The Exotic Escapes Issue, July 2009

Dear Traveler,

Warm, inviting and crowd-free. That's what's awaiting for fall and winter travel and you're invited along. On a Backroads Biking, Walking, Multisport or Insider trip, you'll immerse yourself in the unfamiliar and take part in extraordinary experiences that weave together inspiring routes, cultural encounters, world-class hotels, authentic cuisine and activities as ambitious or relaxed as you desire.

We're making it easier to travel by offering a substantial savings on most of our Exotic Escapes, thanks in large part to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar a few months back and wise forward purchasing of foreign currency. However, the substantial savings will only last as long as our currency purchases last, so I encourage you to book early.

A few all-time favorites include our walking trip in Peru, with Machu Picchu as the centerpiece, biking in New Zealand, with glaciers, rain forests, vineyards and seacoast marking our South Island route, and Costa Rica multisport, combining biking, hiking, rafting and incredible wildlife viewing.

Whatever your interest or ability there's something for everyone, all done in the impeccable Backroads style that's won us accolades from Travel+Leisure as the only active travel company to win World's Best every year since inception.

I invite you to flip through the pages of our e-catalog. Treat yourself to a fall or winter getaway this year and discover a whole new world that comes alive when you travel actively.

Regards,

Tom Hale
Founder and President

P.S. Our Exotic Escapes e-catalog is just a sampling of all the many trip options available from Backroads. For trips in Europe and North America, please visit us at www.backroads.com, where you can book online 24 hours a day.