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Join Bio Bio Expeditions on a Multi Sport Adventure on the Futaleufu River in the heart of Northern Patagonia Chile!

Activities include whitewater rafting the Calss II-V Futaleufu River, hiking and horseback riding, world class fl yfi shing, daily yoga classes, and mountain biking! Stay at our deluxe riverside adventure camp with hot tubs, sunset bar, massage, wine tasting, and more!

Call 1.800.246.7238 for more information - www.bbxrafting.comOther destinations include: Peru, Africa, India, Bhutan and more.


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From October to March each year, Paddle Florida visits each of Florida's five water management districts with 3- to 6-day trips on the state’s most scenic rivers and coastal environments.

Supported trips showcase Florida's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage while promoting the non-profit’s mission of water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration, and waterways protection.

From daily meals to nightly entertainment, Paddle Florida takes care of everything but the actual paddling on their trips!

Experience and preserve the REAL Florida!

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Machu Picchu UnboundIn these artfully created Unbound itineraries we blend iconic Machu Picchu with the Sacred Valley of Urubamba,the city of Cusco andkayaking deep-blue Lake Titicaca.Highlights & Activities Include:• Archaeological sites• Astronomical & religious wonders• Fine Peruvian cuisine• Local boutique hotels• Taquile & Amantani islands• Peruvian Paso horse demonstration• Kayaking, hiking & optional biking

The one that started it all, this revolutionary land-based trip to the famous archipelago was the birth of the Unbound concept. Darwin himself would be proud.Highlights & Activities Include:• Land-based Galapagos tour• Two-nights camping on the Islands• Exclusive & untouched kayaking routes• Swimming with sea lions• Hike to the world’s second largest caldera• Bird watching galore• Snorkeling paradise

Lewis & Clark Unbound If rivers could talk, the Missouri would tell astory few other rivers could match. Upon itswaters was played the drama of every major theme of the Western Plains. Highlights & Activities Include:• Visit the very camps of Lewis & Clark• Expert historical interpretation• See Indian tipi rings and pioneer homesteads• Paddle in a 34-foot voyageur canoe or, paddle two-person 17’ canoes. • Exquisite dutch oven cooking• See the White Cliffs and hike to Hole-in-the-Wall

Hells Canyon Unbound

Galapagos Unbound

Highlights & Activities Include• Class III & IV whitewater action• Warm water and comfortable camping• Pioneer homesteads and Indian rock art• Superlative meals• Camp and kitchen set up done for you• Big horn sheep viewing• Incredible guided hikes

9 Days Starting at $3450

10 Days Starting at $4290

4-5 Days Starting at $995

More than just a rafting trip, Hells Canyonis the deepest canyon in the US and homeof one of the world’s most iconic whitewater rivers.

4-6 Days Starting at $1275

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36 ZIP LINE JUNGLES IN COSTA RICA

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A L B U Q U E RQ U EI N T E R N A T I O N A L B A L L O O N F I E S T A

Every October Albuquerque skies fill with unique colors and shapes as 500+ balloons float over the city’s fascinating high desert landscape. Pilots from around the world thrive in Albuquerque's unique fall weather and take advantage of the “Albuquerque box” – a combination of upper and lower level winds created by the Rio Grande Valley and enhanced by the Sandia Mountains. The box enables balloonists to sometimes backtrack their flight path and land close to their launch site.

Evening events delight as spectators gather around inflated balloons on the field for choreographed Balloon Glows to walk amongst gigantic character balloons of all shapes and sizes. Fireworks and tasty fair foods make

for a perfect family outing. Event tickets start at just $8 per event.

The Balloon Fiesta not only provides a treat for your eyes but also encourages visitors to experience the local cuisine, art, and culture of the Southwest. In addition to the Fiesta, events will be taking place throughout the city after ballooning events are over to allow visitors to experience more of the Central New Mexico region including a brew fest, chocolate festival, museum exhibits, harvest festivals and much more.

For more information, please visit www.itsatrip..org

Images courtesy of Ron Behrmann (Top) & Raymond Watt (Bottom & Right)

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Images courtesy of The Great Reno Balloon Race


Scheduled Events:

On-field and Off-field Competition: Mass Ascension marks the beginning of the competition. Up to 100 balloonists pilot balloons to specified targets by directing the aircrafts up or down to catch different air currents. There is tremendous skill along with a bit of luck involved when maneuvering these giants of the sky. Once over their target, the balloonists attempt to hit the “X” with a bean bag. Those landing their bean bags closest to the center score the most points. Cumulative points for all three days of flying determine who wins.

Dawn Patrol: A trademark of The Great Reno Balloon Race and worth the early rise, this show features a handful of balloonists who are qualified to fly in the dark. This is a dangerous task, as atmospheric conditions change drastically as the sun begins to rise. Balloons glow, twinkle and fly along to music and crowd participation on Saturday and Sunday only.

Glow Show: Beginning at 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, glowing balloons act as a beacon to sleepy spectators arriving at the launch field. Friday Morning will host an even larger Glow Show for the first time in 2013 beginning at 5 a.m.

E.L. Cord Tissue Paper Balloon Launch: In conjunction with the Washoe County School District, hundreds of students launch tissue paper balloons into the air. Held Friday only.

Balloon Blackjack: Pilots throw markers at jumbo sized playing cards placed on the field. Those hitting a 21 or closest to it, at the center most spot on the cards wins the hand of the day.

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Location: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

Admission: Free

Average Attendance: 150,000

Mass Ascension: 6:45 a.m. daily, up to 100 balloons

Dawn Patrol: 5:30 a.m., Sat. and Sun.

Prise Purse: $12,000

Public Transportation: 775.348.RIDE (7433)

Room Information: www.visitrenotahoe.com

Website: www.renoballoon.com

Donations: To make a tax-deductible donation visit www.renoballoon.com

GRBR Information: 775.826.1181 or [email protected]

The Great Reno Balloon Race is a non-profit organization. Admission is free thanks to sponsorship support. For more information, visit www.renoballoon.com.

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W H E R E TO S TAYT h e E l d o r a d o H o t e l C a s i n o

The Eldorado Hotel Casino opened its doors in 1973 as the first property on the north side of Reno’s railroad tracks, which is now considered the heart of Downtown Reno. It is owned and operated by the Carano family, who are Reno natives famous for being actively involved in the community.

•The Eldorado is home to nine award-winning restaurants: Roxy, La Strada, The Prime Rib Grill, The Brew Brothers, Sushi Sake, The Buffet, Pho Mein, Tivoli Gardens and The Eldorado Coffee Company.

• All 817 guest rooms and suits are luxuriously appointed with boutique-chic décor, Presidential Suite Plush Serta Mattresses with plush sateen stripe triple sheeting and 32” Panasonic LCD and 42” Panasonic Plasma TV’s all in high definition.

• Enjoy 81,000 square feet of gaming action, including 1,500 of the most popular, industry leading slots, 55 table games, a Keno Lounge and state-of-the-art Race & Sports Book and Poker Room.

• Over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is just steps away, including the Eldorado’s 10,000 square foot Crystal Ballroom, breakout rooms and three state of the art boardrooms, including the beautiful Panoramic Boardroom, located on the 25th Floor.

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• Explore six styles of nightlife including Reno’s hottest nightclub BuBinga Lounge. Roxy’s Bar and Lounge pours 102 award-winning martini’s and has live piano, jazz and vocals nightly. Swanky Cin Cin Bar and Lounge offers hand-crafted artisan cocktails using unique, fresh ingredients. Chic Bar Centro is in the middle of the action on the gaming floor and the Stadium Bar, adjacent to the state-of-the-art race and sports book provides one of the best sports betting and viewing experience in downtown Reno. The Brew Brothers, named best brewpub in America by Nightclub and Bar Mangazine, features live bands nightly.

• See the best off-Broadway hits in the 580 seat Eldorado Showroom. This award winning theater is the only Broadway-style venue in Northern Nevada.

• Guest amenities include free Valet and garage parking, high speed wireless internet and HD television in every room, a pool and fitness center, video checkout, in room refreshment centers with free coffee and tea and 24 hour room service.

• Retail shops like Swarovski Crystal, Expressions and The Gift Shop provide the latest in fashion, accessories, novelty gifts and travel necessities including brands like Bare Minerals, Salt City Candles, Ray Bans, Ferrari-Carano wines and more.

For more information, visit www.eldoradoreno.com.

B a l lo o n i n g O v e r t h e C a n yo n s o f M oa b U ta h

Moab Adventure Center creates diverse opportunities to explore a red rock playground that borders both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks allowing visitors to soar above it all in a hot air balloon.

60-minute balloon flights that begin at sunrise with set-up and launch give passengers a bird’s-eye view of multi-colored sandstone formations, mesas, buttes, deep canyon mazes and natural arches. Rates are $259 for adults and youth age six and up.

“It’s obvious why Hollywood chooses this set for westerns and contemporary movies,” said Brandon Lake, Co-Founder of Moab Adventure Center. “It’s truly one of the natural wonders of the world.”


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Sights include the rugged red rock canyons carved by the Colorado River, fanciful rock towers and arches and often such wildlife as desert big horn sheep, mountain lion, pronghorn antelope and bald and golden eagles.

Lou Bartell who owns and pilots the six-passenger balloon explains how he showcases this region.

“I enjoy contour or close-to-the-ground flying. This gives a very unique perspective of the landscape. The sensation of climbing over a sandstone butte then watching the ground drop hundreds of feet below you can only be compared to rock climbing. The biggest difference with a flight in Moab to anywhere else is that you are actually a part of the landscape, not just an observer. Conditions permitting, I also like to fly up to 4,000 feet above the valley floor to give everyone an overview of the entire area.”

Bartell assures his guests that credentials for hot air balloon pilots are similar to those for manning fixed wing and rotor-wing aircraft. Pilots must complete a private and commercial ground school and hours of practical training. Bartell maintains a class 2 FAA flight physical for his commercial and instructor ratings. The balloon is a commercially registered FAA aircraft requiring 100 hours of inspections annually. All repairs and maintenance must be performed by a certified FAA repairman with an FAA repair station license.

The rate includes the flight itself, return transportation to the launch site, a post-flight toast ceremony and digital on-ground and in-air photos (upon request).


Moab Adventure Center

(www.moabadventurecenter.com) is a division of Western River Expeditions (www.westernriver.com), an adventure travel company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with operations and offices in Moab, Utah and Fredonia, Arizona. The company is the largest single tour provider in Moab, UT. Its programs are available from March through October.

Established in 2004, Moab Adventure Center serves active travelers with half, full, and multi-day adventure programs including Moab rafting, Hummer safaris, Arches National Park Tours, canyoneering, Moab mountain biking, Colorado River jetboat tours, horseback riding and hot air balloon rides. In addition to activities, the Adventure Center also offers Moab lodging and Jeep rentals as well as complete Moab

Surrounded by an immense red rock playground, Moab, Utah, is unlike any other place in the world. Its postcard-perfect desert is adorned with giant sandstone formations, canyon mazes, and thousands of natural arches. Several national and state parks are accessible from Moab.

For more information, please visit:

Website: http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/

Hot Air Balloon Tours: http://www.moabadventurecenter.com/trips/hot-air-balloon-rides-moab-utah


Z i p A d v e n t u r e s i n

C o lo r a d oAs one of the founding zip line operators in Colorado, Zip Adventures of Vail

has been serving up fun to families, couples, and groups of all sizes since 2005. Said General Manager Matt Seatvet, “People come to Colorado on vacation looking for adventure, and our unique six-line course paired with the lastest technology in safety gear makes Zip Adventures the most exciting yet safe zip line tours in the country.

Zip Adventure’s hosts tours in the stunning Colorado Rocky Mountains with breathtaking views of surrounding deep valleys and pine timber landscape. Professional outdoor experts carry guests to the zip line course in a Pinzgauer 6-weel drive vehicle - an adventure in and of itself. Zip line excursions are uniquely designed for a minimal amount of technical expertise required, while providing the safest zip line experience in Colorado.

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Zip Adventures has announced the launch of a brand new, highly interactive website, where site visitors can find the most current information, photographs and traveler reviews about the Zip Adventures experience. An easy to navigate site replete with incredible photographs allow site visitors to learn everything from location, what to bring and how to dress, to unique descriptions of each of our 6 zip lines, biographies of Zip Adventures’ well-trained and experienced guides, and details about the top-rated safety equipment and standards of our zip tours. In addition, a brand new Rates & Reservations page details tour times and online booking.

Zip Adventures of Vail – for the adventure of a lifetime! For more information, visit www.zipadventures.com or call (970) 926-9470.


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DESCRIPTION OF Day 5 in the 7 day it inerary:

Day 5: Arenal National Park Canyoning / Sky Tram / Zip Line Tour / Ecotermales

Once again this morning, early risers will have the option to go on a bird-watching tour

• After fueling up with breakfast, get ready for a full day of adventure! • Your trip begins with a short drive to the Sky Tram

• The aerial tram offers visitors a stunning, incomparable view of Arenal Lake and Arenal Volcano

• Sail over the rainforest up to an observation point where you’ll start the Sky Trek zip line

• At some points along the way you will be over 130 feet above the treetops • The 3,280 foot long zip line system gives guests an exhilarating ride and an opportunity to enjoy the rain forest with beautiful views

• Following your traditional Costa Rican lunch, get ready for the excitement of a canyoning tour!

• From the first waterfall you will rappel down from the top into the beautiful and pristine canyon below

• The adventure includes five rappels, four of which are along waterfalls and one dry rock face

• The perfect end to your busy day will come when you head to the Ecotermales Hot Springs and enjoy dinner and a soak

• At the Hot Springs at Ecotermales you can soak in a series of four pools, each one progressively hotter as you get closer to the natural source

• Overnight Arenal Observatory Lodge

For more information, please visit:

Website: http://www.austinlehman.com/

Costa Rica Tour with Zip Lining: http://www.austinlehman.com/tours/arenal-to-tortuguero-costa-rica-tour-trips-23.php


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Crowning a secluded ridge above Bali’s Valley of the Kings, the Viceroy Bali is a luxurious 25-villa retreat for those seeking the exclusive, the exotic, and the elegant in all things. With mesmerizing views of the serene valley below, and once a favored retreat of royals, the resort offers five categories of expansive yet intimate villas, each with its own pool; attentive discreet service; bespoke facilities, including an award winning restaurant, spa, gym, onsite helipad and coming soon a tennis facility and yoga pavilion; plus convenient access to the many wonders of the region. Above all the Viceroy Bali provides the discriminating traveler the rarest of rewards while providing the ultimate in sensual privacy savored in an authentic Balinese setting.

The secluded resort has long been a favored tropical hideaway for in the know sybarites, enticed by the luxurious private villas, stellar service, spiritual serenity and of course the exquisite scenery. It’s everything one dreams an escape to this island paradise should be.

To complete the Balinese experience the Viceroy Bali offers a Spa & Wellness Package for sublime pampering with programs to enhance physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. From its perch overlooking

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the lush valley, the peaceful and beautiful setting of the resort’s Lembah Spa provide an idyllic sanctuary for a full range of massage and body treatments that blend the best of Western wellness techniques with Balinese traditions which have been handed down over centuries.

The Viceroy Bali’s Spa & Wellness package rates begin at $1,776 for a 3-night stay, for two people. Additional nights begin at $592 per night. The package, which is available through December 19, 2013, includes the following:

· Pool villa accommodation · A sixty minute Hawaiian massage · A three course healthy food dinner · A one hour yoga class in villa or hotel garden · A two hour spa treatment · Return airport transfers · Daily breakfast · WiFi Internet access in villa · Shuttle service within the central Ubud area.


A m e m b e r o f S m a l l L u x u r y H o t e l s , t h e V i c e r o y B a l i i s l o c a t e d n e a r t h e v i l l a g e o f U b u d i n c e n t r a l B a l i . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o r r e s e r v a t i o n s v i s i t w w w . v i c e r o y b a l i . c o m


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A b o u t T h e T r av e l Y o g i

The Travel Yogi is about expanding boundaries through yoga and travel. Founded in 2010, the goal is find balance and personal transformation through yoga practiced in naturally inspiring destinations. The travel Yogi engages truly gifted teachers who can expertly handle all levels of experience and ambition. Distinguishing itself from others in the same space, the Travel Yogi discovers and organizes compelling locations that get yogis traveling adventurously in a way that typical yoga retreats do not. For more information visit online:

http://thetravelyogi.com/ or call: 562.335.8000.

T h e T r a v e l Y o g i

organizes yoga retreats and yoga adventures around the world. It partners with well-known international yoga teachers and yoga instructors on their way up. Destinations are primarily eco-friendly locations that are vetted for suitability to host yoga teachers and guests seeking yoga retreat holidays and/or vacation adventures with time out for yoga each day. Non-yoga practicing travel companions are welcome to join twice daily yoga sessions. A yoga practice is not required and, even for practicing yogis, the yoga is always optional.


Y o g a a d v e n t u r e s

Yoga Adventures strive to combine the best of a yoga retreat with cultural and adventure opportunities the region has to offer. The yoga on these trips is also more adventurous; yogis should be prepared to practice by a hotel pool or while out traveling. Either way, the yoga will almost always be offered in an atypical location and will require an intrepid and flexible spirit. An example is the Queenstown Yoga Adventure including twice daily yoga and the possibility of speed boating, sky diving, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, wine tasting and more.

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A list of international and domestic destinations include but are not limited to Aruba, Belize, British West Indies, Galapagos, El Salvador, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand and Vermont.

T r av e l i n g T e a c h e r s

Some of The Travel Yogi’s better known instructors are Annie Carpenter, Kathryn Budig, Giselle Mari, Jennifer Pastiloff and Ashley Turner. These and others often suggest locations where they would like to instruct, thus building up the possibilities for pursuing yoga while traveling internationally.

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