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What It's Like to Take a Walking Safari and Come Face-to-face With an Elephant | Travel + Leisure
One by one, in tight formation, we tiptoed around the corner. Nobody dared utter a word, or for that matter breathe too heavily. Though it was only 9 a.m., the sun was beating down on our intrepid group as we made our way through South Luangwa National Park, in the middle of Zambia — a nation perched in the center of the African continent.
And suddenly, she was there.
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Of Special Interest
The BEST Winter Destinations in Europe to Visit Now (2019) | Jetsetter
There's no question that summer in Europe is glorious...if you're not talking about the heat waves and incessant crowds that just seem to be getting worse and worse every year. Winter paints a different but no less beautiful picture: snow-covered landscapes and city rooftops, cozy fireplace nooks and bars, holiday markets and thermal baths, lower rates for both flights and hotels.
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8 Disappearing Islands to Visit NOW—Before It's Too Late | Jetsetter
Climate change is no joke, folks. With rising sea levels, coastal soil erosion, an increase in global temperature, and extreme swings in weather patterns, a clutch of Earth's most idyllic, low-lying islands run the risk of disappearing in the next 30 years. Time is of the essence, so skip adding them to your later-to-be-lived-out bucket list and plan your getaway now.
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The 10 Most Beautiful National Parks in the U.S., According to Two Photographers Who Visited Them All | Travel + Leisure
From the snowy peaks of Grand Teton to the sandy dunes of Death Valley, the U.S. national parks have plenty to offer visitors. Whether you’re planning a trip across the country to check every park off your list or just visiting a national park near you, you’re bound to enjoy a beautiful trip back to nature.
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Home of Civil Rights Hero Medgar Evers Is Now a National Monument | Smart News | Smithsonian
Before his assassination in 1963, Evers led civil rights demonstrations and investigated racial violence in Mississippi.
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Cruising
How Aristotle Onassis Designed the Christina O, the World's First Superyacht - Condé Nast Traveler
The original superyacht is available to rent once again.
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City Spotlight
11 Best Places to Go Shopping in Barcelona - Condé Nast Traveler
We truly hope your credit card does not have a foreign transaction fee.
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Country Spotlight
Why You Need to Visit Cultural Cuba | Luxury Travel Advisor
Before diving further into our trip, some housekeeping: Cuba is open for business. In June, the U.S. ended group people-to-people travel to Cuba, which effectively ended cruises to the island and a large portion of tours that operated there. However, the support for the Cuban people requirement still allows for Americans to visit Cuba with companies like Cultural Cuba. In addition, the United States in November banned all commercials flights to cities in Cuba other than Havana, effective December 10, 2019; however, nearly 100 percent of American visitors to Cuba fly into Havana, anyway.
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