 |  | | Significant Savings for 2008 and 2009 | | Building Our Chiapas, Mexico Adventure & Plan Your '09 Vacation |
| August 5, 2008 |
|  | | Trip Creation - ALA Style | Discover what it was like to travel with Austin-Lehman Adventures as we created our Chiapas itinerary. Christopher R. Cox goes behind the scenes in Chiapas, Mexico for Travel + Leisure to discover the benefits - and the challenges - of getting there first.
"I’m taking in the scene with Paul Lehman, managing director of Montana-based Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA), and Carl McLellan, one of the company’s guides. We’re on a test run for a new itinerary, a trip through remote and sometimes mysterious southern Mexico, home of Mayan sites - including the World Heritage-designated Palenque - colonial-era hill towns such as San Cristóbal de las Casas, and natural attractions like the Sumidero Canyon. The state of Chiapas remains largely unknown to travelers, a terra incognita stigmatized by the Zapatista uprising of the 1990’s, and for Lehman, that’s exactly its appeal." Read more >> |
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 | | $300 Savings Offer Extended | Last month we announced an offer to help offset your cost of travel expenses. Because of an overwhelming, enthusiastic response from guests like you, we're extending the offer through the month of August.
Book by Sept 1st and receive $300 off your Fall vacation!
You deserve a getaway, and we're offering discounts on the following trips: Historic New Mexico Adventure; Okanagan, Canada's Wine Country Vacation; and our Bryce-Zion National Parks Adventure. Call 1-800-575-1540 to reserve your vacation (limited availability remaining-offer good only as long as spaces are available).
Featured:
New Mexico – Poblanos, Peaks & Pueblos
Departure Dates for this Promotion: Sep 07, 2008 & Sep 14, 2008
Price: $1,998 - $300 = $1,698
Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights
From Santa Fe to Taos and the Rio Grande, enjoy the best of the authentic Old Southwest on this 6-day New Mexico vacation.
Hike through Bandelier National Monument to the ~600 year-old ruins of Tyuonyi and Tsankawi pueblos. Climb a ladder into a hillside cliff dwelling and learn about ancient petroglyphs and Puebloan culture. Bike along the Grande. Paddle Big Rock, the Narrows and Souse Hole rapids and trek through Carson National Forest along the Gavilan Trail. Explore Taos's historic pueblo and browse the hip art studios of Santa Fe. By night, savor some of New Mexico's finest cuisine and relax in the comfort of your renowned inn. Learn more >> |
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 | | Book Now to Secure 2008 Pricing on 2009 Trips! | It's hard to believe that it's already August. Summer has flown by, and we're only a couple of weeks from publishing all of our 2009 adventure vacations.
For a limited time, we're offering you the opportunity to secure 2008 pricing for a 2009 trip. If you have a trip or date in mind, give us a call and we'll not only hold your dates, but we’ll also honor 2008 pricing until the full 2009 schedule is published (in September).
We look forward to working together to make your next vacation unbeatable!
What our Guests have to say:
"It was really a very memorable tripa 'can't top this one' sort of adventure. We were all challenged but not pushed to do more than we were able. From ages 7-75 our family thanks you for offering this unique experience." - Carol and Bill, Rockville, MD - 2008 Havasupai Family Vacation
Visit Austin-Lehman's website to choose your next active luxury vacation >> |
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| | Plan Your 2009 Custom Adventure Now!
 At Austin-Lehman, we love planning custom adventures tailored just for you, and now is the perfect time to start planning your dream vacation for 2009. By starting early, you can lock in the best destinations and dates.
Building your personalized vacation with Carol, Austin-Lehman's Guest Concierge, is fun and easy. You tell us what you want to do, where you'd like to go, and how much you want to spend, and we'll build it exactly your way.
Our specialty is making your dream a reality.
Call Carol at 1-800-575-1540 or reach her via email at Carol@austinlehman.com. You'll be glad you did. Make 2009 the year you take the vacation of your dreams.
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| | Where to Go - Fall and Winter Vacations | | New Mexico – Peaks & Pueblos Adventure |  | $300 Off Sep 07, 2008 & Sep 14, 2008
Hike Frijoles Creek to the ruins of the Tyuonyi and Tsankawi pueblos. Enjoy lunch at a ceremonial cave decorated in ancient petroglyphs. Explore excavated pueblo ruins, climb ladders into hillside cliff dwellings and learn about Puebloan culture from a native guide. Bike to Cochiti Dam and to Arroyo Seco and much more...
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| | Okanagan Valley - British Columbia |  | $300 Off Sep 07, 2008 & Sep 14, 2008 departures
Hiking, biking and kayaking and more along British Columbia's stunning grassland and mountain trails, meandering riverside pathways, turquoise lakes and hillside vineyards. Enjoy fine regional cuisine, wine, and nature. Relax while soaking in an outdoor hot tub...
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| | Bryce Zion - Red-Rock Wonders |  | $300 Off Sep 28, 2008, Oct 05, 2008, & Oct 12, 2008
Southwestern Utah's Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks are two of the most geologically fascinating and stunningly beautiful places on earth. Explore rim country with hikes to Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park's Virgin River Narrows, ranked 5th out of America's best 100 adventures by National Geographic Adventure Magazine...
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Washington Cascades
|  | Austin-Lehman's 6-day Best of the Northwest Washington adventure follows the Cascades Scenic Loop, a 400-mile stretch of highway circling the heart of Washington from the waters of Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains. Hike and bike along wildflower-strewn trails and into sub-alpine zone, soaking up jaw-dropping views. By night, savor the Northwest's tasty cuisine and award-winning wines and relax in comfort...
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| | Arizona - Grand Canyon & Sedona Adventure |  | From Sedona to the Grand Canyon, the scenery on your Arizona vacation is nothing short of spectacular. Bike Bell Rock's sandstone pathway and visit the Chapel of the Holy Cross, hike into the heart of Grand Canyon National Park, and relish a bird's eye view as you soar over the Canyon on a scenic flight. Visit the village of Tlaquepaque for some of the best shopping and dining the Southwest has to offer...
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| | Ecuador - Galapagos - Wildlife Sanctuary |  | Welcome to Darwin's natural laboratory, and to your Galapagos Islands adventure. Venture each day from your 20-passenger yacht with a skilled naturalist to a new island and get up close and personal with the stunning terrain and fearless exotic creatures that make the Galapagos their home. Walk volcanic trails and protected highlands and marvel at lava bombs, spatter cones, cinder cones and lava tubes on a hike to the top of an inactive volcano.
Learn more here » |
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| | AUSTIN-LEHMAN ADVENTURES 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! | Local Bites: El Tovar Lodge Chili
Trip: Arizona - Grand Canyon and Sedona |  | | Method: | - Sauté the first four ingredients for 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 hours on low.
- Put an individual portion of chili into an oven proof bowl and top with Monterey jack cheese.
- Run under broiler for a few moments until cheese has melted and is slightly brown.
| Click here for the whole El Tovar Lodge Chili recipe.
Recipe compliments of El Tovar Lodge.
View all of our Local Bites recipes here! |
| | Ingredients | - 1 1/2 filets mignon, diced
- 1 pound pork loin, diced
- 1 white onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 3 (12 ounce) cans beer
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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