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WanderLuxe by Design This will cost you no more than booking directly through the hotel but with all the extra perks included i.e. more bang for your buck! Easy. Done. All set!

We are a boutique, full-service, luxury travel advisory that curates bespoke experiences around the world with a focus on high-end accommodations and experiences that fulfill each and every travel dream. Using our unmatched expertise, global network and insider knowledge, we are able to provide clients with great guidance, planning, coordination and value – typically in the form of exclusive benef

its and amenities, special rates and promotions and extra special care and service from our hotel and ground operating partners worldwide. Simple Hotel Bookings
We are able to assist with accommodations on a complimentary basis once it falls within our scope – luxury (4-5+ star) hotels, vetted private homes and villas and yacht rentals. Through our affiliation with ITKE, a Virtuoso member and preferred partner of many top luxury hotel brands, we are able to guarantee clients the best rates, added value in the form of preferred amenities and VIP treatment when booking through us – think room upgrades, complimentary breakfast, early check-in, late check-out and hotel credits. We do ask that if we are working together, that you please allow us to facilitate all bookings for you. We are not able to book hotels using credit card or rewards points. If you intend to book any portion of your trip in that way, please let us know in advance as we will typically only take on trip requests where we are managing the majority of accommodations. Flights
If you are looking for help with just flights and accommodations, we typically charge a $50 per ticket flight management fee. This is an upfront, non-refundable fee which includes our assistance with the research, booking and management of the flights, including one change (all change/cancellation fees imposed by the airline are separate and at the expense of the client). Please note that we do not take on flight-only bookings or flight bookings made with airline miles or other credit card point programs, with the exception of Amex points. Full-service Destination Design
This is our specialty – perfect for that big adventure! We design a full itinerary inclusive of flights, accommodations, transfers, tours, activities, spa, events, hard-to-get restaurant reservations and any other special arrangements or recommendations you may need. This is not a one-size-fits- all travel experience! Your itinerary will be completely tailor-made to fulfill your passions and interests. Our full-service itinerary design fees start at $400 USD and vary based on length and complexity of the trip and the number of persons traveling. An added $500 USD fee will apply for last-minute bookings – departure within 2 weeks for domestic travel, departure within 3 weeks for international travel.
*All fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable should you need to cancel your trip after planning has begun. Entertainment & Lifestyle Insider Access
Experience the impossible! Our team has unparalleledinsider access to entertainment and lifestyle happenings worldwide, allowing us to customize and create a true 360° experience. Tickets to a sold-out concert? Backstage access with your favorite artist for a once-in-a-lifetime moment? Want to attend Cannes Film Festival? Close down your favorite designer store for a cocktail party and shopping extravaganza with your closest friends? No worries. Need a reservation at that new Michelin star restaurant that’s booked out for months? We
got you! Play your favorite sport with your idol? No sweat. And, there are no extra service fees for these one-off purchases! If there’s a concert, show, sporting event, restaurant or festival that you are interested in attending, even if sold out or not normally offered to the public, always feel free to reach out and we’ll let you know what kind of access we can provide.

Did you know that Guatemala is home to almost 40 volcanoes?! 🌋I spent a few days last month scouting properties in this ...
17/02/2024

Did you know that Guatemala is home to almost 40 volcanoes?! 🌋

I spent a few days last month scouting properties in this vibrant Latin American gem & can’t wait to share what makes this destination special with WBD clients 🇬🇹

From the serene volcanic shores & Mayan villages of Lake Atitlán to the colorful cobblestone streets & Spanish colonial charm of Antigua, Guatemala’s warmth, history & natural beauty are well worth the visit 🎨

If you’re interested in learning more about a journey to discover Guatemala’s rich cultural tapestry where Mayan traditions blend seamlessly with Spanish influences, let’s chat! 💬

A very merry Bawah Christmas 🌴✨🩵
27/12/2023

A very merry Bawah Christmas 🌴✨🩵

Happy Friday from WBD Headquarters 👋🏽Is anyone else as confused as I am that it’s almost summer?! 😳 It’s been a busy Apr...
28/04/2023

Happy Friday from WBD Headquarters 👋🏽

Is anyone else as confused as I am that it’s almost summer?! 😳 It’s been a busy April behind this little screen keeping up with clients all around the world & prepping for another busy summer of travel 💻

Need some inspo for your next trip? Here’s a look at some of the exciting adventures I’ve been working on for WBD clients. More in stories!
🥂a couples trip to with a dream day drinking champagne in Champagne
🐘 a honeymoon to make all the other honeymoons jealous starting at in Barbados then off to South Africa Ivory Lodge & ending with a week in paradise
🌋 a family trip to the Land of Fire & Ice
🐋 a family of 8 celebrating life in Cabo at a private villa
🌴 a couples getaway
🍷 a birthday adventure starting in Florence Continentale followed by Tuscan sun & wine & ending in the City of Light
🦒 a South Africa honeymoon
💃🏽 a family adventure through Spain starting in Madrid & ending
🚃 a 3 week adventure through Portugal & Spain

Ready to elevate your travels? I would love to help 🛩️✨

Happy Easter from the Great Smoky Mountains 🌲🪵Traded in bikinis 👙 & coconuts 🥥 for hiking shoes 🥾 & cozy nights by the f...
09/04/2023

Happy Easter from the Great Smoky Mountains 🌲🪵

Traded in bikinis 👙 & coconuts 🥥 for hiking shoes 🥾 & cozy nights by the fire 🔥 this year & couldn’t be happier!

Hope you’re having a great day wherever in the world you’re spending it 🐣

Ciao, Firenze 👋🏽 After a whirlwind week of connection & collaboration at  I decided to take a few hours after meetings w...
05/04/2023

Ciao, Firenze 👋🏽 After a whirlwind week of connection & collaboration at I decided to take a few hours after meetings wrapped on the last afternoon to walk around & take it all in. Seeing the Duomo was like seeing it again for the very first time — absolute amazement! Florence, you will always have my ♥️

DUCO Italy is an annual invitation-only luxury travel summit — 5 days, 54 meetings & multiple lunches, cocktail parties & dinners with our top Italian suppliers & hoteliers 🇮🇹 The world of travel is ever-changing especially these last few years so it’s extremely beneficial for me to attend these industry events to strengthen relationships with partners & be fully in-the-know on all things new & noteworthy in one of my most-booked destinations.

Can’t wait to share all my insider intel from the last week with WBD clients when designing their dolce vita adventures. From the majestic Dolomites in the north to the beautiful beaches of Sicily in the south & everything in between, Italy is pure magic ✨ If you’re looking for a culturally immersive one-of-a-kind trip to this beautiful country, I would love to help you make it happen.

Grazie mille X for a fab show & thank you for the opportunity to be here 🙏🏽

Ciao for now Italia. A presto 🍷

Merry merry everything 🎄❄️✨Lots of love from my fam to yours ❤️
25/12/2022

Merry merry everything 🎄❄️✨

Lots of love from my fam to yours ❤️

Last Monday in the office for 2022 ✔️Can you believe there are only 12 days left until 2023? Yeh, me neither 😳 It may be...
20/12/2022

Last Monday in the office for 2022 ✔️

Can you believe there are only 12 days left until 2023? Yeh, me neither 😳

It may be the last full work week of the year but that doesn’t mean it’s a slow one. 2023 travel design is in full swing. On my to-do list this week 📝

☎️ New trip consultation calls:
▫️ Iceland family vacation
▫️ Greece graduation trip
▫️ Italy & Greece honeymoon
▫️ South of France & Italy summer vacation
▫️ Bucket list South Africa & Zimbabwe trip

🖥️ Itinerary design:
▫️ South Africa honeymoon
▫️ Italy honeymoon
▫️ Portugal, Morocco & Spain adventure
▫️ France, Scotland & England family trip
▫️ Croatia anniversary trip
▫️ Spain family Easter vacation
▫️ LA weekend getaway

If you’re planning to travel next year & you’re ready to elevate your travels, fill out my New Trip Inquiry Form [link in bio] & let’s chat! Sooner is always better than later especially if you’re thinking summer in Europe ✈️

I can’t wait to design your next Iceland adventure 🧊Truth: Iceland has always been on my wanderlist but never anywhere n...
18/12/2022

I can’t wait to design your next Iceland adventure 🧊

Truth: Iceland has always been on my wanderlist but never anywhere near the top. It was a destination I knew I’d get to eventually but countries like Japan & Rwanda were much higher priority. A few months ago, an opportunity presented itself to spend a week exploring this beautiful island & I can easily say this has been one of my favorite experiences of 2022 ❄️

Iceland is magic! The unreal natural beauty of its glaciers, ice caves, waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, lava & moss fields will leave you in a constant state of “wowww”

This was also, without a doubt, the most adventurous trip I’ve ever done & it was just SO.MUCH.FUN 🚁

If you love nature & adventure & Iceland isn’t on or near to the top of your list, I highly recommend you make it a priority. & then find someone [hi, it’s me 🙋🏽‍♀️] with all the firsthand insight to help you do it the right way. You won’t regret it ✨

& that’s a wrap — last Friday of the month & last Friday in the office for a bit 💻 It’s time to get this show back on th...
30/09/2022

& that’s a wrap — last Friday of the month & last Friday in the office for a bit 💻 It’s time to get this show back on the road scouting the best of the best destinations, properties & experiences for my fab clients ✈️

Starting the very long journey tonight to a new country in one of my favorite parts of the world — South East Asia. So ready for the next 2 weeks of temple hopping 🛕, noodle slurping 🍜 & some much-needed downtime 🧘🏽‍♀️

Check out my stories to see more on what’s been keeping me busy recently. Some of my favorite bookings:




River Lodge


Ebony Lodge









Tucson



Mykonos memories 🧿
09/07/2022

Mykonos memories 🧿

Just back from a two week adventure to GREECE 🏛We started in the Greek islands exploring Mykonos, Milos & Santorini befo...
06/07/2022

Just back from a two week adventure to GREECE 🏛

We started in the Greek islands exploring Mykonos, Milos & Santorini before heading to the mainland & ending in the Peloponnese at the extraordinary . Can’t wait to share all my new firsthand Greece insight on hotels, tours, activities, restaurants, dos & don’ts with my lucky clients heading to these destinations later this year & next 🇬🇷

Follow along as I share a few highlights from the past two weeks on my stories!

Devastated to say that since this photo was taken just over a week ago, Amanzoe was evacuated after a wildfire reached the property. Thankfully everyone is safe & the damage is less extensive than originally feared. The team is working hard at reopening this season 💙🤍

En route: Somewhere special 🛩Happy Easter weekend everyone 🐣I’m off on a short but sweet long weekend getaway with my hu...
15/04/2022

En route: Somewhere special 🛩

Happy Easter weekend everyone 🐣

I’m off on a short but sweet long weekend getaway with my hubby to explore a new destination & one of the most remote & unique properties I’ve had the privilege of experiencing. Can’t wait to share this one with you — stay tuned ✨

Can’t wait for my clients to check in to one of my favorite Caribbean properties this weekend for a long awaited honeymo...
06/04/2022

Can’t wait for my clients to check in to one of my favorite Caribbean properties this weekend for a long awaited honeymoon in paradise 🌴

3 reasons why I love for honeymooners:
💦 Private plunge pools on the balconies of all rooms [except entry levels]
🌅 Adults only infinity sunset pool with floating bar service at magic hour
🏖 Not one but two stunning beaches

April is also a big month for Anguilla! started daily flights between Miami & Anguilla on April 2 ✈️ just in time for Anguilla to relax their entry requirements. As of April 1, fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to apply for entry to Anguilla & fully vaccinated + boosted travelers no longer need to test on arrival in Anguilla 🎉

Swipe for some of my favorite memories of our stay this past December & 10 reasons why you should make this your next escape!

As a Preferred Partner, I’m here to VIP your stay when you’re ready 😉

Happy Sunday friends 🍹Wishing your weekend views looked more like this? Think I may know someone that can help you fix t...
13/03/2022

Happy Sunday friends 🍹

Wishing your weekend views looked more like this? Think I may know someone that can help you fix that 😉🙋🏽‍♀️

Clients recently loved their quick getaway at the brand new so much that they didn’t want to go home. One quick call to their travel advisor & an extra night in paradise was on the books ✔️

5 reasons I love this property for couples, honeymooners, families & friends:
🏝 It’s location on world famous Grace Bay Beach [often voted the most beautiful beach in the world]
🌊 Spacious rooms, suites & residences with stunning ocean views
☀️ The incredible three story penthouse with a private infinity pool in the sky
💦 Two pools including an adults-only pool with private cabanas
⛵️ The Lady Grace — the resort’s very own luxury catamaran exclusively available to guests for signature experiences

Looking for a long weekend escape on island time? Reach out & I’ll get you VIPed with all the perks 🍾

💌 [email protected]

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The hottest hotel openings of 2022! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In the travel world, each new year brings with it a highly anticipated list...
20/01/2022

The hottest hotel openings of 2022!
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In the travel world, each new year brings with it a highly anticipated list of properties soon opening their doors that I just can’t wait to send my clients to & check in to myself!
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Second edition — Africa, Asia, the Americas & the Caribbean
✨ andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge [Serengeti, Tanzania]
✨ The Homestead [Nambiti Game Reserve, South Africa]
✨ Banyan Tree Ilha Caldeira [Ilha Caldeira, Mozambique]
✨ Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape [Ubud, Bali]
✨ Patina Ubud [Ubud, Bali]
✨ The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern [Los Olivos, California]
✨ Explora El Chaltén [Patagonia, Argentina]
✨ Hacienda AltaGracia [Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica]
✨ Rock House Turks & Caicos [Turks & Caicos]
✨ Susurros del Corazón [Punta de Mita, Mexico]
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Check out my stories for the low down on each of these plus a few extras!
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Which ones are you adding to your 2022 & 2023 travel list? ✈️🌎

The hottest hotel openings of 2022! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀In the travel world, each new year brings with it a highly anticipated list...
19/01/2022

The hottest hotel openings of 2022!
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In the travel world, each new year brings with it a highly anticipated list of new properties opening their doors that I just can’t wait to send my clients to & check in to myself!
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First edition — Europe
✨ One&Only Kéa Island [Kéa Island, Greece]
✨ One&Only Aesthesis [Athens, Greece]
✨ Cali Mykonos [Mykonos, Greece]
✨ Janu Montenegro [Budva, Montenegro]
✨ The Maybourne Riviera [French Riviera, France]
✨ COMO Le Montrachet [Burgundy, France]
✨ Six Senses Crans-Montana [Valais, Switzerland]
✨ Hotel Le Palma [Capri, Italy]
✨ Six Senses Rome [Rome, Italy]
✨ The Peninsula Istanbul [Istanbul, Turkey]
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Check out my stories for the low down on each of these plus a few extras!
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& stay tuned for round two coming tomorrow — Africa, Asia, the Americas & the Caribbean!

When my office looks like this, your email does indeed find me well 🌴☀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀No but seriously, your email fi...
31/12/2021

When my office looks like this, your email does indeed find me well 🌴☀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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No but seriously, your email finds me 📨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Clients sometimes tell me they don’t want to bother me on my holiday when they see I’m traveling but that’s not the case at all! As a luxury travel advisor, I travel often for work as it’s so much easier to sell a destination & match clients with the ideal property when I’ve seen & experienced it firsthand. No matter where I am in the world, my laptop 👩🏽‍💻 is with me & I’m happy to respond to emails & new trip inquiries or schedule a call to chat more about your travel dreams. So, please bother me & keep those 2022 trip requests coming — from weekend getaways to that big bucket list adventure you’ve been dreaming about, I am here & ready to help you make it a reality in true Wanderluxe fashion, of course 🗺⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Still not sure where to travel in 2022? Let’s chat & I’ll matchmake you with the perfect destination that’s not even on your radar yet 🛩📍

Last destination of 2021 — gotta make it a good one! 🌞Hard to believe that this was our first time in Anguilla given how...
24/12/2021

Last destination of 2021 — gotta make it a good one! 🌞

Hard to believe that this was our first time in Anguilla given how close it is to home but safe to say, it won’t be our last 🌊

Anguilla has everything you want from your next island vacation & there’s no doubt as to why it’s been voted the number 1️⃣ island in the Caribbean three years running! To state the obvious — stunning beaches, white sand, crystal clear waters, golden sunsets, land & water based activities, luxury resorts, wellness & delicious food [don’t get me started on the crayfish 🦞]. But I can’t talk about Anguilla without mentioning the people of Anguilla — the real standouts of this gem of an island! Everyone we met was warm, friendly & so happy to have us there. From Irma absolutely devastating the island in 2017 to the joys of 2020, the past few years haven’t been easy for this little dot on the map, but they just keep smiling!

They’ve also done an incredible job managing the pandemic as one of the few countries with little to no community spread. With all visitors required to be fully vaccinated [with a few exceptions], testing before & on arrival & practically no indoor activities, I feel very confident recommending Anguilla as a “safe” destination.

Follow along in my stories as I take you on the idyllic Caribbean getaway experiencing three of the island’s top properties so that I can matchmake YOU with your next island escape 🌴

🐠 JUST BOOKED 🐠A very special couple will soon be celebrating their honeymoon 💍 at one of the top resorts in the Maldive...
09/12/2021

🐠 JUST BOOKED 🐠

A very special couple will soon be celebrating their honeymoon 💍 at one of the top resorts in the Maldives & I can’t wait for them to check in to this paradise for a week of pure bliss ☀️

Boasting some of the largest overwater villas in the Maldives, .lankanfushi is barefoot luxury at its best! Every aspect of the resort has been designed to embrace the natural beauty of its surroundings & if secluded privacy is your love language, eight of the overwater residences are freestanding in the lagoon & can only be reached by boat 🌴

Some of my favorite Gili highlights include:
🧖🏽‍♀️ Incredible overwater spa
🍷 Underground wine cellar & resident sommelier
🧀 Cheese room
🍫 Chocolate cave

Think this sounds like the dreamiest honeymoon? This is just part 1 of this lucky couple’s two part honeymoon extravaganza! Part 2 loading 😍

Now just to figure out how I can fit in their suitcase 🧳

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I’ve been on the move so much lately I haven’t had a chance to share some of my favorite client adventures 🌎A lovely cou...
06/12/2021

I’ve been on the move so much lately I haven’t had a chance to share some of my favorite client adventures 🌎

A lovely couple enjoyed a week of Pura Vida this past October in the beautiful Arenal Volcano region in Costa Rica 🌋 They reached out less than two weeks before their travel dates but I was able to snag them the last available casita at beautiful [Central America’s second best resort hotel according to ] & curate a fully tailor-made experience for their time in this rainforest paradise. I set them up with a VIP meet & greet at San Jose airport, a private premium transfer for the three hour drive to and from Arenal, their own private driver & guide at their disposal throughout the trip, a romantic private birthday dinner with cocktail pairing, a whole lot of excursions [all private of course] & their PCR tests for their return home in the comfort of their hotel! River rafting, volcano hiking, sky walking, hot springs, waterfalls — this bespoke itinerary was personally crafted for these adventure lovers 🥾

Here’s what they had to say when they got back ↓

“Everything was amazing. I usually do all the planning & research but I’m so glad to have someone here to work with. From the time we got through immigration & were going to get our bags, they were already collected & waiting for us with a sign. That was great. Jose our driver/guide was everything we needed. His taste in restaurants & food meshed with ours so that was a plus for eating out. Nayara Gardens was blow mind. The food is excellent & we could not find a complaint about anything. R had a massage & said he was floated away. The yoga was relaxing & the people are superbly magnificent. We will be returning to Costa Rica. All the tours were fab especially the private zip lining. It was great working with you & we will become great partners. Thanks again!”

Thank you S & R for trusting me with this last minute adventure! Where to next?! 🛩

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Wanderluxe by Design is 1️⃣ ONE 1️⃣ today!& what a year it’s been! When I dreamed of sharing my passion for exploring th...
06/11/2021

Wanderluxe by Design is 1️⃣ ONE 1️⃣ today!

& what a year it’s been! When I dreamed of sharing my passion for exploring this beautiful world in style, I never imagined starting this business in the midst of a pandemic which lead to a global travel shutdown, closed borders & ever changing restrictions but you know what they say — “ if not now, when?!” As the world continues to reopen & find it’s normal, it has given me so much joy to connect with so many of you & bring the magic of travel back to your lives by helping you plan & navigate your first trips in two long years ✨

If you’re a client who’s trusted me with your travel dreams over this wild year or you’ve reached out about being excited to use my services when you’re ready to travel or simply follow my crazy journey around the world 🌍 on the gram, THANK YOU! Your support means everything & wouldn’t be possible without you 💫

So cheers to you 🥂 I cant say that my office views are this blue today but I’m celebrating with a post game drive sundowner in the South African bush so I’d say it’s a pretty good day in the Wanderluxe by Design office!

I’m so excited to see what year 2️⃣ brings as I continue to plan epic bespoke luxury adventures for you & your loved ones — unforgettable memories loading 🛩

✨ L U X O R ✨One of the most fascinating things about Egypt is that you think you’re there for the pyramids & everything...
31/10/2021

✨ L U X O R ✨

One of the most fascinating things about Egypt is that you think you’re there for the pyramids & everything else on the itinerary is just icing on the cake but one day outside of Cairo & you’ll quickly realize that the pyramids will be the least of your wow moments in this mystical country!

Luxor is a city on the East Bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt & is an absolute must on any Egypt itinerary! As the site of what was once the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes [the capital of the pharaoh’s at the height of their power during the 16th to 11th centuries BC], Luxor is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. It’s also home to some of Egypt’s most famous temples, monuments & tombs — the modern city is built around Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple Complex & a quick boat ride over to the West Bank will get you to Valley of the Kings & Valley of the Queens [the beautifully painted rock-cut tombs of the ancient pharaohs]. If you’re planning a Nile cruise while in Egypt, it’s likely that your cruise will either start or end in Luxor.

💡 Fun fact: Did you know that Upper Egypt is actually the name given to the southern portion of Egypt?! That’s because the Nile flows from South to North so the upper part of the Nile is located in southern Egypt hence Upper Egypt!

Marhaba! Just back from a whirlwind adventure to Egypt 🇪🇬Ticked off my 50th country & made it back to my favorite contin...
28/10/2021

Marhaba! Just back from a whirlwind adventure to Egypt 🇪🇬

Ticked off my 50th country & made it back to my favorite continent 🌍, all in one. While a very different experience from Eastern & Southern Africa, Egypt is no less enchanting! With a rich history dating back over 7,000 years, architectural marvels including the only surviving Ancient Wonder of the World, magical myths & a trove of Millennia-old monuments & tombs along the banks of the world’s longest river, Egypt definitely deserves a spot on your wanderlist 📝

Follow along in my stories as I channel my inner Indiana Jones & take you back in the time to the land of the Pharaohs 👑

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