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New Walking Adventures &
Family Biking Adventures
February 2005
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 Family Biking Adventures
With our Family Biking Adventures, we have taken our most popular biking itineraries and added activities and events tailored to youngsters and the entire family. Kids (or adults too!) can explore an elaborate garden maze, make a traditional Venetian mask, build sandcastles on the beach or make authentic homemade Italian gelato. Children as young as 6 who bike can now join their parents on the following trips:
Island Hopping on The Vineyard & Nantucket: Jul 17-22, Jul 31-Aug 5
Ireland's Western Shore: Jul 17-22, Aug 14-20
Dolce Vita in the Veneto: Jul 10-15, Jul 31-Aug 5
The Loire Valley: Jul 13-15, Aug 10-12
Our Family Biking Adventures provide an excellent opportunity to experience as a family the way of life of far away places and provide memories to last a lifetime.
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Walking Adventures
In addition to biking, you can now walk with us and enjoy the exhilaration of new vistas, flavors and discoveries under the power of your own two feet. Wind your way through a lush vineyard in Umbria, or through the magical mossy forests of Acadia, Maine. Let your senses take over. Hear the honeybees, feel the refreshing breeze on your skin, smell the wildflowers. Discover the joys of exploring on foot. Our expert trip leaders share the local lore while you stroll on your way, at your own pace. Choose from our favorite Walking Adventures:
Maine: Walking Acadia: Jul 24-29, Aug 21-26, Sep 18-23, Oct 2-7
Town and Country Pleasures in Ireland: Jul 10-16, Aug 21-27, Sep 18-24
Fabled Towns and Footpaths in Umbria: May 30-Jun 1, Jul 18-20, Sep 21-23, Oct 17-19
Dreams of Tuscany: Jun 12-17, Jul 3-8, Sep 25-30, Oct 9-14
Promenade in Provence: May 16-21, Jul 18-23, Sep 19-24, Oct 10-15
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New Biking Adventure in Portugal
Deep red earth and golden wheat fields punctuate the purity of Portugal's Alentejan plain. Located due east of Lisbon, Alentejo is this charming country's hidden gem. By day ride through a gentle landscape of gnarled cork-oak trees and whitewashed villages. By night dine on smoked pata negra and strong-bodied red wines and embrace the vibrant atmosphere and warm energy of the Portuguese. Pedaling the Alentejan Plain is a great new itinerary for those looking for easier biking.
2005 Dates: Apr 11-16, May 16-21, Jun 13-18, Sep 12-18, Oct 10-15
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Spin into Spring with a Bike Trip to Spain or Sicily
What better way to shake the chill of winter and welcome the warmth of spring than with a Bicycle Adventure in Andalucia, Spain or Sicily, Italy? Located in southern Spain, Andalucia's an ideal spring vacation destination. Warm sunny weather, white-washed villages and seductive flamenco bathe us in comfort after a long winter. Highlights of our trip to Spain include biking along the golden Genil River Valley, exploring the narrow corridors of Cordoba's Jewish quarter and of course, the majestic crown jewel of the region, The Alhambra.
Alegria in Andalucia: Mar 13-19, Apr 24-30, May 29-Jun 4, Sep 25-Oct 1, Oct 2-8, Oct 30-Nov 5
For those who desire a more exotic Mediterranean experience, head south to Sicily and The Aeolian Islands in Italy. Soak up the afternoon sun on the ferry out to Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian archipelago, and sip on the most refreshing lemon granita imaginable. While the distant sight of a snow-capped Mt Etna may bring back memories of winter, the fresh spring air surrounding us warms and energizes our souls. Highlights of our trip in Sicily include: biking to the charming village of Savoca (made famous in The Godfather), fragrant wildflowers, and endless views of the beautiful blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
Sicily and the Aeolian Islands: May 8-14, Jun 4-10, Sep 18-24, Sep 25-Oct 1, Oct 2-8, Oct 16-22
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