DuVine Adventures Projects Record-Breaking Season

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DUVINE ADVENTURES PROJECTS RECORD-BREAKING SEASON
Luxury Bike Tour Operator Adds Destinations and Increases Passenger Count

BOSTON – The new cycling travel season is well underway and all signs point to a record-breaking season for DuVine Adventures despite reports of reduced numbers of travelers worldwide. While many companies are scaling back their offerings, DuVine Adventures is launching more than 17 deluxe bicycling tours across 10 countries, including destinations in Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Ireland, Eastern Europe, South America, Canada and the United States. And, during this, their 14th season, DuVine is sending guests out to explore the countryside on brand-new bikes.

DuVine Adventures offers tours that pair easy, moderate and challenging cycling tours with fabulous culinary experiences including winery dinners and chateaux picnics. The company also specializes in designing tours for special events, delivering custom trips, multi-sport adventures, yoga/bike adventures, family travel, solo travel and self-guided tours. Each tour is specifically designed to maintain a sense of balance between adventure and luxury – immersing each traveler in the local culture while providing luxurious accommodations, good food and fine wines. On average, more than 25 percent of DuVine’s travelers are repeat customers.

“The success of DuVine and the loyalty of our travelers have been immensely gratifying,” says founder Andy Levine. “I get to share the things and places I love most with hundreds of people each year. And when I see return guests each year, I feel we are creating more than a company, but a community.”

For 2009, DuVine has secured a fleet of new bikes so travelers will enjoy their rides with increased comfort and performance – whether they choose a tour with easy, moderate or challenging courses. Additionally, the company has added some new fantastic guides and our partners in each destination are thrilled to see increased bookings in hotel, restaurant and other tour amenities.
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DuVine Adventures’ tours typically include:
• All deluxe accommodations
• All breakfasts, signature lunches, gourmet dinners with local wine
• Two experienced bilingual guides and support vehicle
• Wine tastings
• Entrance fees to attractions
• Top of the line touring bicycle with helmet
• Route maps, transportation from tour starting point to ending point
• DuVine Adventures t-shirt, water bottle and luggage tag.

Recently, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER magazine cited DuVine’s Mendoza, Argentina tour as one of their “50 Tours of a Lifetime.” Additionally, AARP has named DuVine as a preferred adventure tour provider and creating specialty pricing for AARP members.

About DuVine Adventures
Andy Levine founded DuVine Adventures in 1996 over a glass of wine at his kitchen table. The company offers unique travel experiences for active travelers from all over the world. DuVine tours are excellent for those accustomed to independent travel, but enjoy the insight of a professional guide. DuVine ensures that their guests may actively discover a region and experience the ultimate in luxurious accommodations and service. With DuVine each guest cycles through beautiful landscapes at a comfortable pace, indulges in gourmet regional cuisine, samples world-class wines and rests in charming luxury hotels. DuVine Adventures is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, while European Operations are based in Provence, France and Tuscany, Italy.