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The Mighty Five

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On my recent trip through Utah I traveled with Utah Luxury Tours , which despite the name actually covers nearly all national parks, offering private tours and scheduled departures. We did a version of the Mighty 5 in Utah: https://utahluxurytours.com/tour/the-mighty-5/ . Our tour started in Las Vegas and ended in Salt Lake City, but they also offer the reverse or a round trip to either location. Groups are usually kept to around 6-8 people, but they will accommodate a slightly larger group of family and friends, or if there are more requests. They do their best to match the groups based on skill levels, from groups with experienced climbers and hikers to families with children or elderly. 🏜 THE TRIP 🏜  Day 1 🌵 We traveled from Las Vegas to Springdale, Utah where Zion National Park is located, stopping at Valley of Fire State Park. Day 2 🌵 We visited Zion National Park, with the plan to hike the Narrows, but unfortunately were not able due to dangerous river conditions. So, we ...

Unearthing Egypt and Jordan

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Last month my mom and I finally got a chance to cross a Middle East trip off our bucket list. We had an absolutely life changing experience exploring both Egypt and Jordan, home to endless beauty and countless historic treasures dating back millenia. It's not easy to pick a highlight but the Pyramids, a private visit to a working archaeological dig, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride are not to be missed! With such busy days, the Nile River Cruise is the perfect way to travel and the Oberoi Philae staff is truly top notch. Plus, as usual the service at the Four Seasons was exceptional! EGYPT In Egypt we explored Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Pyramids of Giza, took a hot air balloon ride at dawn, and a luxury river cruise on the Oberoi Philae ! We had a jam packed itinerary but had plenty of plush accommodations to help us recharge. In Egypt we stayed at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza , the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, and of course aboard the Oberoi Philae Luxury Nile ...

Rwanda: The Land of a Thousand Hills

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Quickly becoming one of Africa's safest and most sought after tourism destinations, Rwanda has been on my radar for quite some time. Though COVID forced me to push the trip back a bit, I'm ready to officially book my adventure and experience this beautiful country in Summer 2022 for my mom's birthday! Known as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda’s stunning scenery and warm, friendly people offer unique experiences in one of the most remarkable countries in the world. It is blessed with extraordinary biodiversity, with incredible wildlife living throughout its volcanoes, montane rainforest, and sweeping plains. Volcanoes National Park is home to about half the world’s mountain gorilla population, making Rwanda a top choice for a gorilla trekking safari. As for the setting, the country is extremely beautiful with its steep slopes covered in dense tropical rainforest. And though travellers come from far and wide to catch a glimpse of the magnificent gorillas, there is so much...