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Helena Bay: Luxury Lodge in New Zealand
New Zealand is a country filled with such natural beauty, you hardly need to worry about where you stay – every view is scenic and breathtaking! However, to take your trip to the next level, make sure to include a stay at New Zealand’s latest luxury lodge – Helena Bay. Located in the northeast corner… Read More
Diane’s Guide to Paris: Paris to Bordeaux in 2 Hours
Hold on to your chapeaux – starting July 1st, the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse, or high speed train) will make the trip from Paris Montparnasse Station to Bordeaux St. Jean Station in only 2 hours, 4 minutes! This means that Bordeaux will now be a completely feasible day trip from Paris – oenophiles and… Read More
Diane’s Guide to Paris: Cours du Commerce St. André
At Esplanade, we value our team’s personal travel experience, and each one of us travels extensively in our areas of expertise. Diane is a perfect example of this – she is our resident Parisienne and always has insightful, off-the-beaten-track advice for her clients. Keep reading for her travel tips in the City of Light! One… Read More
Adventure Awaits in Chilean Patagonia
So – you’ve climbed Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, hiked the mountains surrounding Queenstown, New Zealand, and knocked Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania off your list. Where to next? What can possibly top the scenery of these iconic destinations? Consider Chilean Patagonia your next destination. Patagonia is a huge region spanning across Chile and Argentina, from the Andes Mountains… Read More
Wildlife, Wine and Wanaka: Kit Falls in Love with New Zealand (again)
Most people assume I’m exaggerating when I say that it’s impossible to spend too much time in New Zealand. But, it’s true, and I learned it again myself when I returned in October. Over the past 15 years I’ve made more than a dozen trips to New Zealand, and I look forward to every one,… Read More
Permanent Suspension of Argentine Reciprocity Fee – And why now is the perfect time to plan a trip!
Months ago, Argentina suspended the $160 Reciprocity Fee required of American travelers to enter the country. This was done in order to strengthen the relationship between Argentina and the US. Clearly the feedback was positive and tourism soared, because Argentina has permanently rescinded the Reciprocity Fee. Tourist and business travelers are allowed to stay in… Read More
Client Testimonial: Normandy and Paris
We love planning fun getaways for all of our clients, but sometimes we get the honor of planning something more special than just a vacation. Please read on about our clients’ very personal and significant trip to Normandy, where her father died fighting in WWII, and Paris: Thank you to Diane at Esplanade Travel for listening… Read More
Ksusha Goes Down Under – Part One
Australia was always at the top of my list of dream places to visit and as I boarded my Qantas flight from Los Angeles to Melbourne, I still couldn’t believe I was finally going ‘Down Under.’ The 15 and a half hour flight flew by thanks to Qantas’ super comfortable seats, attentive crew, yummy meals… Read More
10 amenities you’ll find at the Cape Grace – and nowhere else
Those who have visited the Cape Grace hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, know that no description can fully capture the elegance of this property. Each room has French windows with a coveted view of the yacht marina, the Victoria & Alfred Harbor, or the iconic Table Mountain, and the hotel has easy access to… Read More