Articles by: Ross Evans
CANADA IS TURNING 150!
Published on March 8, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA As our neighbors to the north celebrate their nation’s sesquicentennial anniversary, there’s no better way to join the festivities than a trip to see Canada’s inspiring landscapes, vibrant cities, native cultures and much more. To honor this historic milestone, the members of USTOA are offering new Canadian […]
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Confessions of a Tour Skeptic
Published on March 1, 2017
By John Newton, AFAR Ambassador I want to come clean about something, even at the risk of making USTOA somewhat uncomfortable. When AFAR first contacted me to find out if I would be interested in traveling to the Canadian Rockies on a tour with Collette, part of me was enthusiastic. I’d have the chance to […]
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Alberta, Like a Local
Published on February 22, 2017
By John Newton, AFAR Ambassador In almost 20 years of working as a travel writer and editor, I’ve often been reminded that a good strategy for experiencing any destination like a local is to visit in the off-season. Paris in July is wonderful, no doubt, but there’s also something appealing about it in November, when […]
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USTOA Takes Travelers Off the Beaten Path
Published on February 16, 2017
By Terry Dale, President and CEO, USTOA Today’s travelers want more than to just see a destination and check the major attractions off their bucket list. They want an intimate look at authentic experiences off the beaten path. From a river cruise around “The Golden Land” of Myanmar, to wading in the geothermal waters […]
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Discover Abu Dhabi
Published on February 1, 2017
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, features larger-than-life luxury and exotic desert landscapes. Join Modern Day Explorer Max Aly as he scouts local activities and inclusions for itineraries from SITA World Tours to Abu Dhabi. USTOA Modern Day Explorers: Adventure Awaits in Abu Dhabi Adventure awaits you in Rub al Khali, one […]
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Abu Dhabi: A Modern Metropolis with Desert Flavor
Published on January 10, 2017
By Max Aly, Director of Group Operations, SITA World Tours Behind every great tour experience is a phenomenal product manager – these “Modern Day Explorers” scout undiscovered experiences in new, emerging destinations, rediscover what’s new in beloved places, and get to know the community with the single goal to design enriching itineraries for you […]
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Action-Packed Quest through the Wild, Wild West
Published on December 13, 2016
By Megan Murphy, AFAR Ambassador This October, Contiki set off on a high-energy Western Highlights tour through Southern California, Arizona, the Grand Canyon, and Las Vegas. Our crew of 55 young adventurers flew in from all over the world—Australia, New Zealand, England, Germany, Japan, and a couple from the Eastern United States—to experience the best […]
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Explore Chile
Published on December 1, 2016
From the Atacama Desert to Patagonia and the Antarctic territory, plus the imposing landscapes of the Andes Mountain Range and coastal areas along the Pacific Ocean, few countries offer as much diversity as Chile. Join Modern Day Explorer Rebecca Rhyan as she scouts local activities and inclusions for itineraries from Cox & Kings, The Americas to […]
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Nature Captivates in the Western US
Published on November 28, 2016
By Megan Murphy, AFAR Ambassador One of the most magnificent and diverse places on Earth, the United States is home to some of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to have experienced several of these spectacles on my first-ever Contiki tour. The Western Highlights expedition ventured […]
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Getting Off the Beaten Path in Chile
Published on November 8, 2016
By Rebecca Rhyan, Senior Destination Specialist for Latin America & Antarctica, Cox & Kings, The Americas Behind every great tour experience is a phenomenal product manager – these “Modern Day Explorers” scout undiscovered experiences in new, emerging destinations, rediscover what’s new in beloved places, and get to know the community with the single goal […]
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