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Gather the extended family and share a travel experience. Here are five ideas that will appeal to multiple generations: 1. The Family Cruise. Choosing to sail as an extended family is a great way to see the world together without decimating the family budget. Whether your idea of a…
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Visit an eco lodge where adventure is encouraged, eco-friendly practices are in place and community support is essential. Here are six to consider: Patagonia Wildlife Safari - Visit southern Chile to experience a thrilling combo of wildlife and scenery in one of the most isolated regions of South America. Check…
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U Shakti 360¢ª Leti . Himalayas, India. Unplug and soak in the stunning views from your cabin in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. A strong commitment to the local community includes employment of local guides, chefs and porters as well a determination to use traditional building techniques. The company has introduced solar heating and lighting, water reuse programs and created a foundation to foster local renewable energy, education and cultural projects in the community. Hike to your heart’s content and learn about the culture of this spectacular mountainous region. Contact: 1 (866 )401-3705; www.shaktihimalaya.com.
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Inspiration: “We can waste our lives dreaming big but letting insecurities blind us. Or we can look up and see life as a series of moments to be experienced rather than conquered.” Ryan Levinson – Marathoner, Surfer, Stand-Up Paddle Boarder. Diagnosed in 1994 with FSH muscular dystrophy. OUTSIDE Magazine’s 2011…
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Gather your family to wish upon a star. Here are five extraordinary places to view the night sky: African Skies. Check into Little Kulala, a desert eco-retreat within southern Africa’s Kulala Wilderness Reserve. Hop aboard a Land Rover to scope out springbok, ostrich and oryx or float above the…
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It’s true. Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and the rest of the Today Show crew followed us to Namibia. Within days of our return from a ten day trek through this Southern African nation, Matt and his band of merry travelers, revealed their location on Day One of the “Where…
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Irene Lane, founder of Greenloons, offers her picks for the top ten emerging eco destinations: 1. Jordan’s eco-lodges combine local heritage and educational experiences while exploring a mix of modernity, ancient wonders and nature. Think horse or camel safaris, Bedouins, the endangered Arabia oryx, Petra, the Dead Sea and…
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Famous as a premier destination for underwater thrills, Palau, an archipelago of more than 586 islands, recently opened the Palau Eco Theme Park, a new brand of adventure for this Micronesian paradise. The theme park features a monorail and Palau’s only zip-line course, enabling a trip through the treetops. Eun Song Cho,…
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School's Out For Summer Ahhhh.... The vibrant sound of the school bell on a mid-afternoon June day is exhilarating. It signals to rambunctious youth that 20 year-old textbooks, chewing gum-covered desks and tedious homework can all be left behind for a new summer of adventures. Most kids reflect upon the…
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Introduce your young children to the world of adventure travel. Here are a few great places to get started: Appalachian Mountain Club Adventures. New England. Beginning at age five, kids can participate in pond studies, GPS treasure hunts, forest ecology lessons, and wildlife watching and tracking activities. It is all part of…
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Each year, the month of February is deemed “plant seeds of greatness month” in an effort to encourage Americans to examine their goals and aspirations and make changes where desired. Use this idea ( you don’t have to wait until February), to spark a conversation within your family. Then forge…
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