Dorine Reinstein Africa is finally putting the dreaded, and costly, PCR test for vaccinated travelers in the rearview mirror. In the past month Kenya, Botswana, Mauritius, Namibia and Tanzania all lifted the…
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Fossey Fund gorilla-trekking packages from Go2Africa: Travel Weekly
South African-based safari operator Go2Africa recently entered into a partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, which opened its new educational Ellen Campus in Rwanda to the public in February. Aimed at…
Dale Hipsh on advancements in commercial space tourism: Travel Weekly
After almost a decade developing the technology behind its version of commercial space tourism, World View is beginning to hone the guest experience for the voyages launching in 2024. The Arizona-based company…
An eco-friendly stay on the USVI’s Water Island: Travel Weekly
Half a mile across the Charlotte Amalie waterfront in St. Thomas lies Water Island, the smallest and youngest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The three better-known Virgins — St. Thomas, St. John…
Adventurer and author Alison Levine named Seabourn Venture godmother: Travel Weekly
Alison Levine is a mountaineer, a polar explorer and a best-selling author. And she will soon be a cruise ship godmother of the Seabourn Venture, an expedition ship embarking on its maiden…
JW Marriott safari lodge coming to the Masai Mara: Travel Weekly
Marriott International is jumping into the luxury safari segment, partnering with Baraka Lodges to open the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge next year. To be located within Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve,…
Calling on a neighbor: My return to Siem Reap: Travel Weekly
Yeoh Siew Hoon I recently made my first cross-border trip in Southeast Asia in two years. That’s how long our neighbors’ borders have been closed to us in Singapore. My first destination…
Authentic experiences await on South Africa-Lesotho border: Travel Weekly
Southern Africa has a number of what are known as transfrontier conservation areas — TFCAs for short. These areas overlap two or more countries and usually offer beautiful landscapes, fantastic culture and…
Oslo, Norway’s capital, offers fine dining, beaches, new museums, skiing and much more: Travel Weekly
Like much of Europe, Norway is watching events in Ukraine with concern, and tourism officials admit that that uncertainty is already reflected in bookings. “Visit Norway has already noticed a decline in…
Wilderness Safaris and Panthera offer a chance to track lions in Zambia: Travel Weekly
Wilderness Safaris and Panthera, the global wildcat conservation organization, have partnered to create an impactful journey to Zambia, dedicated to lion conservation. The seven-day, purpose-driven safari will be hosted by Dr. Kim…