FILL THE FAMILY ALBUM WITH SUMMER ADVENTURES FROM iEXPLORE

Chicago, IL (March 31, 2000) -- Forget the same old boring family vacation. This summer, experience an extraordinary getaway with iExplore that is guaranteed to excite, entertain and educate the entire family. Visit all corners of the globe as well as your own backyard on trips ranging from an Italian Adventure or a safari in Botswana, to a horse ranch in Montana or an outdoor getaway in Maine.

iExplore, the world's first one-stop resource for researching, purchasing and equipping adventure and experiential travel, offers escapes that appeal to all ages and interests. Beginning May 19, the site's home page will feature getaways and weekend trips for families and multi-generational travelers interested in spending quality time together. Traveling with other families means that children won't be "stuck" with adults and will enjoy the company of their peers. Learning a sport, discovering a new destination or experiencing a different culture has never been more fun.

iExplore makes European culture accessible to children of all ages. An Italian Family Adventure, introduces young adults to the legacy of the Roman Empire, mercantile might of Venice and the artistic glories of Florentine Renaissance. The trip includes plenty of free time for relaxing along the Amalfi Coast, dining in trattorias, and exploring on your own, ensuring that the 14-day excursion won't be too arduous for children. With flat terrain and an abundance of bicycle paths, Holland is an ideal destination to explore on bike. Windmills, canal crossings, visits to cheese farms and wooden shoe factories make iExplore's six-day Netherlands Biking escape ideal for children. Parents too will be engaged by Dutch masters, luxurious hotels, canals and cobblestone streets. Images of the great pyramids, Sphinx and the pharaohs' grandiose temples have engaged imaginations for generations. Experience these wonders in person with iExplore's Family Holiday in Egypt. For 11 days, sail down the Nile in a traditional vessel, explore antiquity and try a treasure hunt in a bazaar guaranteed to please children.

Families may share the thrill of discovering wildlife and experience the mystique of Africa on iExplore's two escapes to Botswana. On the 12-day Botswana Okavango Explorer, families canoe the Okavango Delta and stay in bush camps in Botswana's National Parks, while trained guides prepare meals over an open campfire. The Botswana Family Safari explores the continent's last and most pristine wildlife habitat on a 14-day itinerary designed for families. Child-friendly activities include an Africa dance performance, a walking tour of a spectacular waterfall, a crocodile farm visit and a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River.

Take the family around the world on eco-tours in Australia and Costa Rica. iExplore's 14-day Australian Family Holiday includes visits to North Queensland's rainforests, hikes up Ayers Rock, camel rides and bush barbecues. The Family Tour of Costa Rica is a cultural and educational holiday, appealing to budding environmentalists and grade school animal lovers to birdwatching parents and camera-wielding grandparents. Spend 10 days walking along the Lava Trail, cruising the mangrove forests of Damas Island, hiking nature trails and discovering Monteverde, home to the Butterfly Garden and Cloud Forest Reserve.

Families need not leave the country to experience an exciting and memorable vacation. Adventure-seeking families will enjoy biking, kayak expeditions and beach picnics on iExplore's Maine Multisport vacation. Spend six days exploring the state's quaint fishing villages and unspoiled coastline. On the opposite coast, families may discover the country's first national park on iExplore's Yellowstone Family Adventure. A guide will lead groups on a six-day trip, through wildlife-rich hiking trails, remote geyser basins, exhilarating whitewater rafting and horseback riding. Families may also explore the "crown jewel" of the US's national parks with a visit to Glacier National Park in Montana. iExplore's Glacier Family Adventure offers a stunning look at one of nature's most spectacular landscapes with towering snowcapped peaks and rock formations.

This summer, families may experience the ultimate "Out West" adventure on the Montana Family Trip with Western-style lodging and dining. Perfect for all age ranges, the six-day vacation features biking, hiking, horseback riding and rafting in Southwestern Montana. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is the setting for iExplore's Grand Teton Family Adventure that offers six days of nature hikes catering to children, biking, canoeing, horseback riding and rafting.

Learn to horseback ride on iExplore's Ranch Journeys. The RJR Ranch, located in Glacier National Park in Montana, specializes in exceptional riding with Horsemanship Clinics and riding trails and offers a unique eight-day vacation. The small mountain lake and stocked trout pond make for great kid fishing, while more experienced anglers will enjoy fly fishing in other remote rivers and streams in the area. RJR's naturalist guide allows families to experience the Big Sky country with daily hikes, whitewater rafting on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River and a lively cattle drive. iExplore's B Bar Ranch Journey offers families a true sense of Western life. Nestled 1,000-feet above Paradise Valley in the heart of the Rock Mountains, the B Bar Ranch is an actual working ranch, where families are encouraged to participate in ranch life, learning to move a heard of cattle on horseback, enjoying wagon rides, birding outings or fishing. During the eight-day escape, trip leaders and naturalist guides teach guests about the geology and animal life of Yellowstone National Park.

Families can enjoy escapes year-round with iExplore that create timeless memories. Featuring 5,000 vacation options in 152 countries, iExplore allows families to travel around the globe and share exciting experiences. iExplore also caters to families with children of diverse age ranges and needs by customizing family outings. Trip planning is easier than with the large in-house staff of adventure experts, who have lived and worked in the destinations offered. The site also provides recommendations on gear and apparel, suggestions on travel books and chats with fellow travelers. For more information visit their website at www.iExplore.com or call 1-800-iExplore