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National Geographic Traveler Magazine, 2008

 

"When we started this annual roundup three years ago, we sought to bring readers 50 of the worlds most transformative travel experiences guided by outfitters that promised to leave no trace--granola-bar wrappers or ugly American stereotypes--in their wake. Using our criteria of authenticity, seasoned expertise, sustainability, unprecedented access, and local connections, we've chosen journeys that tap into transformative power..."     Read More>>

 

 

 

The UK Observer, 2008

"Fresh and wild, beautiful, friendly, and completely offbeat. Why Newfoundland is North America's best kept secret...."Joanne O'Connor experiences both on an innovative holiday which aims to immerse visitors in the local community..."  Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

The Globe & Mail,

2008

"Forget pampering.  A growing number of travelers are on the hunt for 'deep authenticity,' flocking to destinations like Newfoundland to get away from such trappings. The only problem: When you can't understand the locals — or crack their inner circles. But one tour company may have a solution. Call it a concierge service with a twist..."  James Glave describes describes his experience on a CapeRace trip.  Read More>>

 

 

 

 

Canadian Home & Country

September, 2008

"CapeRace’s 10-day touring program around the province features stays in homes owned by the Sooley family, providing a unique way to travel and explore the region. Hipditch House, located on the slopes of Signal Hill in the Battery District, the city’s oldest, most picturesque neighbourhood, offers visitors a chance to walk the ancient winding streets overlooking the North Atlantic’s shipping lines"... Candian Home & Country profiles Hipditch House in St. John'.  Read More>>

 

 

 

 

The Esso Review

2008

"With its often harsh weather and rugged terrain, “the Rock” can seem downright inhospitable. And yet, Newfoundland is home to the most welcoming, spirited and generous people one is ever likely to meet. Never have I fallen so truly, madly and deeply in love with a land so hard and so fast. Much of the draw of Newfoundland lies in discovering its infinite offerings, whether they are the local characters, the landscapes, the music, the art or the wildlife..."  Colleen Seto writes abut her CapeRace experience. Read More>>

 

 

 

 

The National Post

2008

 

"Pondering a map that has community names such as Witless Bay, Chance Cove and Mistaken Point, visitors here must experience some trepidation navigating a rental car around this island..."   Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Living Magazine

2008

"The mystique of staying in different Newfoundland homes appealed to me... we began the circuit at chic Hipditch House in St. John's Battery neighbourhood  where we were wowed by it's big harbour views, and moved on to a 1930's outport house in Heart's Delight, before we bedded down at our last stop, a 19th century fisherman's home in Bonavista. It was exactly the unscripted experience we were looking for when we signed on with CapeRace Cultural Adventures... "  Read More >>

 

 

 

Westworld Magazine

May 2008

 

"Considering Newfoundland’s relative accessibility today, it remains one of the most unpackaged and unpretentious places on the continent. Our youngest province is a region apart – a time warp to a more innocent age, largely untouched by the soul-draining crush of mass tourism... " Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tourism Commission

July 2007

"As vacations go, this was a new one for us. Our usual trips involve attraction-hopping, hikes and tours, three restaurants a day and puffy duvets in chic-yet-generic hotels. CapeRace is a whole other ballgame. As is Newfoundland, AKA “The Rock,” on Canada’s wild Atlantic coast — a place so raw and remote, a culture so concentrated and distinct, it feels like another country altogether..." Read More>>

 

 

 

Home & Country Magazine

June 2008

"Inside, the overarching feel of E. J. Sooley House is a warm, cheery port in a storm, a treasure awash in turquoise hues to combat the harsh grey scenery out the windows. "The backdrop is undisciplined and undiscovered---it really is the last frontier of Canada," says Ken with conviction..."  Home & Country profiles the E.J. Sooley House   Read More>>

 

 

 

 

 

The Star Pheonix

2008

"Getting lost and getting found again is what an off-the-beaten track adventure is all about in Newfoundland. I had been invited to "test-drive" the latest new experiential travel product from CapeRace Cultural Adventures, a travel company that helps visitors craft a Newfoundland vacation into their very own "Eco-Culture Experience".  Provided with a key that fits three authentic historic homes located in spectacular coastal locations, I headed out on the open road. Aiding the adventure was a map and a custom traveler's guide..."  Read More>>

 

 

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