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9/7/2022

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5 Reasons Why You Should See South Africa At Least Once In Your Life

 
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South Africa is Africa's 9th largest country according to its landmass. The reasons to visit this vast and culturally diverse nation are seemingly endless, and that's why it makes it on so many people's bucket lists.

To encourage you a little more and to further enhance your excitement, here are five reasons you should make it to South Africa at last once in your life.

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9/1/2022

Sailing Through Ancient History

 
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​It’s been a while since I’ve read about ancient history, but I’ve always imagined what it would be like to walk in the footsteps of Pharaohs, to wander among impressive ancient temples, curious how they were built.  I find this all absolutely amazing, considering the sites and artifacts date back over 2000 years.  

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8/23/2021

10 Reasons to Use a Travel Advisor Familiar with African Travel

 
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Is Africa on your bucket list?  It's high on my list - one of the top 5 places I need to experience before I can't travel any more.  Amazing wildlife, incredible culture, wonderful people. 

​In today's world, you can get anything you want with a few clicks on your keyboard. But if your dream is to see Africa, you might want to forego the Internet and book your trip with someone who knows the continent.  Here are ten reasons why using a travel agent who is familiar with African travel (or has great connections) will give you a better trip experience.

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4/21/2021

7 Amazing Wildlife Encounters Around the World

 
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Seeing wildlife in their natural habitats can be a life changing, soul stirring experience, not only for animal lovers but all types of curious and adventurous travelers. 

Wildlife themed itineraries are best experienced in small group settings – whether they be private or small group land tours or small ship cruises, taking you into areas less visited, less accessible.  Small groups lend themselves perfectly to a better learning environment while contributing to the conservation and protection of species.  Sustainable tourism - the best way.
 
Following are 7 top itinerary picks – one on every continent.         Photo credit above: Lindblad Expeditions

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2/13/2020

Sweet Suites: Amazing Accommodations, Amazing Experiences

 
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Courtesy of The Brando
The world is full of amazing destinations, amazing accommodations and amazing experiences that come along with them, by land and by sea. Here are 7 of my favorites:

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10/3/2019

Marrakech and Beyond

 
From Ensemble Vacations Magazine - Winter 2019
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9/9/2019

​Three Types of Accommodations You’ll Find on an African Safari

 
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When on safari, you have several types of accommodation choices, from high end, five star luxury lodges to simple campsites and a lot in between.  Following are the descriptions for the top three most common choices.  

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9/9/2019

Tanzania's Great Migration

 
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Did you know that ​Tanzania's great migration of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and other migratory animals is a year round event in the Serengeti?  Constant movement of nearly 2 million animals – following the rain and fresh green pastures in a clockwise direction.  
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Serengeti National Park is a vast ecosystem covering over 5700 square miles.  Where the herds are depends on the time of year.  And because the animals are unpredictable, one never knows the exact time of arrival in a particular region, but they do eventually arrive. ​

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