In 2010, we reach a special milestone as it marks 20 years of fearless innovation for G Adventures.

When my own wanderlust ignited all those years ago, I found the only choices available to me were resorts, coach tours and cruises. It was from a burning desire to experience something more authentic that a company of travellers set out to change the way people looked at their holiday time. We sought to do things in a way that was culturally focused, active, sustainable and contribute to the well-being of people and local economies. Right from the start, it was about changing people's lives.

Today, we remain just as committed to this goal by continually striving to build a great company that people genuinely want to be a part of. After all, it is the people that make G Adventures great: the people that comprise our company culture, the people on the ground and the people that choose to travel with us - of which a staggering 99% report complete satisfaction with their G Adventures holidays. This incredible statistic is the direct result of the tireless dedication of a lot of great people on whose shoulders I proudly stand to reach new heights with G Adventures.

People in over thirty countries, from Norway to New Zealand, will pick up our brochures because they have a calling. They venture forth from the comfort and familiarity of their own communities because they truly desire to experience something unique, authentic and unforgettable. These extraordinary adventurers want something more than to simply see the world. They travel with a higher purpose: to take part in and contribute to a global community.

It is my honor and privilege to speak on behalf of the thousands who touch our company each day when I say thank you for making us the world leader in service, innovation and sustainable global travel. I look forward to welcoming you to our world of adventure and proudly invite you to take the first step in the infinite cycle of creating change. We are the Great Adventure People - and we love changing people's lives.