Moab Adventure Center Encourages Couples To Be Smitten with River and Red Rock Adventures on a “Fall in Love with Moab” Getaway

Moab, UT– This September and October couples can save more than enough for roses and a great bottle of wine on a three-day / two-night “Fall in Love with Moab” escape package announced by Utah’s Moab Adventure Center. It includes two night’s lodging, a full day of rafting with BBQ on the banks of the Colorado River and a sunset Hummer safari for just $576 per couple exclusive of tax. The active “Fall in Love with Moab” romance tour package represents a savings of $64 over the regular season rate and is offered as a way to bring couples up close and personal with the high adventure this region offers. Guests stay two nights at the trendy Gonzo Inn a block off of Moab’s main thoroughfare. The retro 70’s, southwestern-styled inn features Wi-Fi, an Espresso bar and an outdoor pool and hot tub. The next day is action packed starting with a full day of rafting along a lazy, yet scenic section of the Colorado River. A riverside barbecue lunch is provided at an authentic guest... Read More →

New Rwanda Walking Trip from Butterfield & Robinson

Today we are very pleased to announce B&R’s new 2012 Rwanda Walking trip! Rwanda is a perfect snapshot of Africa: colourful, vibrant, friendly and brimming with palpable resilience. After visiting the Silverback Gorillas in Akagera National Park, the Museum of Living History in Nyanza and the Genocide Memorial in Kigali, we are convinced you will leave a changed person. Rwanda Walking Moderate | May 24-31; Oct 28 – Nov 4 We are offering two departures next year with each limited to 16 travellers, so book soon as we anticipate that space will fill quickly. Check out some photos from our recent visit to Rwanda here.  Read More →

Camping Still Top Family Labor Day Activity

Kampgrounds of America Predicts Busy Holiday Weekend Nationwide as Campers Make Last Minute Travel Plans BILLINGS, MT – With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, more and more families are looking for fun and affordable vacation ideas that will keep them closer to home. Kampgrounds of America, a network of more than 475 campgrounds across North America, offers a lot of rest and relaxation at reasonable rates and best of all, the whole family (even pets) can go! In fact, though much of the travel and tourism industry has taken a hit this summer, KOA reports that it is seeing a huge 18 percent increase in Lodge camping in 2011. KOA also expects to finish the summer strong despite economic uncertainties and adverse weather, with camping results near the record levels set in the summer of 2010. For the holiday weekend, campers may enjoy the family entertainment and top notch accommodations offered at each of the KOA campgrounds across the U.S. In addition to lodging accommodations that... Read More →

“Uganda Meander”: Gorillas and Chimps, Birds, Africa’s ‘Big Five’ and a Water Safari

KAMPALA, UGANDA — Premier Safaris, Uganda’s leading tour operator, offers the “Uganda Meander,” a unique 11 day off-the-beaten-track safari in the lush verdant terrain of Uganda, a country of outstanding natural beauty and largely unknown to Americans. Your adventure includes gorilla trekking, chimpanzee watching, and a wide diversity of animals, including Africa’s “big five” — elephants, buffalo, lions, rhinos, and leopards as well as numerous attractions like the powerful Murchinson Falls, deep crater lakes, and the source of the River Nile. All inclusive rates for the journey start at $7,549 per person. Discover the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along your scenic drive from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park and explore the habitat of these immense creatures. Your accommodations include Marasa’s Chobe Safari Lodge, a new perfect retreat in the Park, one of Uganda’s key tourist destinations for adventurers, anglers, and aficionados of river-scapes. The lodge... Read More →

Holiday Season Savings: Small Ship Cruise Expert AdventureSmith Explorations Announces Christmas / New Year’s Availability / Early Booking Incentives

Tahoe City, CA — The active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships announces early-bird specials inclusive of, among others, free roundtrip air for holiday cruises beginning in mid December. Todd Smith, founder and the “Smith” in AdventureSmith Explorations, said that as of late August there is still “great availability” on holiday cruises but that this can change overnight because an expedition vessel on average accommodates less than 150 guests. Complimentary roundtrip air from select cities comes with an early bird booking by Aug. 31, 2011, of Voyage Through the Sea of Cortez – Dec 26-Jan 2. The National Geographic M/V Sea Bird accommodates 62 guests in 31 outside cabins explores regions inaccessible to larger ships, allowing for a New Year’s Eve isolated island beach BBQ, swimming with sea lions and more. The per person double occupancy rate is from $4,250. Guests can save $200 per person... Read More →

Summer Season Activities in Ecuador – Let’s all go Pichincha!

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SAA expands its African route network

Johannesburg – South African Airways (SAA) is growing its route network on the African continent by providing customers with even more travel options to destinations previously difficult to reach by air. SAA will launch new operations to Bujumbura (Burundi), Kigali (Rwanda) and Cotonou (Benin), from 31 October this year. SAA’s growth strategy aims at strengthening already profitable routes and introducing new destinations to especially those African destinations with limited air services. “Simultaneously adding three new destinations to our African route network will strengthen our already expansive route network. SAA aims to increase travel options for the convenience of its customers and to ensure that South Africa remains both a major destination in its own right and a key transit point for connecting long-haul international and regional African destinations,” says Theunis Potgieter, SAA General Manager Commercial. SAA aims to provide greater connectivity between cities where... Read More →

Looking at Life from Both Sides of the Andes Possible on Three 2012 Austin-Lehman Adventures Spanning Argentina and Chile

New Adventure Vacations Visit Wine Regions, Highest Mountains, Driest Deserts and Two Faces of Patagonia Billings, MT– Award-winning tour operator Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), the active travel company setting adventure vacations standards in The Americas, Europe, Africa and beyond, announces three new itineraries for 2012 embracing the diversity, culture, cuisine and natural wonders of both sides of the Andes in Argentina, Chile and south to Patagonia. Wine aficionados will appreciate Argentina & Chile – Wine Country, a 9-day multi-sport (trekking, horseback riding, cycling) program at $5,098 per person, double, that begins in Mendoza and ends in Santiago. The 2012 tour dates are Feb. 13-21, Mar. 5-13 and Dec.24-Jan. 1. See: www.austinlehman.com/winecountry This itinerary encompasses the Uco Valley of Argentina and Mendoza´s wine regions (Malbecs and Torrontés) in a dry desert at the foothills of the Andes as well as Chile’s vines (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Carmenere)... Read More →

New Trip: Baja Bliss – Yoga, Whales and Kayaks Dec 4-9, 2011

Why this trip: Novice sea kayaking and snorkeling Loreto Bay UNESCO World Heritage site with twice daily introductory yoga – fully catered and guided – just bring yourself! LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA — Master yoga instructor Delana Thompson, in conjunction with Sea Kayak Adventures Inc. are offering new Yoga, Whales and Kayaks tour in Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico December 4-9, 2011 that combines daily yoga with a little adventure, suitable for novices, and fully catered. Each sea kayaking day begins with a yoga session on the beach led by our certified yoga instructor who has taught yoga full time since 2005. A full bio on Delana Thompson is available upon request. Then participants will accompany naturalist guides on nature hikes, snorkeling and sea kayaking outings. Additional activities will include treks along deserted beaches, exploring uninhabited islands and star gazing. Each evening begins with a restorative yoga session while guides prepare dinner. No prior kayaking... Read More →

The Himalayan Stars Align: Mani Rimdu Festival Coincides With Epic Nepal Trek

VANCOUVER, B.C. – BikeHike Adventures announces a special Nepalese departure. The November 5th to 24th 2011 Everest Base Camp itinerary has been rearranged to accommodate Mani Rimdu, a three day festival devoted to celebrating the victory of Buddhism over the ancient Bon religion. Set under the full moon, the population of Tengboche explodes from 600 to 15,000 as locals and onlookers watch monks perform various world-renowned ritualistic dances in decorative masks and costumes. BikeHike’s popular Everest Base Camp tour has been reformatted to incorporate Mani Rimdu during the now 20-day Himalayan trek. BikeHike Adventures places continued emphasis on cultural encounters during active holidays. The Mani Rimdu festival is an opportune way to infuse a tried and tested itinerary with unique local flair. The trip cost starts at $2,899 US land. BikeHike Adventures is a Vancouver based global adventure travel company that offers guided tours to over 30 destinations worldwide. BikeHike... Read More →

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