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SPRING 2010
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Expedition Small Ship Cruising Company, AdventureSmith Explorations,
Announces New Antarctica Program Aboard Renovated M/S Expedition
Offering Special Per-Person Introductory Rates from $2,795 for 11 Day Cruise
Tahoe City, CA, July 6, 2010 – AdventureSmith Explorations
(http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/), the active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships, announces an unprecedented introductory rate starting at just $2,795 per person for an 11-day itinerary on its new Antarctic cruises aboard the 124-passenger M/S Expedition.
Said AdventureSmith’s owner and founder Todd Smith, “We feel this is the best value in Antarctica at this time. She is one of the nicest ships, with a top notch crew and guides. Recently there have been great offers up to 50 percent off Antarctica but these have been on $20,000 cruises. We have never seen an introductory price in this region with as much value and as low as this.”
M/S Expedition was thoroughly overhauled only two years ago for her operation in Antarctica. She operates two comprehensive itineraries, one the 11-day “Antarctic Peninsula” http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/itinerarydetails.php/advid/77 and a 20-day “Spirit of Shackleton” cruise that includes the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Islands and Falkland Islands http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/itinerarydetails.php/advid/311. The season runs November 2010 through February 2011 with multiple monthly departures.
Smith said this polar expedition ship’s spacious decks provide excellent viewing and its newly renovated cabins are some of the largest in the industry, all with ocean-facing window or porthole and private en-suite facilities.
About Adventure Smith Explorations
AdventureSmith Explorations is the global leader in small ship, adventure cruise vacations. Company founder Todd Smith helped pioneer the concept of wilderness cruising that combines the comforts of a small cruise ship with the adventure of sea kayaking, hiking and exploring remote wilderness areas ashore. The company matches guests with the top names in small ship cruising as well with intimate, boutique ships that may not make the radar of most travelers.
In moving through exotic natural environments and exploring vibrant native cultures seldom associated with more mainstream cruise itineraries, AdventureSmith Explorations dedicates its efforts to small footprint, sustainable travel and has launched a carbon free cruising initiative. Its off-the-beaten-path destinations include Alaska, Baja, Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador and the Galapagos, Peru, the Arctic, Antarctica and Australia.
The company's mission is to give back to the individuals, communities and environments touched by AdventureSmith Explorations trips by connecting travelers with a network of grassroots and global nonprofit partners worldwide including the Alaska Natural History Association, Neotropica Foundation and Galapagos Conservancy. The company was named by National Geographic Adventure as one of “The Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth” and is the recipient of Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious “World Savers Award.” AdventureSmith Explorations was Lonely Planet’s Top Pick for Alaska Small Ship Cruises in 2009.
Founded in 2003, AdventureSmith Explorations is based in Tahoe City, California along the western shore of Lake Tahoe. Phone: 800-728-2875 toll-free or 530-583-1775. Email: travel@AdventureSmithExplorations.com or visit: www.AdventureSmithExplorations.com.
Demand for Customized Travel on the Rise
Asia Travel Company Offers Flexibility with Tailored Departures
BOULDER, CO, July 7, 2010 – Custom itineraries that accommodate budget, interests and personal travel schedules are more popular than ever, says Boulder-based Asia Transpacific Journeys.
Marilyn Downing Staff, CEO, says that travelers are choosing private custom travel mainly because of the flexibility a custom itinerary offers.
“We’re seeing the demand for custom itineraries grow by leaps and bounds. Unlike group trips with a scheduled departure, custom-designed travel means a private itinerary that accommodates family or friends within the framework of hectic daily schedules. We can coordinate all of the travel logistics and many travelers find that very appealing,” she says, noting that her company, travel specialists in both the Asia and Pacific regions, has a track record of small group trips and custom travel itineraries spanning nearly 25 years.
“When we tell them they can have the entire trip customized to fit their specific travel schedules, they are generally delighted,” says Downing Staff
Custom Journeys appeal to busy travelers who value the flexibility to create their journey their way and who demand more than one-size-fits-all itineraries. Travelers to Asia on custom journeys still get insider access, expert local guides, flawless logistics, and expert advice on where to go, what to see, and where to stay. Time-deprived professionals also value the one-stop nature of letting a reputable company arrange everything upfront.
“The potential for customization is nearly limitless,” notes Downing Staff.
The per diem cost of a Custom Journey varies by country but starts from $300 per person, per day. This rate includes beyond-the-ordinary accommodations, private guide and driver, nearly all meals, transfers, visa fees, tips, entrance fees, medical and emergency insurance and a comprehensive pre-departure packet. Asia Transpacific Journeys can also arrange international air through its in-house air department.
About Asia Transpacific Journeys
Asia Transpacific Journeys is a Boulder, Colorado-based Asia travel company and Asia tour operator specializing in Custom Journeys and Small Group Trips to Asia and the Pacific region since 1987. Outstanding service, long-standing connections in Asia and deeply insightful cultural interpretation make them the Asia travel company of choice for the American Museum of Natural History, The Harvard and Yale alumni associations, the World Wildlife Fund, as well as discerning individuals, their families and friends.
In November 2009 Asia Transpacific Journeys received Travel + Leisure magazine’s Global Vision Award to the Asia Transpacific Foundation for its clean water project in Burma and featured their Insider’s Vietnam Small Group Trip among “15 Trips to Change Your World.” http://www.asiatranspacific.com
