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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
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
Stay Informed: March 2020
UPDATED MARCH 16TH Why a Travel Advisor is Important Personalized travel is what Esplanade Travel has always arranged and will continue to do. In light of the current COVID-19 news, a trusted travel advisor is more important now than ever. We provide expert advice, point you to unbiased resources to weigh your options, and provide… Read More
Travel Insured Concierge Assistance Services
We’re proud to partner with Travel Insured for international travel insurance. One of the many benefits is the extensive Concierge Assistance Services they offer. Read below for more details, and click on the infographic to purchase your insurance today!
Australia Still Open for Business
While bushfires are a regular occurrence in Australia, this fire season was particularly devastating. Our hearts go out to the families and communities who were impacted by the bushfires and our gratitude for the frontline services facing the fires head-on cannot be expressed deeply enough. The travel industry is rallying around this beautiful and resilient… Read More
An Update on South African Airways
Esplanade Travel has long been a partner of South African Airways and our travelers love the convenience of arriving directly into Johannesburg from JFK or Dulles airports. However, South African Airways faced a very economically challenging year in 2019 and we have seen the effect of this with uncharacteristically extensive flight delays and cancellations. SAA was left with no choice… Read More
Australia Bushfires Update
While it is not uncommon for Australia to have a dry season, the 2019-2020 dry season has caused devastating bushfires. Our hearts go out to the Australian people, our industry friends and the millions of animals affected during this time. Our thoughts and gratitude are with those out on the front lines facing the fires… Read More
Happy New Year 2020!
Happy New Year! Each January brings with it the hope for new adventures and a renewed commitment to new experiences. Check out what the Esplanade Travel team plans to accomplish this year! Jacky’s goal for 2020 is to travel once per month. Tess plans to take her 2 year old daughter, Genevieve, on her… Read More