Fit for Trips and Sol Fitness Featured on Benzinga.com

Assistant Editor’s Note: The following article was featured on Benzinga.com Photo courtesy of Sol Fitness Adventures Adventure Travelers – Get Ready For Your Best Fitness Vacation Ever Two Outdoor Fitness Experts, Fit for Trips and Sol Fitness Adventures, Join Forces To Prepare Travelers For A Summer Of Health And Exploration Take your fitness to the next level with the latest in home training programs and exclusive outdoor fitness vacations to Utah, “The State of Sport.” Both named to Outside Magazine’s 2011 Travel Hot List, two seasoned fitness experts have teamed up to provide the tools and training grounds to make this your most fit summer yet. Marcus Shapiro of Fit for Trips and Melanie Webb of Sol Fitness Adventures combine the latest technology with the best outdoor locations to provide travelers with exciting adventure travel options. Guests of Sol’s summer trips will receive a complimentary online training program designed by Fit for Trips. Webb, a one-on-one... Read More →

Sea of Cortez Quick Adventure – Baja sea kayaking – sunny fall getaways – only $995!

Why this trip: Warm water, calm weather Oct-November makes for a great time to paddle Sea of Cortez. Itinerary combines snorkeling and sea kayaking in Mexico’s newest marine park (Loreto Bay National Park) where whales, dolphins and reef fish frolic – novices welcome! LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA — Idaho-based Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. is offering an exciting all-inclusive six-day trip package where participants can paddle a sea kayak alongside dolphins, fin whales and sea lions in the clear waters of the Sea of Cortez. Their “Sea of Cortez Quick Adventure” itinerary offers opportunities to paddle far away from people, explore uninhabited desert islands by stable sea kayak and snorkel along isolated coves in clear turquoise waters. All activities led by naturalist guides. Clients fly from Los Angeles to Loreto, and are provided hotel accommodation on arrival day. They launch for four days of world-class guided sea kayaking and three nights camping in Mexico’s newest... Read More →

Escape the Summer Heat – Kayak with Cool Orcas – BC Canada

Why this trip: It’s the only orca preserve in the world; the “Jane Goodall”of orcas (scientist Alexandra Morton has studied these unique orcas here for years); the single best time and place in the world to paddle with salmon-eating orcas; perfect for novices new to sea kayaking; we provide all gear and naturalist guides. Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc. invites outdoor-minded folks to join its four or 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 unique northern resident orcas, found nowhere else in the world. Researchers flock here... Read More →

American Safari Cruises Announces 2012-2013 Schedule Of Active Yacht Adventures

Three luxury yachts host 12 to 36 guests in spectacular destinations Seattle, WA – Promising luxury in the pursuit of adventure, American Safari Cruises has released its 2012-2013 deployment detailing voyages for its three yacht fleet. From the ice-filled fjords of Alaska to the lush islands of Hawaii, American Safari Cruises’ yachts explore some of the world’s most scenic destinations. The nimble yachts, 12-guest Safari Spirit, 22-guest Safari Quest and 36-guest Safari Explorer, specialize in expedition cruising with flexible itineraries. Destinations include Southeast Alaska, Mexico’s Sea of Cortés, Columbia and Snake Rivers, Hawaiian Islands and Washington and British Columbia. “We are releasing our brochure a bit earlier this year,” said Tim Jacox, executive vice president of sales and marketing. “We had a stellar year in 2011, and we want to get the new brochure in travelers’ hands now to book 2012 as early as possible.” Washington and British Columbia For 2012,... Read More →

Bicycling the Véloroute des Bleuets – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada

Looking for a hassle-free bike holiday with a French flair? The Véloroute des Bleuets is a 256 km cycling path that loops around Lake Saint-Jean in the heart of the Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. Where the heck is that you may ask? The region is an easy drive north-east of Montreal and Quebec City. For avid train aficionados, hop aboard a VIA train in Montreal with your bike and voilà, before you know it (ok, it takes a few hours!) you can be on the bike path and cycling your way along the scenic lakeshore in the heart of wild blueberry country. The Véloroute offers a great way to experience a bit of French Quebecois culture while enjoying a hassle-free biking holiday. A well organized infrastructure of rest areas, accommodations, bike repair centres, restaurants, and tourism sites ensures a great few days on the road. You can also rent a GPS Cyclo Guide to attach to your bike for extra video and audio info on tourist sites and services along the way. To make your trip... Read More →

Olympians to run the Inca Trail

Winter Olympic medalist Martin Koukal from the Czech Republic and fellow Olympian Roberto Carcelen from Peru are leading the running expedition called “Joining the two lost Inca’s cities – from Choquequirao to Machu Picchu” from July 1st to July 13th. Over a period of five days, the two professional cross-country skiers will cover a route that is 50 miles long and exceeds 30,000 feet of elevation gain. Inca Runners, LLC, is a US-based adventure travel company founded in 2003. As a part of the Inca Runners Ambassadors Program, Inca Runners LLC is inviting a number of world-class athletes to visit Peru. “Our Ambassador Program has scheduled three more trips to Peru in 2011 and ten trips for the 2012 season. All the trips are lead by Olympians and elite, world-class athletes”, says Hugo Mendez, Inca Runners CEO. The Inca Runners expedition trips have two goals: Promote Peru as an attractive high-altitude training destination for endurance athletes who want to improve their overall... Read More →

Gap Adventures Bazaar Promos

Best of Egypt (DPBE) Book by June 30th and receive 20% off of an amazing eight-day journey through Egypt. Explore ancient sites along the Nile and discover the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca. Promo Code: DPBE20 Travel by December 31, 2011 Roam Japan (AJRJ) Book by June 30th and receive 15% off of this authentic seven-day adventure through three of Japan’s most exciting yet diverse cities. Experiencing modern Tokyo, traditional Kyoto, and the culinary masterpieces of Osaka, this trip is perfect for those who want to explore Japan’s delicate balance of tradition and convenience. Promo Code: AJRJ15 Travel by December 31, 2011 In Search of Iguassu (JBR) Book by June 30th and receive 15% off the unique and adventure-filled... Read More →

Antarctic Dream Offers New Fly and Sail Program

(Ushuaia, Argentina)—Antarctic Dream, the 80-passenger expedition cruise ship with ice strengthened hull renowned for its longtime service in the Chilean Navy, has unveiled a new “Fly and Sail” Program for the 2011-2012 Antarctica travel season which begins November 1, 2012. The “Fly and Sail” option cuts out one of the two The Drake Passage sea crossings, offering travelers a more efficient way to visit The White Continent. The 8-day/7-night “Fly and Sail” program runs via two different itineraries that include a 1.5 hour flight – one leaves by plane from Punta Arenas, Chile and returns eight days later by sea to Ushuaia, Argentina, and the other leaves by sea from Ushuaia, Argentina and returns by plane to Punta Arenas, Chile. For more information, visit http://www.antarcticdream.com, or call 1-877-AD-TRIPS. “This Fly and Sail program allows travelers to experience the exciting crossing of the legendary Drake Passage, the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic... Read More →

Take a Short Walk on a Long Trail in Scotland

A big push to encourage more people to use Scotland’s long distance routes was launched near Peterhead today (17 June) by Stewart Stevenson, local MSP and Minister for the Environment. For the first time, the best of Scotland’s long distance paths are being promoted as a suite of trails, known as Scotland’s Great Trails. Stretching from the Borders to the Highlands, the 20 trails provide 1300 miles of scenic, high quality paths around the country. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is behind the initiative to inspire more people to use the routes for short as well as long trips, helping promote them as a great way to discover more of Scotland by foot, bike and horseback. Mr Stevenson himself stepped out for a short walk on the Formartine and Buchan Way, a 53-mile trail that runs from the north of Aberdeen to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. Commenting on the initiative, he said: “Enjoying the great outdoors is hugely important to our health and wellbeing. It also plays a major role in... Read More →

Australian Outback Solar Eclipse Tour with Elevate Destinations: Nov 9-15, 2012

“Today a new sun rises for me; everything lives, everything is animated, everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to cherish it.” – Ninon de Lenclos Click here for itinerary Join us for the trip of a lifetime as we view the longest total solar eclipse until 2016 from one of the most remarkable bioregions of the world, the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Bringing together nature, culture, and the cosmic, this unique travel adventure offers a culturally and ecologically sensitive experience of this ancient land and its people while providing opportunities to give back to both in a sustainable way. There are few opportunities in life that match the wonder, mystery, and beauty of experiencing a total eclipse of the sun. For thousands of years people have been awestruck by the feeling of standing in the moon’s shadow, even if for a few brief minutes. For many, it is truly a magical experience, and one many remember vividly for the rest of... Read More →

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