“The art of Himalayan travel – and indeed of all adventure – is the art of being bold enough to enjoy life now”
--W.H. Murray

T. G. Says – For those truly intrepid travelers, here are five of the finest adventure travel companies that will take you to the ends of the earth in inimitable style! Plus, A&K’s Expedition Cruising aboard the Explorer II has extraordinary journeys for the inquisitive traveler.

Mountain Travel Sobek
The Adventure Company

On a Mountain Travel Sobek trip, you’ll discover a bounty of untold pleasures: the exhilaration of achievement as you stretch yourself and the boundaries of your horizons; the deep spiritual enrichment that comes from encountering the planet’s diverse people and wildlife; and the sheer fun that comes with being “out there”. Mountain Travel Sobek will take you beyond the well-traveled routes and provide active experiences that rekindle your sense of adventure, challenge your preoccupations, awaken your spirit, and touch your heart. Challenging yourself on a Mountain Travel Sobek adventure gives you a sense of accomplishment and perspective that will enrich your life in many ways, some big, some small. And you will have so much fun along the way. T. G. says – oh yes please, sign me up!

Destinations include: Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Antarctica, North Pole, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, French Polynesia, India, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tibet, Vietnam, Europe and North America.

To learn more about Mountain Travel Sobek’s incredible journeys of recognition and renewal Contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Asian Pacific Adventure

As this company celebrates its 20th anniversary, APA continues to promote global peace and understanding through travel. APA will take you on individualized, eye-opening journeys to the less-trodden corners of Asia, where you will be amongst the privileged few to interact with remote tribes and participate in their colorful festivals. Travel is either in small groups or custom, independent tours, with the objective to preserve these pristine cultures and the unspoiled environments in which they live. Quite simply, Asian Pacific Adventures offers up Extraordinary Tours of Asia.

Destinations include: India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Borneo, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Japan, Mongolia, Laos.

To learn more about Asian Pacific’s extraordinary Adventures contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Geographic Expeditions

Regularly voted as the world’s best adventure travel company, GeoEx is dedicated to one-of-a-kind journeys to far-flung places. GeoEx is internationally recognized as a company that sends thousands of travelers a year to all seven continents. Always on the search for intriguing travel opportunities, GeoEx’s clients share the company’s philosophy of embarking on and enjoying eclectic, fun and wide-ranging adventures. Their clients are educated, active, culturally sensitive folks who expect excellence across the board. GeoEx’s staff is as expert, responsible, and enthusiastic a group as exists in any business anywhere.

Destinations include: Patagonia, Chile, Peru, The Galapagos, Costa Rica, Cuba, Antarctica, the Arctic, Bhutan, Tibet, Nepal, India, China, Mongolia, The Silk Road, Southeast Asia, Japan, The South Pacific, The Middle East, Turkey, Greece, Central Europe, Italy, Corsica, Spain, Portugal, Scotland, Russia, East Africa, Southern Africa, North Africa and heli-hiking in the Canadian Rockies.

To learn more about Geographic Expedition’s phenomenal journeys contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Eco-Expeditions

Having now been in the adventure travel business for 20years, Eco-Expeditions has emerged as one of the most successful adventure travel companies, which now takes clients to all seven continents. Whether your idea of adventure travel is seeing the world from a zodiac, photographing bathing snow monkeys in Japan, hunting with Byaka Pygmies in Central Africa, or coming face-to-face with an orangutan in Borneo, Eco-Expeditions can make it possible. Their 2007/2008-travel calendar will introduce you to an astonishing choice of adventures that are designed to combine the riches of both the natural and cultural worlds.

2007 Programs: Ultimate Ethiopia by Air with the Omo Valley, Jan 3-20, Back to Africa with Lex Hes, Feb 13 - Mar 5, Snow Monkeys & Cranes of Janpan, Feb 15 - Mar 4 and Feb 25 - Mar 14, Borneo: Land of the Orangutan Feb 23 - Mar 11, Five Stans: Hidden Heart of Asia May 8-25, Mongolia: Land of Chinggis Khaan Aug 7 - 24, Best of Brazil Sept 1 -17, South Africa: The World in One Country Sep/Oct, Best of Namibia Sep/Oct, Ultimate Botswana Sep 16 - Oct 4, Oct 14 - Nov 1, Thailand Vietnam & Laos Oct 22 - Nov 9, Beyond Timbuktu: North Africa by Air aboard a privately chartered Boeing 737, Oct 26-Nov 16. And don't forget my 5% discount!!

To learn more about Eco-Expeditions incredible journeys contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

International Expeditions

The spirit of discovery is the hallmark of International Expeditions. International Expeditions will take you to the world's most remarkable destinations in a way that allows you to get the most out of your experience. International Expeditions include many elements that you just won't experience with anyone else. International Expeditions will take you deep into rainforests for exceptional sightings, sail aboard the best outfitted expedition ships, and take you close to wildlife on off-the-beaten-path journeys.

Destinations include: South/Central America, Antarctica, the British Isles, Spitsbergen & East Greenland, Africa and the Middle East, India, and many more!!

To learn more about these remarkable journeys with International Expeditions contact The Travel Goddess at 866-347-2237.

Contact The Travel Goddess for brochures, itinerary details and pricing, destination insights, and additional details of these journeys to such enchanting and magical destinations.
The Travel Goddess offers a 5% discount on all of the above Ultra-Luxury Tour programs.

“All things considered there are only two types of men in the world – those who stay at home and those that do not. The second are the most interesting.”
--Rudyard Kipling

The Travel Goddess – Your Specialist for Luxury Travel – is happy to welcome new clients on a retainer and/or referral basis. The retainer is refundable. For details, please call 866-347-2237.