(EMAILWIRE.COM, May 14, 2009 ) SEATTLE, Wash – For the third time since 2006, a Wildland Adventure has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 2009 Tours of a Lifetime as featured in the May/June 2009 issue. And, in a separate story in the same magazine, Wildland Adventures was also selected as a family travel pro. Both recognitions were for Wildland trips in Turkey.

“Every year, the editorial team combs the world to find the most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours,” notes senior editor Norie Quintos.“

This year National Geographic Traveler picked a new Wildland Adventure in its category of classic tours. "Voyaging Among the Dodecanese of Turkey and Greece" is a 12 day exploration by sea and by land for $4,195 all inclusive in country. Participants spend their days hiking, swimming, sailing, exploring Greek and Turkish villages, discovering ancient ruins, sampling delectable Turkish and Greek cuisine and sipping excellent wine, ouzo and raki. New customs procedures have eased interisland travel between the Greek Dodecanese and the western coast of Turkey, making it possible for gulets—two-masted wooden sailboats—to avoid major harbors. The focus is on offbeat sites such as the Turkish village of Turgut, where guests are invited to share sage tea and honey with locals.

Recommending that families put their trip planning in the hands of pros, National Geographic editors endorse Wildland Adventures after interviewing a Wildland traveler, Penny Putnam, “...who was looking for a trip that would engage her and her husband, both history buffs, and their then 13-year old son who needed action.” They found it on the Turquoise Coast Odyssey, a trip that combines snorkeling over sunken coastal ruins, hiking to archaeological sites only accessible on ancient footpaths from the sea, and staying overnight in a local village home.

The other 50 Tours of a Lifetime in Wildland’s portfolio of adventures include the Kenya Maasailand Safari: Living Among the Maasai (2006) and Undiscovered Belize Adventure (2007).

For information and reservations visit Wildland Adventures on the web: www.wildland.com or 800-345-4453 or e-mail info@wildland.com.


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About Wildland Adventures
Wildland Adventures was founded in 1986 by Kurt and Anne Kutay with the intention of offering authentic worldwide cultural and natural history explorations for active and inquisitive travelers. Wildland Adventures was rated the #1 Best “Do-It-All” Adventure Outfitter on Earth in 2009 by National Geographic Adventure Magazine, moving up from the #4 spot held in 2008. Wildland also operates educational fundraising trips in conjunction with the non-profit Americans for UNFPA (United Nations Fund for Population Activities), an international agency that promotes the right of women and their families to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

At the core of Wildland Adventures is its commitment to conservation and authenticity. On a Wildland Adventures’ trip, there are remarkably few barriers between visitors and local cultures, creating an authenticity in the way people travel and the places they encounter. A sample of destinations offered by Wildland Adventures includes Costa Rica, Peru, Patagonia, Belize, Alaska, Turkey, the Middle East, Africa, and India.

Contact Information:
Wildland Adventures
Kurt Kutay
Tel: 206-365-0686
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