As we noted in our previous post, the Delta Variant has continued to spread across the country and the globe. The United States’ COVID cases have increased exponentially in the last few weeks, with the majority being those who are unvaccinated. On the European Union Black List Yesterday Bloomberg News reported, “The European Union will Continue Reading →
Category: General News
Europe to Reopen for Travel, Easing Rules for Vaccinated American Tourists
The European Union has announced today (5/19/21) that they have agreed to allow quarantine-free travel for vaccinated tourists and visitors from countries considered safe. American travelers who have received vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson will not have to quarantine before or after arriving in Europe. The approval of this proposal will be Continue Reading →
Walk in the Wild: Reclaiming Human Nature
At Zephyr, we seek out opportunities to connect with nature and leave our day-to-day stressors behind – in fact, as an adventure travel business, it’s one of the main reasons our company was even created. Though we love the activities of hiking, biking, paddling, and skating, what we enjoy most is that we get to Continue Reading →
Is It Safe To Ski During COVID?
Is it safe to ski during COVID? The risks might be higher than you think. For six months, I have been telling our traveler community it is not travel itself that is the highest risk. It is what you do when you get there. And in terms of activities, I have extolled the benefits of Continue Reading →
Celebrating A Decade of Adventure!
We can’t believe it’s almost 2020! As we venture into a shiny new decade, we thought it would be fun to take a moment and relive some of the amazing experiences we’ve shared over the past decade. We hiked in Bhutan, Tanzania, Peru, and Tibet. We skated in Quebec, Ohio, and the Mosel Valley. We Continue Reading →
T-shirts Vs. Donations
Last year one of our alumni suggested we offer travelers an alternative to getting a T-shirt on our trips. She has a great collection from the past 20 years and said she doesn’t need any more t-shirts! To be honest, while we think our t-shirts are great (soft, comfortable and perfect for active travel), we Continue Reading →
It’s Here! Check Out Our 2020 Tour Schedule
It’s here! It’s here! We’re incredibly excited to present to you the 2020 Zephyr Adventures tour schedule. From classic favorites to brand new destinations, we have a delightful mix of itineraries dialed up just for you. We can’t wait for you to explore the iconic trails of Banff National Park, the splendid bike paths along Continue Reading →
Would You Rather Have A T-shirt Or What’s In Box Number 2?
If you have already traveled with us, you probably realize we take your feedback seriously. One of our guests (who has been on many, many trips with us) recently suggested we offer travelers an alternative to getting a t-shirt on a trip. She has a great collection from the past 20 years and said she Continue Reading →
Welcome, New Zephyr Logo
Back in 1997, I founded Zephyr Adventures as the world’s first inline skating tour company. Over the years, we evolved our offerings to include more and more activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking.
This year, we decided it was time to not only evolve our tour offerings (check out our new Specialty Adventure Category) but to evolve the Zephyr brand and logo as well.
2019 Tour Schedule Now Available!
It’s that time of year again when we roll out the next year’s new tour schedule. And this year, as you’ve probably already noticed, we’re going a step further by rolling out a brand new logo (more to come on our thought process behind the update) and website! Our new website makes it easier to Continue Reading →