Backroads Media Center: Press Releases
August 2020
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced the launch of its new Dolce Tempo segment, offering 29 easygoing itineraries, easier than Backroads other trips, but still wonderfully active – perfect for first-timers.
February 2020
"Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced new trips in Central and South America with departures to destinations in Costa Rica, Cuba, Peru and Chile."
January 2020
"Company Sees Increased Interest in Electric-Assist Bikes, Northern Lights Trips, Active River Cruises, Families Traveling with Older Kids and More!"
November 2019
Backroads, the leader in active travel, today announced adventure travel trends for 2020, based on early guest bookings and inquiries the company has received.
August 2019
"Further Expands Full Ship Charters with New Trips on the Baltic Sea, Rhine River and a Danube Family Celebration"
July 2019
“If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a Backroads Trip Leader, we’d love to hear from you,” said Tom Hale, Founder and President of Backroads. “We are looking for passionate applicants who love people, customer service, problem solving and most of all exploring the world under your own power.”
June 2019
"Launches New Biking and Hiking Itineraries and Further Expands Trips for Year-Round Travel Opportunities"
May 2019
Kentucky, Japan, Poland, Norway & Sweden, Active Ocean & River Cruises and Many More New Trips Roll Out in 2019
March 2019
"Trips for Older Teens & 20s, Teens & Older Kids and Younger Kids Explore Coveted Destinations Like Iceland, the San Juan Islands, Africa, Hawaii, National Parks and More"
January 2019
"Over the next two years, Backroads will roll out more than 250 Ocean and River Cruise Adventure departures, along with additional Full Ship Celebration departures on the Danube and Portugal’s Douro River."
December 2018
"Europe topped the list, as Backroads guests are showing particular enthusiasm to explore classics like France, Italy, Portugal, Scotland and Spain, plus the newest Mediterranean hot-spot of Croatia."
August 2018
Company Rolls Out New Trips to Santorini & Crete, Sardinia & Corsica, Norway’s Lofoten Islands, Sri Lanka, Columbia River Gorge & Willamette Valley, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Active African Safaris, Active Ocean & River Cruises, Along with Additional New Trip Departures
AmaWaterways and Backroads – who, together, are leaders in the active river cruise travel segment – today announced an exciting lineup of more than 120 Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine departures in 2019 and 2020, including nine full-ship charters and select sailings onboard AmaWaterways’ innovative new ship, AmaMagna.
March 2018
Backroads, the World’s Leading Active Travel company, today announced growth in its walking and hiking trip segment with new tours ranging from easy to challenging – including new Hut-to-Hut, family and unique trips – across the globe.
January 2018
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Backroads, the World’s Leading Active Travel company, today announced the Top 10 Trips for Romance. Since the company’s inception, guests have celebrated romantic milestones with Backroads.