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The Reinvented Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts
The Tahitian resort formally known as Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort and Spa recently had a major facelift that brought with it a new brand identity: Le Bora Bora by Pearl Resorts! Along with its complete refurbishment, the resort has become a proud member of the Relais & Château luxury hotel association. Located on Motu… Read More
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
Client Testimonial: Ethiopian Airlines
Recently, one of Jill’s clients chose to fly on Ethiopian Airlines, a Star Alliance member, en route to Zimbabwe. This may prove to be a popular option for travelers who have need to go to Africa but must avoid Europe due to Covid. If you have any hesitation about flying via Addis, continue reading to… Read More
Costa Rica Open to US Travelers
The Esplanade team is excited to share that as of November 1st, Costa Rica will welcome all travelers from the United States (currently, there are restrictions for certain states). Diverse biospheres, warm beaches, friendly people, and a short plane ride all add to Costa Rica’s appeal, making it an ideal getaway this cold winter season. All… Read More
Together We Are Stronger – with Wilderness Safaris
As one of our most valued partners around the world, the Esplanade team is always excited to hear updates from Wilderness Safaris. Today the update is even greater and more heartwarming than usual – an overview of the support and assistance Wilderness has provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to local communities. The core of Wilderness’s… 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
Exploring Middle Earth within New Zealand
This week International Hobbit Day was celebrated across Middle Earth and beyond on September 22nd. From The Shire to Mount Doom on the North Island and the Misty Mountains to the Pillars of the Kings on the South Island, Peter Jackson discovered Middle Earth within New Zealand to bring Toilkien’s famous novels to life. North… Read More
An Affordable Soaring Namibia Safari
We typically think of a safari excursion on ground in a vehicle, however there is another way to do it – by plane! Appreciate the vast landscapes and stunning wildlife that is home to Namibia by sitting high up in the sky. With a few short flights you can cover all areas from dunes and… Read More
Adventure is [STILL] Out There
We at Esplanade have personally felt the affects of international travel being on hold, and while sometimes it feels like we’re all a bit stuck in the mud, we decided to look back on some of our own daring adventures. So come take the plunge into exciting thrills with us virtually, we can’t wait to… Read More