Travcoa led its first Escorted Journey through the Khyber Pass along the ancient Silk Route in 1954. Since then the California-based company has led inspiring and in-depth explorations of the world’s most exotic destinations, opening doors long closed to Western travelers. Synonymous with personalized attention, exclusive access to exceptional places and all-inclusive luxury, Travcoa is part of the First Choice family of companies, and travels to destinations in more than 90 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South America, the South Pacific and Antarctica.

Travcoa offers three types of travel experiences:
• Escorted Journeys offering set itineraries and regular departures guided by professional Travel Directors
• Custom Journeys designed for independent-minded travelers with itineraries tailored to personal desires
• Private Jet Expeditions, which offer around-the-world voyages aboard a deluxe 74-passenger Boeing 757 private jet

For more information, visit www.travcoa.com or call 1-800-992-2005.

National Geographic Traveler is the world's most widely read travel magazine, with more than six million readers. It championed sustainable travel before it was cool and, eight times annually celebrates journeys that are about place, experience, culture, authenticity, living like the locals and great photography.

It makes a distinction between tourism and travel, and stresses inquisitive not acquisitive trips. It employs storytelling and you-are-there photography to inspire readers to pick up and go. And, with the theme of "All Travel, All the Time," it eschews fashion and fluff in favor of articles that offer a strong sense of place, inspiring narratives that make readers take trips, and solid service information to help them plan those trips wisely and well.