Each week we bring you the latest news, commentary, and special deals from the world of adventure travel. Here are some stories that may be of interest from the week ending October 23, 2015.
The 2015-2016 Ski Season Begins, First Resort Opens in North America
Winter may still be two months away, but that hasn't stopped Killington Ski Resort in Vermont from becoming the first to open for the 2015-2016 ski season.
Unseasonably cool temperatures, and early snowfalls, allowed the resort to fire up its snow-making guns and open two lifts on the mountain. In total, there are more than seven acres covered in a 12 inch base, with more than a mile of trails open so far. This is easily the earliest opening of the year, but look for Colorado's Arapahoe Basin to follow suit as soon as possible.
Idaho Ski Resort For Sale
Have you always wanted to run your own ski resort? Well, this just might be your lucky day. Soldier Mountain, located in Fairfield, Idaho, is up for sale and looking for new owners. For an asking price of just $149,000, the buyer will not only get 1500 skiable acres, but also two chairlifts, a bar, a restaurant, kitchen, snow machines, tools, a maintenance ship, and more. The resort offers 1400 feet of vertical drop, with a top elevation of just over 7100 feet. In other words, it's not the biggest, tallest, or steepest ski area around, but it certainly is affordable.
Ripcord Travel Protection Sees Spike in Demand for Adventure Travel Insurance
Ripcord Travel Protection, a company we told you about way back in March, has seen a dramatic spike in the demand for adventure travel insurance in recent months.
According to this FOX News story (Video), the increased demand came about after the company assisted int he extraction of trekkers and climbers stranded in the Himalaya following the April 25 earthquake in Nepal. As more people look to visit remote – and sometimes dangerous – places, the need for this type of insurance will only continue to increase.
Travel Experts Tell Us Where to Go in 2016
2015 isn't quite over yet, but a number of travel experts have already started to predict the best places to in 2016. Take for example the team at Intrepid Travel, which has compiled a list of destinations you should have on your bucket list for the year ahead. Amongst the places that earned a spot on the list are Bhutan, Israel, and Dubai, amongst others.
Lonely Planet Names Top 500 Sites on Earth
Looking for a great holiday gift for the adventure traveler on your list? Then check out the new book from Lonely Planet entitled Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See…Ranked. The books, which costs just $24.95, takes a peek at some of the absolute best places to see in the world. The top spot accord to LP? The Temples of Angkor, although 27 sites within the U.S. made the list, with places like the Great Barrier Reef, the Taj Mahal, and the Grand Canyon all cracking the top ten.
Tauck Announces Discounts for Solo Travelers in 2016
Tauck, a company that specializes in small cruises and adventure tours, has announced substantial savings for solo travelers looking to book an escape in 2016. The company says that it is waiving the single supplement fee on all of its category 1 riverboat cabins, and has reduced the fee by as much as $1000 on 170 departures spread across 60 itineraries. If you'll be traveling alone next year, take a look at the Tauck catalog to see if they offer any excursions you might be interested in.
TCS World Travel Celebrates Milestone with Round-the-World Journey
TCS World Travel, a company that specializes in private jet excursions to far flung places, is celebrating its 250th expedition with an amazing trip in 2016. Setting off on September 29th, 2016, TCS will host an around-the-world trip that will require 24 days to complete. Highlights include dinner in Agra, India, a privately chartered luxury train to Machu Picchu in Peru, a visit to Easter Island, and a hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti. The price begins at £51,200 per person, double occupancy, which equates to about $78,800. Find out more here.
Tropical Ice Announces Great Walk of Africa dates for 2016
Want to go on a truly amazing adventure in 2016? Than consider booking a slot on The Great Walk of Africa, offered exclusively by Tropical Ice. The company has just announced its dates for next year, with 10 departures ranging from February to October. The 12-day itinerary takes travelers out on foot across Kenya's Tsavo National Park, where they'll encounter some of Africa's most iconic wildlife – including the "Big 5" – in their natural environment. This is a true adventure on foot, without motorized vehicles, and a very different kind of safari experience.
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