FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IEXPLORE UPGRADES TRAVEL WEBSITE, ADDS NEW TRIPS 

Version 2.0 Includes Many
Consumer Enhancements

CHICAGO, IL - Sept. 18, 2003 (SEND2PRESS Newswire) -- iExplore
(www.iExplore.com) announced today the launch of the newest version of its
award-winning adventure travel website.  The site now offers many new
features, including:

* New look and feel, with easier site navigation and trip research functions 

* Trip Wizard-a trip search tool that helps stimulate new travel ideas 

* Enhanced iExplorer's Club member loyalty benefits and points program 

* New community section allowing interaction with other world travelers 

* Expanded offering of iExplore Exclusives line of made-to-order adventures

As part of the new iExplore Exclusives trip offering, iExplore launched a
four star "Silver" line of trips to complement its original five star
"Gold" line.  At an average starting price of $2,499, the "Silver" trips
are approximately $1,000 less in price than their "Gold" equivalent. 
These trips are fully guided, made-to-order and visit the world's hottest
selling destinations.

iExplore's Founder and CEO, George Deeb, said "We are thrilled to offer
our consumers these additional site features. They really enhance our user
experience and solidify our position as the trusted online adventure
travel resource."  Deeb adds, "For the budget conscious consumer, the new
iExplore Exclusives-Silver line offers a terrific value."

Founded in 1999, iExplore (www.iExplore.com) is the leading online seller
of adventure and experiential travel and is associated with National
Geographic, an equity owner in the company.  The company offers over 3,000
trips which can be booked through iExplore's expert call center staff at
1-800-IEXPLORE.  

iExplore has been named the "Best Adventure Travel Website" by Forbes
Magazine for four years in a row, and was recently named a "Top 50 Overall
Website" by Time Magazine in 2003.

More information: http://www.iExplore.com

Press Contact:	
	George Deeb, CEO
	iExplore, Inc.
	+1-312-492-9443  x102
	gdeeb@iexplore.com

 
/Note to editors: Deeb available for interview. Photos available./



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