If you like travel that's somewhat off the beaten path, then Susan Drew's Sangha Tours adventures might fit the bill – especially some of the tours she's offering this fall. She will be escorting a luxury group tour to Galapagos Islands in October for either a 3 or 7-night cruise on yacht La Pinta, including time in historical Quito. Also consider joining her earlier for 4 nights in the Amazon Rainforest at a luxury eco-resort. After the cruise, there's an optional 7-night tour of Peru and Machu Picchu. Travelers can fly Quito-Lima or if only doing the Peru tour, then Miami-Lima. Drew describes her tours as “pushing the envelope during the day, but coming back to great hotels at night.” All hotel and cruise accommodations are luxury. In addition, she sets up custom designed tours for her clients, including an October Cambodia-Vietnam tour that's open to all.

For more information call Susan Drew at 772-567-6202, email [email protected], or visit Sanghatours.net.  Rainforest (10/22-26): $1610, Quito & 3-Night Cruise (10/26-10/31): $3790, Quito & 7-Night Cruise (10/26-11/4): $7790, Peru (11/4-11/11): $2890, Cambodia-Vietnam (10/20-11/2): $3390 (Costs: pp double occupancy, singles upon request, all air extra). Space is limited.