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Discovering Luxury Ireland
Ireland, the second biggest island in Europe, is home to rolling hills of green, a rich and charming culture, and wonderfully welcoming people. There are lively cosmopolitan cities to explore as well as many remote villages to discover. Our European specialist Diane returned from her Irish journey and told us about some of her favorite… Read More
Amy’s New Zealand Adventure
Rolling green hills, Snow capped mountains, and lush vibrant rainforests cover the islands of New Zealand. After 2 years of strictly closed borders, this is part of the reason I jumped on one of the first planes I could down to the South Pacific. North Island First flying into Auckland, I spent a couple of… Read More
3 Perfect Days in Lyon, France
Founded 2,000 years ago at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône Rivers, Lyon is known as the cultural hub of France and no trip to this country would be complete without it. Just 4 hours from Paris (only 2 hours on the TGV), the city hosts grand renaissance architecture, intricate history of arts,… Read More
Unforgettable Luxury Dubai Resorts
Known as “The City of Gold” it is no question that Dubai holds some of the world’s most extravagant hotels and resorts. Today we are happy to highlight two of our favorite resorts based on our personal experience. If you would like an experience that spares no luxury and provides world-class hospitality, then look no further than Anantara’s The Palm and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Anantara The Palm Anantara’s Dubai resort, The Palm, is located on the world-famous stretch of coastline Palm Jumeirah. The location provides easy access to their serene private beach as well… 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
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
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
Hungry for Adventure?
As we look forward to future adventures we want to take a moment to look back upon some of our favorite food while traveling. We hope to spark your interest and your appetite! Our first visual temptation comes from Vietnam where Holly enjoyed a Vietnamese crepe filled with seafood. Next up is one of Tess’s… Read More
Why You Should Add Croatia To Your Bucket List
I was supposed to travel to Croatia last March, but like so many others unfortunately my trip was canceled due to the pandemic. Regardless, Croatia is still on my bucket list and here is why it should be added to yours! Croatia is a Mediterranean coastal country with beautiful scenery and beaches, a fascinating history,… Read More