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Holland | Haarlem to Odoorn

Emerald pastures, wildflower meadows, cobblestone villages and working windmills create the quintessential Dutch backdrop on this 8-day adventure through Holland’s pristine northern territory.

Wind your way through the cresting dunes and lovely neighborhoods of Haarlem
Cycle over canals and wooden bridges in the seafaring town of Schermerhorn
Ferry to Stavoren and bike the quiet roads along Lake IJsselmeer to the old port of Hindeloopen
Pedal through a dense forest and along a watery landscape to Giethoorn, coined the “Venice of the North” for its narrow canals, thatched houses and hump-back bridges
Take in the sweet aroma of tulips, hyacinth and daffodils in the kaleidoscopic gardens of the Keukenhof, where over six million bulbs flower each spring
Choose from hundreds of different pancakes at a Dutch pancake restaurant in Odoorn
Sip a garden aperitif and savor fresh wilde zalm (wild salmon) and salade van spinkrab (spider crab salad) before retiring to the comfort of the historic Chateau de Havixhorst

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Netherlands, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: April, June, August
FROM: $2,998
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Holland Bike Tours

Venice to Bologna

Let the Renaissance culture sweep you away as you pedal between two magnificent and not-to-be-missed cities. From the bustling waterways of Venice to the tiny farms along the winding roads of the Emilia-Romagna countryside, this tour has something to offer everyone.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, August, September, October
FROM: $4,395
DURATION: 9 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Venice to Bologna

Croatia | Dalmatian Coast

Once overlooked, Croatia has quickly reclaimed its reputation as one of Europe’s must-see destinations. Renowned for its crystal-clear coves, wooded islands, vineyard-clad hills and picturesque harbor towns, the Dalmatian Coast is an adventurer’s paradise.

Explore the sun-drenched village of Split, a treasure trove of palaces, churches and arched bridges
Marvel at Hvar Town’s magnificent Venetian Renaissance architecture
Sea kayak peaceful waters around the Pakleni Otoci islands
Cruise by private boat to Korčula and bike the island’s vineyard and olive grove-clad hills, admiring spectacular views of the Adriatic
Hike the lush island of Mljet (where legend has it Odysseus once roamed the rugged coastline) and take a dip in a beautiful salt-water lake
Dig your toes into the sand in Lumbarda
Cruise by private speed boat to the mainland for a guided tour of the ancient port city of Dubrovnik
Try your hand at a sweet and savory burek pastry (the breakfast of choice for farmers and fishermen) during a cooking class in the home of a local chef

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Croatia, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, September, October
FROM: $4,998
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Croatia Bike Tours

Vietnam Bike Tour

Visit a mysterious land where ancient temples, French colonial mansions, vast white sand beaches and mountain hill towns blend together. Cycle Vietnam’s stunning beauty, unlike any other place on Earth. Bustling villages dot the way riding through a cultural immersion experience you will never forget.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Vietnam, ASIA
AVAILABILITY: January, February, March, October, November, December
FROM: $3,995
DURATION: 14 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Vietnam Bike Tour

Slovenia | Julian Alps

One of Europe’s least traveled destinations, Slovenia’s fjord-like lakes, thundering waterfalls, rolling wine country and spectacular Julian Alps are begging to be explored. Discover it now, before the crowds do.

Wind your way through Ljubljana’s narrow streets admiring the capital’s Baroque, Renaissance and Neo-Classical-style architecture
Explore the 1,000 year old Škofja Loka, considered one of Slovenia’s most beautifully preserved medieval towns
Paddle to a 15th century church perched on an island on Bled Lake and sip aperitifs on the terrace of the fairytale Bled Castle
Bike to the town of Kransjka Gora (home of the Alpine Skiing World Cup) pausing to snap photographs of the surrounding Karavanke Mountains
Retrace the footsteps of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Caporetto on a visit to the WWI Museum in Kobarid
Raise a glass of local ruby-red wine as you kick back in the comfort of your hotel overlooking the unspoiled mountain enclave of the Julian Alps

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: Slovenia, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
FROM: $3,598
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Slovenia Cycling Tour

Tuscany – More Miles for Less

Zigzag across the Arno River and the surrounding hills and valleys, traveling the “strade del Vino” – the roads of wine. Enjoy all the culinary delights the area is known for while pedaling the countryside. Discover more of Tuscany on one of the best value tours in all of Italy.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: Italy, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: June, July, September, October
FROM: $2,295
DURATION: 6 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Tuscany – More Miles for Less

France | Provence

The magnificent region of Provence offers an ideal mix of dry climate, picturesque hill towns, Roman ruins and landscapes blanketed in lavender, sunflowers, vineyards and olive groves.

Walk in the footsteps of six successive Popes at the medieval Palais des Papes in Avignon
Pedal to the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct, an engineering marvel constructed in places of six-ton stone blocks
Stroll the narrow streets of Uzès, where countless towers offer postcard-perfect views of the city and surrounding countryside
Taste the difference between the black tanche and buttery green picholine olive at an open-air market in St-Rémy-de-Provence
Soak up the views of the chalky limestone hills of the Alpilles surrounding Les Baux-de-Provence
Step into a Van Gogh canvas of cornfields,sunflowers and drawbridges in Arles
Savor a well-earned meal of bouillabaisse, topped off with a sweet Beaumes-de-Venise dessert wine, a plate of fromage de chèvre or a bowl of lavender-infused sorbet

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, Eco-Travel & Cultural Exploration
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: April, May, June, August, September, October
FROM: $3,598
DURATION: 7 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Provence Bike Tours

Bitterroot Bonanza

For the first time ever, North Idaho’s world class Rails-to-Trails system is linked into a superb itinerary that combines a bike tour with rafting and kayaking. Some departures will be camping trips, while others stay at local hotels and dine out. The trip starts in Spokane, Washington with a bike ride on the Washington/Idaho Centennial Trail along the Spokane River. From there, head to the resort town of Coeur d'Alene, on Lake Coeur d'Alene with time to play in the lake. The next day enjoy a half-day kayak trip and then bicycle tour of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, one of the jewels of the National Rails-to-Trails system. Trade pedals for paddles and raft the scenic and tumbling Clark Fork River, one of the region's most popular whitewater river trips suitable for rafters of all ages! Then a spectacular day on the historical Hiawatha Trail, where you will bike through tunnels and across dramatic trestles spanning canyons of the Bitterroot Mountains on the Idaho/Montana border. The trail is not far from the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area, one of the largest protected areas in the United States. At the end return to Spokane where your adventure began.

Bitterroot Bonanza is featured as one of National Geographic Adventure's "25 Best New Trips" of 2010!

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations, White Water Rafting - Rafting Vacations, Multisport Trips - Active Adventure Vacations
WHERE: Idaho, United States, USA
AVAILABILITY: July, August
FROM: From $1395
DURATION: 5 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bitterroot Bonanza

Follow the Race in France

Ride part of a stage of the famous French race, and then be there live in person on the sidelines to cheer on riders during this heart-pounding competition. Ciclismo has you standing at the best vantage points to feel the energy surge through the crowd as racers fly by.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: July
FROM: $4,595
DURATION: 8 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Follow the Race in France

Dordogne Castles & Valleys

France’s Dordogne region rewards cyclists with green river valleys, limestone plateaus, thousands of medieval castles and Roman ruins. Ride through an ancient world with storied history and golden-stone villages on this deliciously offbeat itinerary sipping on the superb local wines and feasting on the hearty regional cuisine.

ACTIVITY: Biking & Cycling Vacations
WHERE: France, EUROPE
AVAILABILITY: May, June, September
FROM: $4,895
DURATION: 10 days
AUDIENCE: Solo Adventure Travel and Singles Vacations, Family Vacations & Adventure Travel, For Groups: Adventure Travel With the Experts!, Vacations for Couples & Partners
MEMBER'S WEBSITE: Bike Trip in France