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sight<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 1" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=1"> 2009-2010 INsider * Exceptional small-group </a>travel experiences * Just the right blend of enriching activity and cultural exploration * In depth, in style and a
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 2" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=2"> On an Insider Trip gain exclusive access to the w</a>orld's most fascinating places by joining our local experts and leaders with our distinctive blend of enriching activity and cultural exploration—in d
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 5" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=5"> insider exploration—only with Backroads Insider </a>Trips are a Backroads experience that take you even deeper into the life of your destination. They offer all the vital ingredients of our classic adve
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 7" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=7"> look closely—authentic experiences Insider Trip</a>s are all about experiencing the authentic highlights as well as the subtle nuances of your destination with an array of engaging folks who
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 9" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=9"> you choose—flexible itineraries Insider itinerar</a>ies are highly flexible, with all kinds of possibilities to select from—and the freedom to change your mind about what you want to do next. You decide
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 11" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=11"> inns & cuisine—artfully selected Insider Trips </a> bring you the best of a region, so they naturally feature distinctive accommodations and cuisine. Most showcase hotels we identify as Prem
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 13" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=13"> expert leaders—insider knowledge It's easy for a</a>n outfitter to say “you'll have the best leaders.” Just ask 13-year pro Michelle Latvala, Global Leader Development Manager: “Our claim is backed by
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<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 15" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=15"> it's your party—bring your family & friends For </a>a family vacation like no other, join a Backroads Insider Trip; you'll have an enriching adventure the whole gang will enjoy. Or consider a Private Tr
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 16" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=16"> TUSCANY & $) A#** *%)0, rich history and, of co</a>urse, stellar wine and cuisine make Tuscany and Umbria ideal destinations for ,#+,)##0 ,) &,* +)-#)*. This region is a second home for us: because we'
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 17" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=17"> TIMELESS HILL TOWNS Within their stone ramparts, </a>the proud hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria offer a blissful escape from the 21st century. With local expert Giovanni Adreani, explore Cortona from its
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 18" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=18"> LOIRE VALLEY & B,),%0 Join us in the heart of Fr</a>ance for an inspiring journey through two of our favorite regions, both enticingly )&$%+ yet wonderfully distinct in their wines, cuisine, history, s
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 19" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=19"> THE ROYAL TREATMENT Amid this evocative château-d</a>otted landscape, it's apropos that we treat you like royalty. Each day presents time to bask by the swimming pool or meander through formal gardens at
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 20" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=20"> CZECH REPUBLIC & A,*+) This storybook adventure</a> begins with a rendezvous in P),, where Gothic pinnacles, Baroque domes and a 1,100-year-old castle pierce the skyline above a maze of twisting street
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 21" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=21"> THE TUNNELS OF TABOR Investigate the nooks and cr</a>annies of Tábor, founded as a utopian community in the 1420s by a radical group of Hussites. At the surface, Tábor is a charming town filled with cobb
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 22" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=22"> COSTA RICA * J,%#* & B* Since 1</a>992 we've had the pleasure of taking travelers to Costa Rica and over the years we've gotten to know this amazing country even better ourselves. O,) /
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 23" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=23"> NATURE LOVER'S NIRVANA Costa Rica's rain forests </a>claim five percent of the world's diversity and are home to a rich array of species, from luminous blue morpho butterflies to moss-ridden sloths. Stro
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 24" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=24"> PERU Machu Picchu Weaving together stunning Ande</a>an landscapes, fascinating Inca history and captivating Quechua culture, our trip wraps you in the essence of Peru. You'll witness an engaging blend o
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 25" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=25"> MONUMENTAL MYSTERIES Wander in awe through Q'oric</a>ancha and Sacsayhuamán, home to some of Peru's finest examples of Incan architecture. Though they may not have invented it, the Incas mastered the art
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 26" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=26"> CHINA Ancient & Modern This unique journey will </a>appeal to adventurous travelers looking for epic landscapes, ancient cultures and welcoming locals eager to share their traditions. Visiting the moder
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 27" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=27"> THE GREAT WALL Some 4,500 miles long, China's Gre</a>at Wall is one of humanity's most spectacular monuments. We travel farther from Beijing than most visitors to explore the wall in the comparatively re
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 28" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=28"> INDOCHINA Cambodia, Vietnam & Laos Indochina's b</a>eauty exists not only in the stunning Khmer carvings at Angkor Wat, but also in the smiles of monks at a Lao village, in the sight of Vietnamese fishe
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 29" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=29"> BEHIND THE SCENES IN ANGKOR The remains of Cambod</a>ia's ancient Khmer Empire will leave you speechless with their immense spires, giant carved images and beautiful bas- reliefs. Exploring Angkor's icon
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 30" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=30"> SOUTH AFRICA & Botswana We bridge vast distances</a> to capture the astonishing diversity, complex history and spectacular natural environments of southern Africa. And we do so in style, staying at some
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 31" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=31"> (BIG) FIVE REASONS TO BRING A CAMERA Lions. Rhino</a>s. Elephants. Buffaloes. Leopards. Not to mention cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, baboons… Get amazingly close to big game at
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 32" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=32"> YELLOWSTONE & Grand Teton In the pristine wilder</a>ness of northwest Wyoming, join us on this in-depth and expertly crafted exploration of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, two of America's c
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 33" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=33"> SPECTACULAR TO A FAULT The first thing that hits </a>you when you catch sight of the Tetons is their sheer physical presence. The next thing on your mind may be, “where did they come from?” With us, you'
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 34" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=34"> CANADIAN ROCKIES Banff & Jasper A picture may be</a> worth a thousand words, but glossy photos can't prepare you for the jaw-dropping reality of the Canadian Rockies. While the region's sheer vertical r
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 35" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=35"> ATHABASCA GLACIER Our thrilling interpretive walk</a> across the Athabasca Glacier is certain to be a highlight of your Canadian Rockies experience. More than 1,000 feet thick in spots, this massive tong
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 36" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=36"> NEW MEXICO Santa Fe &Taos Step into vivid landsc</a>apes and remarkably rich cultures on our captivating adventure in northern New Mexico. You'll be enchanted by this land of extremes, with its majestic
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 37" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=37"> SOUTHWESTERN STYLE Art, music and handicraft afic</a>ionados will be in seventh heaven. Expand your knowledge of the region's most famous painter with a visit to Georgia O'Keeffe's home and enjoy lunch a
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 38" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=38"> our world, our responsibility Backroads has been</a> taking responsible travel seriously since our first trip 30 years ago. After all, traveling under one's own power is the ultimate minimal-impact app
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 39" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=39"> Kids Who Care >> www.stepbystepforshoes.com S</a>tep-by-Step After seeing travel photos of Peruvian children, barefoot or wearing sandals made from tire tread, 13-year-old Avery Hale was determined t
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 40" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=40"> theBackroadsmix—awinningrecipe Expert Leaders Cou</a>nt on Backroads Trip Leaders to be the best in the business. Just ask any guest who's traveled with Backroads and any other travel company.
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 41" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=41"> Information Package After booking your Backroads </a>trip, you'll receive a comprehensive Travel Planner with all the information you'll need to prepare for your trip. And on each day of the trip (or the
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 42" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=42"> accommodations WHY A TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN</a>? To make your Backroads vacation even more carefree, we highly recommend the purchase of our travel protection plan. Our program is designed to prote
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 43" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=43"> importantinformation RESERVING YOUR TRIP Guarant</a>ee Policy: Backroads guarantees the departure of every trip with confirmed guests other than trips defined as Special Departures,* excepting only in c
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 44" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=44"> </a> In addition to the Insider Trips presented in this catalog, Backroads also available also offers Biking & Multisport and Walking & Hiking advent
<a title="2009 Insider Catalog page 45" href="http://www.zmag.dk/showmag.php?mid=wqfwwf&pageid=45"> WALK NG 2009 | - 1 2</a>0 0 nd Insider Trips catalog Walking & Hiking Explore the world on foot. From vineyard paths to rain forest trails, pristine shorelines to alpi
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