What Do Former Participants Say?

 ...Well, a lot actually! After conducting six successful around the world travel adventure events and taking hundreds on the ride of lifetime, here is a small sampling of our travelers own words describing our event--so far:

.."It is an Amazing Race for regular people!"
Randy H., Newport Beach, CA (2004)

. "We had soooo much fun...it's been flawless. We both agree that this was our best adventure ever--and we have had a few...so we want to do the whole thing (again) next year."
April C., Pensacola, FL (2010)

. "A trip like no other; it changes your view of the world and captures your heart."
Zoe L., Houston, TX (2010)

. "This was truly a great trip for me and I consider myself pretty tough to impress anymore...You did a fantastic job!"
Travis K., Houston, TX (2010)

. "I just couldn't get The Global Scavenger Hunt out of my veins last year. I am going again!"
Barbara S., Rhode Island (2010)

."Makes you feel alive in the world…it was exciting, exhausting, crazy, beautiful, illuminating, you name it, every emotion, experience, issue crammed into three weeks, thirteen countries, four continents...it was truly one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I'd do it again in a minute."
Claire F., Palm Beach, FL (2008)

"Nothing needs improving upon…thank you for introducing me to some spectacular and interesting sites…the hardest competition I have ever partaken…" (2008) Thank you again for opening the world to me in a manner somewhat different than normal for me. I did learn and and see places (and) experiences even though I have been to all of the locations previously." (2009)
Bart H., Newport Beach, CA (2008 & 2009)
Note: Bart is a Century Club member who has stepped a toe in all but 8 of the Century Club's 300+ "countries" of the world! He's a seriously jaded traveler-extraordinaire.

. "It was an amazing trip--thanks again. It was better than last year and for all my fussing...Don't stop this event. I hope we get to come next year again--it is the best trip I (have) ever taken. For those of you who might like to do this trip—I will tell you it is the best experience and for me, life changing."
Rainey B., Pensacola, FL (2008 & 2009)

. "Just like in childbirth, when it is over, it is over and Mother Nature has you unable to remember the pain...so is it the same with this contest. There wasn't a day we didn't want to quit, slow down and give up--but at the end, in retrospect, it was amazing."
Sherry F., Miami Beach, FL (2009)

. "Three weeks of learning to be a better person and to be able to leave behind a slightly better world."
Christine L., BARBADOS (2009)

. "Can't wait to do it again! See you both next year. You both were great hosts..."
Kristine B., Miami Beach, FL (2009)

. "Buried in each scavenge is the potential for an incredible discovery and amazing experience...a surprise package for adventurous, curious world travelers...The itinerary was designed beautifully, Bill Chalmers has designed the trip with variety, intelligence, challenge, and fun. Each day was an incredibly exciting adventure...it was very, very rewarding. The more we did, the more we saw and the better it was. I have a great sense of accomplishment. Very, very gratifying."
Barbara S., Rhode Island (2009)

. "We are so happy we did this memorable adventure...de-programming should be included in the hunt... as for the second night in a row (after the event ended) I have awaken with dreams trying to figure out how to do some scavenges. Amazing Race without being eliminated and less silly too!" "
Bev & Buz N., Phoenix, AX (2009)...Century Club members (231 & 200)

."The logistics were flawless, destinations and accommodations excellent...I love the A Blind Date With the World concept...the mystery, suspense and surprise of it all still gets my heart racing even though we're already finished! There is simply nothing like it."
Alex S., Washington D.C. (2009)

 "Delicious..."
Scott S., San Francisco, CA (2004)

 "Excruciatingly enjoyable…we will never forget this travel experience"
Erwin V., Vancouver, CANADA (2008)

."...Sheer genius. People often say that a trip was life changing--but The Global Scavenger Hunt really is. You will never see the world again the same way...an amazing itinerary."
Zoe L., Houston, TX (2008 & 2009)

 "Best trip of my life. Brilliant scavenges…nothing but good things to say about the event. You guys should be proud of it. We are proud of the event and want it to continue."
Rainey B., Pensacola, FL (2008 & 2009)

 "I'm amazed and happy, but thoroughly exhausted…and need a relaxing vacation from my vacation."
Helen Q., Brussels, BELGIUM (2005)

  "…one of those seminal moments in my life. After completing the event I gained a stronger desire to make a difference in the world."
Trevor G., Seattle, WA (2005 & 2009)

 "A cross between Abercrombie & Kent and Lonely Planet! I and am richer for the experiences we shared. Thanks for being such great hosts."
Randy H., Newport Beach, CA (2004)

 "The first time was amazing and just plain overwhelming. The second time I did, well, it was just as amazing and it overwhelmed me all over again. I may be a Global Scavenger Hunt junkie!"
Vicki S., Dallas, TX (2004 & 2005)

 "The logistics for the trip were fantastic. There were a lot of moving parts and you did an excellent job of getting them and us all in the right place."
Jeff B., New York, NY (2008)

 "Had we done this trip on our own, we know that we would not have seen a fraction of the things we saw, or done a number of the things we did… 'Would you do it again?' YES!"
Kit & Joanne, Victoria, BC (2008 & 2010)

 "It was a wonderful itinerary. It's like Christmas and looking forward to opening another present each day and not knowing what it will be…each location unwrapped is a new surprise…All Type-A travelers should take this challenge."
Steve H., Los Angeles, CA (2008 & 2009)

 "The Global Scavenger Hunt was one of the most amazing events of my life…a perfect 10 rate for their hospitality events…would go again! This trip is kick ass!"
Andy M., Dallas, TX (2008 & 2009)

 "Pure genius…brilliant from start to finish…a crash course in being a human being in the world."
Rainey B., Pensacola, FL (2008 & 2009)

 "The trip of a lifetime...I was fortunate to meet wonderful people along the way! A terrific organizational job in making this event challenging, fun and rewarding."
Carole H., Detroit, MI (2004)

 "I found the concept of not knowing my destinations a wonderful experience…some of the most interesting scavenges on the scavenger hunt were finding random items in markets all over the world...my charade skills have been fine-tuned...I loved the exhilaration of walking along streets that made me truly feel foreign...truly seamless travel."
Victoria R., Bellingham, WA (2002)

 "This (was) is the most difficult thing we have ever done...It is like Survivor, The Amazing Race, and the Eco-Challenge all rolled into one except with MUCH more cultural interaction…physical and mental toughness, brain power and strategic planning, which by far outweighs all these other competitions."
Marvin S., Alberta, CANADA (2002)

 "A frantic romp around the world testing ingenuity…a perfect 10 for hotels and ease of air travel. It is easy to be enthusiastic about a journey with so many highlights...a wonderful not to be missed experience…what traveling is all about, surprise and improvise."
James C., Calgary, CANADA (2008)

 "Riding elephants and climbing to the center of the pyramid were my favorite experiences…the scavenges where we learned about cultural differences were the most interesting…I now know that I can go anywhere."
Michael H., Riverside, CA (2002 & 2004)

 "An awesome quantity of art -- in churches, temples and museums -- I remember the smiles of all the people...I was constantly challenged."
Carol B., Indianapolis, IN (2002)

 "…it tests one's ability to interact with indigenous people and society. I would recommend this to people…"
Andrea B., New York, NY (2008)

."You did a great job as usual keeping the troops together, and having them be in the right place at the right time...Thank you both again for the amount of effort that you put in to make the trip really remarkable. It truely is appreciated."
Christine L. (2010)

 "A travel roller-coaster…"
Janice V., Vancouver, CANADA (2008)

 "I think A Blind Date with the World sums it up…"
Mia F., New York, NY (2008)

 "It was an incredible and rewarding adventure. The competition is intense…quite an amazing adventure. It is fun, educating, rewarding, frustrating, complicated, political… an interesting way to spend a three-week vacation."
Eric H. & Randy K., Calgary, CANADA (2008)

 "We're thrilled, surprised and absolutely gratified…. It was a challenging 25,000-mile international treasure hunt."
Lisa H., Chicago, IL (2005)

 "It was an amazing adventure. It was fantastic, aggravating, fun, maddening, it made us laugh and it made us cry with the frustration of it all."
Kit & Joanne, Victoria, CANADA (2008)

 "I rate the hotels and hospitality events a 10...I cannot think of any area that was not handled by the GreatEscape Team very professionally with prompt attention to details and making all the travelers feel that the trip was everything that they said it would be…GreatEscape was a special once-in-a-lifetime experience. I would recommend the trip to other people who want a trip like no other!"
Dean F., Rancho Mirage, CA (2002)

 "A unique concept...I never had a dull moment...I learned a lot of good stuff about myself...my stamina, my ability to be a good team player. This is a self-discovery journey!"
Raj K., New Jersey (2004)

  "The thrill of the hunt was exciting…I was not ready for it to end!"
Joan H., Austin, TX (2002)

 "It was exactly how I thought The Global Scavenger Hunt would be…global, challenging and adventurous. A great competition!"
David M., Edmonton, CANADA (2002)

  "The ease of air travel was great…the hospitality events were simply super!...all the scavenges were interesting...the unknown and circling the planet really excited me."
Willi M., Key West, FL (2002)

 "We had so many intimate and sharing experiences…those alone would have made the trip worthwhile...we're good planners, but we had to learn to constantly challenge our assumptions and adjust on the fly...the hotels were great...I will recommend GreatEscape to everyone."
Roger M., Indianapolis, IN (2002)

 "I loved going on scavenges that were off the beaten track and so unique that a typical tourist would never have experienced it...I loved the market scavenges, the museum scavenges, the architectural scavenges, the food scavenges were fun!...I will never forget it."
Alicia B., Los Angeles, CA (2004)

 "This (event) is geared toward people who are really interested in the culture, the people and the places…They attract the traveler, not the tourist."
Jason S., Toronto, CANADA (2005)

 "What an amazing experience it all was…thank both of you for everything you did to make this event a reality. What you all have accomplished is phenomenal. This competition is truly life changing. Thanks for letting us be a part of it."
Zoe L., Houston, TX (2008 & 2009)

 "The GreatEscape staff was very thorough, very timely, very helpful...the hotels and hospitality events rate a 10...Bravo, well done...standing ovation! I was challenged participating physically, morally, logistically, emotionally, spiritually, ethically and culturally. I'd love to give it another go!"
Steve B., Cleveland, OH (2004)
Note: Steve liked our travel adventure competition so much that he went out and copied the whole concept (Changing the name to protect the guillty of course!) and turned it into a package tour of Europe!

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