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Downward Dog, Uplifting Nature
Published on November 30, 2021Bend your mind and body around an alluring blend of wildlife and yoga at Enchanted Galapagos Lodge in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island, the perfect place to relax and disconnect. Each day starts with a yoga session lead by an experienced…
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Iceland’s Best of the Best — Westfjords
Published on November 29, 2021Global guidebook publisher Lonely Planet has picked Iceland’s Westfjords area as the world’s best region to visit in 2022. Westfjords snatched top honors ahead of other awesome and adventurous regions like Chile’s Atacama Desert, Canada’s Vancouver Island, the Xishuangbanna area of southern…
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Where South America Meets the South Pacific
Published on November 24, 2021Travel & Leisure magazine just named Chile’s Easter Island as one of the “Top 5 Island Destinations” of Latin America. So isn’t it high time that you discovered the place where South America meets the South Pacific? Chile Concept offers a four-day/three-night…
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Pamper Your Mind, Body & Soul in Reykjavik
Published on November 22, 2021The perfect place to balance the mind, body and soul, Silfra Spa at the Hotel Island in Reykjavik is the ideal place to relax and recuperate in the Icelandic capital. The first-class facilities include a hot tub, cold tub and floating pool….
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Babanango: One for the (Wildlife) History Books
Published on November 20, 2021The largest conservation project in South Africa since apartheid isn’t a national park or government wildlife program, but the funding and creation of Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal province. Located in a malaria-free area of KwaZulu-Natal province near South Africa’s Indian…
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Change Your Latitude and Attitude This Winter
Published on November 19, 2021Jimmy Buffet said it best: There’s nothing like a change in latitude to change your attitude. Like a winter break in Punta del Este, Uruguay’s hip beach resort. Where the sunny southern hemisphere summer season has only just begun. Overlooking the golden…
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The Art of Walking in the African Bush
Published on November 18, 2021David Havemann, the Training Manager at EcoTraining in southern Africa, offers his advice on how to get the most out of exploring the African bush on foot. I’ve always told my guest when walking out in the bush to read it like…
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Why Not Deck the Halls in Iceland This Year?
Published on November 17, 2021How can you make the upcoming holiday season even more special this year? How about Christmas and New Year’s in Iceland? Iceland ProTravel offers romantic, action-packed five-day, four-night getaways for both holidays. Experience the incredible Christmas season in Reykjavik, the city illuminated…
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The Undiscovered Side of the Caribbean
Published on November 17, 2021Forget all of those over-crowded tropical holiday destinations and head for Colombia with its largely undiscovered paradise islands in the southwest Caribbean. Located closer to Nicaragua and Costa Rica than the Colombian mainland, the islands of Providencia and San Andrés are easily…
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Feasting in Paradise: Fine Dining on the Indian Ocean
Published on November 14, 2021The cuisine at Anatara’s Bazaruto Island Resort on Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast is inspired by the surroundings. Fresh-from-the-boat locally sourced seafood, as well as the indigenous herbs and spices from the resort garden, infuse the complex layered flavors of Mozambique, Portugal and…
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Four Awesome Adventures at Iguazu
Published on November 13, 2021Get wet, stay dry, fly high — so many ways to discover South America’s legendary cascade. Guests at the Iguazu Grand or Panoramic Grand hotels on the Argentine side can arrange a guided stroll along the boardwalks that overlook the falls, a…
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How About an Immersive African Wildlife Experience Next Year?
Published on November 10, 2021At EcoTraining, you can live your African dream for a week, two weeks, a month or even a year. Do you long to experience a day in the life and work of a safari guide? Are you an avid conservationist at heart…
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New Mexico’s Cowboy Couture
Published on November 8, 2021During your stay at Canyon Madness Ranch, take some time away from the horseback riding and other outdoor adventure sports to shop for authentic cowboy and cowgirl duds. Legendary Western wear outfitters like Cavender’s in Albuquerque and Maverick’s of Santa Fe offer…
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Shanga is Back!
Published on November 7, 2021After a long hiatus because of the pandemic, Shanga has revived its popular events, activities and information sessions at Arusha Coffee Lodge for guests and local residents of northern Tanzania. One of the latest activities was hosting a local primary school group…
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What’s Your Greek Island Style?
Published on November 7, 2021Mykonos is for party animals, Santorini for romantics, Corfu for bookworms, Rhodes for history buffs, and Crete for connoisseurs of outdoor adventure and Greek dance. PaxMore can craft your perfect getaway in any of these isles. Located less than four hours by…
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COVID19 requirements for travelers to Ecuador
Published on November 4, 2021As per the latest official update, all international travelers coming to Ecuador must present proof of having received the complete schedule of COVID19 vaccine 14 days or more prior to their arrival in the country OR a negative COVID19 test taken up to 72…
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Calling All Cougars!
Published on November 3, 2021Did you know that Torres del Paine is the best place on the entire planet to experience and photography mountain lions in the wild? There’s still time to book a “Puma Encounter” between December and April at Las Torres Reserve. The all-inclusive…
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Experience the Real Africa
Published on November 1, 2021EcoTraining is at it again, pioneering new and innovative ways to experience Africa and its incredible wildlife. The latest offering is Real Life Experiences — three adventures that allow participants to tag along with skilled conservation teams doing their everyday jobs in…
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Three New Ways to Overnight on Safari
Published on October 30, 2021Brand-new Babanango Game Reserve in South Africa offers three overnight options, each of them tucked into its own slice of pristine bush and with distinct offerings, activities and facilities to better cater to your South African safari wants and needs. Situated in…
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Family Fun with SkySafari
Published on October 29, 2021An Immersive, Hassle-Free Safari – Perfect for Families and Multi-Generational Travel Let SkySafari take care of you and your family with a carefully curated private plane safari where every detail is taken care of. Fly between some of East Africa’s most luxurious…
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