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Entries from December 2008

Listen to audio interview – safari guide shares game viewing insights

December 29th, 2008 · No Comments

Andre Morgan, field ranger, formerly at Lion Sands Reserve
During a visit to South Africa earlier this year our team stayed at 1933, an exclusive rental villa within the Lion Sands Reserve, part of the world famous Sabi Sand Reserve near Kruger National Park. During their stay, they were assigned a private guide and tracker. This [...]

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Tags: Ecotourism

What we liked about biodynamic Alsatians

December 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Lee Fuller
In our family, the inspiration behind a wine tasting usually comes from our very own wine expert, my son Lee Fuller. This latest tasting on a recent afternoon, focused on biodynamic wines of Alsace, was no exception.
When it comes to his food supply, Lee is uncompromisingly green. He is also of one mind with [...]

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Tags: Food and Wine

Southeastern Botswana lodge excellent for elephant sightings, off beaten path game viewing

December 15th, 2008 · No Comments

A feisty junior elephant lets visitors know how he feels

A lion at Mashatu
Although many travelers think of the Botswana Delta, the salt pans or the Chobe area when contemplating a game viewing trip to Botswana, there is a little known area in southeastern of Botswana called the Tuli Block which is also worth a visit.  [...]

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Tags: Accomodations · Ecotourism · Luxury Travel · New Articles

Lodge offers striking setting, fine dining, luxury accommodations within Kruger National Park

December 8th, 2008 · No Comments

The pool area at Singita Lebombo was spacious and attractive

The guest lounge
For most of its existence Kruger National Park, one of the largest and best known game viewing parks in the world, was limited to basic camp accommodations and day visits. Eventually, the park began allowing private companies to build accommodations and luxury lodges within [...]

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Tags: Accomodations · Ecotourism · Luxury Travel · New Articles

Can’t figure out what to give this season? Check out our gift ideas

December 1st, 2008 · No Comments

Red, White and Drunk All Over
The holiday season is upon us. For many people it’s a time of stress as well as joy and togetherness. Part of the stress comes from gift giving. Here are some gift ideas including books, gourmet dinners and exotic trips, we hope will help you narrow your choices and relieve [...]

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Tags: Accomodations · Books · Ecotourism · Restaurants · Spas