Whether it’s crossing off a bucket list destination, celebrating a milestone or simply getting a well-earned opportunity for relaxation, giving the gift of travel this holiday season is a great way to surprise someone special — or even reward yourself. When you give the gift of travel, you’re not only treating the recipient to a memorable experience, you’re helping them stay physically and mentally healthy, … Continue reading Give the Gift of Travel

Entry #6 – Final Prep and Packing – Lynn shares via video what she’s packing, trying to stay within the magical weight limit of 33 pounds. In addition she shares great travel tips that can be used on any trip. Check out the other Journey to Tanzania blog entries: Entry #1 – Six Months to Departure Entry #2 – Home Away From Home Entry #3 … Continue reading Journey to Tanzania

Entry #5 – Giltedge – Lynn chats with Murray Gardiner, CEO and Co-Founder, of Giltedge to learn what makes his company unique and what she should expect while in Tanzania. Check out the other Journey to Tanzania blog entries: Entry #1 – Six Months to Departure Entry #2 – Home Away From Home Entry #3 – Wild Things Entry #4 – Anticipation Lynn Clark is … Continue reading Journey to Tanzania

Entry #4 – Anticipation – It’s a fact that anticipating travel can bring even more enjoyment than the trip itself. The planning stages of the trip yield the biggest boost in happiness because we’re looking forward to the good times ahead. The anticipation phase of travel has always been exciting to me. Prior to an adventure, especially somewhere I’ve never been before, I try to … Continue reading Journey to Tanzania

If you love spending time outdoors and you enjoy regular physical activity, think about taking a walking or hiking trip for your next vacation. You may not cover as much ground on foot, but you’ll get an intimate look at a small part of the world.   While we can put together a custom walking or hiking itinerary for you, joining a tour group has some advantages. You’ll be with an expert guide who knows the route, will make … Continue reading Walking and Hiking Trip Ideas

Experience the Southwest by luxury train on Rocky Mountaineer’s newest route. Rockies to the Red Rocks. The train travels only during the day and features oversized windows, so you do not miss a moment of the ever-changing landscapes. From vast canyons and chromatic deserts, to red sandstone that twists through the bright blue sky, this stunning rail route is filled with highlights best seen from their expansive glass dome … Continue reading See the Southwest Via Luxury Rail

Entry #3 – Wild Things – When people dream of going an African safari it is typically because they want to see the wildlife. Most of the world’s population doesn’t have regular access to view the types of beautiful creatures that roam in Africa, hence the desire to go see them in their natural habitat. This entry in Journey to Tanzania is focused on the … Continue reading Journey to Tanzania

If your idea of a perfect vacation includes plenty of opportunity to unwind, relax and recharge, then a wellness retreat may be just what you need.  Wellness retreats are geared toward the mind, body and spirit, with everything from meditation and yoga to natural remedies and organic cuisine to a variety of outdoor activities. They’re places where you can leave feeling rejuvenated.   The Travel Leaders SELECT … Continue reading Wellness Retreats

Entry #2 – Home Away From Home – For this entry I struggled with which topic to select… the wildlife I’m going to see or the places I will be staying? Since accommodations will be the first thing I experience (I believe!), I thought I’d start there. I truly believe it will be a toss-up between which is more amazing (wildlife or accommodations) given the … Continue reading Journey To Tanzania

Entry #1 – Six Months to Departure – After a year of being ‘grounded’ and not being able to travel internationally, I decided it was time to get a trip booked and to make it a big one. Tanzania has been on my short-list of destinations for many years and I was finally able to make it happen. Given the magnitude of this trip in … Continue reading Journey to Tanzania