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Unless you are in fact an ostrich, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore smart travel options. We have gone from optional online check-in to being penalized when we don’t use
We asked one of our favorite regular clients to answer the question through her stunning images… and then she also generously shared her personal photography tips with us. Mary Jane’s
Do you dream of waking up to stunning scenery? For some of us nothing is better than enjoying our first hot drink of the day while we can stare out
Around the beginning of the year, the animals who sign up for the Great Migration can be found gathering in Ndutu. Around mid-March to the beginning of April, the herds
In northern Peru, there is an area where adventurers can still lose themselves in the old-fashioned traditions of travel. The Amazons of Peru have everything a modern adventurer might require.
Lima, Peru is an ugly city. And yet. It appears on all the most important culinary success lists. With a third of Peru’s population packed into its urban sprawl, this
Lima, Peru is an ugly city. And yet. It appears on all the most important culinary success lists. With a third of Peru’s population packed into its urban sprawl, this is
A living exhibit of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are a jumble of lava fields and still-smoking still-island-making geology. Semi-submerged calderas, lava fields and tubes, black sand beaches and puffing volcanic
Do use a sensational Travel Designer to plan your African Honeymoon There are so many variables to any holiday, but Africa might be in her own class as far as
Like a Safari, a vow renewal is always a good idea! And combining the two might just be the best idea ever. Let’s explain. No Nuisance Unlike a legal marriage,
A fabulous holiday is never a terrible thing. But a honeymoon? This is the trip that absolutely, categorically needs to exceed every expectation. There is a delicate art to privacy
Not everyone aspires to be a professional photographer, especially if that means a heavy investment in sometimes heavy equipment. And few have a lot of time to learn photography. Yet
A World Heritage Site and one of the most complex tropical rainforest ecosystems on earth. It is also the largest continuous tropical rainforest on the Australian continent. You will find
A hundred and fifty years after the last convict ship, the Hougoumont, arrived in Western Australia filled with Britain’s petty criminals, the country still has not quite rehabilitated its rakish
What makes the Maldives special? Location, location, location. When 99% of a country is water but the other 1% happens to lie right in the middle of the important trade
As we write we believe there are 3,890 tigers alive in the wild. This is something of a victory for tiger conservation, following a century in which the tiger population
a mountain that is the perfect attraction for every visitor to Cape Town. The tableau of this landmark, with or without its tablecloth (courtesy of the Cape Doctor or South-Easter
Our Man in Cape Town is a visionary. And his sights are ones of incredibly detailed clarity. When Ozzy looks at the future of travel, this is what he sees:
The heart of Soul Design can be found amongst the cobbled streets and brightly colored facades of the Bo-Kaap in Cape Town. Even here, amidst a riot of pigments Abi
As travelers are starting to demand increasing functionality and convenience from their luggage brands, I decided to take up the opportunity to use a G-RO bag on a recent luxury
New Yorkers are now battling so much stress they are resorting to camping within the city limits in an effort to relax. True story. Here is another one. Only, this
Travelers find their delight in the continent’s beauty, its wildlife and the smiles that stretch as wide as the horizon. It is quite true that every Safari is underwritten by
Her favorite part of the exercise? The fact that a wide-body is one of the few places where you are consistently productive (moving from a to b) while doing absolutely
Recent Flight News, in the News Air Seychelles ups their flights to Johannesburg to six per week. via ATC News Manchester Airport secures flights to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines
If birding is your bliss, then summer is your season. Migratory birds return adding song and color, filling Africa with spectacular breeding plumage. And there is more… as soon as
Close to the equator sunset and sunrise happen almost instantaneously. The daylight is a regular dozen hours year-round, and temperatures do not vary widely. This does not mean that wildlife
This means that travelers walk a tightrope of extremes and a knowledgeable Travel Designer is absolutely key to guaranteeing a spectacular summer Safari. Understanding the climate and how it differs
Our biased answer is easy. You should visit both! But we understand that you might want to come away from this blog with a little more information than our opinions
Africa might be our favourite continent. But… Africa can be hot. And Africa can be humid. Which can make for uncomfortable days and nights on holiday. Especially on Safari, where
Every traveler leaves a trail of black emissions in their wake. The Eco-Conscious Traveler wants to do everything they can to erase these ugly marks they are responsible for. Their
The link between tourism and the communities they impose upon is often tenuous. There is little doubt that much of the positive development taking place in many countries over recent
Being an Introvert is, contrary to popular rumor, not synonymous with being shy. In fact, introverts can be defined by the fact that it costs them energy to interact and
Extroverts are identified, not so much by their loud personalities, as by the fact that they gain energy from being surrounded by and interacting with people. One might therefore consider
Recent Flight News, in the News Moroccan national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), has announced plans to launch flights to five other East African cities only two years after it
The safest form of transportation is an escalator. Right behind the moving staircase, in number two, we have aviation. The most important difference between an escalator and an aircraft is
A Safari might look very different from your day job on Instagram… but our packing advice is just another part of ours. The Rothschild Safaris Team spend a lot of
Making a mistake is never fun. Making a TRAVEL mistake is up there with worst imagined horrors and only a couple of notches down from natural disasters. We have rounded
From boredom to deep vein thrombosis and everything in between. Let’s talk a little long-haul health. Why do you want to hear my opinion? I was born into a flying
we are not easily tempted… but we might say ‘I do’ to: THE QUIRIMBAS, MOZAMBIQUE Off north eastern Mozambique, lie around 32 little islands surrounded by deserted, Indian Ocean beaches
When Egypt decided to build the Aswan dam in 1954, they set in motion the start of what would eventually become the UNESCO World Heritage program. By July of 2017
Over 7,000 happy Safaris later we asked our Travel Designers to play favorites. The five properties on this page are their favorite private houses to book for a truly indulgent
Airbnb has been busy since it opened its doors in 2008. As we write, rumors are circling that it will soon be valued at over $20 billion, almost as much
Recent Flight News, in the News KQ faces a possible loss of its regional market share following the planned revival of national carriers in Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia. via BusinessDailyAfrica Ethiopian
The incisive E and F John Williams used to compose the entire theme tune for Jaws are still instantly recognizable. But the life of the Great White has changed quite
Recent Flight News, in the News From 1 May 2018 the minimum age of a person permitted to travel alone on British Airways will increase from 12 to 14 years
Useful news South Africa will finally introduce electronic visas, making it easier for tourists to enter into the country thanks to the online capture of visa and permit applications and
They say you don’t need a holiday. You simply need Cape Town. Only, there is so much to do in the Mother City, I’m starting to think what you really
There is a Nilotic subtribe of the Maasai living in north-central Kenya. They call themselves Lokop or Loikop, which some agree translate to ‘owners of the land’, but we know
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