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THE WAYFARERS PARTNERS WITH "FIT FOR TRIPS" TO CREATE A WIN-WIN FOR WALKING VACATIONERS

Newport, Rhode Island, February 2010 - When travelers book a Wayfarers' Walk, they know they're getting a finely detailed itinerary from one of the world's premier creators of walking adventure vacations. And, now through April 9, their bookings come with an added bonus: a 50% discount on a walk-specific fitness program designed by Fit for Trips, the adventure travel fitness specialists. Fit for Trips programs start at $169 for a four-week customized plan, with a full exercise plan available for up to 15 weeks.

"We partnered with Fit for Trips to give our guests the opportunity to realize the full potential of their experience," says Michael West, founder of The Wayfarers. "Although Wayfarers' itineraries include plenty of 'off-your-feet' downtime, we want our walkers to be fully alert and engaged in the journey. Ascending ancient stairs, strolling uneven cobblestone paths, tiptoeing over river rocks, it's all more inspiring when you aren't distracted by sore muscles."

Would-be walkers can book any of The Wayfarers' 85 walks through 14 countries in 2010, including new Walks through England and Italy: Jane Austen Country, a six-day literary walk exploring the village lanes and footpaths of the Hampshire countryside; Suffolk Coast & Cambridge, a six-day program featuring visits to Orford, the 12th-century castle built by King Henry II, and Cambridge University; and Tuscany Gardens & Gourmet, a seven-day immersion in the fragrant farms, gardens and vineyards that anchor the region's rich culinary tradition. All 2010 itineraries are priced at or below 2009 rates and, as always, Wayfarers' Walks are all-inclusive and guaranteed in U.S. dollars. Walks are priced from US$2595* per person.

The Fit for Trips program features an easy-to-follow video-based fitness program designed to help walkers get ready for a walking vacation. Whether a traveler is just getting started or is a regular walker, the Fit for Trips program offers trip-specific conditioning tips for walkers of all levels. Developed by fitness trainer (and adventure travel enthusiast) Marcus Shapiro, Fit for Trips is the leading fitness company providing activity-specific resistance and endurance programs using a proven sports-conditioning model tested by pro athletes and trainers.

For more information or to book a Walk, visit www.thewayfarers.com or call 800- 249-4620.

To learn more about Fit for Trips, visit www.fitfortrips.com or www.thewayfarers.com/Fit-for-Trips

About The Wayfarers

Named by National Geographic Traveler as purveyor of one of the "50 Tours of a Lifetime," and by National Geographic Adventure as one of the "Best Hiking Companies," The Wayfarers offers an eco-aware "walking" holiday of both culture and fitness in 15 countries with 78 Walks. Literary itineraries include the Brontë and Jane Austen Walks in the UK which add an element of historical magic. Newest locations cover Sicily (including a Founder’s Walk), Austria, South Africa, Alaska, Alsace (Founder’s Walk), Northern Ireland, and Slovakia. Other popular walks are in Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Maine and Southwest USA. A barging/Walk combination in Burgundy is also offered and private group itineraries can be arranged. Now in its 28th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrées into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 5-12 days and are rated easy to challenging. The Wayfarers is also a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, a consortium of award-winning travel companies matching active individuals, families and groups on nature and culture adventures throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. The alliance offers 350 trips to more than 85 destinations worldwide.

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