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Active Travel Trends for 2025

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10 Best Europe Vacation Tours for Families

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An Unlikely Journey

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Nine Trips, Four Nations, One Kingdom: Which UK Adventure Fits You?

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Welcome to The BackBeat!

Your go-to guide for epic adventures. Dive into tales from the road and trail, straight from our expert Trip Leaders, and get the inside scoop on planning your next escape. From pro tips and a peek behind the scenes to bucket-list destinations and unforgettable travel stories, inspiration is here.

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June 21, 2024

Exploring Provence on a Bike Tour: The Best Bike Routes

Known for its vineyards, pine forests, olive groves and lavender fields, it’s hard to know where to start when you decide to explore Provence.

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June 21, 2024

What You Need to Know about Taking a Dolomites Bike Tour

Benvenuti to the Dolomites! Known for their high peaks, deep valleys and charming villages, this is a dream location for a bike tour.

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June 21, 2024

Exploring Japan on a Bike Tour

Home to a culture that grew separate from foreign influence, Japan is true to itself and has a distinct character from almost any other place on Earth. Beyond its culture, the land feels undiscovered and is beautiful in its own right. You’ll be up close and personal with this unique culture and stunning landscape as you explore the island on your bike.

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May 9, 2024

Top 5 Bike Rides in Mallorca

It’s no surprise that Mallorca is one of the most popular cycling destinations for recreational and professional cyclists alike.

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May 9, 2024

Honoring the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy & Brittany

This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, pivotal moments when allied forces liberated occupied France and ultimately brought an end to World War II. As a Backroads Trip Leader in Brittany & Normandy, I’ve witnessed first hand the profound impact of revisiting this history and the sense of pride and hope it instills.

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May 9, 2024

6 Best Hikes in Mallorca

While Mallorca is well-known as a world-class cycling destination, its plentiful hiking trails with stunning ocean vistas and dramatic mountains deserve equal attention.

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April 24, 2024

Adventure Vacations the Whole Family Will Love

Imagine your kids with smiles across their faces while you enjoy a fun-filled week for the entire family. All the while, connect with like-minded families with kids of similar ages. Here are some adventure tours with plenty of activities that will keep both kids and parents happy.

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April 16, 2024

A Year of Travel: Trips for Every Season Spanning Every Continent

Explore with active travel experts to some of the most stunning regions in the world. Join Backroads for spring bike rides in North America, summer hikes in Europe, fall safaris in Africa and winter adventures in South America. Get ready for an incredible year of travel!

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March 11, 2024

A Journey of Discovery with Backroads: Guests Reconnect with Family History in Ireland

Guests on Backroads trips to Ireland explore their family history and connect with the land and culture. Alison traced her great-great-grandfather's roots in Schull, feeling a deep connection despite finding no physical evidence. Sean, with a name like O'Shea, felt drawn to Ireland, especially after discovering his father's childhood village. Both guests experienced the warmth of Irish hospitality and the beauty of the countryside, creating lasting memories on their ancestral journeys.

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March 4, 2024

Best Family Vacation Tours

One of the things we hear most often from parents on our trips is that they love traveling with us because it’s one of the only times in their busy lives when all they have to do is show up and have fun. You meet us on day one, and we take care of the rest. A truly carefree vacation!

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