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The Kuna People of the San Blas Islands

October 23, 2009 – 1:32 pm

The following article was written by Panama traveler M. Leonard. Thanks for the contribution! In the Caribbean Sea, a few miles off the east coast of mainland Panama, lies the San Blas Archipelago, a series of exquisite tropical islands. The Archipelago consists of 360 low-lying islands, including sixty that are homeland to the indigenous and [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Green Travel, Panama, Traditional Cultures | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Share Your Travels. Win a Trip.

October 22, 2009 – 2:15 pm

Back by popular demand… I am pleased to announce our new Trip Journal, and Trip Video contest. Submit your best entries for a chance to win a trip for two with Adventure Life! Contest is open to all Adventure Life alumni. I’ll get right to the good stuff … the prizes. WHAT YOU WILL WIN! [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Galapagos Cruises, Patagonia tours, Travel Journal, Uncatagorized | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (1)

Last-Minute Steal: 2-for-1 Belize!

October 12, 2009 – 3:10 pm

Boasting the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, Belize offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. This 8-day Belize tour is based from Turneffe Flats Resort on Turneffe Atoll. The Turneffe Atoll is one of only three coral atolls in the Caribbean. Formation of these coral atolls is a result [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Belize tours, discounts, Snorkeling trips, Travel general | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Family Trip: Leatherback Turtles at Pacuare Reserve

September 18, 2009 – 3:14 pm

The Pacuare is located between Costa Rica’s coastal lowlands and the country’s highest mountain range. Besides being home to thousands of species of birds, insets, reptiles and mammals, Pacuare is home to Costa Rica’s most important nesting ground for leatherback turtles. On our Turtles and Rainforest trip, our travelers have the unique opportunity to visit [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Costa Rica Tours, Family Travel, Green Travel, Natural Environment, Travel Journal, wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Journal Contest Winners Announced!

September 8, 2009 – 2:09 pm

Adventure Life’s first journal contest has come to a close. From the Pacuare Turtle Reserve in Costa Rica, to kayaking in the remote Amazon Basin, the submissions are terrific — competition was tough and selecting our winners was no easy task. Winner of our Best Journal contest is Wayne Ng for his entry, Epiphanies in [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Antarctica Cruises, Awards, Galapagos Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

Jen Gets SCUBA Certified

September 2, 2009 – 11:34 am

Adventure Life’s own Jennifer Barile is earning her SCUBA certification. One of our incredible Trip Coordinators, Jen is adding SCUBA to her list of outdoor hobbies that include rock and ice-climbing, trekking, camping and cross-country skiing. Adventure Life supplies our full-time employees with funding for continuing education opportunities. In the past, staff members have taken [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Travel Company, Travel general, Uncatagorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Actun Tunichil Muknal: Journey to the Maya Underworld

August 24, 2009 – 11:58 am

Traveler, Elizabeth Coughlan, shares some of her experiences exploring the Actun Tunichil Muknal (or ATM) cave in Belize. Learn a little about the logistics, the how-tos and what to expect. I can tell you from personal experience, you can prepare all you want for this tour, but there is no way to predict what the [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Archaeological Site, Belize tours, Natural Environment, Travel Journal | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Little Drizzle Means Big Trouble in Desert City

August 19, 2009 – 1:50 pm

Late last month, less then 1/100th of an inch of rain fell in the desert city of Iquique, Chile. Typically, drizzles don’t make headlines, but when a drizzle damages roofs, shuts down schools, and even knocks out power, the press — and bloggers — take notice. Located in the heart of Chile’s Atacama Desert, Iquique [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Chile Tours, Natural Environment, Uncatagorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Adventure Life Earns the Deal of the Day

August 13, 2009 – 11:33 am

Travel writer, Mark Resnicoff and examiner.com feature our La Selva Ecuadorian Amazon trip as their “Deal of the day.” Missoula, Montana ecotourism specialists Adventure Life are currently offering an awesome 75% discount on their September 2009 La Selva Lodge Ecuadorian Amazon tours. Even in today’s tough economic climate, this deal makes Amazon jungle explorations more [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Amazon tours, discounts, Press, Travel general | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Best Ecolodges in Latin America

August 6, 2009 – 1:16 pm

From Patagonia to Costa Rica, traveler, Shannon Beineke, weighs in on ecolodges and the regions where you can relax your head, take in remarkable surroundings and enjoy examples of effective ecotourism at work.

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Amazon tours, Bolivia, Costa Rica Tours, Green Travel, Natural Environment, Patagonia tours, Peru Tours | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)
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