American World traveler Spring 2017 Issue

G Adventures Launches New Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
from Bucharest to Sibiu, Sighișoara,
and Bran.
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Highlights of Haiti & Carnival -
Dive right into the revelry of Haitian
Carnival on the streets of Jacmel, the home
of Haiti's most colourful Carnival experience.
Locals flock to the streets to watch
various troupes and groups dance through
the street. Some don colourful, oversized
papier-mâché masks and others are
doused head to toe in various colours of
body paint. This three-hour parade has
thousands of participants, numerous
bands, and is full of culture and tradition.
This nine-day trip also visits Port-au-Prince
and Cap-Haïtien.
Photos this page: G Adventures
AHalloween party at Bran Castle in
Romania, celebrating Haitian
Carnival in Jacmel, jamming at
Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, indulging at
Pizzafest in Italy, and running in the
Serengeti half-marathon are all new, oncein-a-lifetime
experiences now available with
the launch of G Adventures’ Limited Edition
program.
The updated program of tours from the
leading small-group adventure operator
combines existing “one-off” trips with newly
created trips, and is designed to get travellers
more immersed in a country by delivering
experiences that are completely
unique to a place and its people.
Jeff Russill, VP of Product, G Adventures,
says travellers are searching harder for
adventures that give them a truly once-in-alifetime
experience.
“As travellers venture to more new places
and become more adventurous, they are
pushing the boundaries further. Bucket lists
are getting more sophisticated and with this
new selection of tours we have taken our
knowledge of what works in event-based
tourism and expanded that to include all
new, next-level trips.
“Our Limited Edition trips appeal to a
variety of interests and include unusual
and wonderful one-off experiences for
music fans, active travellers, wildlife
lovers, foodies and culture vultures,” says
Russill.
The 32 trips offer experiences in more
than 20 countries and also include recognized
events such as La Tomatina in
Spain, Carnivals in Rio de Janiero, Brazil
and Venice, Italy, and Mardi Gras in New
Orleans.
Brand new Limited Edition itineraries
unique to G Adventures include:
Halloween in Transylvania -
Come in costume to a party at Bran
Castle, rumoured to be one of the most
haunted places in Europe. We have the
castle to ourselves as this is an invite only
event – for 100 G Adventures travellers.
After a guided tour of the castle by
Dracula himself, party well into the night.
This seven-day trip also includes travel
Jamaica Reggae Sumfest Experience
- Jump into the action and get in the groove
with an included ticket to three nights of
Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay. Prepare
to see local acts, international stars, and
dance the night away to the island beats.
One or two big international names typically
are on the bill on evening. Featuring
Dancehall Night, Reggae Night, and a little
bit of everything in between.
Pizzafest - Explore everything pizza at
Pizza Village, the home of Pizzafest! Enjoy
pizza making demonstrations, listen to
authentic Neapolitan music, and of course
try some of the most delicious pizza in Italy.
There are also visits to Pompeii and
Sorrento included in this five-day tour,
where travellers will try their hand at limoncello-making
to wash down the pizza.
Serengeti Half-Marathon
Experience - This one-of-a-kind, eightday
adventure was made for running
enthusiasts eager to get off the treadmill
or the pavement and try something different.
Spend a few days getting the lay of
the land by meeting members of a local
village and tracking the Big Five on
wildlife safari drives around Serengeti
National Park. Next, it’s the big race
(21km, or 5km fun run), followed by two
days spent exploring the wondrous
Ngorongoro Crater
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American World Traveler Spring 2017