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Luxurious Eco-trips
Give back while traveling the world with these independently owned companies. AdventureSmith Explorations. From his Tahoe City, Calif., office, naturalist Todd Smith arranges 12- to 130-passenger boat trips that tour Alaska, the islands of Polynesia, or the South Shetland Islands.

Cruise without Bruising the Planet
Consider scaling down the size of your ship. If you raise a green eyebrow to the bigger-is-better attitude, a smaller cruise may be right for you. Unlike larger cruises, which tend to visit well-worn tourist destinations, smaller tours can introduce you to unusual ecosystems off the beaten bath-er-strait.
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By Tania Asnes

Cruising in South America
These passengers want to “get off the boat and explore, meet the local people and see the wildlife up close,” says Smith. “They don’t just want to sail by on a ship and tell their friends they were there.”
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By Julian Dowling

Tour Companies Become More Socially Responsible, Ecofriendly
When traveling, look for trips that tread lightly near fragile tourist sites and are cognizant of conservation. Here are five companies noted for ecotravel.
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By Ellen Creager (Detroit Free Press)

Travel with Care
After working for years as a guide on kayak excursions and small ships for tour operators along the Alaskan landscape, Todd Smith decided he wanted to bring the true eco trip to the mainstream.
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By Amy Lenard

Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth
National Geographic Adventure magazine has reviewed and rated the Earth's best Adventure Travel Companies and AdventureSmith made the list.  We have been featured for our unique style of adventure cruising aboard small boats and our commitment to sustainable travel.
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The Power to Change the World
Todd Smith started out leading kayak expeditions in Alaska. When he began running small-ship cruises, he brought the great outdoors to mainstream travelers—but at a cost to the environment. So last year his company, AdventureSmith, kicked off its Carbon-Free Cruising program.
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Sail to Antarctica Next Winter for a Song
Adventure Smith Explorations' Classic Antarctica sailing next December saves you up to $2,550 per person.
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Carbon Free Cruising
Through our Carbon Free Cruising campaign we hope to educate our travelers about global warming while helping them reduce their own carbon footprint.
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By Todd Smith

AdventureSmith Offers "Carbon-Free" Cruising
AdventureSmith Explorations, a small-ship adventure and eco-tourism specialist, is offering what it calls a carbon-free cruise experience.
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Tours of a Lifetime - 50 OF THE WORLD'S BEST
The intricate waterways, dramatic landscapes, and rich wildlife of Alaska's Inside Passage are most accessible by small boat, such as AdventureSmith's 75-foot-long M/V Catalyst.
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Winter Vacations are the Perfect Time for Families to Travel
"Winter vacations are the perfect time for families to see and learn something new--and do it together." The following trips will turn kids into star performers at "show and tell": Mexico's Sea of Cortez by Luxury Yacht. Get up-close and personal with elephant seals, dolphins, and whales from aboard the 21-guest luxury yacht Safari Quest.
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Cruise Ship Confidential
Here are secrets only real insiders know. "What the seasoned travelers would do is seek out and identify those crew members who can help them," says Todd Smith, who spent 10 years working as a naturalist aboard small ships throughout Alaska before he started his own company, AdventureSmith.
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By Kimberly Lisagor

Frommers.com Cruise Deals
Expedition cruise specialist AdventureSmith Explorations is offering free air between Los Angeles and La Paz, Mexico, with its "Among the Great Whales" cruises or up to 25 percent off select "Baja: Whales & Wildlife" cruises, both featuring Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
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By Heidi Sarna

Responsible Travel Report - The Sustainable Tourism e-Newsletter
Adventure Smith Explorations offers expedition cruises and wilderness adventures in a pioneering approach that utilizes small ships and yachts to explore nature and wildlife up close. The company is the first North American-based small cruise ship operator to offset it passengers' fuel consumption related emissions through MyClimate.
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Small-Ship Voyages Explore Quiet Harbors
After arriving in Juneau, guests board the 78-passenger Spirit of Alaska for a round-trip adventure to Skagway, Haines, and Glacier Bay National Park - home to more than 200 species of birds and fish.
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By Jacquelyne Froeber

AdventureSmith Explorations Offers Very, Very Small Ship Cruising in Alaska
Small ships are great, especially in Alaska and other regions known for their natural beauty. You get to see everything without being distracted by big-ship glitz, and the ships' small size means it can creep into waterways the big ships can't.
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By Matt Hannafin

Touring Ecuador - New Options Add a Fresh Touch to Ecuador
"AdventureSmith Explorations has designed an exclusive, land based multi-sport adventure, combining the Galapagos Islands with adventurous activities such as hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, mountain biking and horseback riding."

By Mark Rogers

Eight Companies Respond to the Allure of Alaska
"You want to see Alaska? Then you will want to take a cruise, especially if you have only seven days of vacation. If you have 10 days or longer, you can take a cruise and add a rail or bus trip to Denali National Park and the Yukon as part of the cruise package. AdventureSmith Explorations is one of many companies that offer combined tours of Glacier Bay National Park by boat and other Alaska attractions by overland transportation."
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By Cheryl Blackerby

Obsessed with Adventure
"Let someone experience Alaska up close and in style aboard a small cruise ship with guided adventure tours. These tours are for the active traveler seeking to explore nature and wildlife away from tourist crowds. The Glacier Bay Highlights Cruise, five days from $1399, at AdventureSmith Explorations"

By Kristen O’Brien

Tours to Antarctica from Argentina
"Specializes in small-ship cruises and adventure travel. Trips of 11 to 20 days explore Antarctica."
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By Marjorie Connelly

Best Trips of 2005
"Spend eight days aboard a sweet four-cabin luxury yacht, exploring intimate coves that full-size cruise ships can’t get anywhere near."

Guatemala Adventure
"Hike Biotopo Mario Dary Rivera Nature Reserve amidst waterfalls, orchids and ancient trees and seek the resplendent Quetzal."

The A-List: Best Travel Deals of the Week
"Guests travel aboard the 69 passenger M/V Wilderness Adventurer to see local wildlife, the Columbia Glacier, College Fjord and More."

What’s the Deal?
"AdventureSmith Explorations is offering discounts of $3,000 per couple on an eight-night itinerary in Alaska’s Prince William Sound."

Explore Galapagos In Style
"The Galapagos Islands have long been a haven for naturalists and explorers alike. Now, eco-tourism specialist AdventureSmith Explorations is offering a new 11-day Galapagos Explorer program on the newly renovated 32 passenger Evolution."

80 Experts for Your Travel Files
"For that special trip — you’ll need more than your standard, surf-the-Internet sort of planning."

By Margaret Loftus

Charting the Course
"Begin your odyssey in Belize’s Southern Lagoon and cruise south to pristine places with such evocative names as Laughing Bird Caye and Monkey River."

Fortified Cities of the Ancient Maya
"Known at the Last Cities of the Classic Maya, the Archaeological remains located in Guatemala’s Petexbatun Basin present adventure travelers with an unforgettable experience combining ancient history with tropical nature at its best."

A Trip To Belize
"Depart from Belize City and sail south along Belize’s Caribbean coast to Swallow Caye, a prime nesting area of the green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles. The itinerary also includes Belize’s Southern Lagoon and Gales Point, which has the largest population of manatees in the Caribbean."

By Arlene Bleeker

Costa Living
"Spend nine days in Costa Rica with your kids this summer to guarantee that they’ll be hooked on natural history and active vacations for life."

AdventureSmith Combines Wellness and Soft Adventure
"AdventureSmith Explorations offers a Costa Rica rejuvenation retreat that blends daily yoga, relaxation, massage and spa treatments with explorations of Costa Rica’s pristine environment."