Namibia: Serra Cafema Camp

Just when I though I couldn’t get any more remote than Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp, we arrived at Serra Cafema Camp. The camp is surrounded by hundreds of miles of mountains and rolling sand dunes; no roads lead into this

Iceland

The Eleven Experience and Heli-Skiing in Iceland

“Don’t worry guys, it will be even sunnier tomorrow and the conditions will be epic” was the statement casually but clearly called out over a gusty breeze by Steve Banks, our guide for the day. That gave me pause. My

French Polynesia

The Four Seasons Bora Bora

Perfect Paradise Perched in the South Pacific! If Bora Bora had synonyms, they’d be adjectives along the lines of “romantic,” “majestic,” “sublime,” “stunning,” “awesome”… Even stepping off the short 160-mile Air Tahiti flight from Papeete, you stare at Mount Otemanu

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Namibia and South Africa: Part 2

If you feel like one of the last people on earth, you must be at Skeleton Coast National Park. I’ve always loved traveling to remote areas of the world, but nothing could have prepared me for my experience in Namibia.

France

Paris Hotel Update – April, 2015

When the volcano in Iceland erupted in the spring of 2010, I was stuck in Paris for 6 days (I know – poor me). Several nights were spent in the Marais at Pavillon de la Reine and ever since, I

French Polynesia

French Polynesia En Route to Bora Bora!

Growing up in our family business, I have been very fortunate to experience many great destinations around the world. Since Kristene started working for Frontiers ten years ago, it has been fun to have her join me at many new

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Namibia and South Africa: Part 1

Johannesburg, South Africa Due to its rich cultural diversity and captivating heritage, Johannesburg isn’t just the gateway to Southern Africa. I used to think that a one night stopover was plenty, just to recuperate from jetlag after such a long

New Zealand

The Inns of Rotorua, New Zealand

We departed early from Wellington for our quick, nonstop, forty minute flight on Air New Zealand to Rotorua, which is located in the north central region of the North Island. We were met on arrival by Colin McAnnalley from Travel

New Zealand

Wellington and Wharekauhau

From Christchurch, we made the quick, nonstop Air New Zealand flight to Wellington, which is located at the southwestern tip of the North Island. With an active harbor, the Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range, Wellington is a delightful and

New Zealand

Christchurch and Otahuna Lodge, New Zealand

From Queenstown, we boarded a nonstop Air New Zealand flight to Christchurch, the largest city on the South Island. Internationally known as “The Garden City,” Christchurch’s well-established expansive parks and public gardens owe much to the planning and foresight of

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