| Adventure Collection members unveil unforgettable summer travel experiences
July 11th, 2006. (San Francisco, CA) — Adventure Collection members offer a variety of exciting adventure travel experiences that are guaranteed to heat up the summer. Adventure Collection, www.adventurecollection.com, is a consortium of 11 leading independent active travel companies with over 300 years of combined experience specializing in experiential travel, intimately connecting guests to the places, wildlife and cultures they visit. |
Escape -- it's what we all crave, and escape is exactly what you'll find deep in the quiet mountains, where there's no hum of traffic, no paths to follow, no sounds other than soft wind sweeping the terrain. In the backcountry, there are no CEOs, no engineers, no sales people. There are no errands to run, no meetings to attend and no rugs waiting for a good cleaning.
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Tuscany's diverse landscape, unforgettable art and architecture, and stellar cuisine make it a perfect destination for active travelers. By bike or on foot, Backroads brings you the best the region has to offer.
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Nowhere are Central America’s tropical offerings as diverse and accessible as in Costa Rica. This country is one of the world’s most family-friendly places, widely known for its dedication to peace and communication among cultures.
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The Livingstone Wing Safari
Imagine the thrill of seeing animals roaming wild and free. Thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle cover the plains – too many for predators to resist. Watch for their telltale signs – the tuft of a lion’s tail peaking out above the tall grass, or that of a leopard dangling from the branch of a tree.
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The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Rather than a passive chug uphill in a train to Machu Picchu, this short and beautiful little trek allows us to recapture some of the awe that struck Hiram Bingham, who, in late July 1911, almost literally stumbled on, and discovered, Machu Picchu (“Surprise followed surprise until there came the realization that we were in the midst of as wonderful ruins as any ever found”).
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Canada’s Crown Jewels: Banff, Jasper, Yoho National Parks
Discover – and get to know – the three grande dames of Canada’s National Park system: Banff, Jasper, and Yoho. You only move your bags once on this trip, from one incredible lodge to another, equally as amazing.
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Orcas and the Inside Passage
The waters of Johnstone and Queen Charlotte Straits in British Columbia are considered the best areas in the world for observing Orcinus orca, commonly known as the killer whales or orca.
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About Adventure Collection
Adventure Collection marries the excitement of adventure travel with luxury and personalized service. Formed in 2000, this prestigious association comprises 11 of the world's leading independent active travel companies. Members include: Backroads, Buddy Bombard's Europe, Bushtracks Expeditions, Canadian Mountain Holidays, Geographic Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions, Micato Safaris, Natural Habitat Adventures, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outdoor Adventure River Specialists (OARS), and Off the Beaten Path.
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