http://www.travelofftheradar.com Adventure travel newsletter from Christina Heyniger Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:07:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This month, see if you can identify the famous track in this picture. The locals call the island where it’s located Te Wai Pounamu, and our friend Ange says it's HEAPS of fun. Be the first to email our editor at editor@travelofftheradar.com with the correct answer, and we’ll ship ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/february-2010-photo-contest/ Catch your next flight to Tuxtla Gutierrez, the capital city of Chiapas, and take a quick ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/into-the-wilds-of-chiapas/ Once you are ready for old world charm, cobbled streets, markets glowing with intricate alebrijes, ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/oaxacan-culture-and-surfing/ Dario Lopez Vives at K360 in the town of Jalcomulco has been running the three stretches of river – the Pescados, Antigua, and Barranca Grande – ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/whitewater-in-veracruz/ Mexico is as varied as it is magical. Whether charmed by the narrow, cobbled streets ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/mexico-mountains-to-the-sea/ Snow is falling in Kolasin, and we're getting ready for our winter FAM trip with Black Mountain Montenegro and 3e Travel! One week to go! ShareThis http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/otr-getting-ready-for-a-winter-fam-in-montenegro/ [caption id="attachment_3874" align="alignleft" width="241" caption="Team Competing in a Challenge"][/caption] Last year we introduced you to Competitours before they launched their inaugural tour - It was a massive success and they are running new routes again this year. As we know, adventure travelers have a reputation for fearlessness and at times, let’s be ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/competitours-get-your-adventure-on/ “This is not what you remember from City Slickers,” the Vista Verde website tells your frankly, when you land on their homepage…and they are right. The amenities and service provided at Vista Verde are plentiful and lavish yet the atmosphere still retains the casual atmosphere of a dude ranch. Stephanie Wilson ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/vista-verde-guest-ranch-luxury-in-the-forest/ Finally, learn about adventure travel development when you visit the George Washington University and Adventure Travel Trade Association’s website ranking adventure destinations.  The Adventure Travel Development Index (ATDI) (www.adventureindex.travel) ranks 192 countries based for their adventure travel competitiveness.  It’s fun, because sometimes countries that rank high in the index aren’t ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/2009-adventure-development-index/ Our friends at Mercurycsc.com are looking for a Creative Director.  See the blurb below and email Jeff if you are interested in more info! You’re looking for a new way of doing things in a place that’s worth doing them.  You’re an experienced creative who can take the best of the old and ... http://www.travelofftheradar.com/2010/02/job-op-montana/