Cross Country International's Tunisia Sahara and Oasis Trail Ride Vacation Named As One Of National Geographic Traveler Magazine's 2008 Tours Of A Lifetime

04-30-2008

Don't Miss Your Opportunity To Attend This Trip Of A Lifetime!

 

Millbrook, NY-April 29, 2008-Cross Country International (CCI), world renowned provider of equestrian, walking and golf vacations, has just been named to National Geographic Traveler magazine's 2008 Trips of a Lifetime for its Tunisia Sahara and Oasis Trail Ride vacation.

"National Geographic Traveler magazine has been surfacing the best tours and outfitters for travelers for the last three years, as part of the magazine's mission to propel readers out of their armchairs and into the field," said Norie Quintos, Senior Editor. "The selection process was competitive and our editorial team worked long and hard to find 2008's most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided, and most sustainable tours."

CCI's Tunisia Sahara and Oasis Trail Ride brings travelers along the Mediterranean coast and down into the Sahara Desert to experience Roman and Arab-Islamic influence of the area's architecture, archeology and culture. Aboard Barb and Arab-Barb horses, travelers will ride through beautiful scenery were The English Patient and Star Wars were filmed, enjoying panoramic views of ancient ruins, mountains, sand dunes and glimpses Tunisian wildlife. 

Guests will enjoy stays at four and five star hotels, as well as a stay in a magical Berber camp. The camp, complete with wood furniture, hot showers, romantic tapestries and comfortable beds will be your very own romantic desert oasis. Meals are served by your own waiter at a table with endless views of the desert beneath the moon-lit night sky.

"I am thrilled that the Tunisia Sahara and Oasis Trail Ride were named to National Geographic Traveler magazine's 2008 Tours of a Lifetime list," said Karen Lancaster, President of Cross Country International. "CCI strives to provide luxury accommodations and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities that will satisfy even the most discriminating travelers, and being recognized by National Geographic Traveler magazine is a huge honor."

Package Includes:

·        7 nights accommodations in 4 and 5 star hotels and Berber Camp

·        6 days guided trail riding

·        All meals

·        Horse, tack, tax, guide, luggage transfer and transfers to/from Tozeur Airport at pre-set times

·        $2,425 per person, shared; $285 single supplement

·        Available Dates: October 10-17, October 24-31, November 7-14, November 21-28, December 5-12, December 26 - January 2.

Cross Country International (CCI), the world's premier adventure travel company, provides unique vacations for excitement-seeking travelers who will not settle for a traditional getaway.  CCI specializes in horseback riding vacations and is the largest provider of equestrian vacations in the world!

For more information on the Tunisia Sahara and Oasis Trail Ride or other CCI vacations, or to reserve your spot on this incredible trip please visit www.equestrianvacations.com, www.walkingvacations.com or www.golfingvacationsandmore.com or call (800) 828-8768 or email info@xcintl.com.

 

 

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