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Hiking tours in Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos with ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA offers a variety of cultural and outdoor adventure-orientated, hiking, biking, and multi-activity guided adventure tours around Peru Ecuador , Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands . ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA allows you to experience our unique blend of physical activities, friendly guides, and legendary service, in some of the most awe inspiring parts of the world - Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands! We'll take you through the most beautiful parts of South America. You'll enjoy some of the best hiking in Peru , Costa Rica and Ecuador, along with other heart pumping activities like cycling, rafting, sea kayaking , and snorkeling/diving in the Galapagos Islands and other parts of South America. You'll also get to meet the locals, eat fantastic food and sleep well in some unique locations. We hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu , one of the great wilderness trails in the world. Our trips also involve trekking in the rainforest, mountains and volcanoes of Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. We'll tour the Galapagos Islands in typical ACTIVE style - cycling, hiking, sea kayaking, and with a mask and snorkel, while accompanied by the friendly local Giant Tortoises and marine life. We'll paddle a sea kayak to one of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world in Costa Rica or across Lake Titicaca to a local island community. If you're a diver, we'll take you diving in the Galapagos to all the best spots. If you're into cycling, you won't want to miss the rides we'll take you on around the massive volcanoes, mountain ranges and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador and the Galapagos - the biking we do is second to none! Awesome Active Adventure & hiking tours in Peru, Costa Rica, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands ! Our 14-day Jaguar adventure tour is our most adventurous trip packed with hiking, biking, backpacking, jungle hikes, a village home stay and plenty of multi- activity options. It also includes hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu . Our 7-day Alpaca adventure tour is designed so you can visit the highlights of Peru, including the hike up the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, even if you have limited time. Our 11-day Tucan adventure tour is designed to explore the little-known areas of Ecuador while cycling, hiking, caving, river tubing and reverse canyoning. This multi-activity adventure tour in Ecuador will take you well off the beaten track, and you'll love the hikes, bike rides, river rafting, caving, and all the other things we'll do! Our 10 day Tortuga is a multi activity tour around the Galapagos Islands. It’s packed with lots of sea kayaking, snorkeling/diving, hiking and cycling as we sail from island to island checking out the Galapagos wildlife as we go. Our 11 day Iguana is an off the beaten track hiking, biking and sea kayaking trip in Costa Rica. We'll explore this amazing country from the highlands to the tropical coast - hiking, paddling, and cycling in typical ACTIVE style. You don't need to have experience in any of the outdoor activities you'll do on our trips - our well trained guides will make sure that even if you haven't been hiking, snorkeling or backpacking before, you'll really enjoy yourself. The areas we hike in are absolutely stunning and we'll explore some unusual and isolated places you probably wouldn't find on your own. Our cycling trips have enough flexibility that, novice or 'gearhead', you'll find the biking very much to your taste. If cycling is not your thing, you can enjoy more time hiking or just relaxing and taking in the surroundings! If you're interested in wildlife then you'll love our adventure tours in Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands and the Amazon rainforest - there are animals everywhere! "This trip was the best adventure I have ever had. Every day was enjoyable, we could hardly wipe the smiles off our faces. This trip has changed us for the better. I don't thing we will see things quite the same." Jessica Croxford, Tucan - October 2 2005 We are also focused on sharing local culture in the countries we visit. We'll take you closer to the people and wildlife of Costa Rica , Peru , Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands . We stay with local families, travel with special interest local guides and use various methods of transport so you'll have a chance to explore life in South America. Adventure, discovery, exercise...with friendly people, professional guides, astounding scenery...with a hint of challenge and a tincture of endorphins - that's ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA! Check out the Jaguar - Biking, sea kayaking & hiking Peru in 14 days The Iguana - Biking, sea kayaking & hiking adventure tour in Costa Rica FREE CALL FROM THE US 8 66 753 3163 FREE CALL FROM THE UK 0 808 234 7780 US OFFICE PO Box 368 Ithaca, NY, 14851 Email Us Galapagos tours · Machu Picchu tours · Ecuador tours · Travel in Peru · Galapagos vacations · Travel in Ecuador · Galapagos Islands history · Inca Trail tours · Lake Titicaca · Hiking the Inca Trail · Hiking to Machu Picchu Take a look at travel photos from Aotearoa Photography



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Florida Family Vacations - ideas for best Florida family vacations  You are here: About > Travel > Travel with Kids > More Beach Vacations > Florida Family Vacations - ideas for best Florida family vacations Travel Travel with Kids Essentials Family Vacation Ideas Winter and Spring Break All-Inclusive Resorts Ten Latest Family Travel Deals Family Resorts: top places; photos Articles & Resources Family Travel: What's Hot Top Vacation Spots VT, ME, NH, CT, MA, NY, PA Mexico Family Vacations Caribbean Vacations More Beach Vacations Florida Family Vacations Resorts with Water Park More Family Resorts Fun Places for Kids Disney Vacations Family Cruises Babies;Teens;Single Parents Lots More Destinations Family Travel TIPS, GAMES Buyer's Guide TAKE ALONG: Christmas books Christmas flicks Activity Kits more CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Travel with Kids newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Travel with Kids Florida Family Vacations Florida is a magnet for families, with its double whammy of theme parks and popular beaches; but beyond the best-known spots, other great Florida family vacations await. Below are a number of ideas and reviews (moving roughly clockwise around the state). Florida Family Vacations: Amelia Island Amelia Island --in the northeast near Jacksonville-- has lovelybeaches, a historic fort complete with actors who play period characters, aquaint town with historic sections, delicious sea-food, and two fineresorts that welcome families. The AmeliaIsland Plantation covers 1350 acres, has Kids' Camps for several ages, a daily "family -play" time with poolside activities. More Florida Family Vacations Top 10 Things to do in Orlando Top Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World Florida Resorts Florida Family Vacations overview Florida Vacations deals: Orlando Islands of Adventure - Universal Orlando -fun theme park The Ritz-Carleton hasa kids' program, fine dining, kiddie pool, indoor pool, and lovely beach where shallow lagoons are great for tots. Both properties have golf, fitness centers, etc. The Ritz makes a special point of celebrating holidays such as Thanksgiving, and July 4th. Space Coast 45 minutes from Orlando is 72 miles of shore known as Florida's Space Coast : the place where the moon launches blasted away from earth, and site of the shuttle launches today. Big draw here is the Kennedy Space Center , and beautiful beaches. Less known are the eco-tours: this area has saltwater estuaries, marshes, and 250 sq. miles of wildlife refuges. Orlando/CentralFlorida Family Vacations Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando How much more fun can one city take? Here's our picks for fun in Orlando, from character meals to Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, Seuss Landing to Sea-World's elite sister, Discovery Cove (a Caribbean experience in the middle of Florida.) Thinkingof visiting the mecca of family holidays, Walt Disney World?? Have a look at BeforeYou Book Lodgings first. See also WaltDisney World Resorts :Five top picks, from the luxury at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (right), to the budget-lovers' favorite, All Star Sports Resort. Top Tips for Visiting Walt Disney World South Florida Family Vacations Club Med: Sandpiper A rare a ll-inclusive within the US, this Club Med is on the St. Lucie River, two hours from Miami or Orlandoairports, one hour from West Palm Beach. Club Med Sandpiper has a great ambiance and outstanding kids programs: a Baby Club with separate groups for different ages and stages, and excellent clubs for older kids also. Activities include waterskiing, wakeboarding, trapeze, inline skating, golf. Guests can also take optional excursions to Walt Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, etc. Sonesta Key Biscayne Beach Afamily-friendly resort at Key Biscayne, right on Miami's doorstep . Miamioffers lots of fun with kids. CheecaLodge and Spa I n the Florida Keys, Cheeca offers: snorkeling overNorth America's only natural coral reef; "snuba", a wayto dive 20 feet down without scuba gear, ok for kids as young as eight; saltwater lagoon stockedwith fish Camp Cheeca for ages 6-12, is "an award-winningmarine education/environmental awareness program". FlamingoLodge: Everglades National Park The place to stay, if you're visiting the Everglades: the only resort inthis wonderful National Park is unpretentious but comfortable, with screened-inpool and barbeque, and nearby family-friendly restaurants. Close to manyactivities. Read more about visiting the Everglades. SanibelIsland Off the west coast and near the bottom of the Florida peninsula are Sanibel Island and Captiva Island: two beautiful islands for nature lovers.No beach pollution; visitors find miles and miles of beachesperfect for kids because of the gentle waves and shallow shoreline. The islands arefamous for shelling, too. For families, the SanibelHarbor Resort and Spa is a top-rated 80-acre oceanfront resort thatoverlooks Sanibel and Captiva islands; it's noted for a Victorian style with big verandas and wicker rockers on the porch. Kids Club for ages 5-12. The Sanibel Inn has 8 acres of tropical garden, free educational activities for all ages(such as Shell Safari, or Dolphin Watch), and "nature-themed discoveryprograms" for children ages 3-12. Read more about Sanibel Island and other places to stay. South Seas Resort, Captiva Island "Paddle a kayak into a mangrove forest in search of sea turtles and hawks". Rent a boat; bike, jog; at the beach, have fun with body boards, banana boats, inner tubes. Go fishing. Rent a Hobie, or a canoe; try parasailing. Such is the life at the South Seas, which has Fun Factory kids' programs, and teen and family activities. Florida Family Vacations:Tampa Bay Area St. Pete / Clearwater Beach Dubbed "Orlando's Beach", this affordable west coast area two hours from Orlando has nature outings, cultural gems, and miles of top-rated beaches. Read about local attractions such as the (free) Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary; fun outings such as dolphin-spotting, shelling, and Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise; and three resorts that welcome families: The Radisson Sand Key an all-suite resort near Sand Key Park, Clearwater Beach. the Sheraton Sand Key - right on Sand Key Beach, where sea turtles nest the TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach. The family-friendly TradeWinds Grand has a giant inflatable slide and meandering little river you can navigate in a paddleboat. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay This 335-acre theme park has four thrill-ride roller coasters, three water-rides, lovely landscaped grounds, attractive African theming, and opportunities to view elephants, rhinos, giraffes, etc. A fun, pretty park that's manageable to do in one day. Swim with Manatees: Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge 75 miles north of St. Petersburg is one of the best places to see-- and even swim with-- these large gentle creatures in a natural habitat. (November to May are the best months.) More West Coast ColonyBeach Resort Thisisland resort on Longboat Key is just off the coast of Sarasota (central westcoast), south of the Tampa Bay area. (You can drive right to the property.)Children's programs, for ages 3-6 and 6-12; teen programs; tennis; lots of watersports. Bluewater Bay Resort, Niceville, Florida Locatedon the "Emerald Coast" in Northwest Florida, and voted "One of America's Top 10 Family Resorts" by Family Circle. 36 holes of golf, marine, biking and hiking trails, 4 pools, playgrounds. Northwest Florida Vacations Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort This giant 2400-acre resort has a beach side on the Emerald Coast (Gulf of Mexico) and also a bay side, with many activities: kids' sailing, kids' tennis, kayaking, putting course, Jolee Island Nature Park with pirate-ship playground, and a Kidzone with programs for ages 4-6 and 7-12. Watersports include body-surfing and Boogie boards (complimentary). Kids might also enjoy the Junior Golf Academy, with excellent instructors. Best way to get around this huge giant resort is on bikes. The centre of gravity of this huge resort is the picture-perfect Village of Baytowne Wharf. Read a review of Sandestin at TWKids, and see many photos too. Wakulla Spring In a state park in the "Panhandle" near Tallahassee is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world. Swim or snorkel in the natural pool above the spring; see alligators on a river boat tour; or do a glassbottom boat ride; dine and/or stay at a historic lodge; take nature hikes. And from About's Guide for Florida for Visitors, covering the whole state: Florida Summer Fun from A to Z 26 suggestions, from Astronaut Encounters to Zip Up Your Saddlebags (- horsey fun in Ocala.) You'll be surprised at the variety. From Teresa Plowright , Your Guide to Travel with Kids . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Advertisement Most Popular Charades -How To Play Charades Family Vacation Spots The Atlantis Resort Great Places to See Santa Disney Christmas Magic Kingdom What's Hot Grand Floridian Chinese New Year - 2006 Poconos Great Wolf Lodge photo Dog Friendly Hotels, inns, lodges -- find dog-friendly vacat... 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Mexico Travel Books -

MEXICO - TRAVEL BOOKS AND RETIREMENT/LIVING GUIDES -- ALL ABOUT MEXICO TRAVEL BOOKS AND RETIREMENT/LIVING GUIDES (Mexico Connect Reccommends - ) REFERENCE ARTICLES ABOUT MEXCIO TRAVEL BOOKS Mexico By The Book - Review of Mexico Travel Books - By D. Schecter All Booked Up! - By D. Schecter General Travel The Baja Yucatan & The Maya Cities Areas & Aspects Living & Retiring in Mexico (Clicking on the Book Title will take you to more about this book at Amazon.com.) xxxx -- GENERAL BOOKS & GUIDES People's Guide to Mexico - Wherever you go . . There You Are . 25th Anniversary Edition, Carl Franz, Lorena Havens, Steve Rogers, A different type of guidebook - anecdotal, instructive, personal and very informative/educational. It is written from a narrative or story telling point of view. All the factual information about places, people and events are there, however. It is a good read and gives a good feel to what it is like to travel in Mexico. A Review by David Eidell. And another Review by Alan Cogan. Lonely Planet's "Mexico" John Noble, Tom Brosnahan, Scott Doggett, 2000 6th Ed. A favorite of budget travelers. Traveler's Guide to Mexican Camping Mike Church, Terri Church, 1997 A definitive Guide to RVing throughout Mexico. Fodor's Mexico 2002 (Gold Series) Fodor, 2002 The complete guide to the Colonial cities, Maya ruins, Resorts, reefs , Fiestas, and places of Mexico. Frommer's Mexico 1999 Arthur Frommer, David Baird, Lynne Bairstow, Lynne Perez, 1998 Full coverage of all the beach resorts and sightseeing guide to the highlands of Colonial Mexico as well as the major archeological sites and museums. Access Mexico Harper Collins, 1996 Complete and annotated guide with detailed maps and graphics. Mexico: Adventures In Nature Ron Mader, 1998 Being the first definitive guide to Mexican ecotourism, this guide covers a wide range of interests and activites for travelers and features a complete overview of the country's many protected natural areas. Mexico & Central America Handbook Sarah Cameron, Ben Box, 1998 Quality handbook to Mexico and 6 other countries in Central America. Travelers' Guide to Mexico Travelers Guide To Mexico is available in a special hard cover edition, as well as a soft cover book. Either one can be ordered through the Internet or by writing directly to: Travelers Guide To Mexico, Apdo. (Box) 6-1007 Mexico, D.F. 06600, Mexico The Rough Guide to Mexico John Fisher, 1998 Classic guide to "all things Mexican", detailed entertaining. Blue Guide to Mexico John Collis, David Jones, 1996 Not a 'where to eat & stay' guide, but rather descriptive and detailed about the sites, archeology, museums and exhibitions of Mexico. BOOKS & GUIDES ABOUT THE BAJA Lonely Planet's Baja Wayne Bernhardson, 1998 Reveals all the delights of Baja from the popular border towns of Tijuana and Ensenada to the resorts of Los Cabos and all the off-beat attractions in between. Into A Desert Place Graham MacKintosh, 1995 An intrepid Brits account of - A 3000 Mile Walk Around the Coast of Baja California Hard Cover Expanded Edition (1990) Baja Handbook: Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas Joe Cummings, 2000 Detailed maps and travel information for those who come to the Baja in a vehicle. Advice on the urban and rural areas, culture and opportunities. Cabo Handbook:La Paz to Cabo San Lucas Joe Cummings, 2000 Contains detailed descriptions of virtually all the hotel, motel, campground, dining and resort opportunities including opinionated reviews. The Baja Catch: A Fishing & Camping Manual for Mexico's Baja. Neil Kelly, Gene Kira, 1997 The fisherman's bible to fishing and camping the Baja Penninsula BOOKS & GUIDES ABOUT THE YUCATAN & THE MAYA Lonely Planet Guatamala, Belize & Yucatan Tom Brosnahan, Nancy Keller, 1997 This all-purpose guide offers thorough coverage of the "lands of the Maya." Cancun Handbook: Mexico's Caribbean Coast Chicki Mallan, Oz Mallan, 1998 Covers the highlights and hideaways of Cancun, the #1 tourist destination in Mexico. Yucatan Peninsula Handbook Chicki Mallan, 1998 Practical information, cultural over views and kee-eyed descriptions of all aspects of the Yucatan, the historical past to the nightlife present. Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan 1999 Arthur Frommer, David Baird, Lynne Bairstow Lynne Perez, 1998 Reviews all the best hotels in every price range, plus beaches, sports, shops, restaurants and nightlife. Includes excursions throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. Hidden Faces of the Maya Linda Schele & Jorge Perez de Lara, 1998 195 color photographs of Maya figurines with scholarly text. MORE MAYA! BOOKS & GUIDES ABOUT SPECIFIC CITIES Mexico's Lake Chapala and Ajijic - The Insiders Guide to the Northshore for International Travelers Teresa Kendricks, 2000 This full-color, high-quality guide to the Northshore of Lake Chapala gives travelers and newcomers alike an in-depth view into this region. Deeply researched and highly detailed, it provides plenty of cultural advise, vocabulary for numerous practical situations, and everything you need to know about travel, money, shopping, repairs, health care, entertainment, shipping, and the area's native ecology. Past Times in Chapala J. Jess Gonzlez G., 1994 Evocative, bilingual (Spanish-English) description of the delights of the popular resort community of Chapala, on the shores of Mexico's largest natural lake. Includes 75 sepia-tone photos dating from the early decades of this century. Cancun User's Guide Jules Siegel 1998 Cancun Handbook: Mexico's Caribbean Coast Chicki Mallan, Oz Mallan, 1998 Covers the highlights and hideaways of Cancun, the #1 tourist destination in Mexico. Travelers' Guide to Mexico City Travelers Guide To Mexico City is available in a special hard cover edition, as well as a soft cover book. Either one can be ordered by writing directly to: Travelers Guide To Mexico, Apdo. (Box) 6-1007 Mexico, D.F. 06600, Mexico Lonely Planet's Mexico City John Noble, 1998 Provides all the essential details on how to navigate around and discover the secrets of this, the world's largest city. Frommer's Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan 1999 Arthur Frommer, David Baird, Lynne Bairstow Lynne Perez, 1998 Reviews all the best hotels in every price range, plus beaches, sports, shops, restaurants and nightlife. Includes excursions throughout the Yucatan Peninsula. BOOKS & GUIDES ABOUT SPECIFIC AREAS & ASPECTS Western Mexico, A Traveler's Treasury Tony Burton, 3rd edition, Perception Press, 2001, This delightful, well-written book contains dozens of suggestions for daytrips and longer excursions in western Mexico. Burton avoids destinations on the beaten tourist track such as Guadalajara, Puerto Vallarta or Morelia, to concentrate on lesser-known places. Paricutn, 50 Years After its Birth 3rd edition , PerceptionPress, 2001, Simn Lzaro Jimnez, 1993 On February 20th, 1943, Paricutn Volcano emerged in a farmer's cornfield in Michoacn. Simn Lzaro Jimnez, a carpenter by trade, was just a boy. Now, on the fiftith anniversary of this event, he tells us in vivid, colourful language, about that fateful day and the events that followed. Colonial Mexico: A Traveler's Guide Chicki Mallan, Oz Mallan, 1998 A Guide to distinctive lodging, dining, shopping & discovery in historic districts and artisans' communities throughout the Colonial area of Mexico. Pacific Mexico Handbook: Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta Oaxaca, Guadalajara, Mazatlan (5th Ed) Bruce Whipperman, 2001 An encyclopedic guide to the Mexican coast from Mazatlan to Oaxaca, this guide includes Guadalajara, Acapulco, Colima, Patzcuaro, Urapan, and Taxco. Moon Handbooks: Puerto Vallarta Including 300 Miles of Coastal Coverage and Sidetrips to Guadelajara and Lake Chapala (4th Ed) Bruce Whipperman, 2001 Archeological Mexico: A travelers' guide to ancient cities and monuments Andrew Cole, 1998 From Cancun's hidden temples to Maya ruins in the heart of the rainforest. Detailed descriptions of 52 archeological sites in Mexico. Ancient West Mexico: Art & Archeology of the unknown past. Richard Townsend, 1998 Between 200 B.C. and 800 A.D. a significant culture developed and vanished, encompassing the modern States of Jalisco, Colima and Nayarit. This book explores the rich remains in both text and photographs. Spas & Hot Springs of Mexico Mike Nelson, 1997 A thorough review of the "hot spots" of Mexico. A Review of this book. By jennifer rose Mexico Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing Guide Ken Haley, John Shewey, 1999 Especially for the fly fisherman, a guide to the best in Mexico. Loney Planet's Mexique 1997 BOOKS & GUIDES ABOUT LIVING OR RETIRING IN MEXICO Live Well In Mexico: How to Relocate, Retire, and Increase Your Standard of Living Ken Luboff, 1999 Entertaining and useful guide for relocating or retiring to Mexico. Well written and a good basic overview (with necessary details). Live Better South of the Border Mike Nelson, 1997 An honest book with the pros and cons of living and/or working in Mexico. Includes many suggestions for people of all lifestyles and interests. A Review of this book. By jennifer rose A Review of this book. By Alan Cogan Choose Mexico: Live Well on $600 USD a Month. John Howells, Don Merwin, Noni Mendoza, 1997 Detailed information for choosing Mexico as a place to live, including reviews of selected communities. Your Guide to Retiring to Mexico, Costa Rica and Beyond Shelly Emiling, 1996 A good reference to compare Mexico and other countries for retirement living. Focuses on Mexico City. Living In Mexico: A Complete Guide Michael J. Zamba A quality review of retiring in Mexico, including the bureaucracy to get there and stay there. Midlife Mavericks: Women reinventing their lives in Mexico Karen Blue, 2000 Midlife Mavericks chronicles a new trend--unmarried American andCanadian women building better lives for themselves in the beautifulcolonial villages of Mexico. Review - By Theresa Kendrick, Review - By Alan Cogan To more books about Mexico Mexico Connect 1996-2005



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Russia RUSSIAN PASSPORT www.russia-rail.com We are the Russian, China, Mongolian Travel Experts C O N T E N T S What we offer Meet the staff Russian rail Journeys Private Trans Siberian Tour Moscow St Petersburg Golden Ring Other areas of Russia River Cruise Russia Central Asia China Mongolia Backpacker Bus Russia Russian Aviation history and Fly MIGS! Comments from Past Travellers General Information and Booking Conditions Picture Gallery Unusual Things and Facts Email us 11a 401 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 3004 Australia Tel +61 3 9867-3888 Fax +61 3 9820-0802 Who we are RUSSIAN PASSPORT has been operating a wide variety of programmes into Russia since 1989, starting with university language study groups. We even have genuine "Communist Party" flags that were flying atop the buildings during the 1991 "August Coup". Our Operations Manager was with a language study group and was "in the right place at the right time". As Russia opened up we introduced Trans Siberian, Trans Mongolian, Trans Manchurian, Silk Route and BAM rail journeys at the real price. Others were paying thousands of dollars while our clients were paying hundreds! Same bed, same cabin ! July 2005 Update: St Petersburg Up Close Our escorted group departure to explore this cities history with an emphasis on the Romanoff period, has just concluded. Should you be interested in this tour for 2006 please register your interest. During the 'White Nights' period. We then explored North Korea and added Mongolia to our portfolio. Since then we have organised white water canoe trips into the wilds of Central Asia, sent individuals and guided groups across Russia on the magnificent train journeys, organised varied special interest groups, and continued to pioneer new routes. We were the first to explore the BAM Trans Siberian route - previously closed to foreigners. In fact we explored so much that our colleague, Athol Yates, wrote the definitive guide book for this route -BAM Trans Siberian Route - which has been published by "TrailBlazers" of the UK, who also publish the classic guide for this route, "The Trans Siberian Handbook". Following this success Athol was commissioned by BRADT Publishing in the UK to write a book for their rail travel series called, "Russia and the Ukraine by Rail". To top it all off our research team was asked by TrailBlazers to update their own ‘Trans Siberian Handbook’! All these efforts result in great trips, and up to date information. Check this web site for any changes to the content of the brochure you may have. Access to this site means you will always be up to date with regard to travelling to Russia, China and Mongolia. You will also note our name is referenced in most of the guidebooks relating to these areas. In fact we have helped many of the guidebook authors travel around Russia in as flexible a manner as possible.



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