Southern Explorations Named One of the Best Outfitters on Earth

(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 25, 2009 ) SEATTLE, Wash. Â–Recognized as a leader in travel to Central and South America, Southern Explorations was recently named one of the Best Outfitters on Earth by the Editors of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine. In the 2009 issue of Â“Best Adventure Travel Companies on EarthÂ”, Southern Explorations was rated among the best outfitters providing exceptional service and adventures.

What makes Southern Explorations unique as a leader in adventure travel to Central and South America? Being a leader means constantly striving to think of innovative ways to make adventure adventure travel more fun, eye opening, safe and satisfying. The travel planners at Southern Explorations are experts at coordinating high quality eco-travel adventures. They are renowned for their expertise and creativity in planning unique itineraries and involvement in local communities. In addition, customized private tours and pre-set departures are available to a wide range of destinations. For the most part, Southern Explorations customers are active independent vacationers, unaccustomed to the "guided tourÂ”; seeking not just adventure from travel but a new world view. Therefore, the travel coordinators at Southern Explorations strive to provide as authentic an experience as possible with an in-country guided trip rather than sending an American tour guide. The groups are kept small and itineraries are assembled from an eclectic mix of places and activities, some on, but many off, the beaten tourist path. Because the company is small, the utmost in personal attention is made to ensure that each trip precisely suits the needs and interests of each customer.

Southern Explorations' trips are designed for a range of fitness levels and interests from very active itineraries with hiking, kayaking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting to more leisurely sightseeing that are lodge-based with optional excursions. Please visit Southern Explorations on the web: www.southernexplorations.com or call 877.540.6703 for more information about rates and trip options.

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National Geographic Adventure magazine rates the worldÂ’s best outfitters in the February, 2009 issue.
The full article for Southern Explorations is available at: http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/outfitter_profile/id260

SOUTHERN EXPLORATIONS
CONTACT: Justin Laycob
TEL: 206-784-3111
E-MAIL: justin@southernexplorations.com
WEB: http://www.southernexplorations.com

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