Luxury Travel Review  

Article and photos by Josette King
While I enjoy the comfort and amenities of luxury hotels, I often find them in some way at odds with my commitment to responsible tourism, which requires that “facilities invest time, money and other resources in betterment of the environment, resource use and the welfare of local communities” (per the [...]

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As a result of Elena and Gary’s stay at the Mashatu Main Camp within the Mashatu Reserve in Botswana last year we published a dedicated feature about the luxury lodge. While they were there they had a chance to meet Jeanetta Selier, a Botswana elephant expert, and experience one of her morning Ivory Drives.
Jeanetta shared [...]

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Article and photos by Josette King
I was recently in Kenya, where Gamewatchers Safaris combined superb game-watching opportunities in some of the most sought-after parks of East Africa with exemplary responsible tourism practices to deliver an outstanding safari experience.
Kenya is a country whose very name has long been synonymous with safari for seasoned and armchair travelers [...]

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During a visit to Royal Malewane in South Africa late last year, Elena del Valle had an opportunity to chat with John Jackson, manager and executive chef at the luxury safari property within the Thornybush Reserve near the famous Kruger National Park.  She and Gary enjoyed their stay at the celebrity friendly reserve and [...]

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Article and photos by Josette King

In New England parlance, Down East refers to the northern coast Maine from the Penobscot Bay to the Canadian border, an area famous for its rocky shore festooned with countless harbors and inlets, and for some of the best waters for sailing and boating. Located on the western shore of [...]

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