In the spirit of our pioneering roots, we continue to innovate year after year with unique itineraries to the most far-flung and awe-inspiring destinations on earth.

We are pleased to introduce 5 NEW Escorted Journeys for 2008:

		HIGHLIGHTS OF INDIA & NEPAL Delight your senses on this journey to the heart of the subcontinent. Surrender to the allure of India on a sunrise cruise of the holy Ganges and walk on the wild side in Nepal, tracking tigers from atop an elephant. Click here for more details.
		TIBET & NEPAL Journey to the roof of the world in Tibet and Nepal. The heavy scent of incense and yak butter wax perfumes your steps in Tibet as you explore its holy Buddhist temples. In Nepal, go on safari to spot the elusive tiger through the jungle. Click here for more details.

		ALBANIA, MACEDONIA & BEYOND Closed to travelers for decades, Albania’s glories are now blossoming in the country’s rebirth. Go where few have gone before and explore this hospitable country, rich in tradition and culture. Cross the border to ancient Ioannina to visit Meteora’s majestic monasteries. Click here for more details.
		FABULOUS FRANCE Forget the crowds of the city as you travel through the captivating and colorful French countryside. You’ll be swept away to another era as you visit some of France’s fairy-tale châteaux and explore some of the most venerable wine regions in the world. Click here for more details.

		2009 ALASKA & THE IDITAROD America’s final frontier, Alaska, is home to the “Last Great Race on Earth”—the Iditarod, a 1,050-mile trek across some of the most barren terrain in the world.  Discover Alaska in winter with its breathtaking vistas and outdoor fun—snowshoe, snowmobile, dog sled or just relax in this exquisitely simple haven. Click here for more details.