You can drive, though this can be long and quite bumpy. They call a game drive an African massage. Otherwise you can take scheduled or chartered bush flights. These can be 4-12-seater planes which will land on paved or grass runways. Usually the pilots will buzz the air field to clear the wildlife off and […]
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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 […]
If you’re a business traveler who’s constantly on the go, you know that the schedule can be demanding. And you’re not alone in feeling stressed out at times. Long flights, endless meetings, and the constant pressure to perform can take a serious toll on your mental well-being. Stress isn’t just about feeling overwhelmed—it creeps into […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Travel Leaders Receives Diamond Award at AIC Hotel Group’s 4th Annual Showstopper Awards
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 […]
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 […]