Author Archives: Adventures Within Reach

Update on Train to Machu Picchu

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

We have an update for our travelers to Peru! And for our would-be travelers…. Due to the heavy rains and flooding in the Sacred Valley, the railway from Ollantaytambo to Machu Picchu has some areas of track that are washed … Continue reading →

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Get MAD and Climb Kilimanjaro!

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

Well, don’t really get “mad.”  Join Make A Difference (MAD) for a charity climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro! This July, Adventures Within Reach is excited to sponsor MAD as they try and raise money for the children of Tanzania.  All contributions … Continue reading →

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Travel Insurance Advice

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

We highly recommend travel insurance for any trip you take.  You just never know what is going to happen before or during a trip.  Many people do not realize that travel insurance covers things like your hotel if your flight … Continue reading →

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Travel Packing Advice

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

I am very proud of the travel packing lists on the AWR website.  I feel that they are very complete, apply to everyone, and are easy to read.  But, that’s not to say they are the be-all-end-all.  Here are few … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Travel Websites

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Adventures Within Reach

I recently updated our “cool travel links” web page.  These are my favorite websites for preparing for travel to any of our great destinations. PLANNING TOOLS Farecast Predicts trends in airfare over time in North America, Europe, Mexico, and the … Continue reading →

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Canadian Climbers Make A Difference

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

On January 22, 2010, a 12-person Canadian Team will be volunteering in Tanzania with Make A Difference Now (MAD) and will set foot on the world’s highest free standing mountain, Kilimanjaro. The week long trek with Adventures Within Reach ventures … Continue reading →

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Fit For Trips — a fitness program for your adventure trip

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

Fit for Trips offers easy-to-follow video-based fitness programs crafted to ensure that you will feel great while exploring new places and learning about other cultures. Whether you are just getting started with a fitness routine or regularly train for athletic … Continue reading →

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Zanzibar Music Festival February 11-16, 2010

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar’s popular music festival is scheduled for February 11-16, 2010. Featuring top-quality musical performances by more than 400 established and upcoming artists (40 groups in total), Sauti za Busara has already established itself as one of Africa’s … Continue reading →

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AWR Helps Break World Record

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

Adventures Within Reach is excited to announce that we helped break the Guinness Book of World’s Record for “most people dressed up in gorilla suits”!  Our staff were part of the 1061 record-breaking “gorillas”. It was a balmy day for … Continue reading →

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Peru Tours Available on Your Cruise

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Adventures Within Reach

When your cruise ship docks in Callao (Lima vicinity) or Puerto General San Martin (Paracas), we can pick you up at your dock, provide a day trip or tour and return you at the end of the day, prior to … Continue reading →

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