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Native Cree guides take you out on the tundra of Polar Bear Park to see whales, seal and caribou. Special tour few people are able to enjoy. Other cool adven- tures available. 800-285-8618 www.canoefrontier.com SWISS SKI CLUB OF NY Join a wonderful group of fun-loving, sport-ori- ented Americans and Internationalists. If you love to ski, snowboard, hike or cycle, this is the group for you. Learn more at our meetings held twice a month in Manhattan. You are wel- come to stay at our beautiful lodge in central Vermont. Perks include discounted lift tickets to the Sugarbush ski area. Truly the best ski club in the Metro New York Area. info@swissskiclub.com Hotline: 212-978-7541 www.swissskiclub.com TIAMO-SOUTH ANDROS In the Bahamian wilderness of South Andros Island, Tiamo is a true nature lover's hide- away. Twelve private bungalows utilizing solar power & environmental technology, provide the best in service and comfort with access to barrier reef. miles of beaches, fishing, snorkel- ing, kayaking, birding, iguanas and more. 242-369-2866 www.andros-bahamas.com TRAPEZE SCHOOL Get caught having fun at Trapezeschool in beautiful upstate NY at our school for flying trapeze. adventure sports and aerial arts. "Total excitement. unrivaled bliss." We are making dreams come true. Groups, perform- ers, children. All levels welcome. 845-658-8540 Trapezeschool.com UNFORGElTABLE JUNGLE HIDEAWAY For travelers with a spirit for adventure and an appreciation for tranquility. Intimate retreat/hotel set deep on a hillside with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Remote and unspoiled jungle location 20 min. south of Puerto Vallarta. Paragliding. mountain biking, ocean-kayaking, whale/bird watching. E-mail: mail@verana.com 800-677-5156 www.verana.com VERMONT SKI HOUSES! Less than 4 hours from NYC are Southern VT ski mountains: Stratton, Bromley and Magic Mountain. in VT National Forest country near Manchester. Ski/snowboard houses are avail- able for winter season, year-round or month- ly ... CaIiJill Simon at Batenkill Real Estate. E-mail: batenkil@vermontel.com 802-362-4067 africa CUSTOM AFRICAN TRAVEL CONSULTANTS International Ventures. Ltd., offers the finest SAFARIS AND EXOTIC HONEYMOONS & WED- DINGS in South Africa. Botswana, Zimbabwe. Zambia. Namibia, Kenya. Tanzania. Seyohelles. Mauritius, Mozambique. Call forfree brochures. E-mail: jambo65@aoJ.com 800-727-5475 or 203-761-1110 www.internationalventures.com caribbean HIHO SAILING ADVENTURES All-inclusive inter-island trips aboard cap- tained catamarans. Safe. fast & comfort- able-no sailing experience required. Experience (!;aribbean culture. history & lifestyle, plus snorkel. scuba. dive, kayak. windsurf. kiteboard. hike volcanoes & visit waterfalls. Ideal for singles. couples or groups. Visit our website for details & request a brochure. E-mail: info@go-hiho.com