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Leading edge destination ‘Edens’ of adventure

Tuesday, 19 December 20063 min read

Austin-Lehman has identified seven new destinations for 2007 that they say are on the leading edge of adventure travel. They are:

—Chiapas Mexico, where highlights include highland villages, indigenous artisans and jungle pyramids.

—The Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, which is the world’s fastest growing wine region.

—Crater Lake/Rogue River region of Oregon: featuring extinct volcanoes, a wild river and Shakespeare.

—Southeast Arizona – Tucson to Tombstone: missions, vineyards, caverns and gunfighters.

—Whistler Sky Camp – A remote but luxurious eco-camp accessed by private float plane.

—Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast – Biking, snorkeling, whale watching, zip lines and rafting.

—Havasu Falls Base Camp – A desert Eden of canyons, waterfalls and amazing overlooks.

Report by David Wilkening