This year, the company will add France's Loire valley, an area just north of the more famous Loire tiver, rich in’ medieval remnants of its past. Wayfarer walks last a week, The cost (about $1,300) includes six nights’ accommodation, meais, and baggage transport. -The routes are not especially strenuous, but a van is available for those who would rather skip a section. For more information: The Wayfarers, c/o Peter or Jane Darling, 524 Hunter St. W., Peterborough, Ont., K9H 2N1. Tel.: (705)742-9957. The train is quite possibly. the best and most economical way to see Europe, whether it’s the heritage sites of Prague or the mountainous region of Spain you want to visit. European trains are modern, fast, clean, and on time. Rail Europe, the agent for railway systems that cover 27 European countries, offers visitors more than 30 ticket packages. The most -popular and. best known, the Eurailpass,.is. good in 17, countries from - Sweden. to Gréece (but not Britain), and can last for anywhere from 15 days to three months (a 21-day: pass costs $766). Rail ’n’ Drive Pass, lets visitors combine two ways of getting around. A seven-day pass (the days can be spread out over two months) costs $369 for four days on the train, and three days’ car rental: It’s valid in all, Eurail countries, plus Britain. All Rail Europe packages must be. bought: before leaving North America. For’; more information: Rail Europe, 2087 Dundas St. E., Suite 105, Mississauga, Ont. L4X 1M2. Tel.: (416)602-4195. Vancouver’s Canadian Outback Adventure Company combines ecotourism with ‘‘creature com- forts’? according to Steve Corbett, who runs the company with his brother James. ‘*People can challenge themselves as much or as little as Airfare t from $788" Seats arelimited! 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Now in its second season, Ca- takes small groups (maximum 12) dog-sled- ding, skiing, cycling, rafting; and fishing in the wilds of B.C. A July trip will feature six days of hiking and biking in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Cost is $1,645. In August, after. a stay at lux- urious Chilko Lake Lodge, par- ticipants will take a 200-km_ raf- fing journey down the Chilko River, which includes some challenging white-water sections. Cost of the six-day excursion is $1,895. ; For more: information: Cana- dian Outback Adventure Com- pany; 206-1110 Hamilton St., Vancouver, B.C. V6B 282. Tel.: 688-7206. Spoleto Festival U.S.A. is an extravaganza of dance, theatre, and music that has won plaudits from the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others, for the calibre of its entertain- ment. . The festival, with more than 100 performances, is held in his- toric Charleston, South Carolina, from May 28 to June 13. Ticket prices for events range from US$8 to US$65. 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