Starting in November, major travel publications start publishing lists of travel hotspots for the upcoming year. With increasing news of overtourism, carbon footprints, sustainability and more, we’re looking at those lists in a different light as we begin 2020. Costa Rica, the country that launched R2R and our top-selling destination, made its way onto multiple […]
Read PostThis year, our team traveled to diverse destinations including Tanzania, Belize, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Brazil, French Polynesia (Moorea), and the US (coast to coast). We continue to increase our destination knowledge and strengthen in-country partnerships through exploratory trips and industry events so that we can continue to provide you a high level of service and personalization. We […]
Read PostPlanning a trip can be stressful. It’s important to know what apps may enhance your trip, not distract from it. If you’re planning on a staycation, camping, road trip, or a trip further abroad, we’ve put together a list of our 8 favorite travel apps. LoungeBuddy– Regardless of whether you are traveling for business or […]
Read PostOaxaca in southern Mexico overwhelms the eyes and delights the palate. Rated the third best city to visit in Central and South America by Travel and Leisure Magazine, Oaxaca City showcases all of the historical periods of Mexico. If you’re looking for a city that’s not overwhelmingly big, yet packs a huge punch in terms […]
Read PostIn the last few months, the R2R team has embarked on everything from long haul flights to Africa to 8-hr airport layovers and short 2-hr flights within the US. Every time we head to the airport, we’re reminded how important it is to be prepared. Airports and flights are our least favorite part of travel […]
Read PostStarting in November, major travel publications start publishing lists of travel hotspots for the upcoming year. We always look forward to seeing what destinations are sure to be trending in the coming months. Our portfolio of destinations offers some of the world’s best wildlife and nature experiences. It’s no surprise that the majority of the countries […]
Read PostThis year, our team traveled to diverse destinations including the Azores, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Argentina, Antarctica, Brazil, and the US. We continue to increase our destination knowledge and strengthen in-country partnerships through exploratory trips and industry events so that we continue to provide a high level of service and personalization to you. […]
Read PostSaving time and money are important considerations when you travel, especially when you travel as much as we do. This blog post is being written as I fly to Ecuador. I’ll spend the next couple of weeks exploring Ecuador’s Amazon Basin rainforest, cloud forest, and Galapagos Islands. I used all of these Travel Hacks in […]
Read PostA 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 […]
Read PostThe 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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