Africa is a continent of contrasts - roaring wildlife, silent deserts, lush deltas, rich culture, and snow-capped mountains. With so many unique ways to explore its raw beauty, the word "safari" goes far beyond a 4x4 drive across the plains.
If you're dreaming of wide-open savannas, dramatic landscapes, culture, and thrilling wildlife encounters, there's no better adventure than an African Safari. Whether you're planning a romantic honeymoon, seeking an adrenaline-pumping aerial safari, or preparing for the challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa offers something truly extraordinary.
In this guide, we'll explore the diverse range of safari experiences - from luxurious to rugged, serene to heart-racing - and help you choose the perfect adventure to suit your safari goals.
We were once called travel agents, but nowadays, we are referred to as travel advisors. What are we? Agents, Advisors, or both? In my experience, we are both. When not working on an itinerary or consulting with a client, we are on the constant hunt to find new hidden gems, stay ahead of travel trends, look for the best experiences for our clients, and work on continuing education, recertifications, and stay updated on the latest industry regulations.
When we are with clients, we educate and advise them to provide our clients with the best travel experience, based on their personality, travel style, and reason for travel. Basically, we do reconnaissance like an agent and advise like a consultant.
In a nutshell, a travel agent's duties encompass helping clients plan, book, and manage travel arrangements. We cover a very diverse spectrum of travel experiences from solo, thrill adventure to your destination wedding, and everything in between. Let's dive into the details a little more.
Since the 1990s many online DIY travel booking platforms have become available and been very popular amongst consumers. Let's take a look at the Pros & Cons of traditional travel agencies and DIY booking platforms.
Before sharing my blog about the Role of a Travel Agent, let me start with a brief summary of the history of this amazing industry.
The early beginnings of travel agents date way back to the ancient & Medieval times. While the concept of "travel agent" didn't really exist back then, there were guides and merchants who helped people with logistics for long-distance travel
Traveling should be an exhilarating experience, but common pitfalls can quickly turn your dreamscape adventure into a stressful ordeal. Let's have a look what 12 alerting mistaks you should avoid.
Let's be honest: Too often, "family vacation" means changing diapers in a new zip code while trying to keep everyone entertained. If you have ever come home more tired than when you left, needing a vacation from your vacation, this blog post is for you.
A real vacation should feel like a break from the daily grind, not just for the kids, but the whole family. Especially, for the one doing most of the work from vacation planning, ordering passports, packing, snack prepping and so much more (Yes, I see you Mom or Mr. Mom)
Here's how to plan a vacation that is truly relaxing, fun, and memorable for everyone.
For travelers seeking more than just beautiful beaches and blue horizons, the Kingdom of Tonga offers something rare in today's world - a living cultural heritage, untouched by colonization, where tradition, monarchy, and community are the soul of everyday life.
Let's face it, traveling on a budget sounds great...until you're sharing a room with 8 snoring strangers and using a towel that could double as sandpaper. But here are the good news: You don't have to choose between budget and keeping your sanity. As a travel agent (and someone who refuses to accept lower travel standards) I have cracked the code on affordable travel.
If you're dreaming of wild coastlines, serene alpine lakes, and untouched forests, New Zealand might be already on your radar. Beyond the bustling hubs of Queenstown, Rotorua , and Auckland, this island nation hides treasures few travelers ever see.
Off the beaten path, youpots where the locals go and silence is only broken by birdsong or crashing waves. Let me share some of these special gems, and the best time to visit.
ad settlement in the Mojave Desert, ahead of connecting the San Pedro railroad to Los Angeles, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah. The completion of the San Pedro, access to water, the construction of Hoover Dam, and permissive laws transformed this railroad settlement into the vibrant metropolitan we all know.
Today, Las Vegas, also known as Sin City, is the city that never sleeps, famous for its dazzling casinos, glitz, glamour, celebrities, showgirls, rodeos, shows, the dancing fountains at the Bellagio, the wedding capital of the world, drive-thru weddings, you name it, Vegas offers it all. But many hidden gems show a different side of this vibrant metropolitan area in the Mojave Desert. Let me take you off the beaten path and explore the unexpected side of Vegas.
Flying with your furry child has become increasingly popular over the years. It can be a very rewarding and fun experience for both of you, but it requires careful planning and training to ensure your pet's safety and comfort. Whether you are emBARKing on a domestic flight or an international adventure, here is everything you need to know.
Planning a destination wedding is so exciting- just imagine saying your "I DO" with ocean waves or mountain peaks as your backdrop, but can also be overwhelming at times. You can either hire a wedding planner who will handle every detail for you, or bypass the wedding planner, save money you could apply to your honeymoon, instead, and work with a travel agent. With the right travel professional, you can plan a seamless, memorable wedding without the hefty price tag of a traditional wedding planner. So, when and where do we start, and why working with a travel agent may just be the perfect wedding planning solution for you?
Don't Hug The Fluffy Wrecking Ball: A Guide to Staying Alive During a Wildlife Encounter
Spring is here, and all the great National Parks and wildlife parks are open, ready to welcome millions of people from around the world.
It's beautiful, stunning, peaceful, and full of majestic creatures that would prefer not to have brunch with you and will let you know......
If you are anything like me, you are mesmerized by the beauty of nature, grateful when Mother Nature graces you to be part of her, and can't wait to set off on a day of adventure to visit one of our incredible National or wildlife parks.
Whether you're hiking, camping, spending a day at the lake, or are just trying to get the perfect wildlife "selfie", here is your slightly sarcastic-but-seriously important guide to staying safe and alive around some of nature's most iconic "does-not-play-well-with-Humans" animals and snakes.
Let's get one thing straight: I love travel...but planes? Not so much. The mere whiff of jet fuel used to send my heart into Olympic-level cardio mode. If you're like me, and "pre-flight anxiety" feels more like a
"pre-flight doom spiral", don't worry - I've got you covered. Here is how I learned to calm the chaos before takeoff and during flight (without becoming a full-time meditation guru), learned to overcome pre-flight anxiety, and actually learned to love to fly.
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