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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
Jill’s Beloved South Africa
South Africa is a place I have been returning to every year – for the last 20 years! Time in the bush has a way of making the rest of the world seem a little less important just for a while. We have entered their world and it is truly a humbling experience. When I… 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
Treasured Destinations
Through this time, we have all been reflecting on our travels and although none of us are able to get on a plane and head to a destination right now, we invite you to visually transport yourself from your living room to the Arabian Desert, the grasslands of the Eastern Serengeti, the banks of the Seine… Read More
Happy Hour at Home With Esplanade
As everyone around the world is finding new ways to connect with loved ones and keep their passion alive, so too is the Esplanade team. This Friday, we are remembering some of our favorite places and favorite beverages to transport us from our living rooms to destinations abroad. Happy weekend to all, and stay well!… 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 French Evening in Boston (With Recipes!)
When I find that I am missing my beloved France, I will often turn to my favorite cookbooks for recipes or even cocktail ideas. Last night, I planned a French evening for my family, which was a huge success! I made French 75 cocktails for everyone to start with, accompanied by sweet and salty rosemary… Read More
Celebrating 40 Years with Air New Zealand
As we get to the end of 2019, Esplanade celebrates 40 years of working with Air New Zealand! Our first trip down was in 1979 when we researched an itinerary to interest our clients. That first trip was tough. While the airline was superb, there were not many interesting places to stay as the country… 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