Travel Firsts: A Tanzanian Safari With My Toddler in Tow

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge blends 300 years of diverse history into an enticing melange of culinary, creative and entrepreneurial culture. Home to Louisiana State University along with Cajun and Creole cultures, "the Red Stick City" of Baton Rouge is where Louisiana's capital, flagship university and distinctive cultures all come together. The city boasts a thriving arts culture and food scene making it a hub for unique festivals all year long. From gumbo and crawfish to parades and tailgates and its very own brand of blues music, Louisiana's capital city’s calendar is buzzing with events throughout 2024.

If you’re looking for a safari experience that transcends the ordinary, head to Botswana’s inimitable Linyanti Bush Camp, a part of the acclaimed African Bush Camp collection. At this exceptional lodge, guests are not merely passive observers on safari but are invited to be active participants in an unfolding story of the wildlife, people and traditions that define Botswana and make it such a standout safari destination.

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Hilton said on Monday it had launched a program to match aspiring hotel owners with capital.

With more than fifty sovereign nations found within its borders, Africa is packed with a mind-boggling amount of biodiversity stretching from the tip of Tunisia down to the Western Cape—yet when it comes to birdwatching in particular, many visitors flock to Tanzania. In the northern reaches of the country, avian enthusiasts can head to destinations like Serengeti National Park and the massive Lake Victoria to search for wildlife, and to experience both in one fell swoop, there’s no better destination than Little Okavango Camp.

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Riviera Travel will star in two episodes of ‘Cruising with Susan Calman’ airing on January 26 and February 2 on British television network, Channel 5.

My 2-year-old daughter and I spent three nights at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-inclusive luxury resort in Mexico that was featured on seasons one and five of Netflix's "Love Is Blind."

The upcoming spring break travel period may set new records for hotel occupancy — and prices. So if you’re looking for a place to stay in March and April, what should you do? I asked Tim Hentschel, CEO of HotelPlanner, how to get ahead of the trend and find an affordable hotel.

Some people are choosing to live in cheaper cities or close to family and still make it to the office hundreds of miles away. Enter the super commuter, or those willing to travel three or more hours to work.

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The best time to visit South Africa depends on where you want to go and what you want to do on holiday. The temperatures range based on where in the country you are visiting, with the north seeing warmer temperatures than the south of the country. The Western Cape is famed for experiencing rainy seasons in the winter, but the Indian Ocean coastline provides warmer and more equatorial temperatures. Needless to say, it's important to plan!