Diving and Snorkeling in the Virgin Islands Couples who enjoy scuba diving and snorkeling expeditions will love a honeymoon in the Virgin Islands. Consider honeymoon packages which include airfare and dive and snorkeling excursions. Some also offer all-inclusive options, special couples dive experiences and luxury packages that include spa services. Here’s a list of a […]
Category Archives: Africa, Kenya and Beyond
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Sep
Sep
Planning a trip to Africa is a big deal! It’s most likely that the first thing you’ll consider is a safari, but your adventure doesn’t have to be all about the Big Five. There are plenty of other sights to see and places to discover beyond the immense savannahs and forest lands that you’ll be […]
Africa, Kenya and Beyond, All - Vacation Inspiration, Disney
Take an Epic Adventures by Disney Vacation to Egypt
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Jul
Jul
Mickey Mouse has taken on a totally new role as a world explorer! Adventures by Disney is now offering family vacations worldwide, giving families the opportunity to travel safely with their children to destinations that will expand their knowledge of other cultures, ancient history coming alive and broadening their perception of our world and its […]
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Mar
Mar
I ended my trip to Kenya and Tanzania by flying to Zanzibar. We met our driver outside of the terminal and he drove us to the White Sands Luxury Villas and Spa on the southside of the island. The grounds were beautiful and lush and very close to the ocean. On the southside of the […]
Africa, Kenya and Beyond, All - Vacation Inspiration
Adventures in Nairobi – “Out of Africa” Experience
05
Mar
Mar
You probably have seen the movie – “Out of Africa”. We went to the Karen Blixen House in Nairobi where she lived. We were able to take a tour of the home and hear the stories, as well as walk the grounds. At Angama Mara, the picnic area from the movie was shot here. We […]
25
Feb
Feb
We stayed at some wonderful properties on the trip to East Africa. Here is a short description of the places that we stayed. In Nairobi we stayed at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, the oldest hotel in Nairobi. This was very nice and close to the airport. There is a national park right by the airport, […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
05
Feb
Feb
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 […]
09
Jan
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 […]
02
Jan
Jan
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 […]
04
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 […]
Adventure, Africa, Kenya and Beyond, Beach, Cruise, Destinations, Europe, French Polynesian
Your Luxury Vacation Bucket List
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Jun
Jun
Luxury travel isn’t solely about the level of accommodations anymore. These days, it’s also about the unique experiences, personalized itineraries and destinations that travelers can choose around the world. According to the most recent travel trends survey conducted by Travel Leaders Group, luxury travelers are most interested in exclusive access, including VIP tours, cars and […]
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Mar
Mar
This story fills my heart. My sister and I disembarked that morning last May from the MS Monaco Nile Cruise in Edfu, Egypt. The city with population of @133,000 was filled with merchants and shoppers preparing for the upcoming Ramadan Holiday beginning that weekend. We took our excursion in a horse drawn carriage to the […]
Adventure, Africa, Kenya and Beyond, All - Vacation Inspiration, Europe, Florida, Hawaii
Top 8 Luxury Destinations of 2018
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Apr
Apr
Are you looking to go on a vacation? If you are, then you might be interested in enjoying a luxury destination. But did you know that the best spots to enjoy can change from year to year? They can depending on recent weather disasters that have temporarily made other destinations less desirable. Recent changes in […]
Adventure, Africa, Kenya and Beyond, All - Vacation Inspiration, LaVonne
Considering a Safari … If not, add it to your bucket list!
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Mar
Mar
A Bucket List Dream! I flew from Johannesburg to Madikwe, a private game reserve about one hour away and stayed at the Madikwe Safari Lodge. It is unbelievable to see the animals right there, almost close enough to touch. Before landing, we circled the airstrip to make sure there were no animals on the runway. […]
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