Hello from Your Travel Advisor Team
Hello from Your Travel Advisor Team
Welcome to the Backroads Quarterly, a place where we’ll share advisor tips, travel trends and insights into our latest trip offerings.
Epic Trips for 30s & 40s
Designed for clients in their 30s and 40s, this collection offers our most exhilarating itineraries to a vibrant community of like-minded adventurers. No hassles, no hostels. Just incredible journeys in the world’s most extraordinary places.
New Trips, New Stories
Keep your clients ahead of the curve with our latest lineup of trips. From exciting new regions to reinvented favorites, each itinerary is packed with scenic wow-factors, immersive culture and the exceptional quality Backroads is known for.
Fun for the Whole Family
Fun for the Whole Family
Ready for a 10/10 family vacation? Backroads’ one-of-a-kind family trips are expertly crafted and centered around school breaks and holidays. Booking is a breeze, and with every detail taken care of, your guests can relax, connect and make unforgettable memories, all set in the world’s most adventure-ready places.
Families with Kids & Teens
For ages: 7–17 (4+ welcome)
Discover the magic of family adventures in the great outdoors, with time together, time apart and a built-in community of fun-loving travelers. A dedicated Kids Adventure Leader for activities like horseback riding, rock climbing and more while adults connect and explore further. Swim and play at the world’s best hotels, and make lifelong friends and memories. For every member of all kinds of families, from grade schoolers to grandparents!
For kids 7-9, check out our specially recommended trips.
For kids younger than 7, some activities have minimum age requirements that may require a parent to hang back . See a list of all age restrictions here or call 800-462-2848 for more details.
Families with Teens & 20s
For ages: 16+ (siblings 14+ welcome)
Busy schedules, varied interests and a touch of independence – sound familiar? These trips are perfect for families looking to reconnect and inspire the whole crew. Share unforgettable experiences, make new friends and strengthen family ties as you explore the world together.
Families with 20s & Beyond
For ages: 20+ (siblings 17+ welcome)
They’ve got lives, calendars and group chats full of plans – but you bet they’ll welcome an escape from life’s new demands to travel with you and their peers. Especially when they’ll be staying at great hotels, enjoying amazing food and being outside. Like the fine wine you might share after a day of adventure, family time just gets better with age.
Digital Updates
Digital Updates
We’ve made updates to improve your digital experience—including web chat, mobile-friendly Travel Planners and new tools to support you and your clients.
Travel Planner
We’ve introduced a new digital-friendly Travel Planner that’s easy to view on any device—phone, tablet or computer. It includes all the same helpful info as the PDF and is now available in your clients’ Backroads Account and via pre-trip emails.
Website Reservation 3-Day Holds
Great news! No more 24-hour limits. As of April 2025, advisors can now place a complimentary 3-day hold for their clients directly through our website. This exclusive benefit, previously only available by phone, is now just a few clicks away.
Chat Support with Real People
Our new website chat feature makes it easy to get quick answers from knowledgeable Trip Consultants. Whether you’re checking trip availability, looking for itinerary details or need booking support, we’re here to help.
Chat hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm PT