Soft Adventure unltd: The Soft Adventure Travel Experience
Showcasing Soft Adventure Travel and Tourism where you can enjoy memorable travel experiences without the risk and physical hardship that can accompany "hard adventure" options.
Find Soft Adventure Travel opportunities and related Services and Resources. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in knowing more about the Soft Adventure Travel experience.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Afar: A different kind of travel magazine for those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives.
Customer Favorites:
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
American Road: The magazine that takes you on the ultimate road trip along America's backroads. You'll "visit" the old motor lodges, mom-and-pop cafes, and the most outrageous tourist attractions ever built by human hands. Whether you burn rubber, or prefer to stop and smell the coffee, American Road will show you the possibilities when it comes to planning your next adventure!
Bicycling: A leading American cycling magazine providing the scoop on the latest bikes and equipment, maintenance tips, great places to ride, news about races, and much more!
Contiki: One very special niche ... a tour operator for the 18-35 year olds that want to see the world and experience different cultures, but who want to travel safely (especially if traveling solo) and make sure they "see the sights". Average age is about 25. Make new friends, travel, and do a bit of partying while you're at it.
Expedia: One of the leading "online travel agencies" providing independent travel booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages ... a 2019 best in show for car rentals.
Grand Canyon Tour Company: Serving Las Vegas visitors since 1982, these guys get tourists where they want to go on first class tours at discount prices ... Over one hundred Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and other Las Vegas area tours are available by bus, helicopter, train, airplane, rafting, and more. Even better, the prices you see on their site are the prices you pay making online reservations easy ... no hidden charges.
Hawaii Magazine: The magazine that will help visitors (even armchair travelers) make the most of all that the tropical paradise that is the State of Hawaii has to offer.
Intrepid Travel: A small group tour company with an ethos and modus operandi that might not work for all, but certainly does for some. Intrepid specializes in "soft" adventure" travel (which might be a relative term for some folks) and small groups (as few as four and usually not more than 12). It is no frills ... local food, local transport, and modest accommodations ... grassroots travel I guess one would call it. Just without all the pre-planning hassles. They've been doing it since 1989 and have 800 different tour variations. Some folks love 'em (including some of the National Geo folks), some not so much. You just need to know what you're looking for out of your travel experience.
National Geographic: Probably the most beloved of all magazines since it was first published in 1888. Your source for information about the world and its people. Riveting journalism. Stunning photography. Informative maps. Bringing you up close and personal to the fascinating people, places, animals, and environments around the globe that most people rarely get to visit or experience. (Winner of the 2013 National Magazine Award for General Excellence and Photography). Available at a fabulously affordable price!
National Geographic en Espanol: The favorite global publication that, in and of itself, really constitutes a celebration of the world's cultures ... Spanish-speaking readers will enjoy diverse feature articles on world cultures and people, natural marvels, the animal world, science, and technology.
National Geographic Traveler: Nat Geo's spinoff publication that tells you all about the amazing travel destinations National Geographic Society reporters and photographers have visited, while giving you the advice and tips you need to get there. You'll find recommendations for hotels and other lodgings, detailed maps, feature articles about vacation destinations in the US and abroad, and other helpful travel advice.
One Travel: Offering air, hotel, car, cruise, and travel package deal booking ... considered one of "the top 10" best online travel sites (ranking pretty high on that list ... ahead of others you might hear more about) ... they do have an easy to use site which has lots of info on it which you should read (esp the FAQs) ... also providing good customer support.
Outdoor Life: A popular magazine bringing you news on hunting, fishing, boating, hiking, camping, archery, photography, and conservation ... life outdoors. You'll also find articles on scenic travel destinations and reviews of the best camping and outdoor equipment. Special features include true-life adventure stories of people's experiences "roughing it" in the wild.
Outdoor Photographer: A magazine for and by landscape, wildlife, sports, and travel photographers.
OutdoorPlay: The site for lovers of "adult outdoor play" including kayaking, hiking, camping, climbing, backpacking, stand-up paddle boarding, etc. Carrying brands such as Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Ocean Kayak, Burton, Kelty, Black Diamond, Thermarest, Wilderness Systems, and Perception Kayaks. Oregon-based.
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Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Outside: A contemporary lifestyle magazine for the active adult having a focus on the outdoors. The mission of its editors (since 1977): inspire participation in the world outside through award-winning coverage of sports, people, places, adventures, discoveries, environmental issues, health and fitness, gear and apparel, trends, and events that define the active lifestyle. (A 2013 National Magazine Award Winner for General Excellence)
