WildChina launches Photo Expedition with Sean Gallagher: The Silk Road Through Your Lens

Beijing, China — WildChina, the award-winning sustainable travel company specializing in off-the-beaten-path travel in China, and leading British photographer Sean Gallagher have worked together to design a unique and unprecedented photography boot camp along the ancient Silk Road in Xinjiang. Sandy regions, snow covered mountains and colorful Uighur costumes of China’s wild west, make Xinjiang a paradise for photography. Gallagher explains, “The Silk Road is a classic travel route; however, when travelling in the region, you still feel the past through the people and landscapes of the region. The Uighurs, who make up a large portion of the population, are intriguing in their distinctive culture and appearance. The landscapes in which they live are so diverse, from deserts to mountains to glaciers. For photography, it’s arguably one of the best places in the whole country.” Intended for people who are passionate about photography, travel and honing their skills in one of China’s... Read More →

What to get the dad who seems to have it all?

Victoria, BC – This year, rather than making the midnight run to the nearby 7-11 for a ball cap or six pack, consider buying dad something the two of you can share – an extraordinary experience. Whether your budget is $50 or $1,500, there’s plenty here to choose from. $50 budget? Get a bottle of scotch… or a natural high swinging, zipping and playing at WildPlay Element Parks Featuring a range of outdoor elements and attractions, carefully balancing physical agility with mental prowess, WildPlay helps guests “unleash their wild” in a safe and fun setting. Some of the parks’ activity highlights include ziplines, king swings, Monkido aerial adventure courses, and bungy jumping. “Dad doesn’t have to be a super athlete to have a ball at our parks,” said Tom Benson, founder and CEO of WildPlay Element Parks. “We created WildPlay to be a place where people of all activity levels can come out, push personal boundaries, get an incredible adrenaline high and have a whole lot... Read More →

Watch Those Fingers and Do Say ‘Bon Jour’: Austin-Lehman Adventures Posts Etiquette Tips, Foreign Phrases On Website to Help Americans Blend In While On Adventure in Europe

Billings, MT – Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), the active travel company setting adventure tours standards in The Americas, Europe, Africa and beyond, has enhanced its mission to create meaningful cultural interaction while traveling on a Europe Adventure by posting on its website etiquette tips and a few basic phrases in five languages that will help guests break the ice with the locals and feel more comfortable on foreign soil. For example, in Italy they recommend that travelers “don’t talk about politics and the Mafia;” in Holland, “don’t discuss your income and possessions or the Dutch Royal Family” and even if you long to tap the middle of your forehead with your index finger – don’t! It is a sign for “crazy” and considered impolite. Fingers are issues elsewhere. The index finger made into a circle with the thumb is verboten in Spain and Germany and it’s probably a good idea to avoid it elsewhere as it’s considered an obscene gesture.... Read More →

July Discount – $100 Off If Booked in May 2011 – Visit the World’s Only Orca Preserve – Northern Vancouver, BC Canada!

Why this trip: First and only orca preserve in the world; best single time and place in the world to paddle with salmon-eating orcas and visit with orca scientists; sheltered waters perfect for novice paddlers; orcas guaranteed July 10-Sept 2 – if not you get a free orca watching day cruise! TELEGRAPH COVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. invites outdoor-minded folks to join its four and 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 this unique species called “northern resident orcas”. World experts... Read More →

Ladakh: Land of the Lamas

Reserve by June 17, 2011 and receive two Cox & Kings black canvas bags! From $5,945 per person double occupancy 13 Days / 11 Nights Ladakh “Little Tibet,” ‘the moonland’ and ‘the last Shangri La’ are names that have been applied to Ladakh, all with a bit of truth. Ladakh is a miniature version of Tibet – situated geographically in Tibet, which is a high altitude plateau north of the Himalayas. The Ladakh Festival, a 2-week long celebration of the harvest festival is filled music and folk dances, polo contests, archery contests, wedding celebrations and masked dances that add to the festivities. This festival is a kaleidoscope of the Ladakhi culture showcasing the blending of Central Asian, Tibetan and North Indian cultures and the art and handicrafts of the region. Organized from September 1 – 15, every year, the festival promotes and maintains the rich heritage of Ladakh’s age-old culture. Travel to this fascinating festival destination... Read More →

Adventure in Belize with My Exclusive Journeys

The Maya Underworld, Lush Jungle, Cave Tubing and the World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef BELIZE  –My Exclusive Journeys, known for its unsurpassed adventures in Central America, offers “Adventuring Belize,” a journey that combines the mysteries of the ancient Mayan people with the exploration of the second largest barrier reef in the world and beautiful beaches. The seven-night journey begins with a night in Belize City before transferring to the historic Cayo District for four nights. Explore the Maya Underworld as you travel by canoe into the eerie five-mile limestone cave with a guide and powerful flashlights. You’ll learn the archeological significance of the cave which was used for ceremonial purposes and as a funeral site by the ancient Mayans. Travel through the jungle to Tikal, Guatemala, once the most powerful city in the Americas. Tikal is still a world of magic with a huge complex of temples, altars, pyramids and palaces peeking out above the lush jungle. Today... Read More →

Tucan Travel gives travellers 20% off all African Overland Adventures and selected South America Discovery Tours*

Tucan Travel is offering a new 20% discount on all Africa tours as part of their late-space specials program Get 20% off selected Discovery Tours in South America *20% discount applies to any tour in Tucan Travel’s East & Southern Africa itinerary departing before the end of June 2011 if booked by 30/05/11 and selected Discovery Tours in South America Travellers can now experience where it all began, and get an amazing 20% off all Africa tours departing between now and the end of June. Starting from Cape Town and heading north through Namibia and Botswana to Victoria Falls, there are various adventures that also extend north to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda to see the amazing mountain gorillas. Africa overland tours utilise specially converted overland trucks and own and operate all of their expedition vehicles and are confident that they are the best on the road in Africa today. The powerful, modern fleet of Mercedes Benz trucks have been specifically designed and professionally engineered... Read More →

Adventure Center’s 11-Day “Headhunters of Borneo” Family Holiday Promises Head-Turning Possibilities

Nine Departures Scheduled for 2011-2012 Beginning This Summer New York, NY – The days of headhunting are long past, but an overnight stay with members of the Iban tribe – renowned for their blowpipe prowess and headhunting traditions – offers an enlightening look at their ancient customs and ceremonies. Adventure Center’s 11-day “Headhunters of Borneo,” suitable for travelers ages 7 to 70 (and up), offers a peek into the old ways of this once-feared tribe: learning how to best behave with the Iban so as not to offend, visiting with the Headman (an honor and a courtesy), enjoying traditional dances, and dining on traditional foods (no heads) while sitting on the longhouse floor. Other highlights include the bustling city of Kuching, the coral islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, guided treks through rainforests and nature preserves filled with exotic wildlife, and a cruise down the Kinabatangan River. Prices for the nine departures beginning July 24, 2011 and running through... Read More →

St. Barts Comes with Stars and Cool Trade Wind Temperatures Plus Ways to Keep Money in Your Pocket Thanks to Wimco Villas’ Summer Savings Programs

NEWPORT, RI – Will the sun and stars around Ibiza be too hot and heavy on the pocketbook this summer? Then think St. Barts where everything that’s laid out for the stars plus cool trade wind temperatures become more affordable, thanks to the Caribbean’s premier luxury villa rental company, Wimco Villas. New this summer and fall are a range of promotional programs for Wimco’s collection of villas, including 96-hour “Villa of the Week” private flash sales offering up to 50 percent off a week’s rental, and their “Summer of Savings” program offering free nights, complimentary rental cars, and savings at some of St Barts finest restaurants with Wimco’s “Friend of the Island” card. These exclusive programs make St. Barts this season’s most affordable luxury destination, promises Stiles Bennet, Wimco Villas president. “We’ve assembled an extensive list of private sales, special offers and value added programs,” says Bennet, underscoring that to get full access to... Read More →

Johnstone Straig – Kayak with Orcas, BC Canada

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 →

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