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New York Times Highlights Latin America Bargains

September 21, 2011 – 9:33 am

Last week, the New York Times did a feature on ways to save on your next trip, calling attention to Latin America bargains. A few of our favorite destinations where mentioned: Argentina, Belize, Nicaragua, and Panama. The article noted what we’ve known for years — that many times travelers can find top of the line [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Argentina Tours, Belize tours, Bolivia, discounts, Ecuador Travel, Guatemala Travel, Latin America Travel, Panama, Press, travel tips | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Sweepstakes: Win $1000 of prAna gear to take on your next adventure!

September 15, 2011 – 9:48 am

Enter our gear giveaway for a chance for you and a friend to WIN $1000 of prAna gear for your next great adventure. Share with friends and family — if they win, you could too. Just our way to say thank you for helping spread a little adventure with the Facebook folks. Enter now. Why [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Contests, Travel Giveaways | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Travel and Leisure A-List: Adventure Life one of the Best for Galapagos and Peru Travel

August 30, 2011 – 11:37 am

Adventure Life’s Brian Morgan is recognized by Travel + Leisure’ A-List 2011 — the annual list features the world’s best agents and operators in the travel industry. We are thrilled to be listed as the go-to for advice on Galapagos cruises and Peru travel. Travel + Leisure “evaluated thousands of agents to come up with [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Awards, Cruises, Galapagos Cruises, Peru Tours | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Latin America Travel Advice: Solving the Mysteries of the Tip

August 22, 2011 – 9:48 am

To tip or not to tip – or what to tip!? Questions regarding tipping etiquette are some of the most common concerns travelers have when visiting a foreign country. To make matters even more confusing, there is no universal language for tipping; in fact, in some countries a tip is considered an insult or an [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Galapagos Cruises, Latin America Travel, Travel general, travel tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a Comment

Adventure Life Office Whitewater Rafting Trip

August 9, 2011 – 5:20 pm

Recently, Adventure Life employees took a Saturday together to brave the rapids of the mighty Lochsa River in Idaho. The Lochsa River is pronounced “lock-saw” which means rough water in the Nez Perce Language. It has 37 Class III, 25 Class IV, and two Class V rapids that had us alert and ready for anything. [...]

By Lynessa Nelson | Also posted in Adventure Life, Adventure Life Office, Office Culture, whitewater rafting | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (2)

Team Adventure Life Takes Third at the Inaugural Waterton Glacier 100 Mile Relay

July 6, 2011 – 1:59 pm

100 Miles, 2 Countries, 8 Awesome People, and 3rd Place! A huge thank you to, of course, Adventure Life and also the locally-owned Runners’ Edge for supporting our motley crew. Adventure Life’s own Sullivan Peraino gives a run-down (pun intended) of the days’ events. This sums up Adventure Lifers’ Beth, Aaron, Julia, Kassandra, and Sullivan’s [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Adventure Life Office, best practices, Cruises, Local Events | Tagged , , , , | Comments (1)

Machu Picchu Travel Gets Much Love from National Geographic

June 21, 2011 – 11:50 am

We’re not the only ones who are all a-buzz with the swiftly approaching centennial celebration of Hiram Bingham’s rediscovery of Machu Picchu. National Geographic joins us in our enthusiasm for this mysterious landmark and is giving Machu Picchu much love with a great online feature. Highlights includes Top Ten Secrets of Machu Picchu, great reads [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Archaeological Site, Festivals, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu Tours, Peru Tours | Tagged , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

LA Times Features Employers that Encourage Fitness in the Workplace. I know a company like this (ours).

May 19, 2011 – 2:05 pm

Earlier this week the Los Angeles Times featured a growing trend in the workplace, where employers are encouraging their staffers to get active and get outside. Titled “Employers tell workers to get a move on” writer Olga Khazan explains that employers are starting to recognize that a typical 9 to 5, stationary, indoor work schedule [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Awards, best practices | Tagged , , , | Leave a Comment

Costa Rica Travel Video: My 12 year old and I take on the Morpho Falls

May 12, 2011 – 1:42 pm

Earlier this year, I had the rare opportunity to travel with my 12-year-old daughter, Gabs, to Costa Rica. Exclusively a mother-daughter trip, all other siblings, husbands, grandparents, friends and what-have-yous were strictly instructed they were NOT invited; this was a trip just for Gabs and I. We didn’t waste a moment of our 8-days away, [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Costa Rica Tours, Family Travel, Girl Trips, Green Travel, Latin America Travel, Natural Environment, Snorkeling trips, whitewater rafting, wildlife | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

Adventure Life Favorites Featured in National Geographic Traveler 2011 Stay List

April 20, 2011 – 10:04 am

National Geographic Traveler’s annual Stay List is out. For 2011, they focused on a region of the world we know a thing or two about — South America. Three of Adventure Life’s favorites are recognized in the Stay List: Ecuador’s Sacha Lodge; Bolivia’s Chalalan Lodge; and Patagonia’s EcoCamp. Traveler’s approach to selecting great accommodations: With [...]

By Beth Conway | Also posted in Adventure Life, Amazon tours, Awards, Best Trips, Bolivia, Chile Tours, Guides & Suppliers, Latin America Travel, Patagonia tours, Press, Travel Product | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)
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