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The Sky's the Limit!
May 13, 2010
A Look Into ALA's Custom & Exclusive Trip Offerings
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You Dream it, We'll Make it Happen
Whether planning a one-of-a-kind honeymoon in Costa Rica, a hiking trip with your best friends in Arizona, or a multi-generational family reunion in Germany, Austin-Lehman's Custom Adventure Consultants are always ready to help.
 
The process is simple: just tell us what you want to do, how much you want to spend, the level of luxury and activity, and using our endless experience and insight, we'll build it exactly how you want it. Looking for a higher level of challenge and distance? No problem. Want something that's really over-the-top? It's our specialty! Whatever your vacation dreams may be, a custom trip built to your specifications can make it an unforgettable reality.

Read on to learn about a few of this year's custom trips that we're particularly excited about, including a family trip through six US National Parks, a Bar Mitzvah in Israel and a Yoga Retreat in the mountains of Peru!


The Ultimate National Park Tour
Most of us will spend our entire lives checking off the US National Parks as we visit them one-by-one throughout many years of summer vacations. But one of our favorite alumni families decided they wanted to visit six National Parks in the western US in just nine days!
 
This sure-to-inspire, active vacation will start in the Mariposa Sequoia Grove in Yosemite National Park and finish in Montana at Chico Hot Springs Resort, just outside of Yellowstone National Park. This family will be hiking, biking and rock climbing their way through four additional national parks, including Grand Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
 
A trip like this requires plenty of planning and extra work, but our custom adventure specialists are always up for the challenge! No detail is too small, no idea too outrageous. Our staff of experts will help create a tailor-made vacation that's just right for you and your group.
 
To start planning, call us at 800-575-1540 or visit our Custom Trip Page on our website.



A Bar Mitzvah Extravaganza!
Not many traditional Bar Mitzvah's have the opportunity to take place in the Old City of Jerusalem by a local Rabbi, not to mention smack-dab in the middle of a 9-day adventure tour throughout the historic Holy Land in Israel.
 
This fall, one adventurous family plans to do just that.Beginning in Tel Aviv and working their way towards Jerusalem, they will be hot-air ballooning in the Jordan Valley, biking in the Judean Hills, archeological sifting near Jerusalem and taking a Jeep tour along the Burma Road. To top it off, they will be experiencing the best restaurants in the area and will be accompanied by top-notch local guides.
 
It's custom adventure trips like this, that truly make us proud of what we do. We know without a doubt that the this family will remember every detail of this trip for a very long time. Want to know more about our custom adventures? Call us and we'll put you in touch with past guests who have trusted us to plan some amazing adventures...and always feel free to borrow a few ideas!
 
To start planning, call us at 800-575-1540 or visit our CustomTrip Page on our website.


T+L World's Best Awards
In 2009, ALA was recognized as the #1 Tour Operator in the World by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. To view the press release...click here >>
 
 
 
"Many companies claim to exceed expectations, Austin-Lehman achieved it. The leaders became a part of our family for a week. My six-year-old son cried on the flight home. He missed the guides. It was a great mix of sightseeing and participation. Best trip I've ever been on."
~ William Bruggeman - Dayton, OH
 
 

Preserve-a-Park Program
Book a spot on one of our centennial Glacier Park Vacations and we'll donate $100 to the Glacier Park Fund.

In our next issue...

Austin-Lehman Adventures teams up with Bicycles for Humanity


Machu Picchu - Andean Yoga Retreat
Experience the best energies for Yoga at amazing locations. Fulfill your soul with the purest energy in this exotic destination..
Grand Canyon - High Desert Country Hike
From Sedona to one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona's scenery is nothing short of spectacular.
Alaska - Best of the Greatland Multisport
Experience the best of the Kenai Peninsula's wilderness and wildlife in 6 days on this multisport adventure.
ALA Travelogue FEATURED RECIPE
There's a reason why our guests rave about our food. Whether served campfire-side or at a 5-star restaurant, our artfully prepared local eats are sinfully delicious!
CORN SOUP (CREMA DE MAZORCA)
Method:
  1. Scrape kernels from corn cob and place the corn, water, chicken bouillon, garlic, salt,pepper, cilantro, potatoes and scallions in a large pot and bring to aboil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for approximately 4 minutesor until the corn is tender.
  2. Remove from the heat. Purée the soup in a blender and return to the pot,add the cream and heat over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirringoccasionally.
  3. Pour into bowls, garnish with cilantro and potato sticks.
Recipe and image compliments of mycolombianrecipes.com
View all of our Local Bites recipes here!
 
Ingredients:
- 4 large ears of corn
- 5 C water
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 C white potatoes, diced
- 1/4 C chopped scallions
- 1 C heavy cream
The toughest part is going home.

#1 Tour Operator in the WorldTravel + Leisure
World's Best

ALA was recognized as one of the top Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters in the World in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Read the Press Release >

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ALA was inducted in Outside Magazine's 2012 Hall of Fame Travel Awards for our groundbreaking Cuba Tours. Read More...
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