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Top Tens by the ALA Team
Top Ten Canyons
Bill tells us his favorites, seen and on the bucket list, around the world.
1. Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA: The Best! I’ve flown in it….walked around it and my son has run it- Rim to Rim!
2. Waimea Canyon, Hawaii, USA: First real canyon I ever saw…Flew in it in 1967!
3. Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA: Top of my Must see list.
4. Zion Canyon, Utah, USA: Second on my must see list.
5. Gorge de Verdon, France: This one surprised me with both it’s size and beauty!
6. Lichtenstein Gorge, Austria: It’s a beauty!
7. Horseshoe Canyon, Utah, USA: Rock Art at its best!
8. Grand Canyon of Antarctica, Antarctica: This was recently discovered under one mile of ice. I would love to check it out!
9. Havasupai Canyon, Arizona, USA: Although technically a branch of The Grand Canyon. This deserves a mention all its own. A real sleeper!
10. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Wyoming, USA: My favorite view in Yellowstone Park!
Travel + Leisure World's Best
For the fourth year in a row, ALA was recognized as one of the top Tour Operators in the World by Travel + Leisure. Read the Press Release >
Outside Magazine2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards
ALA was inducted in Outside Magazine's 2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards for our groundbreaking Cuba Tours. Read More...
National Geographic Traveler 50 Tours of a Lifetime
The editors of National Geographic Traveler single out ALA's Cuba tour as one of their top tours in 2012. See the complete list>
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