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January 2014

New tour: Sedona to Grand Canyon self-guided road cycling

Sedona and the Grand Canyon are two of the most beautiful places in the world with so many options for adventure it is difficult to choose the best way to experience these spectacular spots. Not to worry, we live here and have chosen the very best rides for you to enjoy on our specially designed...
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8 steps to picking a pack for your US hiking trip

On the Pure Adventures blog we’ve talked about how to avoid blisters, pick the perfect hiking boots and suggested ways to save on a hiking trip, setting you up for a memorable self-guided trip to Utah, Arizona or California. The final piece of the self guided gear puzzle is picking a pack. Because backpacking forces...
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Spring in Spain: the best trails, gear and food for off-season self-guided travel

The Spanish have a saying: “hasta el cuarenta de mayo no te quites el sayo“, which roughly translates to don’t take your coat off until June. For this reason, Spain isn’t always top of mind when it comes to spring cycling and hiking travel destinations. But the reality is that early spring is a great...
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The Best Adventure Travel Trips of 2014

Experienced adventure travelers are a discerning bunch: your vacations are epic and it takes a truly unique destination or tour to get your heart racing. Destinations with mountains, oceans, deserts or off-the-beaten track trails are a must (and if a destination has a combination of a few of those must-haves, then all the better!) Recently...
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Featured cycling tour: 7-nights in Mallorca

Enjoy a self guided circular route around the famous island of Mallorca, riding in the area of “North and Raiguer” as well as a southern part of the island. The itinerary will take you through wonderful vineyards, countryside and pastures, with its exceptional rural Majorcan houses with their typical characteristics. The route is mostly flat...
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Spain’s most picturesque cycling trails

Spain is one Pure Adventures’ top selling self-guided cycling destinations. The country’s pleasant climate and extraordinary cuisine are natural reasons to want to visit Spain, but when our travelers return from their vacations, the first thing they say is they can’t believe how beautiful the Spanish countryside is! Our new cycling vacations in Spain (White...
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5 must-haves for your cycling trip to Spain

  You know Spain will be a top travel destination when even Conde Nast’s Wendy Perrin adds it to her list of 2014 travel trends. Perrin lists Spain (along with Germany and Ireland) among the most affordable European countries to fly to in 2014. If you’ve been thinking of booking a self-guided cycling tour to Spain,...
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