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Dubai is Ready for Travelers
Dubai is an unbelievable city in the United Arab Emirates surrounded by diverse ecology. The region’s ingrained traditions are matched by its innovative push to the future. The city of Dubai is open to travelers who provide a negative PCR test taken within 96 hours of departure. Travelers may be asked to wear a GPS bracelet… Read More
Esplanade’s Favorite Animals
This week the Esplanade team wanted to look back on our favorite animals we have seen while traveling and share some interesting facts! One of Jill’s and Hattie’s favorite animals are elephants. Jill loves witnessing elephant herds while on game drives in South Africa. Hattie was first introduced to Asian elephants in Sri Lanka on a game… Read More
Next Year in Person: A Virtual Passover Seder
Seder Plate… Check! Charoset/Parsley/Salt Water/Horseradish/Hard Boiled Eggs… Check! More matzah than I will ever finish… Check! Haggadah… Check! Cup for Elijah, cup for Miriam… Check, check! Computer placed at the end of the table ready to virtually connect with loved ones to tell the story of Passover… well that’s a new one on my list…… Read More
A Look Back at Esplanade Through the Years!
As we approach our 66th year here at Esplanade, we thought it would be fun to look back through our old documents. We discovered old brochures, maps, itineraries, airline tickets, and so much more. Take a look at some of our favorites below! These pictures bring back such happy memories of travels in the… Read More
Sarah Discovers Doha, Qatar
This past April I had the privilege of traveling to Qatar with the Qatar Tourism Authority. Not only was I thrilled to explore a new country, but I was also excited to return to a region of the world very near and dear to my heart. I first traveled to the Middle East as an… Read More
Enhanced Security Measures at Ten International Airports
A new ban on traveling internationally with electronics has been put into place. It’s important for all travelers to be up-to-date to avoid any mishaps at the airport. Do these new requirements apply at all airports? No. You will still be able to carry-on electronics on all domestic U.S. flights, all international flights departing from… Read More
Jacky’s Trip to Dubai
Jacky and Bill recently returned from a lovely 50th wedding anniversary trip to the United Arab Emirates. Here’s more from Jacky: Bill and I just came back from the Arabian desert with a wonderful return visit to Al Maha Resort & Spa and the Dubai coast, followed by a spectacular room at Jumeirah Beach Hotel.… Read More