After 21 years as a travel advisor, I have learned that the best trip is rarely the one with the longest itinerary, the most famous attractions, or the lowest price.
It is the trip that feels right for the person taking it. . .
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Sometimes the most unforgettable way to experience a familiar destination is to stop asking, “What am I supposed to see?” and begin asking, “What do I truly want to understand?”
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We all have that trip.
The African safari. The European river cruise. The journey to Antarctica, the South Pacific or wherever your imagination wanders when you should be doing something more productive.
Then reality taps you on the shoulder and asks, “Exactly how are we paying for this?” . . .
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For years, the word luxury made us think of marble hotel lobbies, white-glove service, turn-down chocolates, and someone magically appearing to fluff your pillows.
Don't get me wrong...those things are nice.
But I don't think that's what today's travelers are really searching for. . .
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Meet Africa's Most Fascinating Safari Animal: The African Wild Dog
When people dream about an African safari, they usually imagine lions lounging beneath acacia trees, elephants crossing vast plains, or perhaps a leopard draped across a tree branch.
But ask experienced safari guides about the animal that excites them most . . .
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Some travelers dream of spending their days lounging on a beach with a good book and ocean views. Others want to wake up before sunrise to search for lions on an African safari.
That's why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all vacations.
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It's easy for me to make a list of famous places in the UK and Ireland.
The Cliffs of Moher. Edinburgh Castle. The Ring of Kerry. Giant's Causeway. Stonehenge. Been there, done that.
But the moments I remember years later are often something else entirely.
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Everyone dreams of Italy.
The Colosseum. Venice's canals. The Amalfi Coast. Tuscany's rolling hills.
But when travelers return home, those aren't always the moments they talk about most.
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It’s the confidence we pass down.
The curiosity we model.
The courage we quietly teach the people we love.
My parents gave me . . .
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There’s a certain kind of traveler I’ve always admired.
Not the one trying to collect passport stamps like trophies.
Not the one chasing the most expensive suite or the trendiest destination. . .
There’s a word I hear often in travel these days that never quite fits me: influencer.
I understand the role influencers play in today’s world. Many create beautiful content, inspire people to explore, and share helpful ideas. But that isn’t . . .
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Exactly one year ago, I traveled to Africa on a custom itinerary created by an extraordinary locally based tour company.
What I expected was a great trip.
What I found was something much bigger.
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