The word "intrepid" means resolutely courageous or fearless. Think bold - unafraid...these are characteristics that make a traveler "intrepid." When planning a vacation, thinking with an intrepid mindset is more important than fearing you will be expected to scale tall mountains or parasail across the Caribbean in order to experience an intrepid style of vacation.

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Intrepid Travel is a great place to start your bold and courageous research!

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If you have a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world. With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepid travelers explore the world's most amazing places - discovering real people, real cultures and having incredible real life experiences along the way.

Founded in 1989, Intrepid Travel focuses on responsible and sustainable travel to unusual destinations. Some vacations offer the chance to work or teach within destination communities. Travel is often in small groups, which provides a great opportunity for us singles to group-up and travel with those of like minds.

Cairns to Sydney

From tropical Cairns to cosmopolitan Sydney, you'll swim in crystal clear waters, sleep under giant outback skies and master those beach cricket bowling and batting skills.

Learn to crack a stockman's whip at an outback cattle station, cruise the idyllic Whitsundays, spot dozing koalas in the treetops and bodysurf in Byron Bay. A true Aussie experience.

Don't forget the seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere. If you go during the US winter take a LOT of sunscreen. Australia's eastern coast is hot and sunny. May through about September, you may need a jacket.

Trip recommendations...Bondi Beach near Sydney. A not-to-be-missed beach in one of Sydney's most exclusive areas. Great shopping and lots to see.

Take the ferry from Sydney Harbor to the Toronga Park Zoo...only a 12-minute ride and you will not be disappointed. Beautiful views of Sydney Harbor and a wild and wide variety of animals to see at the Park.

Maybe you will even see Joey!

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Here's a video from Sydney, Australia to get you motivated!

Sydney Travel Videos

Watch more travel videos at www.tripfilms.com

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The Heart of Europe

Put your finger on the pulse of Europe's beating heart on this overland adventure through Italy, Switzerland and France. From historical and natural wonders, through to high fashion and traditional folklore, fall under the spells cast by time, culture and nature.

See the Leaning Tower, strut the streets of Milan and try to charm a Parisian as each day brings a fascinating new discovery.

This overland adventure gives you the opportunity to see the out-of-the-way, rural areas of Italy, Switzerland, and France while also providing plenty of time to explore the urban ambiance...

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Thinking about international travel this year? How about the UK which attracted 22 million visitors last year - is it time for you to add your own visit? How about a free pass to nearly 600 different attractions?

The Great British Heritage Pass was established over 30 years ago by VisitBritain and enables FREE entry to nearly 600 attractions around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland including Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle, the Roman Baths, Shakespeare's Birthplace and much, much more.

Pass holders benefit from being able to skip long lines with fast track entry plus they receive an informative guide and full UK map with their purchase. Passes are available for 4, 7, 15 and 30 day durations as individual or family passes.

The pass can only be sold to non-UK residents with an address outside of Great Britain so if that includes you, click on the link above to lock in your freebies now....and have fun!

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As you are beginning to think about your next vacation - don't forget to make a list - and look into the current state of your luggage. Isn't it time you upgraded? Will your home and property be protected while you are away? And what about you? Will you be safe and prepared for emergencies during your vacation?