Good News from Tambopata, Peru

August 28, 2018

A few weeks ago we had some R2R travelers return from a two-night stay at Refugio Amazonas Lodge in Tambopata, Peru. Refugio Amazonas is the newest lodge in Rainforest Expeditions’ portfolio. The other two properties are Posada Amazonas and Tambopata Research Center. As expected, we received rave reviews about their stay. But we didn’t expect […]

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Good News for Mountain Gorillas and Gorilla Trekking

August 26, 2018

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced the increase in the number of mountain gorilla families for tracking from 15 to 17 following the successful habituation of the Katwe group in Buhoma and the Christmas group in Nkuringo. For enthusiasts looking for more time with gorillas, it’s still possible to embark on a habituation trek […]

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Belize Barrier Reef System Out of Danger?

August 2, 2018

In 2009, Belize’s Barrier Reef Reserve System was inscribed to UNESCO’s list of sites in danger due to the destruction of mangroves and marine ecosystems, offshore oil extraction, and the development of non-sustainable building projects. The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef is the second largest barrier reef in the world, second to the Great Barrier Reef in […]

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Where Does The Dollar Go Further in 2018?

July 30, 2018

We all want to save money on vacation and some destinations are currently a better value for US travelers. We researched a variety of travel resources and compiled lists of destinations with a favorable exchange rate this year. For an epic adventure that won’t break the bank, check out the lists below. A country marked […]

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Into the Wilds of Panama’s Darién

July 30, 2018

Google Darién Gap and first page results include article titles like “Untamed Wilderness”, “Beware the Darién Gap”, “A Terrifying Journey Through the World’s Most Dangerous Jungle”, and “Walking Among the Supernatural Beasts of the Darién Gap”. Why, then, would we ever want to feature this region in our portfolio of destinations? In short – epic wildlife […]

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Top 5 Wildlife Sightings in Panama

July 27, 2018

Last month, we took a small group of travelers to Panama. We started and ended in Panama City with four nights in the Darien Province in between. Panama is a hotbed of biodiversity. It prime geographic location makes it a biological corridor. The Darien region in the far south of the country is the most […]

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8 Tips to Save on Flights

June 25, 2018

1. Book directly with the airline. Book on the airline’s website, not with a third party consolidator like Expedia. Published rates are the same regardless of the booking engine and airlines guarantee the lowest rates if booked on their website. In addition, you have direct communication with the airline in case of any issues and […]

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Orangutan River Cruise in Borneo

May 28, 2018

In May 2017, Reefs to Rockies Co-Founder Lynda Gregory traveled to Borneo’s Central Kalimantan to scout a three-day river cruise that focused on viewing orangutans in the natural habitat. She traveled as part of a small group in a six-room river boat along Kalimantan’s meandering rivers. Along the way, they passed islands managed by the Borneo […]

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Whale Watching – Pico Island, Azores

April 24, 2018

The Azores archipelago is comprised of nine islands lying in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean between the US and Portugal. The Azores rank as one of the world’s top whale and dolphin watching destinations. One third of all cetacean species either inhabit or migrate through Azorean waters. The islands themselves are a nationally protected area […]

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Five Things You May Not Have Known About Colombia

February 24, 2018

This month, R2R Consultant Wes Perry traveled to Colombia as a delegate for the 2018 Nature Travel Mart hosted by ProColombia, the Colombia Tourism Board. In addition to meetings with in-country partners, Wes explored the Colombian Plains to learn about Los Llanos Orientales as well Bogota, Iguaque Natural National Park, and Raquira. Five Things You […]

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