Safaris

By Kristof Eyckmans on Mar 09, 2019 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel If you are looking to treat yourself to celebrate a special occasion or just because you feel like it, going on an ultra-luxurious safari might just be the ideal solution you’re looking for. While you’ll find a vast array of high-end safari retreats, there is just a very small bunch of lodges you could consider ultra-luxurious. Let’s have a look at some of them. Royal Malewane, Thornybush Game Reserve If celebrities are the perfect indicator to find ultra-luxurious places, then look no further. The amazing lodge hosted the likes of Elthon John, Richard Gere, Nicolas Sarkozy, Bono,…just to name a few. Set in the Thornybush Game reserve, it gives you some of the best game viewing out there. To top it off, the Royal Malewane will provide you with the best service, culinary delights from morning till the evening, an award winning bush spa … [Read more...] about Top 5 ultra-luxurious safari lodges in South Africa

Updated 10:09 am CDT, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 NEW YORK (AP) — A pack of handsome brothers is getting settled at New York's Bronx Zoo. The foxlike wild dogs — called dholes (dohlz) — were born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in 2016. New York's newcomers have brownish-red coats dappled with white markings, and bushy tails. Dholes are native to parts of southern and central Asia. The Wildlife Conservation Society says populations of the pups are endangered by development, hunting and diseases from domestic dogs. The society's long-term plans include acquiring female dholes for a breeding program. An exhibit formerly occupied by polar bears has been repurposed for the dhole's habitat. The Bronx Zoo's last polar bear, Tundra, died in 2017 at age 26. … [Read more...] about Wild dogs take over Bronx Zoo’s former polar bear digs

HOME » Luxury Travel Destinations » UNITED STATES » A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico Sante Fe, known as “The City Different”, is a wonderful place for the senses. It is both rich in culture, history, and architecture, all set at the foothills of the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains. With over 320 days of sunshine a year, it is the perfect destination to visit during any season! Santa Fe is also the oldest city in New Mexico, and has certainly earned its place as one of the most cultural cities in the U.S. There are numerous museums, galleries, and historic sites to explore, almost all of which offer a fascinating insight into Native American heritage and art. I recently enjoy a weekend getaway here and have compiled my top recommendations to make the most of your time! Enjoy reading all of the best places to eat, sleep, and explore in Santa Fe! Where to stay:  Hotel Santa Fe: The Hacienda & Spa is a sanctuary for the cultural and … [Read more...] about A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico

If you’ve traveled to Africa, you know how lifechanging the experience can be. But for those who haven’t been, it can be hard to understand what a trip is really like thanks to the many misconceptions about Africa. Our partners at Africa Inscribed have been designing itineraries for our clients for years, and they know the ins and outs of Africa travel. Below they dispel nine of the common myths about traveling to Africa. Myth 1: Africa is one big country. Once you’ve been once, you’ve seen it all. People often refer to Africa as a single country when it is in fact made up of 54 different countries. Each of these countries is diverse in culture, customs, language, natural environment, politics, history, and size as well as has their own currency, flag, national anthem, food and identity. There are some 1500 – 2000 languages spoken throughout Africa and many of those languages have varying dialects. Often the country’s official language in not the … [Read more...] about 9 Myths About Traveling to Africa

I don’t normally make it the focus of my travels, if there’s an opportunity for me to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site, I always make sure I stop. In 1972 the UN, through the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, began recognizing important sites around the world that they consider vital in order to maintain the cultural and natural heritage we have all inherited. Even though I haven’t even scratched the surface of visiting the more than 1,000 sites in every corner of the planet, I have been to quite a few and think every traveler should make a point to visit them if they can. To show the width and breadth of this amazing collection of sites, today I want to share some that while impressive, mostly fly under the tourism radar and hopefully in the process this list will encourage your own UNESCO themed visits in the future. This year I’m working with Allianz Travel Insurance to share my thoughts about travel, what makes me happy when I explore the world and why I … [Read more...] about 7 Under the Radar UNESCO World Heritage Sites I Love to Visit