For the very first time a WOMEN’S trip has been included in National Geographic’s annual 50 Tours of a Lifetime!  And it was Canyon Calling’s “New Zealand – The Best!”  It was a thrilling moment to open the May 2010 issue of National Geographic Traveler and see our 15 day, top to bottom, inside out journey through New Zealand listed next to the finest companies in the travel industry.  In addition, ours was the only trip to New Zealand listed!  Many of you have called and emailed to shout “About Time” and we thank you for that.  Those of us at least ten years in the women’s travel industry have paid our dues and there are any amount of statistics showing that our niche has been the fastest growing segment of the industry throughout the past decade.  The coed companies noticed and have added “women’s” trips to their offerings.  Keith Bellows, Editor Of NGT, notes in the same issue how tours have evolved to accommodate cultural immersion and formation of relationships – things that women tour operators take as a given.  Women need to connect with the people of the land – and the experiences on our trips are oftentimes the beginning of a bigger journey.  On our New Zealand trip, our overnight on the Maori marae (homeland) is a classic example of offering these opportunities.  We arrive as guests and leave as family – and are usually very moved by all that occurred.  When you’re ready to treat yourself to a lifetime trip, join us in New Zealand!

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