Austin-Lehman Adventures, the small group adventure travel company setting active vacation standards worldwide, has expanded its award-winning offerings to six continents (number seven coming in 2014) and recommends six trips on six continents with six good reasons to travel.

 Bound by many seas, the Balkan Peninsula accommodates a yet-to-be-discovered country, Macedonia. However, an in-country tour company, Macedonia Experience, is bringing the country to the attention of active travelers through a potpourri of touring programs.

Italy’s active leader in guided and self-guided mountain travel, Dolomite Mountains Ltd. http://dolomitemountains.com/en/home.htm, is putting helicopters, luxury resorts and some of the region’s best skiing together this winter spanning three European countries.

STA Travel, the world’s leading student and youth travel company has teamed up with Tourism New Zealand to offer students a trip-of-a-lifetime to New Zealand. This offer comes as thousands of students begin to plan their gap year or summer travels after their exams, with New Zealand being a key must-see destination for most.