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Travel with a Challenge, senior travel, wildlife and nature pictures, family holidays, volunteer vacations, cruise vacations.
Inside the May/June issue!

There are two new prize draws in this issue - we invite you to enter!

The Creaky Traveler is back, this time leading us on a delightful independent exploration of South West Ireland. Win a copy of his new book by entering our draw. Readers will welcome the re-launch of our perennially popular feature on barge vacations in Europe, with new operator profiles, new images, and new tips from the experts. Win a copy of a delightful travel memoir on barging in France. Then it's off to Costa Rica, long a popular vacation destination, but more recently a hotspot for longstays and retirement. Lastly, find out how to stay in touch by phone cheaply from 140 countries.
Ireland vacations, senior travel, South West Ireland.
West Ireland ruins of Minard Castle are just one stop on The Creaky Traveler's independent exploration of South West Ireland. Enter to win a copy of The Creaky Traveler in Ireland. Warren Rovetch
Be sure to visit the magazine's Travel Article Library to browse our growing collection of richly-illustrated features, then check our latest TravelWatch column and Special Offers & Prize Draws for fast-breaking news.
While showcasing both well-established and freshly-minted alternative travel opportunities throughout the world, this website and its Web magazine promise practical advice and plenty of nuts-and-bolts information to encourage interactive, value-added vacationing suitable for men and women over 50. The one thing you won’t find is an excuse to stay home!

This travel magazine offers three other exciting options - a Guidebook, a Links Directory and a Travel Article Library - to explore the ever-expanding menu of countries and cultures, nature and wildlife, and active adventure travel. A fourth section, designed for tourism professionals, offers a range of Consulting Services. Click on the title or illustration in the following table of contents and you'll go right to the page. A navigation menu at the top and bottom of each page will redirect you back to this magazine if you get lost.

News about cruises, volunteer vacations, cultural and wild adventures.

Updated April 1, 2006
Alternative travel and active, adventure travel are growing at such a pace, there is always news to share and fresh horizons to consider. See our latest news picks!

A new collection of Cycling DVDs puts you right on the handlebars for an exploration of picturesque bike-friendly routes in Europe, the Caribbean and several US states. Inspiration for stationary bikers too!
Air ambulance service due to serious illness or injury while on holiday can be financially devastating. Check this affordable membership solution: the best peace-of-mind you can give yourself, your family or a cherished fellow traveler.
Buy a unique piece of jewellery online designed by respected Cypriot jewellers, and you will be entered automatically for a prize draw to win a vacation in Cyprus --- international airfare included!
Canadian Rockies wins top Natural Attraction honors on Lonely Planet's Blue List for must-see-and-do vacations in 2006/7. Discover rewarding ways to explore them by train, on horseback, or hiking.
Norwegian Coastal Voyage is also on Lonely Planet's Blue List as "the world's finest sea voyage". In 2006, seniors should discover Norway's spectacular coastline with best-ever savings especially for them.


Links directory of advertisers, senior travel, nature pictures, active vacations.Links directory of advertisers, senior travel, nature pictures, active vacations.
You will love our colorfully illustrated Lynx Directory for the best in accommodations, travel operators, health and wellness vacations, cruising and barging, volunteer vacations, travel services and more. Check the latest Feature Link of the Month.


Travel Article Library hot link. Travel Article Library hot link.
NEW HEADINGS AND THEMES ADDED MONTHLY! Don't miss our Travel Article Library, arranged for easy access by topic and country. This archive presents all of Travel with a Challenge's richly-illustrated collection of stimulating articles and helpful information on creative, challenging vacations for mature travelers. You'll find no moths or moth balls here -- our readers use this resource very actively!


Travel with a Challenge Feature Articles.
Click on title or image button to read each feature article in full.
The Creaky Traveler visits South West Ireland.

The Creaky Traveler visits South West Ireland.
Warren Rovetch is back with another independent travel book of inspiration and tips for "the Mobile but Not Agile". His explorations of Ireland's counties Clare, Kerry and West Cork are humorous, challenging, educational and adventurous, proving that attitude, not age, is everything! Enter our prize draw to win a copy.

Barging vacations in Europe.
NEW CONTENT AND IMAGES FOR ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR FEATURE ARTICLES EVER! Explore Europe's diverse cultures, cuisines, countrysides and historic towns from the unique perspective of a water-based vacation. Ranging from all-inclusive luxury hotel barges to self-skippered canal boats and barges, learn about operators who deliver memorable experiences in style.
Barge painting courtesy of Barge and Breakfast.
Barging vacations in Europe.
Mobal World Phone advertorial.

Mobal World Phone advertorial.
The Mobal World Phone is the perfect globetrotter's cell phone, allowing travelers to keep-in-touch from 140 countries. Pay just $49 for the phone and use it as often or as seldom as your holidays and other communication needs dictate. No monthly fees and you get to keep the same number for life!
Costa Rica travel for seniors.
Costa Rica travel for seniors.
From manatee to sea turtles, from quetzal birds to crocodiles, from spectacular natural canals and tropical rainforests to lively volcanoes, Costa Rica continues to surprise visitors whether on a short vacation or an increasingly-popular long term stay.

Travel with a Challenge Travel Resources page.
Readers frequently share their travel dreams and favorite themes with us, asking for tour operator and distinctive accommodation leads that they may personally research and book for their own ecological, educational, cultural and historical explorations worldwide. As a comprehensive free service to readers, Travel with a Challenge is pleased to showcase a broad selection of alternative travel vacations and accommodations on its new Travel Resources page. Browse the theme headings - from castle and ecolodge accommodations to art history, safari and culinary tours. Request a free brochure direct from the supplier, then ask lots of questions before booking, as all good alternative travelers do!
Travel with a Challenge is not responsible for reader experiences with individual suppliers.

Coming in July/August - Inside the Global Volunteer Network - from one man's vision in 2002 to an army of volunteer service vacationers today!

Check out our "Feature Link of the Month"!


Prizes and special offers for Travel with a Challenge magazine readers.

From time to time, prizes and discounts will be offered to our magazine readers. Check back regularly to see what's new:

Prize draw for vacation on Cyprus -- including international airfare!
During May and June 2006, a two-month, two-copy prize draw for a copy of The Creaky Traveler in Ireland.
During May and June 2006, a two-month, two copy prize draw for a travel memoir about barging Europe's magical waterways.
Reserve a French barging vacation with The Barge Lady and receive a
free night in Paris or equivalent departure point!
Globalbagtag secure luggage membership discount.

Special offers and prize draws for Travel with a Challenge magazine readers.

Travel Themes.
Hungry for vacation ideas and personal experiences but want an article menu in bite-size chunks? Click on the title or accompanying image to try our collection of Travel Theme pages, each colorfully and clearly laid out on a single page.
Spiritual and Pilgrimage vacations are part of the Wellness & Spiritual Travel Theme collection.
Wellness & Spiritual Travel theme articles including Volunteer Vacations.
As people increasingly recognize the need for physical wellness, emotional strengthening, and spiritual depth for healthy living, vacations are often becoming a quest for meaningful life direction, including volunteer service!
Link to bird, nature & wildlife theme page.
Link to bird, nature & wildlife theme page.
The Bird, Marine Mammal and Wildlife features assemble a dazzling showcase of Nature's rarest and most curious. The photography is worth a visit in itself!
Link to cruise and train travel theme page.
The Cruises and Train Travel theme page offers vacation adventures in Mexico, Southeast Asia, Europe and Alaska with the uncommon perspectives of ships, barge waterways and trains.
Link to cruise and train travel theme page.
Link to Alternative Hawaii Theme page.
Updated with lots of new images and information segments!
Definitely our most visited Theme Page any month of the year, the Alternative Hawaii collection takes readers way beyond Waikiki to explore the finest treasures of five islands.
Link to Alternative Hawaii Theme page.
Link to Mediterranean Theme page.
The Mediterranean theme page immerses readers in the histories and rich cultures of Italy, Greece and the Greek Islands, Spain, Slovenia and Turkey.
Link to Mediterranean Theme page.
Link to European Theme page.
Link to European theme page.
The European theme page opens cultural and active adventure windows on Ireland, France, England, Scotland and Germany.
Link to China & Asia Theme page.
The Asia theme page spotlights cultural and educational encounters in China, Vietnam, Hong Kong and India.
Link to China & Asia Theme page.

Alison Gardner, Alternative Travel Consultant, Travel with a Challenge Consulting.
Alison Gardner, Alternative Travel Consultant, Travel with a Challenge Consulting.
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