Taking an Antarctic Cruise is a unique experience for people who want to see more of the world than just sandy beaches and tourist traps. Here are a few fun facts about Antarctica that can enhance your trip! Yes—You Can Go Swimming in Antarctic Waters! The water temperatures are frequently below freezing so think of it more...Read More
You have probably heard of the African “Big Five.” This encompasses 5 native wildlife species that most visitors hope to see when they visit the continent. The African Big Five includes leopards, African lions, African buffalo, African elephant, and rhinoceroses. Here are a few facts about these infamous animals. Leopard Leopards are the hardest to “see”...Read More
Planning to travel to Bali, Indonesia? Wondering what to do in Bali while you’re there? Here are 10 activities, locations, and sights to get you started. See the Temple of Batukaru Also called “Mother Temple”, this is the largest temple in Bali. It’s the most important place of worship on the island. The temple is...Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented many of us from the type of travel and tourism we are used to. However, wanderlust doesn’t sleep, and we know that many of our readers have been taking advantage of local adventure and exploration in the meantime. There are plenty of ways to travel local and we want to...Read More
One of our agents, Lesli, is preparing for a trip of a lifetime – to Namibia! She is joining National Geographic Journeys for a 10 day wildlife and cultural tour. Her excitement is infectious; so we thought it’s about time we share with you her itinerary and reasons to book – here are the...Read More
Packing for a safari can be a challenge because of the weight restrictions that small charter aircraft place on your bags. The weight quickly adds up if you bring a tripod and telephoto lens. So choose all items carefully (most lodges and hotels have laundry facilities). This is not the terrain for a wheeled suitcase;...Read More
This fall one of our lucky agents took some time off, packed her bags, and headed for Bordeaux! The plan? Board a Scenic River Cruise that would spend 11 days meandering through the wine valleys of France’s countryside. Kelly boarded the 160 passenger Scenic Diamond and made her way through Bordeaux, Garonne, Cadillac, Dordogne, Libourne,...Read More
The Elbe River rises in the Czech Republic and flows into Germany, passing a multitude of famous landmarks along the way, both natural and man-made. An Elbe River Cruise is for people who love discovering the past as well as natural beauty. These itineraries generally start or ends in Berlin or Prague (2 amazing destination...Read More
Thinking about getting married in the Dominican Republic? With its white sandy beaches, kilometers of coastline, and clear waters the Dominican can give you a beautiful backdrop for your big day. But it is so much more than just beautiful beaches (though we won’t be complaining about them anytime soon!). Here are some of the...Read More
This past spring Lynn was able to get away for a magnificent Viking River Cruise, sailing from Amsterdam to Bucharest. She came back from the trip with countless photos, stories, and of course – Tips! If you are looking at a river cruise through Europe next spring, take a look at Lynn’s helpful advice...Read More
