Glide And Dive In The Florida Keys

May 20, 2013 on 4:08 pm | In Adventure Travel, Beachbooker, Florida, Scuba Diving, The Keys | Comments Off



Located at Whale Harbor Marina in Islamorada, Paradise Hang Gliding operates daily, weather permitting. Up to six people can be accommodated on the towboat and flights usually are scheduled for 10 am, 1 pm, 2pm and 4pm.

One person at a time accompanies tandem instructor and owner Scot Trueblood during the flight, ascending to either the standard 1,500-foot height or to an upgraded 2,500 feet.

The glider is towed aloft by a custom aquagliding boat and the line is released at the selected altitude. Fliers then soar silently in a state-of-the-art glider fitted with pontoons just like a seaplane.

A GoPro Hero 2 HD glider-mounted camera catches all the action on film.
Afterward, Over/Under participants can enjoy a snorkel excursion to learn about reef ecology and fish identification. Fly-n-Dive participants join a two-tank dive trip with Florida Keys Dive Center to a local wreck or reef.

For information, visit www.paradisehanggliding.com
For further information on the Florida Keys & Key West, visit www.fla-keys.co.uk


Collette Reports Increased Demand for Hawaiian Adventure Tour

May 20, 2013 on 1:48 pm | In Adventure Travel, Hawaiian Islands | Comments Off



Goddess Swimwear from Today ShowCollette Vacations reports nearly 40 percent growth in 2013 bookings over 2012 on its 10-day Hawaiian Adventure tour. The tour includes three nights each at the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Maui.

Also included is a historical “Remember Pearl Harbor” tour of the World War II ship Valor in the Pacific National Monument; a city tour of Honolulu highlighting the historic Iolani Palace, the state Capitol building, Kamehameha’s statue, and the National Cemetery of the Pacific; a history tour of Lahaina, once home to the world’s largest whaling fleets; a traditional Polynesian luau; a visit to Waimea Canyon in Kauai; a visit to a historic plantation and the largest Hawaiian coffee estate in Kauai and the Dole Pineapple Plantation on Oahu.

Departures are set for January through April 2013 at a starting price is $2,899 per person double occupancy, land only, and for May 2013 through April 2014 with a starting price of $2,999 per person double occupancy, land only.


Abercrombie & Kent Launches The A&K Lifestyle Club

May 19, 2013 on 12:54 pm | In , Adventure Travel | Comments Off



Individually tailored service focussed across travel, lifestyle and safety

24th January 2013, London: Abercrombie & Kent, the world’s leading luxury travel company, is launching the first Global Lifestyle Club specifically dedicated to discerning travellers providing its members with the ultimate in travel, lifestyle, medical and security services.

Building on its 50 years’ of luxury and experiential travel expertise, A&K’s Lifestyle Club will operate around the clock and around the globe. The A&K Lifestyle Club will provide unprecedented levels of service with exclusive benefits, privileged access, security and peace of mind worldwide.

Every A&K Lifestyle Club member and their partner will be allocated a personal A&K Private Travel Consultant who will draw on their own extensive travel experiences and the A&K worldwide network of 50 offices across seven continents, to create the best custom-made holidays for their members. Members will be treated as VIPs at every stage of their travels, benefitting from A&K’s hallmark commitment to excellence from start to finish.

Members will also benefit from a 24/7 global concierge service. They will be assigned a personal Lifestyle Manager who will act as their local fount of knowledge and ‘fixer’ both at home or wherever in the world they are. They will advise and help with lifestyle requests, from simply sending flowers to organising restaurant reservations or gaining access to exclusive clubs and events.

Safety, security and peace of mind are essential components of luxury travel and of great importance to A&K. A&K Lifestyle Club members and their family will have instant access worldwide to logistical, medical and security advice around the clock and will always be just a phone call away from a team of A&K Travel SoS™ professionals, including a doctor or nurse available 24 hours a day.

Geoffrey Kent, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Abercrombie & Kent said, “In the 50 years of A&K providing discerning travel experiences, the world has become ever smaller but our clients’ requirements have, rightly, become more demanding. I am delighted that the A&K Lifestyle Club will meet the needs of those looking for an individually tailored service which is totally focused on travel, lifestyle and safety wherever they might want to travel to, for business or pleasure.”

Frank Rejwan, Managing Director, A&K Lifestyle Club commented, “Our exciting new club is the distillation of all that makes A&K great, with the addition of a global 24/7 concierge and A&K Travel SoS™ services. With incredible benefits and offers such as 70% off a luxury cruise to the Galapagos, complimentary nights in A&K’s villa portfolio, access to an exclusive table at The BRIT Awards or a place in the once-in-a-lifetime adventure of the Run to Monaco F1 supercar rally, the A&K Lifestyle Club gives the concept of privilege and convenience an entirely new meaning.’

The A&K Lifestyle Club service and benefits are available through just one dedicated phone number 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


An Adventure Tour With Encounters Travel

May 19, 2013 on 12:50 pm | In Adventure Travel, London, Scotland, United Kingdom | Comments Off



2012 was all about cool Britannia, the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympics, it’s time for theUKto take down the nostalgic bunting, lower their pinkies and put their best china away. Encounters Travel is encouraging travellers to swap watching Downton Abbey for a year of discovery, and relieve their itchy feet, with a choice of exotic adventures in hot destinations!

 

Perfect for singles, couples and friends wanting to add some hot spice to their travel plans,  Encounters Travel offer small group trips for adults only to Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East. Plus there are a whole host of discounted tours coming up, with savings of up to £200 per person. Options include:

 

EXPERIMENT WITH COLOUR ININDIAIndian Express: Save £50

The perfect introduction toIndia, this nine-day tour takes place over Holi festival (or the festival of colour) on 27 March. It starts with a visit to Old and New Delhi before heading to the UNESCO world heritage site Agra Fort, the beautiful Taj Mahal at sunset and then on to the mystical abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri and the Keoladeo National Park. The trip finishes atDelhi, after exploring the pink city ofJaipurand spending Holi festival at the nearbyAmberPalace, where travellers can take an elephant ride, fly a kite, taste and buy delicious food and even take in a fun Bollywood movie! Available for departure on 23 March for £549 per person (saving £50), the price includes transfers from/toDelhiairport, eight nights’ accommodation in good quality hotels on a mixed-board basis, as well as a local guide throughout.

 

BARTER LIKE A BERBER INMOROCCO, Moroccan Mosaics: Save £100

This exotic nine-day tour through the ‘gateway of Africa’ starts with two days exploring Marrakech’s mosques, minarets, spice-filled sensory souks and bustling bazaars, followed by a visit to local Berber villages, impressive gorges and canyons and the highest mountain pass in Africa, as well as a thrilling desert safari near Merzouga.  Available for departure on 30 March for £599 (saving £100), the price includes return transfers from/to Marrakech airport, eight nights’ varied accommodation in four-star hotels and a traditional Berber camp on a mixed-board basis, all entrance fees to monuments, as well as an expert local guide throughout.

 

MEET THE LOCALS IN THEMALDIVES,MaldivesMagic: Save £200

This ‘holiday of a lifetime’ destination has previously been reserved for honeymooners and the rich and famous, however this award-winning 10-day tour is perfect for travellers looking to experience ‘real’ Maldivian culture, with visits to numerous deserted islands on a live-aboard sea safari, a stay with locals on an inhabited island and a visit to the tiny capital city of Malé before kicking back at The Royal Island Resort & Spa where facilities include two restaurants, four bars, a spa, watersports and PADI dive centre. Available for selected departures until September for £999 per person (saving £200), the price includes nine nights’ varied accommodation on a mixed-board basis, with snorkelling gear provided and the services of a local tour leader throughout.

 

Contact Encounters Travel (www.encounterstravel.com / 0800 088 6002).


General Tours Introduces New Southern Africa Safari

May 19, 2013 on 12:47 pm | In Adventure Travel, Africa, South Africa | Comments Off



General Tours World Traveler rolled out a new Small Group Adventure to Botswana, Victoria Falls and Zimbabwe. The nine-day program explores the Okavango Delta and Hwange National Park with a stop at Victoria Falls. Accommodations are at Banoka Bush Camp in the Delta, the Victoria Falls Hotel and Davison’s Camp on a private reserve in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Activities include game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, Mokoro canoe excursions and bush walks.

The new program is in addition to other General Tours programs for Southern Africa, including Journey to South Africa and Victoria Falls, South African Style with Rovos Rail, South Africa and Botswana Explorer and On Safari in Botswana and Victoria Falls. The company also offers FreeStyle Travel options that can be combined for a custom itinerary.

General Tours offers a $600 price reduction on Small Group, Private and Small Ship vacations paid for in full at time of booking.


Intrepid Vacations Unveils New Packages for Israel

May 19, 2013 on 12:45 pm | In Adventure Travel, Israel, Middle East | Comments Off



Intrepid Vacations introduced a new series of tour packages for Israel focused on showing the religious heritage and historical attractions of the cities and villages on the itineraries.

Brian John, president of Intrepid Vacations, says the demand for faith-based itineraries continues to grow at an accelerating rate. Besides religious and historical sites, Intrepid has also tried to provide ample time to explore the modern life of the region. According to John, “Our Israel vacation packages offer a variety of options for travelers seeking excitement. For example Eilat in the Red Sea region is filled with cafes, theaters and night clubs, health resorts and vast stretches of beaches with outdoor adventure activities — such as the Dolphin Reef, Camel tours, ATV and much more. Our destination expertise guarantees the exposure Israel travelers seek for a lifetime of memories they will enjoy sharing with friends and family.”

The menu of escorted tours to Israel includes the eight-day/seven-night Israel Pilgrims Tour, priced from $1,475 and including Jerusalem, Galilee and Tel Aviv, as well as Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Church of the Nativity, the Dead Sea, Jericho, Nazareth, Syria, and the Sea of Galilee; Israel Holy Land, priced from $1,362, including Jerusalem, Galilee and Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, Tiberias, Capernaum, the coastal areas of Acre, Haifa and Megiddo; Israel Splendors, priced from $1,378, including Jerusalem, Galilee, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea, the rock fortress of Masada, Herod’s great palace and the mountains around Jerusalem, Jericho, Tiberias, Capernaum, Nazareth, Acre and Haifa; Israel and Petra Wonders, priced from $1,976, including Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Jerusalem, Eilat, and Petra in Jordan; Israel and Petra Pilgrims Tour, priced from $1,813; and Jewish Heritage, priced from $1,722. Prices are per person double occupancy, land only.

 

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Palau Adventure Park Opens in Rock Islands

May 19, 2013 on 12:10 pm | In Adventure Travel, Micronesia, Pacific Islands, Scuba Diving | Comments Off



The new Palau Adventure Park is located in a forest, surrounded by the Rock Islands. The park sits alongside a mangrove jungle river and the Pacific. The park features four zipline courses as well as a two-mile Mangrove Jungle River Boat Tour, which wends through mangroves viewing wildlife that includes mangrove crabs and crocodiles.

The park also offers an Ocean Historic Site Tour, which is a boat tour that takes passengers out to the Guinness Book of World Records’ “Largest Yapese Stone Money” as well as the Stalactite Bat Cave (an ancient burial grave).

The Land Historic Site Tour takes guests on a drive to the oldest original traditional chief’s meeting house, aka the traditional Palauan “Bai,” and several WWII monuments. Rates for Palau Adventure Park’s tours range from $85 to 130 for the Zipline Tour prices are $85 per person; for the Jungle River Boat Tour, it is $85 per person; for The Ocean Historic Site Tour it is $130; and for the Land Historic Tour it is $85.


Norman Carr Safaris Celebrates Dr. Livingstone’s 200th Birthday

May 19, 2013 on 12:07 pm | In Adventure Travel, Africa, Zambia | Comments Off



Norman Carr Safaris of Zambia introduced a new safari package called In Livingstone’s Footsteps to commemorate the 200th anniversary of explorer David Livingstone’s birth. The 14-night program includes visits to The Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa Valley and the Lower Zambezi in Zambia and Lake Malawi in Malawi.

The itinerary includes three nights at Tongabezi and Sindabezi in Livingstone, home of Victoria Falls; three nights at Chongwe River Camp in the Lower Zambezi for game-viewing and tiger-fishing; five nights at Norman Carr Safaris’ camps in South Luangwa Valley; and three nights at Kaya Mawa on Likoma Island in Lake Malawi.

Groups can opt for an alternative itinerary beginning in June, which will stay at luxurious houses and villas, such as Norman Carr Safaris’ Chinzombo, Tongabezi’s Tangala House, Chongwe Safaris’ Chongwe River House and Kaya Mawa’s Ndomo Point House. The program is available May 11-Nov. 10. All-inclusive rates start at $9470 for the 14-day package.


Journeys Unlimited Offers Paul’s Pilgrimage Tour of Greece and Turkey

May 19, 2013 on 12:02 pm | In Adventure Travel, Greece, Turkey | Comments Off



Christian pilgrimage tour operator Journeys Unlimited  unveiled a program called Paul’s Pilgrimage of Faith to Greece and Turkey, which retraces some of the apostle’s steps through the region two millennia ago. The itinerary focuses on Christian heritage and history while exposing participants to local cultures and cuisine.

The 11-day package will take place Oct. 12-22 and will including a seven-day cruise aboard the M/V Zenith with calls in Santorini, Marmais, Izmir, Ephesus, Istanbul, Mykonos and Athens. The itinerary will commence in Athens, where it will include visits to the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Erechteum, Propylea and Mars Hill, where Paul preached. The cruise will depart the next day for Santorini.

In Turkey, the itinerary includes Ephesus, where some believe the early Christian church began. In Ephesus the trip will include visits to the Basilica of John, the site of the Temple of Diana, the Synagogue and the Library. The group will visit Miletus, where Paul said farewell to the Ephesian elders on his Third Missionary Journey. The tour also visits Istanbul, where it explores a series of sites, including the Church of St. Saviour, the Byzantine Hippodrome, St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.

On the island of Mykonos the tour will visit some Christian churches. After returning to Athens, participants will visit Corinth, where Paul lived for a year and a half, and visit the Archeological Museum, the historic platform from which Paul preached to the Corinthians, the Market Place and the Temples.

The package, which is priced from $3,798, includes roundtrip airfare from New York, seven nights’ accommodations aboard the MV Zenith, two nights’ hotel accommodations in Athens, all sightseeing with English-speaking tour guide and most meals.


Abercrombie & Kent Launches Draw for Trip Giveaway

May 17, 2013 on 2:00 pm | In Adventure Travel | Comments Off



Abercrombie & Kent kicked off its Tailor Made Giveaway, a promotion that will give two winners a chance to design their dream trip custom created in consultation with Geoffrey Kent, the founder of A&K. Winners will be able to design trips worth up to $30,000.

Winners will receive free an African Safari Adventure at select Sanctuary Retreats and Royal Portfolio properties or The Enchanting Adventure for two in Europe or Asia staying at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Each trip includes a choice of destinations, 10 nights’ accommodation and sightseeing for the winner and one companion.

This is the first time A&K has given away a Tailor Made Journey where each winner will have the opportunity to personally consult with Geoffrey Kent to curate their dream vacation. “I will personally consult with each winner,” says Kent, “bringing my lifetime of travel to help make his or her journey as memorable and inspiring as it can possibly be.”

Entries must be submitted at www.abercrombiekent.com/tailormade no later than July 31.


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