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On Safari, You Make Your Own Big Five
I quickly decided that you make your own Big Five on safari – Your favorite wildlife sightings, biggest action on a game drive, and favorite moments of the trip. My Big Five may be a bit unorthodox, but that is the point, isn’t it? Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, pictures, Tanzania, wildlife
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Amankora Gangtey, Bhutan: Best Day Ever!
At the end of the day, I fell asleep feeling so happy and grateful. Most of all, I felt at peace, which is the best way I can sum up the entire experience of visiting Bhutan. I will never forget this day. Continue reading
Posted in Asia
Tagged Adventure Travel, Aman, Amankora, Bhutan, Family Travel, Gangtey, hiking, pictures
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The Luxury Hotels of Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Centrally located along the Riviera Maya Coastline, the Mayakoba complex is home to four luxury resorts. The four luxury hotels of Mayakoba are the Andaz, Fairmont, the Rosewood, and the Banyan Tree. All hotels except Fairmont are part of Virtuoso, share one golf … finish reading The Luxury Hotels of Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
Posted in Beaches, Hotel Reviews, Mexico
Tagged family destination, Family Travel, Hotel, hotel review, Hyatt, Latin America, Mayakoba, Mexico, pictures, Riviera Maya, Virtuoso
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Wow! Dumatau
Of all of the safari camps that I saw on my recent trip to Africa (28 in total!), Dumatau made the biggest impression. This newly rebuilt camp from Wilderness Safaris is based in the Linyanti Reserve on the northern border … finish reading Wow! Dumatau
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Botswana, family destination, pictures, Wilderness Safaris
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Vumbura Plains: Private Botswana Safari
One of my strongest memories from my time in Botswana was the scent of wild sage filling the air. Even when I’m cooking with sage, I am immediately transported back to Botswana, and Vumbura Plains in particular. Vumbura Plains is … finish reading Vumbura Plains: Private Botswana Safari
Posted in Africa/Safari, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Botswana, Okavango Delta, pictures, Wilderness Safaris
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Photo Tour of London and English Countryside
I recently spend 2 weeks touring Luxury hotels in London and visiting with friends in The Cotswolds and came home with some great photos! Click through to Flickr to read my notes in the captions. Some highlights of the trip: … finish reading Photo Tour of London and English Countryside
Posted in Europe, Hotel Reviews
Tagged Cotswolds, family destination, Four Seasons, hotel review, London, pictures, Red Carnation, UK travel
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Birds on Safari
One of the most surprising parts of my safari experiences was how much I loved the birds! When starting off on safari with a check list of the things you want to see, most people are looking for the big … finish reading Birds on Safari
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Kenya, pictures, South Africa
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The Big Five
Game hunters first classified the big five with the idea of “hunt or be hunted.” These were the most dangerous game to hunt. These days, most of the shooting on safari is done with a camera and the big five … finish reading The Big Five
Posted in Africa/Safari
Tagged Adventure Travel, Africa/Safari, Kenya, pictures, South Africa
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A Photo Tour of Four Seasons Costa Rica
Back in May, I was so fortunate to do a site visit of the Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. The hotel did a great job of making sure that I experienced every aspect, facility and amenity during my … finish reading A Photo Tour of Four Seasons Costa Rica
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Tagged Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, family destination, Four Seasons, golf, Hotel, hotel review, Latin America, pictures
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View from Capella, Ixtapa
I’ve spent the past 5 nights visiting Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo, Mexico. As I pack up and head home, this is the image I want to keep in my mind!
