Nearly 400 years ago the history of the Passion Play began. In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore. The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634 the first Passion […]
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Dave Lovick invited to join Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust is an Invitation-Only Community for Top Business Decision Makers in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Dave Lovick, President of Travel Leaders, has been invited to join Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Dave was chosen for membership by the […]
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Jan
Our game drive in the land rovers were always special. You always stay seated when in the vehicles. Animals see the vehicle as a whole, if you stand up, then you break the shape and you can be seen as a threat. When we were in the Toyota SUVs, they had a pop-up top, so […]
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Many of the lodges/camps are conservancies and work with the local people. At Segera Lodge, north of Nairobi, there were three tribes where the men were always fighting, showing the women how powerful they were. The owner of Segera and others, worked with the women of the tribes to start meeting and get to know […]
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It’s a new year, and that brings new opportunities for travel: a chance to cross a destination off your bucket list or revisit a place that you love. Wherever you go at home or around the world, here are some resolutions to make your travel more mindful in 2020. Help the planet. To save […]
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Business Travel – Tips for Winter Travel
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When you’re getting ready to go out of town on a business trip, you’re naturally focused on work, from all of the documents you’ll need to bring, the presentations to put together and the meetings you have to schedule. Packing for your destination is as important as what you put in your briefcase, and […]
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Dealing with winter weather can be more than just an annoyance for a business traveler with a plane to catch. A canceled or delayed flight may mean missing an important meeting or other work events, adding uncertainty to a carefully planned itinerary. Winter brings heightened concerns for airline travel, so it pays to be careful […]
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Dec
Dec
Fantastic safari to Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar! I just finished a seventeen-day trip to East Africa and it was fabulous. First of all, there are no safety issues at all. The people are wonderful and so friendly. You always receive an African welcome with a double hand wave and a big smile. Everyone speaks Swahili […]
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Dec
Dec
With a passport in hand, you’re all set to explore the world. But before you leave on your trip, here are some tips to ensure that this valuable booklet stays safe and can take you wherever you want to go. No matter what stage you’re at in your travel plans — even if […]
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Nov
Whether it’s a chance to explore someplace new or revisit a beloved destination, this holiday season why not treat someone special in your life to the gift of travel? Perhaps there’s a family vacation you’ve been thinking about taking, or a romantic getaway for two, or a surprise for mom and dad, sending them on […]
News & Announcements
Travel Leaders Receives Diamond Award at AIC Hotel Group’s 4th Annual Showstopper Awards
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Nov
Nov
AIC Hotel Group, the experiential brand breaking out of the sea of sameness in the hospitality industry offering unmatched vacation experiences, recognized Travel Leaders for its outstanding achievement at the Fourth Annual Showstopper Awards recently held at the all new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. With over 250 travel partners in attendance, Travel Leaders proudly […]
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Dracula’s Castle, Transylvania, Romania There isn’t a more perfect finish to our series on Creepy Travel Destinations than a visit to Dracula’s Castle. Or as it is now referred to “Vampire Tourism.” Long before Dark Shadows, Vampire Slayers & Twilight cuties if Vampires are mentioned Count Dracula has been our icon. We all know the […]
There is a word for it! Pediophobics; The persistent fear or worry of dolls. Phobia or no phobia this creepy destination is as eerie as it gets. For over 50 years a Mexican man collected hundreds of dolls here after discovering a young girl’s dead body nearby. Dedicated to the lost soul of a […]
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Preparing for an upcoming business trip or vacation can be an exciting experience. As you plan which sights you’d like to see along with where you’ll be staying, it’s also important to plan for what you’ll be bringing with you and wearing on your flight. Though comfort should be your number one priority, it’s always […]
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Travelers to the West African nation of Togo on the Gulf of Guinea enjoy wandering the palm-lined beaches and scenic hilltop villages. The settlement of Koutammakou is inhabilted by the Batammariba people. The village appears traditional with fortress like clay huts. This thriving capital Lome’ could draw fans of the truly grotesque. The world’s largest […]