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Five new travel ideas from Intrepid: get off the beaten path!
After a year of "travel slumps," "staycations" and other cringeworthy words and conditions, let's plan to get out on the road next year. Hey, economists are saying that the recession's already over, and the job market's recovery can't be too far behind. So, there's your motive. Opportunity? That's your vacation time; you probably have enough. All that's left to pull the perfect trip together are the means ... which Intrepid Travel is happy to provide.
Intrepid Travel has big news for next year, from green travel to exciting excursions in Iceland and North Africa. So, if you're looking for some ideas for 2010, check out the five below. Intrepid's definitely making it interesting.
1. Travel green: carbon offset
Intrepid Travel is moving more than 500 of its trips to "Carbon Offset" next year. In 2009, the company played around with the idea on 38 excursions, after having announced in December 2006 that it wanted to be carbon neutral by the end of 2010. With next year's offering, Intrepid is certainly making progress.
2. Timor-Leste: tops for adventure
Spend 15 days in Dili and its markets, trekking out to Mt. Ramelau and wandering the Suai-area rainforest. Timor-Leste hasn't been swamped with tourists yet, redefining "off the beaten path." If you're looking for the sort of experience where Intrepid excels, this is it.
Gallery: Reykjavik up close
Travel through Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco as you see North Africa virtually from end to end. Along the way, you'll trace the routes of legendary rulers and see how civilizations unfolded and fell. For 39 days, you will gain an incredible understanding of this part of the world.
4. Johannesburg: the urban experience
Intrepid's Urban Adventures package provides short bursts of insight -- from half an afternoon to a full day. Use this time to explore the South African capital on foot or by bicycle. This is a great way to get a quick taste before planning your longer excursion later.
5. Iceland: value for money
Despite the cold fall and winter seasons, Iceland's economy still melted down, actually making it an affordable destination. So, get the most of your experience on the ground, starting with the 22 percent discount on Intrepid's trip up north next year. The 10-day run is available in June, July and August.
[Photo via Migrant Blogger]
Filed under: Africa, Europe, North America, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Africa, Iceland, United States, Ecotourism, Travel Deals
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
siobhan kindness Dec 7th 2009 11:16PM
Acacia Africa is featuring South Africa's remote & rugged Wild Coast in its new brochure (available on the website) and the tour operator's Go Wild Online campaign has just launched, giving adventurers the chance to win a free trip: http://bit.ly/5W0q89