In 26 years of running group tours, I have heard something along the lines of “I would never go on a group tour” countless times. Generally, those comments come from experienced travelers who are proud of their ability to travel on their own. I certainly respect the decision to travel independently and agree doing so Continue Reading →
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Insight Into the Power of Women-Only Travel
Stephanie Vidergar handles all the marketing for Zephyr Adventures. Prior to joining us, Stephanie worked for 23 years for a number of small active tour companies, including seven years working for two women-only tour companies. Stephanie is not only bringing new marketing skills to Zephyr but also new ideas, including women-only travel. Often when on Continue Reading →
Travel Inspiration for Procrastinators
Do You Need Summer Travel Inspiration? Spring is already here and summer is coming fast. With it arrives the best time to adventure outdoors in many destinations. If you find yourself without a vacation planned this year, you are in luck! We’ve got travel inspiration for procrastinators with adventures guaranteed to get you out, as Continue Reading →
Rollerblading in Arizona? How We Selected Our Next Skate Tour Location.
Have you ever thought of spending your next winter vacation inline skating (Rollerblading) in Arizona? Whether you have or not, here is your opportunity. Join our Arizona Inline Skating Adventure scheduled for February 9 – 13, 2024. The truth is it is very difficult to find inline skating vacation destinations. Some of our skaters can Continue Reading →
The Allure of a Banff Multisport Adventure
Banff is known for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. It is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, surrounded by majestic mountains, glaciers, lakes, and forests. Banff National Park is one of the world’s oldest national parks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With all that to offer, the allure of Continue Reading →
Zephyr Adventures To Partner With ChatGPT and Apple for New Tours
We at Zephyr Adventures have been working for some time to incorporate technology to improve our tours. This effort goes way beyond directions on your personal smart phone. Up until a few months ago, our plan was to give tracking beacons to each individual on our tours. Rather than attempting to keep track of our Continue Reading →
National Park Vacations
There has been huge interest in national park vacations since the pandemic. On the one hand, this is great – we like to see people getting into nature and enjoying our national parks. On the other hand, national parks are BUSY. With a population in the United States of over 334 million people, a slightly Continue Reading →
Amazon Rainforest Vacation
When reading about our Ecuador tour, many people focus on the Galapagos half of the tour – understandably so given the world renown of these amazing islands. However, that often leaves the Amazon Rainforest vacation component overlooked. It shouldn’t be! Our Amazon stay is at an amazing Ecolodge and Spa called La Selva, where we Continue Reading →
How to Make Your Next Trip Go As Smoothly As Possible
Getting your passport stolen, having your bank freeze your account, or getting injured or sick just before or during your trip can make your vacation quickly go from a relaxing experience to a stressful one. We collaborated with our sister company, Taste Vacations, to come up with a list of travel tips that can help Continue Reading →
Should Your Next European Hiking Vacation be in Chamonix or Sifnos?
We at Zephyr Adventures run hiking and trekking adventures around the world, including multiple European hiking vacations. Two of our newest locations are Chamonix in the French Alps and Sifnos, a Greek Island. They are both very appealing but also very different! Hiking adventures in the French Alps and the Greek Islands have much to Continue Reading →