TrekAmerica couple celebrate 20-year wedding anniversary

America's specialist tour operator for 18-38-year olds, TrekAmerica, has been offering epic American road trips for over 45 years; with many trekkers choosing TrekAmerica for safe-group travel with like-minded travellers and epic once in a lifetime adventures.

Whether it's whilst watching the sunset over the Grand Canyon, wildlife spotting in the USA's national parks or canoeing on beautiful Lake Crescent, TrekAmerica has seen friendships blossom into more on many of their epic US road trips. With countless weddings, anniversaries and even a few babies on the way there's a lot of #TrekLove in the air.

Trekker, Sonja Polman booked her first TrekAmerica trip in 1994, said: “I chose TrekAmerica because I was travelling with two friends and we thought it was a safer way for three girls to travel around. It was also good for our budget, with the cost of accommodation and travel costs paid upfront.”

Sonia continued: “I never imagined I would meet my future husband, but it was pretty much love at first sight for both of us. We met in the foyer of the Skyline hotel in New York, the evening before the trek started, and we've been pretty much inseparable ever since.”

Despite Sonia and John living in different countries they were determined to make things work and will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this coming April, showing it wasn't just a summer romance. Sonia added: “Over the five months following our tour, we saw each other about every six weeks, until John moved to England in 1997. We got married the following year in 1998, in the little chapel of the flowers in Las Vegas – well it would be wrong not to!”

Richard Hanson, Managing Director of TrekAmerica, said: “We in no way see ourselves as a match-making service but it's so wonderful to hear that TrekAmerica has allowed people to form such amazing relationships on our tours over the years. We pride ourselves on creating itineraries that offer unique, unforgettable adventures, and to be there at the start of a love story makes our job even more rewarding”.

Sonja Polman concluded: “TrekAmerica changed our lives! We describe our TrekAmerica experience as an 'experience of a lifetime' even after 22 years we talk about it frequently and reminisce about all the extraordinary things we got up to. We absolutely loved every minute, one of the happiest times in our lives.”

Fall in love with the TrekAmerica tours this Valentine's Day…

Trailblazer, New York to New York, from £6,239pp

This epic 63-day tour crosses 29 US states and two Canadian provinces, combining the most sizzling national parks and big-hitting cities with countless opportunities to see incredible wildlife. With memories that will last a lifetime, trekkers rave about their American adventures on this all-encompassing journey.

Southern Sun, Los Angeles to New York, from £2,079pp

A varied snapshot of the States - experience the history in the east, stock up on great food in the south, and head west for nature at its best with this epic 21-day tour taking in 15 States and three national parks. Delve into the vibrant nightlife and live music scene in the cities of Nashville, Memphis, Austin & New Orleans, explore Hollywood Boulevard and experience the Grand Canyon at sunrise or sunset… this tour has something for everyone!

Westerner 2, Los Angeles to Los Angeles, from £1,549pp

Take in the bright lights of Las Vegas, the sizzling heat of Death Valley and the towering peaks of Yosemite on this ultimate 14-day tour vising the lively blend of California, Nevada and Arizona. 

To book or for terms and conditions visit https://www.trekamerica.co.uk or call 0333 003 2051. Check out the Trek social scene, search #iTrekHere / #trekamerica or visit www.trekamerica.com/community 

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Notes for editors:

• Prices are all tour only – cost with flights available on request.
• Price does not include pre and post tour accommodation.
• Images: Sonja & John at Badlands National Park in 1994 and on their Wedding day in 1998

About TrekAmerica: 

• Over 45 years' experience showing groups of travellers the USA, Canada, Alaska and Central America
• Over 70 tours to choose from, ranging from 3 to 75 days, across all 50 of the United States, Canada, Central and South America.
• Groups of like minded 18-38 year olds with no single supplements
• Low deposits
• ABTA and ATOL protected