AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatar4 days agoThis Lesser-known National Park in Kenya Is the Ultimate Spot for Elephant Sightings — Here's Where to Stay and How to See Themverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Paul BradyOn the fringes of Kenya's Amboseli National Park, a new lodge brings you face-to-face with some of Africa’s most majestic animals. The most popular guy in all of southern Kenya has to be a 51-year-old named Craig. “Did you see Craig?” somebody will ask. And when you reply “not yet,” the news will be …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarLobster, lighthouses and sea breezes on a road trip in nautical Nova Scotiaverified_publisherNational Geographic - Mike MacEacheranA road trip through southwest Nova Scotia takes in semi-mythic lighthouses, lobster boat fleets and lively harbour towns where daily life is still defined by the ebb and flow of the Atlantic.
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarThis Key West, Florida, Hotel Just Reopened on a Private Beach With Waterfront Suites, 2 Pools, and Great Restaurantsverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Dobrina ZhekovaCasa Marina Key West, now part of Hilton's Curio Collection, recently reopened after a $79-million makeover. Casa Marina, Key West's historic resort, which has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Rita Heyworth, has turned another page in its over a century-old history. After a five-month …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarThere's a Food Lab Hiding Inside This Stunning Hotel on the Coast of Brazil — and Its Chocolate Is Worth the Trip AloneFOOD & WINE - Merlyn MillerOn UXUA's lush property, you'll find beautifully re-finished historic houses and a lab that's fighting food waste. When you book a luxury stay on the coast of Brazil, you might be expecting a sprawling resort with seaside Champagne service. What you’ll find at UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa is a decidedly …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarI Visited a Secret Wellness Oasis in Austin, Texas — and Here's Why You Should, Tooverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Evie CarrickCasa de Luz in South Austin is a little piece of heaven. By the time I made it to Austin, Texas, the secret was already out. The once-midsized city is now the 10th largest city in the U.S. Longtime residents lament the growth and fast-paced change, led, in part, by Silicon Valley refugees in search …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatar25 Most Beautiful Places in the Caribbean — From Emerald-colored Sinkholes to Private Islandsverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Kristin BraswellThe Caribbean is chock-full of photogenic spots. Lush paradise, turquoise waters, idyllic getaway — these are all phrases often used to describe the Caribbean. And though this collection of countries in the middle of the ocean contains a shared allure of natural wonders, each one also has its own …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarThese Private Villas Are the Ultimate Way to Do a Luxury Safari — Take a Lookverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Flora StubbsExclusive-use villas are the latest in exceptional safari offerings. Here are a few of our favorites. Villa rentals are no longer a strictly European phenomenon: exclusive-use properties that can host a big family — or a group of friends — are popping up across Africa. “Demand for these exclusive …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarA journey through the “Galápagos of the Indian Ocean” – an untouched expanse where nature rules the roostCondé Nast Traveller - By Alex BarlowIt doesn’t take them long to find us: Black, grey, cigarette-butt orange, they are the colours of a busy ashtray. Maybe they’ve followed us from the …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarThis Beach Club in Colombia Has Scuba Diving, Horseback Riding, and an Award-winning Sustainability Programverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Kayla StewartBlue Apple Beach is one of Colombia's best island getaways, and also has serious sustainability cred. When choosing a beach vacation, recycling may not be front of mind for every guest, but it’s what Portia Hart — the British-Trinidadian owner of Blue Apple Beach — wants to talk about. “It’s not a …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarT+L’s Review of Sea Island Resort in Georgiaverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - Elizabeth RhodesI visited Georgia's Sea Island resort — here's what it was like. For 95 years, Sea Island has welcomed U.S. presidents, European royalty, and regular guests to its private island enclave in Georgia’s Golden Isles. Home to five miles of beautiful beaches, championship golf courses, and two properties …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarPanama Has Incredible Rain Forests, Beaches, and Wildlife — Here’s How to Plan Your Tripverified_publisherTravel + Leisure - John BoweThis Central American country, rich in natural beauty but often overlooked by visitors, is finally coming into its own. Our helicopter swooped skyward with an easy bound and Panama City came into view almost instantly — hundreds of gleaming skyscrapers silhouetted against the Pacific. A dozen ships …
AvatarSonya V HiraAvatarAvatarHow the leader of Belize’s first all-female cooperative is keeping Maya traditions aliveverified_publisherNational Geographic - Nicole MelanconThe presence of the Maya in Belize dates back three millennia, with time-honoured traditions such as pottery and embroidery rooted in rural communities such as San Antonio. Today, Timotea Mesh is working with her neighbours to revive and preserve Indigenous cultural practices — and to share them …