tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71883469664545453992011-09-19T11:11:44.535-07:00A Dose of TravelGreat Expeditions Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01790810517082187357noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188346966454545399.post-76696906990544931912010-07-08T13:24:00.000-07:002010-07-08T13:24:40.707-07:00

I put together this package to help out a friend, and well, I've never been very good at keeping my mouth shut. When you add on the fact that KIDS FLY FREE to Fiji, this is an excellent way to get the whole family on vacation.  3 WEEKS IN FIJI - $2499 pp Includes 5 Nights at Paradise Taveuni On arrival you will be greeted with a flower necklace, fruit platter, and foot massage. Your 5 nights

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I gazed out the window of the small plane as we departed Belize City. The constant humming of the propellers drowned out all other sounds and I became entranced by the rhythmic pattern of villages, cropland, and jungle. As we approached the Boden Creek Ecological Preserve’s private airstrip, the large patches of charred land from slash and burn farming were replaced with dense jungle. We touched

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On December 20, 2009 four of the last eight northern white rhinos in the world were moved from captivity in the Dvur Kralove Zoo in the Czech Republic to the wild yet protected Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya.These creatures used to roam wild across Uganda, Chad, Sudan, Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo but their numbers were decimated to the brink of

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“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” - ConfuciusAs we sat drinking our tea and enjoying the company of visitors who traveled half way across the planet to find themselves in Hygiene, Colorado, we discussed the excitement of experiencing something new and different when traveling. For our guests from Fiji and South Africa, it was the snow that covered the ground and

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An exceptionally cold day at the office brought all sorts of visitors. First, we had the pleasure of meeting with Marcia and Alex for their upcoming trip to Ecuador only to be surprised by a third guest... a Northern Harrier Hawk perched just outside the windows. Since Marcia and Alex are avid birders, we took this as a good sign that their birding trip to Ecuador will offer some great sightings.

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A recent article in Antiquity Magazine details the surprising discovery of a "sophicsticated Pre-Columbian monument-building society" as land was being cleared in the Amazon for agricultural purposes. A civilization that has been lost in time since before the Colonial invasion has re-emerged because of the massive amounts of deforestation in Brazil. A bitter sweet discovery to say the least. To

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Ibo Island lies in the Quirimbas Archipelago along the coast of Mozambique in southern Africa. Its rivals more famous islands such as Zanzibar and Lamu for its beauty and unique charm and yet remains relatively untouched. Here is the article from Tourism Review, explaining this very thing:Ibo Island -- One of Africa's Best Kept Secrets Ibo Island belongs to the Quirimbas Archipelago located in

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Check out Marjanna Helwig, owner of Great Expeditions and guest expert on the Travel Advise Show for world wide scuba diving:http://www.traveladviceshow.com/archived-shows/adventure/unique/scuba-diving-travel-advice.html

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From Tourism Review:"Bonaire, a Caribbean island of reputed beauty and charm, is about to become a first of its kind – as of 2009, it will have completed the first and most important step toward being completely powered by sustainable energy.Bonaire has often been referred to as one of the best diving destinations in the world. Unlike many other Caribbean islands, it has not yet been ‘discovered’

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Great Expeditions is proud to promote eco-lodges that are not only exceeding expectations but are redefining the standards of quality to incorporate social and environmental responsibility. Their leadership has awarded them the status of National Geographic's Top 50 Ecolodges of the World.Porini Camps - KenyaLocated in the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy in the Amboseli Ecosystem, this 9 night /

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One blog is not enough space to highlight all of the resorts and tour operators who are taking great strides in leading the movement towards environmental and social responsibility. Great Expeditions focuses on such product on a global scale, and we are proud to highlight the the following resorts among those elevating the standards of social and environmental stewardship.Grootbos Private Nature

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This epic tale is from one of our clients who felt compelled to share their adventures: "Our trip to Africa in May 2008 was more than we could have hoped for. All the details were perfectly worked out and we had the adventure of a lifetime! The trip started with a flight from San Francisco to Johannesburg, South Africa, via Washington DC. Having wanted to travel to Africa since I was a little

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We've all heard of Coral Bleaching, most of us know what it is ("pigment loss associated with the dissociation of the symbiosis between coral and their dinoflagellates"), and some of us even know the causes. Anyone who has witnessed coral bleaching first-hand understands the true devastation. Like pouring turpentine on a Pollock, a Monet, or the Mona Lisa, coral bleaching is not only the

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