Wayfarers Ranked Among "Best Adventure Travel Companies"
National Geographic Adventure
JANUARY 15, 2009 - What's better than being ranked one of the best adventure travel companies on earth? Doing it two years in a row, naturally! For the second straight year, The Wayfarers' hand-crafted Walks through some of the most magical places in the world have earned it a place on National Geographic Adventure's definitive list of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth."
In its just-published February 2009 issue, the magazine ranks The Wayfarers among the top ten outfitters for hiking and trekking, noting the 26-year-old company's early inspiration (the English countryside) and present pursuits (Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia). To create the comprehensive list of top-tier outfitters, Adventure's editors considered service, spirit of adventure, education, sustainability and client satisfaction.
Never one to rest on its laurels, this year The Wayfarers introduces more new Walks than ever before. Eight new itineraries, representing 16 new Walks, highlight the 2009 Walk Schedule. In the coming months, Wayfarers' founders Michael West and Christopher Hague and dozens of experienced Walk leaders will chart new paths across Greece, India, Slovakia, Northern Ireland, England, Alaska, France, Spain and Italy; each revealing an in-depth glimpse of the region's people, history, culture and cuisine.
Every trek demonstrates what sets The Wayfarers apart - expert local walk leaders, an intrepid sense of adventure and luxe experiences like winery tours and stays in historic manors. It all adds up to the distinctive Wayfarers experience.
Whether you're ready to experience a Wayfarers Walk for yourself, or simply want to share a Wayfarers itinerary with your readers, please let me know. In 2009, The Wayfarers offers a total of 83 diverse Walks through 18 countries in four continents. Visit www.thewayfarers.com or call (800) 249-4620.
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