Be an Elephant Caretaker for a Day
One unforgettable day in Chiang Mai with Jenka the elephant — equal parts wonder, laughter, and a little mud.
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Adventure Travel
Tracking Gorillas Down the Mountain in Uganda
The light filters through the mosquito nets draping over my bed at Bwindi Lodge. As I begin to wake, my mind goes to the day’s itinerary. Nerves kick in–it’s really today!! We are going to experience Gorillas in the wild today–visit their home and wander down the mountain with them for one glorious hour. Although
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Ciao Bella–Your Travel Girl Gang
Last year, Susan and I (Becky) launched Ciao Bella, a Travel Club for Women. Over the years, she and I had ongoing conversations about women we knew who had these amazing Wander Lists, but no one with whom to share the experiences. We spoke to single women, divorced, widowed and even married women and
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Mayakoba, Playa Mujeres, Maroma, and Cancun
Early in January, I (Becky) conducted site inspections with a few Travel Experts colleagues from the Southeastern region. I just love hanging with these smart, savvy ladies who are top-notch business women and some of the best travel advisors in the country. There’s always something to learn and the margaritas flow–as does the laughter. Our trip to Cancun,
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What does Luxury travel mean to you?
At Bella Travel Planning, we create custom, luxury travel experiences. When you hear the word “Luxury,” what comes to mind? What picture do you see? What does luxury mean? More importantly, what does luxury mean to you? For some of our travelers, luxury means Smart. They tour the Colosseum with an Architect, the Louvre with an
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A Royal Honeymoon in the Seychelles
This blog post about honeymooning in the Seychelles by Becky Lukovic first appeared this spring on the Jones Crossing Banquet and Event Center website. Jones Crossing is a premier wedding venue in the greater Indianapolis area. Check out their blog for wedding inspiration! Royal Fever abounds these days!!! Megan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate and
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Two Days in Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa has long been lauded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The waterfront, Table Mountain, and the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean create a stunning setting for a cosmopolitan city. Sir Frances Drake remarked “this cape is the most stately thing and fairest cape we saw in the whole
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Halfway Around the Globe and Back, 2017
We had a busy (and fun!) year traveling halfway around the globe in 2017. We like to travel independently, and our first trip was to Mexico. In the Spring, we flew to Japan where we spent five days in Tokyo before boarding a ship for a transpacific voyage to Vancouver. We traveled to new
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Sabi Sabi South African Safari
I spent two glorious nights at the Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge for safari. It was my first safari and I could not have asked for a better experience!!!! The small, thirteen suite property is situated right in the bush with animal friends visiting us throughout our stay. It was common to spy water bucks grazing
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From My Terrace along the Indian Ocean
Good morning Seychelles and Indian Ocean!! As I sit here on my private terrace this morning in front of the Indian Ocean hearing the resort wake up and the rich sounds of nature surrounds me, my heart is full of gratitude. I wish you could hear the sounds in this post!!! Its a symphony of
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