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As soon as I tell anyone that I work for iExplore--the first question they ask is----what iExplore trip are you going to take next? This is such a hard question to answer because we have so many fabulous trips! So, I have finally narrowed it down to my top three: Egypt, Chile and Africa.

Here's why:

egypt.jpgEgypt: I have always been fascinated by the pyramids and the Temple of Sphinx and would love to see them first hand. I am not a big fan of cruises, but I think that spending a couple of days floating down the Nile on a small ship sounds incredible. I would also love to poke around the markets in Cairo and haggle with the merchants!

 


Thumbnail image for Chile.jpgChile: The "land of fire and ice" really does offer it all! The Atacama desert in the North is the driest in the world--they haven't had rain in 400 years!The Central Valley is one of the biggest producers of wine in the world---and I would love to tour a vineyard and spend an a couple days wine tasting! The Lakes district offers hiking, kayaking and amazing views of volcanoes. Finally, I would love go down to the far south and see the glaciers!
 

Thumbnail image for africa.jpgAfrica: An African safari has been "on my list" for the past couple of years. To me, this is the ultimate travel experience.However, while my vision of a safari includes seeing the big five on lots of game drives, it also includes amazing food and luxury lodges--and sundowner cocktails!





Now, if only I can find the time to get away from work to take one of these incredible trips!


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iExplore customer booking habits did not change much between June and July. Seven of June's Top Ten Destinations also made the July list.  Antarctica continues to be the most popular destination of 2009 by holding on to the Top Destination spot again in August and for the fifth month in a row.  iExplore Adventure Consultant Rosemary Burki commented "Antarctica is on so many of my clients 'Must See List'.  Many of them say that the attention Global Warming has received has encouraged them to get there sooner than later."

Safari's continue to be popular with South Africa (#2) and Kenya (#4) maintaining their spots on the list. Also unchanged from last month was perennial favorite Egypt (#3).

We welcomed Indonesia (#7), Jordan (#9) and Spain (#10) to this months list, replacing Alaska, Russia and China.

View the entire Top Ten list for iExplore bookings in July below:

    1. Antarctica Expedition
    2. South African Safari
    3. Pyramids of Egypt
    4. Safari in Kenya
    5. Adventure Down Under
    6. Ruins of Machu Picchu
    7. Cultural Exploration of Indonesia
    8. Galapagos Islands Cruise
    9. Exploring Petra in Jordan
    10. Cultural Tour of Spain

Have you always wanted to visit Switzerland? Take a hike through the Alps? Sample the cheese and chocolate? Explore the art scene in Basel? 
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Join us for a webinar: Planning the Perfect Switzerland vacation on Wednesday, August 12th at 12 CST. Our panel of experts includes:

  • Nick Malgieri - Noted chef and cookbook author

  • Will Kauke - Rail Europe

  • Alex Herrmann - Switzerland Tourism

  • Vera Marie Badertscher -  Travel Writer

  • Rosemary Burki - iExplore Adventure Consultant

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