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An Opportunity to Make Memories Issue, February 2009
Dear Traveler,
 Our guests tell us that Backroads trips are the perfect way to celebrate life’s milestones. And for families with college-bound teens, a Backroads Family Vacation is the perfect send-off.
The last summer before college is the ideal time to acknowledge a teen’s accomplishments and celebrate this exciting new phase in his or her life. On a Backroads Family Trip, with our trademark mixture of expert leaders, exhilarating activities, distinctive lodgings and cuisine, and stellar personal service, your gang will be free to simply relax, have fun and enjoy one another’s company. There’s no better way to spend quality time together.
No matter where you choose to travel with Backroads, you can rest assured that all the details have been handled and your every need has been anticipated. And above all, you can look forward to the special lifetime memories that come from exploring amazing new places together as a family.
I hope to see you and your family on a Backroads trip soon,
Tom Hale
Founder and President
P.S. We have over 50 Family Trips worldwide to choose from. A few of our favorites include:
Czech Republic & Austria
 Everyone will find inspiration on this trip, which includes a stay in enchanting Ceský Krumlov—a World Heritage site with 82 percent of its buildings registered as cultural monuments—and a bike ride along the Danube River past the resplendent Baroque Melk Abbey, one of the world’s most famous monasteries.
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Czech Rebuplic & Austria Family Biking, Casual Inns
Switzerland
Ready for a dose of invigorating alpine air? A multisport getaway in the Swiss Alps—highlighted by hikes amid limestone pinnacles and hanging glaciers, bike rides past turquoise-colored lakes, gondola rides, old-world villages and hearty Swiss cuisine—could be just the ticket.
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Switzerland Family Multisport, Premiere Inns
Switzerland Family Multisport, Casual Inns
Loire Valley
Gain a rich perspective on French history...in settings where it actually unfolded. Visit majestic châteaux, like Chenonceau and Villandry, walk in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci and view models of his creations, and discover the town of Chinon and its historic ties to Joan of Arc.
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Loire Valley Family Biking, Premiere Inns
Loire Valley Family Biking, Casual Inns
Canadian Rockies
Our active adventure in western Canada’s premier national parks promises to be an unforgettable experience. Ride amid mighty peaks and vast icefields, hike to lakes in hues of deepest blue and vibrant green, and spot wildlife such as moose, elk, bighorn sheep and black bears with our expert Trip Leaders who know this region intimately.
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Canadian Rockies Family Multisport, Premiere Inns
Canadian Rockies Family Multisport, Casual Inns
Canadian Rockies Family Multisport, Deluxe Camping
Canadian Rockies Family Multisport, Premiere Inns (Short Trip)
Canadian Rockies Family Insider, Premiere Inns
Costa Rica
Our Costa Rica getaways feature plenty of activities that allow for nature-viewing at its finest. Alongside local naturalists, experience several of the country’s precious ecosystems firsthand. Bask on untouched beaches, venture through lush jungles, encounter wildlife at every turn and enjoy a rich array of activity options.
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Costa Rica Family Multisport, Premiere Inns (Pacific Coast & Nicoya Peninsula)
Costa Rica Family Multisport, Premiere Inns (Pacific Coast)
Costa Rica Family Multisport, Casual Inns (Highlands & Pacific Coast)
Yellowstone & Grand Tetons
For a geology lesson come to life, nothing beats an adventure in northwest Wyoming. Marvel at the sheer physical presence of the Tetons during a hike through flower-filled meadows. Learn about the Yellowstone Hotspot—the collapsed cone of an ancient super-volcano—and find out how the heat from underground magma acts as a pressure cooker, fueling thousands of geysers, mud pots and steam vents.
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Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Multisport, Casual Inns
Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Family Insider, Casual Inns
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