Serengeti in Maasai means Endless Plains
We had been driving for hours staring at the flat landscape that stretched to the horizon when we realized that indeed we were now in the Serengeti - aka Africa’s Endless Plains.
10 Day Tanzania Safari - Ngorongoro Crater
If Jurassic Park were real, you would find it Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater
Imagine a volcanic caldera formed 2 million years ago and presently filled with wildlife, the Big Five, hippos, and flocks of flamingoes. The crater floor is 5,900 feet above sea level and is surrounded by a 2,000-foot rim that makes it almost impossible for animals to leave once they find their way inside. No wonder it’s called the 8th wonder of the world.
Eight Myths about Travel Advisors – Debunked
Despite what you may have heard, travel advisors aren’t a vanishing breed; they aren’t trying to upsell you; and – trust us – no matter how well-traveled you are, Virtuoso travel advisors have way more connections than you do. We’ve uncovered eight of the most common myths about travel advisors, and we’re here to debunk them, once and for all.
10 Day Tanzania Safari - Tarangire National Park
When Tanzania reopened its borders last August 2020, I began planning a safari trip. By September, I had put together a group of six first-time safari travelers. In October, we were on a plane from the US, headed for our final destination: Kilimanjaro Airport. Why Tanzania? I’d heard of the Great Wildebeest Migration and wanted to see it myself. Because there were so few tourists in Africa, I felt this was an ideal time to visit sans crowds.
Traveling to Antigua in the time of COVID
Last month, my husband and I flew to Antigua in the West Indies. It was the first Caribbean nation to open its borders since the pandemic. The island has 100,000 inhabitants and until 1981 was a British colony. Formerly a sugar-producing island, it now relies heavily on tourism. Learn about why I recommend Antigua as a safe destination for your travels.