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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
Diane’s Guide to Paris: Château de Vincennes
In all my years of traveling to Paris, I ventured east on the line 1 of the metro for the first time to the Château de Vincennes – and what a wonderful surprise I had. From the Louvre metro, it’s a straight 20 minute ride to Château de Vincennes, and it couldn’t be easier. I… Read More
Client Testimonial: Tahitian Escape
While travel to many destinations is on hold right now, there are a few countries whose borders are open to Americans. Ksusha’s clients Vince and Lindsay K. had booked their trip to French Polynesia before the pandemic and were lucky to still make their Tahitian escape a reality. Read on about their safe experience traveling… Read More
Reconnect to Africa
During this time of uncertainty it helps to take your mind elsewhere with a book, film, or simply your imagination. We’ve highlighted our favorite destinations in Africa for you to read through and visualize your dream safari or desert experience! Botswana: Visiting Botswana is truly an out of world experience. It is home to… Read More
Polar Exploration with Quark
During this time of reflection while we all remain local, it may be time to update your bucket list. One of our recommendations would be a polar expedition with Quark Expeditions. Quark is uncompromisingly polar, specializing in expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic. They have been the leading provider of polar adventure travel for… Read More
Bringing Ancient Egypt Home
In the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, Egypt, you walk deep into the earth to find tombs of ancient Egyptian royalty. Each tomb has a fascinating story, but the most awe-striking aspect of these 3,500-year-old structures is that the intricate artwork is still visible, and the paint is still vibrantly hued. My favorite tombs… Read More
Client Testimonial: Peru – “One of the BEST Vacations”
Tess Holman recently had the pleasure of planning a trip for three travelers to Peru. They covered the country from Machu Picchu to Lake Titicaca to the Amazon Rainforest! Read more about their trip below. We just got back and I can hardly put into words how amazing our trip was! Everything about it was… Read More