NEW YORK, July 17, 2000 - Feel like summer is passing you by. Think it's too late to plan a family vacation. Think again  GORP.com is coming to your rescue. The most visited Internet site dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure travel has introduced its "Family Getaway Guide," a resource guaranteed to put adventure back into your family's summer in four quick and easy steps (and mouse clicks).

The "Family Getaway Guide's" four-step vacation-saver formula, available at www.gorp.com, includes:

Step 1. Pick A Sport: GORP has a plethora of activities that include everything from backpacking, canoeing, and bike touring to horsepacking and rock climbing. All are geared to bring families together as they work with each other to conquer the outdoors.

Step 2. Find A Getaway: Probably the hardest part about planning a memorable vacation is deciding where to go. Whether your family is looking for a simple weekend away or an extended exploration to see all nature has to offer, GORP has something for every family. And if you're pressed for time, let GORPtravel (www.gorptravel.com) help arrange the trip for you.

Step 3. Become A Know-It-All Parent: Preparation is the key to making sure your family is happy on vacation. Knowing that anything can go wrong, make sure you know how to handle just about every possible situation. GORP offers tips to parents on how to deal with everything from poison ivy to ticks. There is also advice on how to stay safe and healthy while away.

Step 4. Get Inspired To Go: The most crucial point of travelling is the time between trip planning and the first day of your journey. During this time, your family should learn as much as possible about the trip and get first-hand advice about travelling, the outdoors and what to expect. To complete the last step in the formula to a great family vacation, GORP has community forums where users can share tips and experiences, as well as articles and features on how to make the most of your vacation. And if you still have questions that need to be answered or have some concerns, just ask GORP's family expert, Alice Cary.

GORP (a.k.a. Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) is the largest and most trafficked Web site dedicated to outdoor recreation and adventure travel. With more than 100,000 pages of content, GORP offers a complete package of authoritative, award-winning content; a large, active community of outdoor enthusiasts; and a full-range of e-commerce offerings drawing nearly 13 million page views per month. Started in 1995, GORP offers a full-service adventure travel booking feature with more than 4,000 trips, accessible via the Web or telephone, in addition to a gear store with 180 brands of clothing, footwear and equipment. GORP has been cited by Yahoo!, US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and many others, as the leader in this category and a "Best of the Web" site.

Back to Press Releases

Return to Top