From helping safari guides buy their own vehicles in Tanzania to hospitality training in Argentina, here’s how our partners give back to their communities. We’re big believers in the idea that travel can be a force for good. We share it with our partners, and many go to tremendous lengths to give back to their […]
With its white sand, boulder-strewn beaches, impossibly clear waters, and jungle-draped interiors, the Seychelles have an almost mythical beauty. Made up of 115 islands strewn across the glittering Indian Ocean like pearls, the Seychelles islands combine an otherworldly beach experience with warm Creole culture and spectacular endemic wildlife and biodiversity. The fact that they’re so remote […]
You don’t need to venture far from Santiago to find world-class wine, destination dining, and some of the coolest hotels in the country
In the heart of South Africa’s Overberg region, near the southernmost tip of the continent, tucked between mountains, forest, and sea, lies Grootbos Private Nature Reserve. Home to a unique botanical safari, the marine Big Five, farm-to-fork cuisine, limitless views of the Atlantic coastline, and one of the smallest and most diverse plant kingdoms on […]
2024 is all about firsthand encounters with the extraordinary. Here are eight unexpected destinations that have become places we’re lingering a little longer this year—each deeply intertwined with community and nature.
Uruguay is still a mystery to many travelers. Our South America specialists explain what makes it such a special destination.
As we begin a new year, we reflect on the environment and what we can do to limit our impact as travelers. Here are five ways we’re doing that this year… The planet is changing, with temperatures on the rise. As a travel business—and travelers ourselves—we are a part of this reality. We have a […]
Less than a two-hour flight from Buenos Aires a visit to Mendoza transports you worlds away from the feel of city life. While the colorful capital city of Argentina is all charming chaos, Mendoza embodies laid-back indulgence at its best. Slow, wine-fueled lunches extend into the late afternoon, and a siesta under the shade of […]
Visit India’s mystical central jungle for one of the planet’s most unique wildlife experiences—a tiger safari in Pench National Park.
When and Where Does the Wildebeest Migration Happen? Every year the plains of East Africa are home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, the migration of 1.4 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands zebra and gazelle, tracked by Africa’s great predators. The migration is often described as a set circuit that occurs between […]
There’s perhaps no better place in the world for wildlife viewing than the Galápagos Islands—meet giant tortoises, penguins, blue-footed boobies, and many more animals on a journey through the Ecuadorian archipelago in this Galápagos wildlife guide. When it comes to wildlife-centric destinations, Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands certainly rank among the best in the world. In fact, […]
With both tropical rainforest and windswept Patagonia, “when to go to Argentina” isn’t a simple answer.
With both arid desert, temperate rainforest, and windswept Patagonia, “when to go to Chile” isn’t a simple answer.
Chile is a 2,670-mile layer cake of landscapes. Discover Chile’s best destinations, from the mystical Atacama Desert to charming Santiago to Patagonia, and artsy Valparaíso.
A unique way to experience the best of Africa, riding on Rovos Rail luxury train is culture, glamor, and comfort in the wilderness.
From the right color clothing and must-have gadgets to luggage tips and handy accessories, here’s what to take on safari in Africa. Peering through binoculars in search of elusive wildlife, luxurious lodges overlooking great African plains, sailing above the savannah in a hot air balloon—a safari is not your average trip. For many travelers, it […]