Part seven in a series: Our Team’s Dream Destinations Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the largest city in the third richest country in the world. Known for its luxury, nightlife, and modern style, Dubai captures the imaginations of world travelers because of its larger-than-life experiences. Best Time to Travel? Mid-November to mid-December is a great time to visit Dubai, as the weather will be warm enough to enjoy the beautiful resort pools and turquoise sea. Mid-December to the end of February is peak season when an abundance of activities prevails, but crowds are large and rates increase significantly. Avoid the…
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Bucket List Destination: Australia and New Zealand
part six in a series: Our Team’s Dream Destinations For those who want to be wowed by unique experiences and stunning beauty, and have both the time and budget to devote to a detailed itinerary, Australia and New Zealand combine into a truly extraordinary vacation. Must-See Cities? Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, and Perth to name a few New Zealand: Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington, Dunedin Best Time to Travel? High season falls in the Aussie winter, from April through September. Low season falls during the Aussie summer, when many regions are extremely hot, humid, and too rainy for…
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Bucket List Destination: Hawaii
Sixth in a series: Our Team’s Dream Destinations Must-See Islands? Each of the six Hawaiian Islands has distinct features and sightseeing opportunities, but the most commonly visited by tourists are Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and The Big Island. Best Time to Travel? Hawaii is a year-round destination, but rates often peak from December to March. April to June and September to the beginning of December are considered off-season months. To view migrating humpback whales from the island of Maui, January through March is the best time to plan a visit, with prime viewing opportunities in February. Why Visit? A warm ohana…
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Bucket List Destination: Colombia
Fifth in a series: Our Team’s Dream Destinations Must-See Cities? Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, Santa Marta, and Cali are just a few of the cities that tourists should be sure to visit while in Colombia. Best Time to Travel? Colombia has a rainy season (April-May, October-November) and a dry season (December-March), but both seasons are suitable for travel. Because of the effect of the Andes Mountains and their locations throughout the country, temperatures can vary quite a bit from city to city. Peak whale watching is from July through September. Why Visit? Colombia is a traveler’s paradise, complete with unique climate…
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Reading Road Trip: The Complete Book List
Our reading road trip has ventured to all four corners of the United States, featuring reading selections and travel experiences from each region of the country. You can explore this blog series in its entirety here, and use this list for reference as you read through all fifty states. The Reading List Alabama: The Almost Sisters by Joshilyn Jackson Alaska: The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah Arizona: The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver Arkansas: True Grit by Charles Portis California: East of Eden by John Steinbeck Colorado: Plainsong by Kent Haruf Connecticut: Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates Delaware: The Book…
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