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SE Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue 2 - March 2008

SOUTH AMERICA TOURS

With a different activity planned each day you'll experience what makes Florianopolis a magnet for adventurers on our Brazil MultiSport Tour

We've added a hot new destination, Brazil! So far, we're offering three new trips to one of the country's most beautiful and sophisticated regions, Santa Catarina off the southern coast and its exciting gateway city, Florianapolis. Our Brazil Adventure features hiking and whitewater rafting in some exquisitely scenic settings, and our Brazil Multi Sport is even more action-packed. Santa Catarina is an international mecca for surfers, so we've designed a novel eight-day Surf and Yoga trip that combines the exhilaration of surfing excursions with the relaxation of yoga sessions. These trips all include plenty of free time to experience Santa Catarina's multitude of beaches and Brazilian nightlife. To make the most of your Brazil adventure, we're also added a tour extension in Rio de Janeiro to give you four fast-paced days in the cosmopolitan capital.

CENTRAL AMERICA TOURS

TRIPS BY ACTIVITY

No need to rough-it on the Inca Trail anymore, take in Salcantay, trek to Machu Picchu, stay in lodges along the way

If you're thinking that 2008 is the year to experience Machu Picchu, now is the time to start planning. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

1. Hiking the Inca Trail
   If you want to reach Machu Picchu by hiking the Inca Trail, the most popular route to the Inca's secret citadel, reservations start going fast about now. Since only 500 people may hike the trail each day, it's important to reserve a permit while they are still available. This year we've added a lodge-based Inca Trail itinerary to our line up.
2. New Inca Trail Trip with Mountain Lodge Accommodations
   Our thirteen-day Lodge to Lodge Inca Trail combines the rigors of hiking and the comfort of picturesque mountain lodges along the way for a most memorable Machu Picchu adventure.
3. Inca Trail alternative
   For those who prefer the road less traveled, there's our popular eleven-day Alternative Inca Trail adventure offering a scenic Andean experience and a glimpse of timeless Peru to reach the Incan marvel.

Galapagos MultiSport is the most intense way to experience the Islands

Demand for our most popular Galapagos tour, our land-based Galapagos Multi Sport trip always exceeds available space during the popular travel month of December. We're fixing the problem by adding a second December 2008 departure. We anticipate that this trip will fill quickly too, so if you want to experience the Galapagos in 2008, secure your spot soon.

If your idea of Galapagos travel includes enjoying superb cuisine and being pampered, La Pinta will meet all your expectations

Be among the first of our passengers to experience luxury Galapagos travel aboard the La Pinta. This brand new vessel sets sail on its maiden Galapagos voyage in March of 2008. Perhaps the most appreciated of La Pinta's many amenities will be the multiple observation decks including a sky bar and a large lounge and bar for outdoor dining and cocktails. Offering equally spectacular observation opportunities is the lovely window-lined indoor dining room. La Pinta accommodates 48 passengers in its 24 spacious upper deck view staterooms with individually controlled air conditioning. Each is equipped with convertible double or twin beds, fine linens, private bathroom, closet space and personal safe. Other amenities include a library specializing in natural history, a small gym, Jacuzzi, conference center and satellite internet connection. Your Galapagos cruise will be enriched by certified naturalist multilingual guides who are knowledgeable about everything from Galapagos wildlife to stargazing. The ship has 24-hour medical staff on-board. If your idea of Galapagos travel includes enjoying superb cuisine and being pampered, La Pinta will meet all your expectations.

Eric Bartanen - one of two key staff members on a fact finding tour

Two of our key staff members, Eric and Lacy, are currently on an extensive fact-finding trip, visiting several Patagonia destinations including the Futaleufu River and Torres del Paine National Park in Chile; and Tierra del Fuego and Los Glaciares national parks, Mt. Fitz Roy and the city of Ushuaia in Argentina's Patagonia plus Buenos Aires. In their travels, they are investigating new hotel and refugio possibilities and a new route through Torres del Paine National Park. By getting a first-hand experience of many of our trips' itinerary components, including the rivers, fjords, glaciers and culture, they will be able to better help our customers to plan their Patagonia tours and help owner Justin Laycob design our new Patagonia trips for next season.

Our Specials change on a weekly basis. Below is a listing of current specials. But check our Specials Page regularly, a deal on your dream trip might just show up.

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