Trip Reports
One of the most valuable trip planning tools we have in our toolbox is our firsthand product knowledge. Our staff regularly gets out from behind the computer and hits the road. Often these trips are familiarization (FAM) trips. These whirlwind trips take us around from lodging to lodging so we can do site inspections and see firsthand what we are selling. We will also embark on other travels, often with our families and/or friends, again to visit new properties/destinations or revisit existing locations to see what’s new. These trips are fun and why we are in the travel business, but they are also incredibly valuable. Actually experiencing a place, particularly for family travel planning, is vital to helping you plan your next adventure
Ever since the Under Canvas properties popped up on our radar a few years back, I’ve been dying to stay at one of their sites. Although I’m not a camper, I do get the appeal and am thankful for the invention of ‘Glamping’! Under Canvas (UC) started in Yellowstone and is expanding to include more and more national parks in the USA. They currently have 13 from Acadia to Zion. We stayed at their Zion location in July (yes, not the most ideal time due to crowds in the park and heat), but that’s the timing that worked for us. And, it was just fine.
Sandy - Borneo - Apr 2024
I ventured to Sabah with hubby and friends — a bucket list destination for me forever. I’m terribly afraid of snakes (even typing the word gives me the willies)…so I always think Borneo is one snake pit. Wasn’t I pleasantly surprised to not see ANY in the fabulous rainforest lodges that we stayed.
By Kirsten- Mar 2016
With all the excitement of a new destination and a new era for travel to a forbidden place, I along with 5 fellow travelers, set out on our trip from Cancun to La Habana. It was a very complicated trip to arrange as there is more misinformation than correct information. Trying to book hotels, tours etc was frustrating and time consuming…..but ultimately worth all the effort.
By Kelli - Oct 2016
Everyone says that a trip to Africa is a trip of a lifetime. What they don’t tell you is that, while indeed it is the trip of a lifetime, after experiencing it, you will want to go back over and over again. I was fortunate to be able to experience my first trip to Africa this October, exploring Botswana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe with Wilderness Safaris.
By Sandy- Mar 2017
Sri Lanka is indeed a mystical land full of contradictions and fascination. We arrived in Colombo late in the evening and was met by our cheerful driver and guide, Kris. We spent our first night in total bliss at the Uga Residence. This very fine boutique hotel is a calm oasis in the busy sprawl of Sri Lanka’s capital. After a drink at the sumptuous bar, we feasted on giant prawn laksa and heavenly lemongrass sorbet. It was time to hit the hay; tomorrow would be a busy day.
