I've been seeing a bunch of Indiana Jones tie-ins ahead of the new movie Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull opening May 22 (Indiana Jones-themed M&Ms for example) but here's one that actually makes sense. Expedia has created ten custom Indiana Jones adventure tours. The tours are inspired by all four movies and include voyages to India, Egypt, Italy, Nepal, China, Peru, Jordan, Mexico and even an adventure in the old U.S. that includes a tour through the Southwest, inspired by young Indiana Jones and his spelunking through Utah's caves. The trips are also each rated by price, amount of culture shock and the trip style (mainly independent or more of a guided tour).

For those not interested in Indy style adventure there is also Expedia's Summer of Adventure trip finder tool that helps travelers search for trips by browsing categories such as "Dining Destinations," "Golf Getaways" or "Historical and Cultural Experiences." Expedia is also holding a Summer of Adventure Sweepstakes, offering a grand prize of two Indiana Jones travel experiences for two and weekly prizes such as a family movie adventure to Southern California complete with Disneyland tickets, a VIP experience at Universal Studios Hollywood, tickets to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and more.

To announce this partnership, Expedia sent me a pretty cool piece of PR swag, a cute little suitcase decorated with travel stickers containing one Indiana Jones fedora (size medium). Want my Indy swag? Let me know in the comments why you love Indiana Jones, one commenter will be chosen at random for this giveaway on May 1.

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment below before 5:00PM Eastern, Thursday, May 1, 2008. We'll randomly choose one winner amongst the eligible entries and announce the winner on May 2, 2008.

Some other important details:

* To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us about why you love Indiana Jones.
* The comment must be left and confirmed before Thursday, May 1 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
* You may only enter once.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
* One winner will receive the Indiana Jones hat and suitcase, value undetermined.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.

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Comments are now closed. This contest has ended. Congratulations to the winner Jim C.

Financial advisor and radio talk show host, Keith DeGreen has quite the life. He has set up his Nordhavn 55 boat as a mobile studio and taken off around the world. He's calling it The Global Adventure and will be hosting "The Keith DeGreen Personal Finance Show" from all around the world. As quoted on BYM News, De Green says the journey is an inspiration for his audience: "The trip is an aspirational lifestyle of the market I serve." He also hopes to use the trip to learn about world economics and investment opportunities. His trip is open-ended and he and his crew are currently in Hawaii and headed toward the Marshall Islands. You can follow DeGreen's progress and listen to his show to get financial advice on how to fund your own adventure through his website.

Some days I know I'd like to run from reality, don't we all sometimes? Preferred Boutique is banking on it with their newest set of adventure-themed packages geared towards getting away from it all. It's a given that most vacation and resort packages want that "escape reality" feeling, but they don't all imply the adventure that "running" from reality does. And the "Run from Reality" package name is backed up with the thrill of tandem paragliding, whitewater rafting, or (for those who want a calmer adventure) horseback riding. Starting at two nights minimum, the getaways are available now until the end of August this year.

Sport fishermen are a breed unto themselves, each holiday offers the chance to hook that one fish that dreams are made of. For those in pursuit of the big one, a new game lodge has been developed to offer a pleasant vacation while fishing in the abundant waters off Costa Rica. The Bahia Escondida Big Game Lodge in Golfito is situated in Algo Mas, the former management home of Chiquita Banana, which offers accommodations for six. The Lodge also has the services of a personal chef and a concierge so that you can focus on the fish. But if you are interested in the fishing, you are going to need a boat. The 51-foot Whiticar known as Shamrock is guided by Captain Tommy Lynskey into prime areas to catch sailfish, tuna and marlin. A five-day, four-night package includes a private charter from San Jose, four nights at Algo Mas and three days of fishing on Shamrock for $10,900 for up to six guests.

Golf, tennis and other sports often hold tournaments pairing professionals with excited amateurs. If ou want the same experience for sailing, you need to head to the Bitter End Yacht Club in the Virgin Islands for their Pro Am Regatta Week. They pair novice sailors with  America's Cup skippers, Olympic medalists, Around the World Race winners and world champions.  Racing takes place aboard Freedom 30s and Hunter 216s. Other activities include windsurfing, snorkeling, wine dinners and an awards dinner. The event takes place October 28 through November 4.

Of the many reasons to visit a destination spa, birds aren't usually on the list. They are the star attraction this month at the Echo Valley Ranch in British Columbia. Their Birding package which is only available in April, is a chance to observe and learn about birds in the raptor family. Their birding package includes falcon training demonstrations, looks at the nesting areas of the great gray owl and the golden eagle,a guided marsh walk and plenty of opportunities for general bird spotting. Only two  four-night packages are offered each April, with a total of ten participants per package. The package includes four nights accommodation in Dove Lodge or Lookout Lodge, meals which are prepared in an open kitchen, use of ranch facilities including an outdoor hot tub, sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and a games room with pool table. There is also a morning Thai stretching class and the opportunity to help with the ranch animals. This unique destination spa is run by Norman and Nanthawon Dove. He was a mechanical engineer originally from England and she is from Thailand where her mother was a practitioner of Thai medicine. The ranch offers both Western and Thai spa treatments as well as a Thai night with authentic Thai food and traditional Thai dancing. The birding package costs $1116 (Canadian) per person.