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TANZANIA: A GRAND FAMILY SAFARI

Where the wild things are... your family discovers the spirit of adventure witnessing the "Big Five" during morning, afternoon and evening safari game drives... a two-million-year-old crater... Mt. Kilimanjaro.... elephant herds that dwarf their neighbors, antelope, zebra, gazelle... buffalo, wildebeest and long-necked giraffes.. and in the Serengeti, golden-maned lions playing their part in the circle of life.

This Over-the-top Rum Tour Takes You Island Hopping by Private Jet | Travel + Leisure

Serious rum fans can now travel to the source of their favored spirit in the comfort of a private jet. From spacious suites in Barbados at the oceanfront Fairmont Royal Pavilion and in Bermuda at the Fairmont Southampton, “Ultimate Rum Run” travelers will experience private tours of historic distilleries and even create their own unique blend under the guidance of a master distiller.

List of Bests

Resort Hotels in Africa: World's Best 2019 | Travel + Leisure

Africa is a continent of varied landscapes, from the stunning vineyards of South Africa to the otherworldly dunes of Namibia and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. These are settings you have to see to believe — and the array of luxurious resorts in Africa makes it possible.

Accommodations

Review: Ocean House Rhode Island | ShermansTravel

Located in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Ocean House sits regally overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. There’s a blue chip patina and upscale New England feel that captures the ambiance of the area’s old-money summer estates. With dignified service, impeccably appointed guest rooms, and delectable boat-to-table cuisine, this property has all the bells and whistles the most discerning guest could desire.

Of Special Interest

Train Travel U.S.A.: The Best Train Trips to Take Across America | Travel + Leisure

There's a romance to train travel — the leisurely pace of a rail trip compared to the hustle of an airport or a crowded highway encourages you to relax. There are the historic train stations and roomy seats, plus the chance to get up and walk around, visit the dining car, or just sit and take in the scenery passing by.

Secrets of Times Square in NYC | Travel + Leisure

Love it or hate it, Times Square is undeniably one of New York’s most iconic places. Here, nine little-known facts about the crossroads of the world.

Cruising

Our Guide to European River Cruises - Condé Nast Traveler

You've got a lot of options; we'll help you figure it out.

3 Easy Side Trips to Take Before or After Your River | ShermansTravel

One week in Europe is never enough, is it? And yet, many river cruise itineraries are exactly that long. Come day seven, you’ll wish you had arranged a trip extension. Yes, some river cruise lines offer pre- or post-cruise land programs, but, if you’re cruising from Lyon (on the Rhône), Paris (on the Seine), Amsterdam, or Mainz (both on the Rhine), it’s easy enough to create your own itinerary. Here are three destinations that make for the perfect pre- or post-cruise trip.

City Spotlight

Tranquil Tomar: A Break From Portugal’s Tourist Tumult | Luxury Travel Advisor

With a rich culture, friendly people, affordable prices, and a salty setting on the edge of Europe, Portugal understandably makes a rewarding destination for travelers. Bustling Lisbon and the sunny Algarve coast are well known to tourists (for good reason), but quieter places also offer tantalizing tastes of Portuguese flavor.

Air Travel

Flying Private Has Its Perks — Like Private Polo Clinics With Prince Harry’s Famous Buddy and VIP Tours of Disney World | Travel + Leisure

et’s be frank. Flying private is usually an incredible experience. Not only do you get to skip the hassle of dealing with crowds at massive, commercial airports, you also get to skip the pain of checking your bags, dealing with long security lines, and the nightmare that is the boarding process.

Why You Always Board Planes on the Left | Travel + Leisure

There are some things about airplanes and travel that we take for granted. And today, in not-so-arbitrary-after-all facts about airplanes: why we always board from the left-hand side.

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