, the wildflowers are in full bloom, making an almost cinematic backdrop to every one of our walks and visits.” In response to guest demand, Classic Journeys has added more departures in May than at any time in its 16-year history. For 2011, that means two dozen departures to nine different European countries. Topping the list? The company’s newest cultural walking adventure... Read More →

Vail Resorts Springs into March with Record Setting Snow and Great Deals

With epic snow conditions in Colorado and California, now is the time to book your spring ski vacation. January snowfall in Colorado proved to be one for the record books. Snowfall totals for Vail and Breckenridge Resorts were 60 percent and 50 percent above 10-year averages, respectively and Keystone also has the highest snowfall to-date in the past 10 years. Heavenly and Northstar-at-Tahoeare also getting pounded with snow and over the past week snow totals were in excess of 100 inches at Northstar-at-Tahoe. This March check out the events and special deals on the ski slopes at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar-at-Tahoe: Don’t Miss March Festivals and Events at Vail Resorts Keystone Winter Culinary Festival March 4-6 Savor the flavors at the Grand Tasting event, sip red wines from around the world or indulge your palate with a chocolate class lead by our award winning executive pastry chef. In support of Keystone and Vail Resorts’ Appetite for Life... Read More →

Austin-Lehman Adventures Explores Italy by Bike: Guides New Trips from Innsbruck to Lake Garda and through Tuscany

Billings, MT – Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), the active travel company setting adventure tour standards in Yellowstone National Park, Europe, Africa and beyond, commemorates the 150th anniversary of a unified Italy with two new cycling explorations in the north of il bel paese, “the beautiful country.” Planning these trips is European cycling tour veteran Ron van Dijk, Austin-Lehman Adventures director of European operations, who has nearly 40 years of experience pedaling the continent. Over the years van Dijk has witnessed many changes in the way bicycles have been used in European vacations, from the use of increasingly lighter (and more pricey) touring bikes and gears moving from 10 to 27 gears, as well as high-tech brakes and now, battery-powered bikes. “Even the Tuscan hills become quite doable for the novice cyclist. But what hasn’t changed is the leisurely pace at which you immerse in the landscape, the towns, the villages and therefore the... Read More →

Trusted Adventures’ Alliance Members Stop at Nothing to Protect Guests and Their Vacations

Coeur d’Alene, ID – The nine member companies of Trusted Adventures “have your back” while on vacation. In fact, they have gained an international reputation as the trusted experts in all that is related to adventure travel. National Public Radio recently called one member to find out how they were securing the safety of their travelers in Egypt. Another member drove hundreds of miles to secure heart medication that a client had forgotten to pack. A third member helped leverage a U.S.Air Force helicopter to air-lift a guest with a dislocated hip out of the wilderness. “Each owner-operated Trusted Adventures company brings over 10 years experience to bear and is deeply rooted in the places it conducts trips.” said Brad Moss, alliance director. “If anything goes wrong, they have the expertise and resources needed to help in the most effective ways.” “They (Trusted Adventures companies) are constantly monitoring the destinations where they operate trips and do everything... Read More →

Paul Gaugin Cruises Offering Exclusive Two-Week Sale

For two weeks only, Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is offering additional savings on select sailings. Book one of the following sailings on the seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands by March 5, 2011, and receive additional savings of $700 to $4,200 per person off previously advertised prices plus FREE airfare from Los Angeles*: Tahiti & the Society Islands 7-night voyage: April 30; May 7, 2011 Now from only $4,147 $3,447 per person 7-night voyage: June 4†, 11†; September 24; October 1, 2011 Now from only $4,397 $3,647 per person 7-night voyage: July 9†, 23†; August 20†, 2011 Now from only $4,497 $3,697 per person * Offer applies to select sailings and new bookings only. Offer may be combined with free 3rd guest in stateroom offer and 5% past guest savings. Offer expires March 5, 2011. Call for details. †Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program available... Read More →

All-mountain coast-to-coast in the Highlands of Scotland

Scotland’s leading mountain bike holiday provider H&I Adventures continues to develop some of the most exciting and challenging all-mountain holidays in the UK. So if your passion is for all-mountain riding and you’re looking for your next challenge, H&I Adventures’ coast-to-coast should be top of your list. It’s an eight-day epic mountain bike trip that takes in the best off-road riding Scotland has to offer, through some of the most wild, dramatic and diverse landscapes in the UK. You’ll start in the far north east in the Highland coastal town of Bonar Bridge, and complete your all-mountain coast-to-coast adventure in the stunning fishing village of Applecross, where you can enjoy views out to the Isle of Skye to the west. During this all-mountain extravaganza you will ride nearly 300km, descend a mouth-watering 7500m, experience the best trails in Torridon, Gairloch, Ullapool and Applecross and even get a ride across a Highland sea loch on a high speed RIB! Your... Read More →

Gold Medal Paddling – Vancouver, B.C. – Kayak with Orcas

Why this trip: It’s the only orca preserve in the world; best single time and place in the world to paddle with salmon-eating orcas; paddle the pristine waters featured in TV ads during the Vancouver Winter Olympics; perfect for novices new to sea kayaking; we provide all gear and naturalist guides, orcas guaranteed 22 July through 2 Sept 2011. TELEGRAPH COVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. invites outdoor-minded folks to join its six-day fully guided paddling trips through the wilds of British Columbia’s Johnstone Strait off northern Vancouver Island. This narrow sheltered orca freeway is world renowned for its summer congregations of hundreds of “killer whales” following the salmon runs funneled from the sea into this specific area. In fact, Canada is the first and only country in the world to establish and maintain an orca preserve there. The Michael Biggs Robson Bight Orca Preserve is set aside specifically for these northern resident orcas. Participants... Read More →

$9,000 Kenya Safari Up for Grabs in iExplore’s Photo Safari Contest; Prizes Awarded Every Week to Judge’s Favorites

Enter Now through April 22 New York, NY – Award-winning travel site iExplore has kicked off a new contest for those who love to document their travels with photographs – no matter where in the world they were shot. The “Photo Safari Contest” winner, as judged by nine award-winning travel photographers, media writers, and popular vote, receives a $9,000 “Classic Kenya Safari” for two. A paradise for animal lovers, the Kenya safari includes three nights in a luxury tented camp at Masai Mara, two at a deluxe lodge at Elementaita with easy access to Lake Nakuru National Park, and one in a top hotel; as well as being escorted by expert guides on game drives and walks, leaving plenty of free time to view an incredible array of wildlife. A second place winner takes home “His & Her” ExOfficio Storm Logic Jackets and a $500 iExplore travel voucher; prizes are also awarded to all finalists as well as 50 “Judge’s Favorites.” The contest runs from February 8 through April... Read More →

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