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Solio Lodge is located on the 45,000 acre Solio game Reserve in Kenya. It has the distinction of being the most successful private rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. We were told that approximately 300 rhino – 30% of all the rhino in Kenya – live on the property. The game viewing is spectacular and isn’t …
The small town of Lalibela is best known for the 11 monolithic churches that were chiseled out of the basalt bedrock of the region. In the 12th century, when Muslim conquests put a stop to Christian pilgrimages to the holy land, King Lalibela set out to construct a “New Jerusalem” in Ethiopia. The churches are …
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In the late 80’s Claude and Petra Graves arrived on the island of Sumba, fell in love with it, and started making plans to build an eco-friendly resort. As a part of the plan the Graves’ started the Sumba Foundation; the foundation’s mission was to help improve the lives of the local residents. In 2012 Christopher …
I grew up in Colorado and definitely miss it at times. I recently paid a visit to a client who lives in Aspen and had a chance to enjoy a couple of days hiking and just enjoying the amazing scenery...
Cannes... great city! Most people associate it with luxury hotels, opulent boutiques, impressive yachts and the "rich and famous". All these things exist in Cannes -- but it is also a city filled with culture, history, art, and wonderful back alley markets and cafes. Life in Cannes is a little slower and people take their leisure time …
After an amazing stay at Nihiwatu we moved on to Bali. My first visit to Bali was almost 15 years ago and it was nice to be back. Bali is a magical place filled with the essence of all things exotic. When we initially arrived in Bali we spent one night at the Ritz Carlton Nusa …
The island of Sumba is located in Eastern Indonesia, a short plane flight from Bali. In the past, Sumba's main export was sandalwood - the island was actually known as Sandalwood Island. In recent history the island has been a favorite of surfers in search of a remote and uncrowded destination. In the late 80's Claude …
Kyoto was once the imperial capital of Japan; today it's a bustling city filled with the perfect mixture of industry and culture. Located in a valley surrounded by three mountains, Kyoto's climate ranges from cold snowy winters to stiflingly hot and humid summers. Kyoto is known for its numerous temples and shrines (1600 Buddhist temples, …
Hakone is a small mountain town roughly 60 miles (about one hour by train) from Tokyo. For centuries people have been coming to Hakone to take advantage of the regions many hot springs. With its stunning natural beauty and view of Mt. Fuji, Hakone is a destination for tourists and locals alike.
I always love a quick visit to Mexico. It's an easy two hour flight from Dallas, and I usually find a cold cerveza and a white sandy beach waiting for me once I land. For a lot of my clients, it is the number one short "Getaway" destination, as it provides just about everything one could …
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