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Dr Gladys Nominated for Prestigious Global Leadership Award
Published on October 14, 2020Groundbreaking conservationist Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka — who leads specialized mountain gorilla tracking for Adventure Consults in southern Uganda — is among the seven finalists for the 2020 Tällberg Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. The Tällberg Prize — named for renowned Swedish diplomat and United Nations leader Jan…
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What’s So Special About Torres del Paine?
Published on October 13, 2020For those who don’t already know, the national park that hosts Hotel Las Torres wilderness lodge and Fantástico Sur trekking outfitters is special for a number of different reasons. Torres del Paine National Park was created in 1959 and declared a UNESCO…
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Sopa Lodges joins the Emerging Destinations Family
Published on October 12, 2020Emerging Destinations would like to welcome Sopa Lodges in Kenya and Tanzania to its portfolio of cool companies in cool places. Nestled within East Africa’s most beautiful national parks, the eight Sopa Lodges have been individually designed to complement their environments while…
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Cheli & Peacock Safaris’ NEW 2021 Signature Itineraries
Published on October 12, 2020We’re looking forward to 2021 and have redesigned, restructured and re costed our signature itineraries. Our signature itineraries are more of a suggestion than a template and can be developed further by our Safari Planners, who as you know, are passionate safari experts who…
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Fall in Love with Guyana Through its Food
Published on October 5, 2020There is nothing better for a foodie than to explore the country through the sense of taste. Guyana is a melting pot of cultures – embodying culinary cues from the Chinese, East Indians, Africans, Portuguese, Dutch, British and its Indigenous Peoples. While…
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Monteverde — Costa Rica’s Epic Cloud Forest
Published on October 1, 2020Terranova Costa Rica offers several different ways to discover Central America’s legendary cloud forest. Due to its high altitude — 4,662 feet (1,440 meters) above sea level — Monteverde receives a steady stream of clouds and the life-giving moisture they contain. Often…
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Las Torres Patagonia Launches Bubble Travel
Published on September 22, 2020In response to the global pandemic, Las Torres Patagonia is launching four new “Bubble Travel” experiences to make it much safer for travelers to explore the wonders of Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. Created by the park’s Hotel Las…
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Read All About It! Playing Hide & Seek with Loisaba’s Elusive Black Leopard
Published on September 19, 2020Hide & Seek with Loisaba’s Elusive Black Leopard Brummell Magazine (UK) offers a story on close encounters of the leopard kind while staying at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs in Kenya’s remote and picturesque Loisaba Conservancy. Quotable quote: “We’re at the southern tip…
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Read All About It! Best Times to Visit Costa Rica
Published on September 13, 2020US News & World Report offers a story on the best time of year to book a Terranova vacation in Costa Rica, a report that also includes tourist visitation and weather statistics, as well as the lowdown on the best events and…
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How to Solo Hike the Costa Rican Rainforest
Published on September 10, 2020A walk by yourself in the rainforest might be an experience that will change your life … Or maybe not. But either way it’ll be a memory that lasts forever. Here are some tips from Terranova Costa Rica on how you can…
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Kenya’s A Hands-On Conservation Experience
Published on September 10, 2020A Cheli & Peacock safari in the world-renowned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking community working to secure a sustainable future for Kenya’s wildlife. Before Your Trip Make a big difference by saving a little…
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Iguazú Falls — 5 Reasons Why These Falls are Epic
Published on September 9, 2020Voted one of the Seven Natural Wonders of South America, Iguazú Falls is one the bucket list of nearly every avid globetrotter. Poised along the Iguazú River on the border between Argentina and Brazil, the incredible cascades are the focus of two…
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A Day at the Beach — Andes Style
Published on September 7, 2020Before or after your passage through the Andes with Cruce Andino, spend a day (or two or three) taking in the sun, sand and (inland) sea of gorgeous Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina. Bariloche Tourism offers the lowdown on six awesome playas:…
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Elewana Embraces the Slow Food Movement
Published on September 7, 2020Slow Food is a global, grassroots movement that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. As part of our commitment to the movement we have introduced African fusion tapas lunches at Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs. With…
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Protecting the Patagonian Wilderness
Published on September 4, 2020Through its AMA nonprofit, Hotel Las Torres has launched a number of environmental initiatives in Torres del Paine National Park including the creation of an interpretive trail, education camps, reforestation projects, and programs to aid indigenous bumble bees and the huemul deer….
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Freshwater Fishing in Guyana
Published on September 1, 2020With such a robust landscape of rivers and forests, it’s not surprising that Guyana is one of the globe’s best places for freshwater fishing. The South American country is especially known for the Arapaima — the world’s largest freshwater fish. But overall,…
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Why join an EcoTraining Wildlife Course?
Published on September 1, 2020For those that love animals and want to find a way to help and protect them and their habitat, EcoTraining wildlife courses are a great option. Whether you’re a photographer, nature lover, avid traveler, or interested in working as a guide, these…
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Iceland in Winter: Northern Lights, Hot Springs, and Nordic Christmas
Published on August 26, 2020Iceland ProTravel offers five different options for visiting Iceland this winter including a glacier adventure, spa break, Northern Lights extravaganza, and the holiday season in Reykjavik. MAGICAL ICE WORLD ICELAND 8 days/7 nights; January to March & October to November 2021 On this…
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Batwa Community Rescues an Endangered Pangolin – Bwindi
Published on August 19, 2020Although they were sometimes known in past for poaching wildlife, the Batwa community of Bwindi Forest proved in July that they have transitioned into genuine conservation partners. Batwa Community team leaders Tom Tumwesigye and Mr. Kanyamugara came across a pangolin in the…
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Need some Summer cocktail inspiration? Reyka is here to help.
Published on August 19, 2020Reyka Vodka’s cocktail recipes are the perfect way to unwind this summer. With summer in full swing and backyard hangouts replacing nights out at restaurants, it’s time to mix things up. Reyka Vodka has great cocktail recipes to inspire you to become your own bartender! Reyka…
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