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Dream Now, Travel Later: Kangaroo Island
If you can remember it, this time last year Australia was experiencing one of its worst summers of wild fires. The fires dominated the world news and people from all over were coming together to help repair the areas that were burnt down. One particular area that was hit hard by the wild fires was… Read More
Video Series: African Game Drive
With the beginning of the New Year, we at Esplanade are looking forward to presenting the world to you. Whether this be virtually through our blog, social media, and newsletter or sending you out on exciting trips as the world reopens! This month we’re starting a new Video Series bringing to life different parts of… Read More
Best of Botswana
The borders of Botswana have just reopened on December 1st. All travelers must have a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure and health screenings are being conducted at airports. The time has come to reconnect with the African wilderness. With that being said, we wanted to share what we consider to be… 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
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
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