For many of us, summer means vacation - time to take a break and recharge our batteries with an adventure. Adventure Collection members offer a world of opportunities: perfect for families and friends to get away and grow through new cultural discoveries and experiences together. Here are some of our favorites

Backroads: Tuscany's ageless landscapes, rich history, stellar wine and cuisine make it the perfect active and cultural destination. With Backroads, as your guide you'll have the inside scoop on everything.

Bushtracks: Join a small group aboard a Cessna Caravan for a private air safari. Explore Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls, Zambia, and stay in a tented camp.

Canadian Mountain Holidays: All summer, CMH whisks their guests up, up, and away to a heart-stoppingly beautiful, little-known piece of wilderness for magical days of heli-hiking.

Geographic Expeditions: Voyage through Dalmatia's island-dappled, cobalt- blue waters aboard the elegant 34-guest Callisto. Enjoy a blend of Mediterranean languor, medieval tradition, and artistic excellence as you cruise around the coastlines and islands.

Lindblad Expeditions: Voyage to Central America aboard the 60-guest Sea Voyager. Visit an abundance of natural and historic treasures that will make this itinerary an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Micato Safaris: Visit all of East Africa's legendary game parks and stay in two luxurious tented camps on this 14-day sojourn. Experience the adventure of a classic African safari, including spotting game in the Serengeti, Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and more.

Natural Habitat Adventures: Each summer dozens of whale sharks migrate to an island where the tiny village of Holbox sits, providing a few lucky nature enthusiasts with one of the rarest wildlife encounters.

NOLS: Learn essential paddling techniques, coastal navigation and lead a pod of kayakers. Get up close and personal with the area's unparalleled beauty on both land and water.

O.A.R.S.: Join a 3 to 6-day rafting trip on the Middle Fork, Main or Lower Salmon River in the Frank Church "River of No Return" Wilderness or on the incomparable Snake River through Hells Canyon, North America's deepest Gorge.

Off The Beaten Path: Travel with naturalist guides to get a real feel for these American conservation treasures. Spend your days watching wildlife, exploring thermal basins, rafting easy whitewater, and basking in big-blue-sky summer days.

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Source: Adventure Collection