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Welcome to the first edition of Adventure Collection's monthly e-newsletter designed to provide you with insights into adventure travel experiences based on quality, experience, environmental responsibility and sustainable tourism. Adventure Collection is a group of 11 of the world's leading independent active travel companies. With over 300 years of combined experience, Adventure Collection members offer the active traveler access to thousands of unforgettable journeys and terrain that span the entire globe.

An Interview with Tom Hale -
Chairman of Adventure Collection and President of Backroads

Tom Hale possesses a passion for two seemingly divergent interests— business and back roads— which he has powered into the world's most successful active travel company. Today Backroads annually hosts more than 14,000 travelers on biking, walking and multisport vacations worldwide. Nearly 230 trip itineraries showcase the best lodging, dining, cultural attractions – and of course back roads— in destinations from California Wine Country to vintage settings in France, from the pampas of Patagonia to the hill country of Thailand. The Adventure Collection recently caught up with Tom to discuss the Adventure Collection and his views on adventure travel.

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Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) - The World's Largest Heli-Skiing Company In response to popular demand and the success of last year's first ever "Long Weekends of Heli-Skiing" trips to Revelstoke, CMH is expanding the alternatives. >> read more

Natural Habitat Adventures - The Seven Wonders of Southern Africa Don't miss the Seven Wonders of Southern Africa. For those who love wildlife and wild places, this exclusive private air safari is limited to just eight guests! >> read more

Buddy Bombard's Europe - 30th Anniversary Ultimate Adventure Hosting a 30th Anniversary Ultimate Adventure, this spectacular 52 day adventure will feature all of their legendary summer destinations. >> read more

About the 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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