Yá'át'ééh – or Welcome in Navajo!
If you believe that North America has no
really old “history”, then let America 4 You
show you otherwise!
In 1994,
convinced that our in-depth knowledge and love of the West could be used to
select the best product line possible, America 4 You L.L.C. was founded as a
boutique inbound operator. It started as and stayed a family business, now run by
daughter Lena, who shares our love for the American West. Lena has a master’s
degree in Sustainable Destination Management and is currently the Chairwoman of
the International Inbound Travel Association.
Specializing in trips
that require extensive research and time investment America 4 You quickly
became known as the company to turn to concerning specialty programs.
All three of us
have traveled extensively in the USA and Canada investing countless hours in
learning about the products and regions of the West and beyond. From the
beginning there was a deep interest in the Native American culture and over the
years friendships developed that resulted in a partnership dedicated to
promoting Native American adventures to the overseas visitors. It was always most important to us that we are
the liaison between these experiences and international visitors, while our
Native American partner uses his knowledge to educate indigenous suppliers and
get them tourism-ready!
Together we
created itineraries that go beyond Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon (even
though both are, of course, important!). While we currently concentrate on the
American Southwest, we are also developing itineraries in South Dakota, North
Dakota, Montana, Oklahoma and beyond. Want to stay on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation in SD and spend the day listing to an Oglala Lakota tribal member talking
about the Wounded Knee Massacre? Learn how to make frybread? Create your own
silver bracelet? Enjoy an evening watching Native American dances and listening
to songs?
While we have created multiple fly-drives visiting Native American
tribes, we believe it’s best to visit under the guidance of a knowledgeable
Native guide, who can tell stories, explain the Native way of life and offer
insight into Native culture.
Imagine staying at historic Thunderbird Lodge near
Canyon de Chelly and hearing stories about the “shape shifter”. Then visit the
pueblos of New Mexico. Go on a guided sunset hike in San Juan County and learn
about the importance of “Bear’s Ears National Monument” to the people whose ancestors
have lived in the area for thousands of years. Attend a PowWow. Be amazed by
the stories of the Hopi runners, who connected their villages through running
and in 1912 participated in the Stockholm Olympics. Stay at an amazing Bed and
Breakfast in the Village of Zuni and enjoy a blue corn pancake breakfast in the
morning – the best you ever had.
There is so much
to learn, to explore to share cross-culture – and America 4 You wants to make
sure it is done with respect and in ways that benefits both the Native American
tribal members and the international guest eager to learn and experience Native
culture beyond the picture painted by famous author Karl May about the “Cowboy
and Indian” myth! And about that “no history” - situated in Navajo
Country, Arizona,
and founded in 1150 by the Hopi tribe, who still live there today, Oraibi is
the oldest continuously inhabited town in America.
“hágoónee” – OK
– things are settled, see you later!
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