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Old Friends, White Water and Roasted Ants in Colombia (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:38:24 +0000

Longing for familiar faces, the Frugal Traveler meets up with two old high school friends. Together, they explore Colombia’s Santander province, known for adventure tourism, colonial towns and roasted ants

James Cracknell fractures skull in Arizona truck crash

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:30:52 +0000

Adventurer in Arizona truck crash while cycling on a deserted road.

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10 great adventure books for the beach (source: CNN)

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:52:23 +0000

Almost as essential as sunglasses and sunscreen, a good book can make a relaxing on holiday by the sea even better. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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US Passport Fees Increase Tomorrow (source: About)

admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Reposting from earlier this week. One of my colleagues reminded me of the sudden announcement that will lead to a huge jump in US passport fees. About.com’s Adventure Travel Guide summarized the price hikes: “…a new adult passport will cost $35 more th…

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Family Nature Summits (source: About)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

This week-long getaway got its start at the National Wildlife Federation, and its focus on the Outdoors and Nature remains the same.

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Family Nature Summits (source: About)

Unwind with the surf scene (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0000

It’s a common California dream: to live the surfer lifestyle.

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Unwind with the surf scene (source: SF Gate)

US Passport Fees to Rise…Soon (source: About)

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:00:40 +0000

One of my colleagues reminded me of the sudden announcement that will lead to a huge jump in US passport fees. About.com’s Adventure Travel Guide summarized the price hikes: “…a new adult passport will cost $35 more than today.

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US Passport Fees to Rise…Soon (source: About)

All the best deals on the water (source: The Australian)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Ship out with some great holiday offers, from luxury cruising to high adventure. (source: The Australian) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Family Vacation News: Family Adventure Retreat; Kids Free at Caribbean Resorts (source: About)

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:30:32 +0000

New this week…

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Family Vacation News: Family Adventure Retreat; Kids Free at Caribbean Resorts (source: About)

A rural Romanian adventure (source: CNN)

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:52:58 +0000

Natalie Montanaro, 52, a research assistant from the College of Charleston, South Carolina, volunteered for the U.S. Peace Corps and moved to Romania in May 2009

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A rural Romanian adventure (source: CNN)

EPIC Summer at Vail Resorts: All Inclusive Family Adventures (source: About)

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Ski destination Vail Resorts, in the Rocky Mountains, has an all inclusive guided trip for summer-time, called “Epic Summer: A Colorado Family Adventure.” For four or seven days, guests get lodgings, meals and adventures.

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EPIC Summer at Vail Resorts: All Inclusive Family Adventures (source: About)

EPIC Summer at Vail Resorts: All Inclusive Family Adventures (source: About)

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:00:00 +0000

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opens (source: About)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:31:38 +0000

June 18th was the long-awaited opening day for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park: location, as you might guess, is in Orlando. The Wizarding World is actually a “theme park within a theme park”, created in the Islands of Adventure theme park a…

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South African adventurers wanted!

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000

South African Tourism , in conjunction with National Geographic Channel, has launched ‘Adventurers Wanted’, a search for a UK representative to become part of an exclusive group of travellers who will visit South Africa as adventure ambassadors.

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The Alternative Inca Trail

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000

With the height of the trekking season about to get underway in Peru, travellers’ are being offered an ‘alternative Inca Trail’ from specialist overland and small group adventure tour operator, Dragoman.

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After a Miracle in São Paulo, the Frugal Adventure Begins (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:30:44 +0000

The new Frugal Traveler prepares for a three-month, ten-country road trip. But wait, where’s his passport

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After a Miracle in São Paulo, the Frugal Adventure Begins (source: New York Times)

An eco-friendly family adventure across the world (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:00:05 +0000

Traveling around the world with children is difficult enough, but attempting it without using non-motorized transport is even more of a challenge.

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An eco-friendly family adventure across the world (source: CNN)

Travel tips 8 June 2010 (source: Earth Times)

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:05:58 +0000

Mexico City – Mexico hopes to draw in more tourists with new, special theme streets, focusing on sunny skies and beaches, but also culinary adventures, indigenous peoples and Spanish colonial architecture…

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Two contests: Win a lifetime of free vacations or adventures around the world (source: USATODAY)

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:27:53 +0000

Hotels.com is giving $102,250 to the contest entrant whom voters decide needs a vacation the most based on a photo they submit with their entry. … (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Two contests: Win a lifetime of free vacations or adventures around the world (source: USATODAY)

Pass some Portland time (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:40 +0000

PORTLAND, Maine – History reigns in Maine’s largest city. Often, Portland is just the launching pad for travel adventures along the state’s rugged coast or to its beautiful wooded lakes – a stop along the way to tony destinations such as Bar Harbor or eco… (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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New Mexico embraces ecotourism efforts (source: USATODAY)

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:00:09 +0000

New Mexico is promoting not only the state’s natural beauty but also outdoor adventure, cultural heritage preservation and access to wild pl … (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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A wilder way to vacation — and sweat (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 13:52:04 +0000

Rebecca Rusch loves to travel. But she prefers to do it in a sweatier, more unconventional way.

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A wilder way to vacation — and sweat (source: CNN)

Libya Seals Landmark Pact with U.S., Opens Doors to U.S. Tourists (source: Send2Press)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:20:22 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — According to Libya Expeditions, Libya’s leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, the groundbreaking trade and investment agreement inked between Libya and the U.S. on Thursday has resulted in Libya..

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Libya Seals Landmark Pact with U.S., Opens Doors to U.S. Tourists (source: Send2Press)

Top 10 New Theme Park Attractions for 2010 (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:00:00 +0000

From experiencing the magical world of Harry Potter to diving off a hotel casino in Las Vegas, theme parks bring you magic, excitement, and adventure this year. (source: smartertravel.com) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Global Travel Industry Woos Young, Rich Indian Travelers (source: TIME)

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:25:00 +0000

A growing segment of Indian travelers — mostly young, rich and hailing from larger cities — are more adventure-seeking. The global travel industry is taking notice (source: TIME) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Durham’s Adventure Valley Theme Park opens

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Durham’s newest visitor attraction is Adventure Valley , a £1m American-style children’s theme park that opens next week.

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Durham’s Adventure Valley Theme Park opens

Experience the Gibbon in Laos (source: TIME)

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:45:00 +0000

A cluster of tree houses in this southeast Asian nation sets the scene for eco-adventure (source: TIME) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

Tintin holidays to India, Egypt and Jordan

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

The world’s favourite Belgian explorer, Tintin, is the inspiration for a new selection of adventure holidays, allowing fans of the comic to relive some of their hero’s most famous expeditions.

Finding mindful adventures (source: Boston Globe)

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

AREQUIPA — Maybe it was on the Urubamba River as our chain-smoking guide hollered, “Paddle like you’re drowning!’’ Or maybe it was on a rocky dirt road, when, in a vain effort to ward off altitude sickness, I chewed cheekfuls … (source: Boston Globe) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Fleet of foot in the mud (source: The Australian)

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

A TRAMP in the wet along Victoria’s Great Ocean Walk doesn’t dampen this adventurer’s enthusiasm. (source: The Australian) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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African adventure: From Kilimanjaro to photo safari (source: SF Gate)

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:16:08 +0000

Chronicle reporter James Temple took up the challenge of summiting Africa’s tallest mountain — only to find that there’s more to the journey than walking up a really big hill. Follow his adventure day by day on the Bad Latitude travel blog or journey…

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Ash Turns Routine Flights Into Overland Odysseys (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:48:15 +0000

Airports rumbled back to life across Europe, but travelers who opted for land or sea journeys told of epic adventures. United States – Recreation – Surrey – Aviation – England (source: International Herald Tribune) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Sailor ready for a ‘raw’ adventure (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:53:21 +0000

Does a 48-day voyage in an open boat with only 25 days’ worth of rations sound like your idea of an adventure? (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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For every season and all terrains (source: Boston Globe)

admin — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 02:56:48 +0000

The Revolution, made by Baby on Board (BOB), ranks as the Cadillac of strollers for active parents who like to take their munchkin running, walking, or on off-road adventures. We’ve taken it up bumpy single-track trails, across pebbly beaches, and th… (source: Boston Globe) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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10 amazing places to stay in the West (source: SF Gate)

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:53:42 +0000

Looking for a fun alternative to a hotel? Whether you sleep in a treehouse or an igloo, a padded room or a hanging orb, these 10 spots turn an overnight stay into adventure. SLEEP IN A TREEHOUSE Fall City, WA: So

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Ten of the best coach tours

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:36:41 +0000

From gazing at the Bolivian salt flats to learning about Maori history, we select ten of the best adventures by coach.

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Visit Belize This Summer for Under $1,000 (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:00:00 +0000

The Deal Detective helps plan a trip to Belize on a budget, and adds a bit of adventure and eco-tourism without going overboard in cost.

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Any season is fine for Tahoe Adventure Co. (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Tahoe Adventure Co. is an all-weather tour business. When spring arrives in the Sierra, there’ll be biking, rock climbing, hiking and kayaking trips, including a four-day paddle around the northern half of Lake Tahoe with overnight stays in hotels

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Ten trips for the reluctant adventurer

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:17:05 +0000

If the Silk Road is a steppe too far, here are ten other options for those seeking soft adventure.

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Create Your Own Adventure

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Gap Adventure’s highly popular Create Your Own Adventure contest is back again this year and best selling author Patricia Schultz is on board as one of the judges.

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Africa: Dive of a lifetime on Pemba Island

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:46:53 +0000

The island of Pemba, north of Zanzibar, offers some of the best underwater adventures in Africa.

Live Your Own Tall Fish Tale on Alaska’s Kenai River (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Even if the King Salmon don’t bite, there’s still plenty of adventure in the hunt. Discover why about one fifth of the visitors to Alaska go fishing every summer

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Live Your Own Tall Fish Tale on Alaska’s Kenai River (source: smartertravel.com)

Live Your Own Tall Fish Tale on Alaska’s Kenai River (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Even if the King Salmon don’t bite, there’s still plenty of adventure in the hunt. Discover why about one fifth of the visitors to Alaska go fishing every summer.

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World’s most extraordinary taxi ride

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Tourism Western Australia is seeking two outgoing Brits with a spirit of adventure and ability to play up to cameras to be part of the Extraordinary Taxi Ride, an epic nine-week journey by taxi across Western Australia (WA).

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Libya Tour – Great Libyan Adventure (source: Send2Press)

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:59:12 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Libya Expeditions, Libya’s leading tour operator and travel adventure specialist, unveils its most exciting Libya tour yet – ‘The Great Libyan Adventure,’ an unforgettable 18-day journey into an exotic land of s… (source: Send2Press) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Silverton Delivers Affordable Skiing in the Rough (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re learning to ski or want an adventure (heli-skiing), the small town of Silverton, Colorado offers both—without the crowds of a major resort.

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Mom, Dad! They can play where you stay (source: Boston Globe)

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:39:37 +0000

Lilly Byerly, 7, stood gazing up at what looked like the outline of a giant pirate ship made of ropes, pulleys, and ladders. After a safety briefing, Lilly and her mom, Shellie, climbed up 15 feet to the start of the junior Grande Lakes Adventure Course in… (source: Boston Globe) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Shop! Mary Portas at National Geographic

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:24:05 +0000

Shop! Mary Portas finds her spirit of adventure at National Geographic.

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The Bicycle Diaries: end of the road in Amritsar

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:23:05 +0000

After nine months in 19 different countries, Douglas Whitehead’s journey draws to a close in India.

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St. Lucia With or Without the Kids (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0000

A getaway to St. Lucia is tempting, offering opportunities for relaxation (beaches) and adventure (rainforests).

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