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07/24/2024

Try this health tip at work.

06/26/2024

06/15/2024

Remember, tomorrow you cannot groan at the dad jokes. Happy Father’s Day. Here are some dad jokes that may inspire a vacation.

06/15/2024

It’s almost Father’s Day and we have some Dad Jokes for you and some great destinations, too. Flip through the jokes and options. Which do you prefer?

06/14/2024

Which of these suits you?

06/05/2024

05/27/2024

As we mark this Memorial Day with a long weekend and/or the unofficial kick-off to summer, let’s not forget the meaning of the holiday and those we remember. Wishing you the comfort you may need and feeling the gratitude we all owe and carry. At our best, we stand together.

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05/27/2024

The stages we go through when planning, enjoying, and retiring from a vacation! Departure Lounge

05/21/2024

Hey Bridgerton fans, take in some of the sights from the series!

Bridgerton is back, and from London palaces to Bath ballrooms, here are some of the best places to experience Regency-era England.

04/05/2024

Let’s explore Canada!

Our Canada luxury travel guide includes the best hotels in Canada, Canada tours, Virtuoso travel advisors that specialize in Canada, and more.

02/09/2024

We will introduce Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in October to a group we are hosting on Safari. Meeting these rescued babies is soul-filling. Departure Lounge Safarisogood Barbara Sackheim King Michael Raymond King

01/26/2024

True story. OMG!

A recent flight reportedly turned around after the airplane ran into some unexpected flatulence in the form of a gassy passenger who had to be removed, according to a reddit user who witnessed the incident

01/23/2024

Let's talk accessible travel!

These trailblazers are working toward more inclusive tourism experiences for all travelers.

01/18/2024

Here's what we're seeing as travel trends in 2024. What's your favorite?

The luxury travel company Virtuoso asked 20,000 travel advisors to share the experiences that should top travelers' lists in 2024.

01/17/2024

How did a French tire company become famous for rating restaurants?

The Michelin Guide was started to promote automobile travel and boost tire sales.

01/14/2024

Alaska is huge. How huge? Check out this chart.

This gives some perspective!

01/14/2024

Love it! When in Kauai consider doing this!

Love this idea 🥰🥰

01/13/2024

Where is the world’s oldest forest?

A 386-million-year old forest has been discovered in New York state, in the US, and it's believed to be the oldest in the world

01/12/2024

trekked to Gocta Falls in Peru a few months ago, one of the highest waterfalls in the world. We admit Machu Picchu is glorious and there is so much more to see in Peru.

01/11/2024

Which country has the best passport, the one that gets you into the most countries in the world?

01/10/2024

Fancy a trip to Wales? Be sure to look up Welsh Tidy Mouse! True story!

Meet Welsh Tidy Mouse, the little hero we all need right now. This tiny fella was secretly filmed cleaning wildlife photographer Rodney Holbrook's shed, and ...

01/05/2024

What a smart plan!

01/01/2024

A word from our page about African safaris:

Happy New Year from Great Getaways - Barbara Sackheim King and Michael Raymond King We are passionate about Africa! Here’s to a wonderful 2024!

12/31/2023

#2024

12/25/2023

May peace and love guide us.

12/24/2023

I’ve been bitten by the travel bug and thankfully there is no cure.

06/06/2023

Phone calls when flying? Your thoughts on this?

It's official: 5G is boarding your flight.

05/16/2023

We fell in love with Grootbos Private Nature Reserve!