Travel Temptations April 2022
C O N T E N T S April 2022
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Zambezi Queen Collection
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Nomad Greenland
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NORDIC Star
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Cousine Island
LIFESTYLE 22| Evaneos 24| Exclusively Malta 26| Genesis Boutique Travel 28| Matriarch Africa
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COVER FEATURE Dream Yacht Charter Cleveland, United States (Head Office) Part of the Dream Yacht Group, founded by Loic Bonnet in 2000. They set out right from the start to revolutionize the yacht charter industry by making sailing vacations more widely accessible. Dream Yacht Charter first opened in the Seychelles with just six boats and have now grown to 1,000+ yachts in more than 45 stunning destinations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Bahamas, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Asia, Americas and Europe. Dream Yacht Charter offers a diverse fleet of catamarans and monohulls across the widest choice of exciting destinations. Sailing vacations are available for any experience level with a range of charter options including bareboat, skippered, by the cabin, all-inclusive luxury crewed, long term rental, power catamarans and corporate events.
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Lady Pearl Bora, Bora, French Polynesia The Lady Pearl service offers you an exceptional boat for your travels on the most beautiful lagoon of the World. Enjoy a private transfer between the destination of your choice, hotels, restaurants, main town or the airport. Discovering the Island during a 2 hours tour with the Legends of Bora Bora, or a cruise on the lagoon to enjoy breathtaking landscapes for a private photo tour. The Lady Pearl offer you a boat rental with chauffeur to enjoy at your own pace. They will show you another aspect of the lagoon through an unforgetable sunset cruise. The Lady Pearl and her captain are at your disposal. A tailor made service. Your stay in Bora Bora will be an unforgettable experience.
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Tall Ship Adventures Sentosa Island, Singapore The Royal Albatross welcomes you to sail and dine onboard Asia’s only 22 sail 4 mast traditionally rigged luxury tall ship. Get inspired by the massive Dacron canvas sails, tall wooden masts, and luxurious handcrafted woodwork onboard the ship which took craftsman over 360,00 man-hours and over 6 years to redesign. The Royal Albatross was designed by Hollywood Master Rigger, Jim Barry who was involved in the designing of the ships in Master & Commander and Pirates of the Caribbean, and has even appeared in the movie “Dark Knight” as Bruce Wayne’s private yacht. This famous ship has played host to international guests like Princess Anne, Mel C from the Spice Girls, Actress Jane Seymour, and many others.
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Zambezi Queen Collection Cape Town, South Africa (Head Office)
Located on the great Chobe River that borders Namibia and the Chobe National Park in Botswana, the Zambezi Queen Collection is made up of four houseboats; the ever-elegant Zambezi Queen and her three Chobe Princesses, as well as the intimate and secluded Ichingo Chobe River Lodge, set above the flowing waters of the Chobe River. An all-inclusive water-based safari with the Zambezi Queen Collection provides the ideal platform to experience all that the Chobe area has to offer, with a range of activities including game viewing, birding, fishing, photography and traditional cultural experiences. The Chobe River region is home to one of the world’s largest population of elephant and a diverse variety of African game, 450 species of bird life, and the legendary tiger fish.
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Nomad Greenland Greenland Open for just four months of the year, from the time of the midnight sun to the first glimmers of the aurora borealis, Nomad Greenland, transcends time and space. Wedged between the oldest mountains in the world, deep into the second largest fjord system, with no roads, no houses and just 12 guests at a time, you will find six, state-of-the-art sleeping tipis all looking toward the horizon. A two-day walk from the nearest village, Kiattua Camp is immersed in origin. In its new incarnation we redefine off-grid luxury while honoring the past. Part guide, part concierge, part companion, your host, is there to keep you safe while providing deep access to your surroundings. Kiattua is your doorway to rare and exceptional Arctic adventures.
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NORDIC Star Alleroed, Denmark (Head Office) NORDIC Star is a Destination Management Company, specializing in all the Nordic countries: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Iceland, Greenland & The Faeroe Islands. They provide all essential services for your clients, when visiting and exploring the northern destinations. NORDIC Star takes the time to give you and your clients undivided attention, and ensure the strongest commitment to your success. They continue to grow and develop their destinations, striving to remain as adaptable, motivated and responsive to their new partners as they are to their end customers. NORDIC Star pride themselves on their in depth knowledge about the Nordic region and on being flexible, effective, creative, quality conscious and customer-focused. They cannot wait to make your clients travel dreams come true and are always on the watch for new interesting products to develop. The world of travel is an exciting area in which to work and Nordic Star remains on the cutting edge. They are continuously transforming the way they operate to improve their ability to service you and your clients in the best possible way. Their employees and partners have continued to meet the challenges of their field and to excel despite setbacks. They are very proud of where they are today and excited about where they are headed. NORDIC Star looks forward to work with you and welcome your clients to the Nordic countries.
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Cousine Island Cousine Island, Seychelles
Cousine Island is a 62-acre intimate petite private island beautifully located in the heart of the inner islands of the Seychelles. With conservation at the heart of their philosophy and being, Cousine Island promises a nature experience beyond this world, authentic discretion and homely comforts. With five villas in total — a compliment of one Presidential Villa and four Luxury Villas, a Pavilion and Ligne St Barth Spa, Cousine Island is the perfect petite private island for families and friends seeking privacy and discretion. The accomplished team are unobtrusively in waiting to ensure guests feel at home. Guests are invited to discover a fountain of life, where natural healing meets child-like curiosity, where authentic homely comforts meet enduring sustainability, and where ancient knowledge meets the wild unknown.
www.cousineisland.com kirstenkeeley@cousineisland.com Travel Temptations | April 2022 | 19
Alto Wine Estate
IS A LEADING RED WINE PRODUCER NESTLED HIGH IN THE HELDERBERG MOUNTAINS IN STELLENBOSCH We are an Estate with a rich heritage and have been producing world-class wines for over a hundred years. We are the oldest red wine only producer in South Africa and are also one of the few wine estates to have only had five winemakers in our century old history — with two being a father and son duo. Our portfolio of wines is small and curated, our winemaker Bertho van der Westhuizen treats each wine as he would our flagship blend. From our Iconic Alto Rouge to our exceptional Alto Estate Blend, our wines ensure quality and consistency throughout. Visit our intimate Tasting Room, stroll through our barrel cellar or join us for our seasonal sunset rouge evenings and learn about the rich heritage and legacy that makes Alto what it is today. Address: Annandale Road, Stellenbosch T: 021 881 3884 E: info@altowines.co.za AltoWinery
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Evaneos France (Head Office) Evaneos was founded on the belief that a different way of traveling was possible, that trips could be better for travellers and for the places they visit. It became the world’s first online marketplace to allow travellers to book unique and more responsible trips directly with passionate and meticulously selected local agents around the world. Through this unique model, travellers benefit from exceptional service and expertise while directly supporting local economies. Every Evaneos agency agrees to a rigorous Code of Conduct and is scored against the Better Trip Index, which evaluates their ability to deliver exceptional service and transform tourism into a force for good. Evaneos is also committed to investing a percentage of each sale into the Better Trips Fund, with a minimum commitment of €3 million to drive industry change by 2025.
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Exclusively Malta Sengelea, Malta Exclusively Malta was born out of a desire to showcase Malta’s richness to culturally enthusiastic travelers. Their vast and trusted relationships in the Maltese Islands have earned them the ability to provide “Beyond the Keyhole” - rare and exclusive experiences. Exclusively Malta take on a multi-leveled service approach that ensures transparent communication with luxury advisors throughout their clients’ stay. Looking for a strong partner DMC in the Maltese Islands? Look no further than Exclusively Malta; they are here to knock it out of the park for you. Exclusively Malta support the mission of the Order of St. John (Knights of Malta): Upholding human dignity and caring for people in need.
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Genesis Boutique Travel Jerusalem, Israel (Head Office) For over 20 years Genesis Boutique Travel offers tours to Israel, Jordan, and Egypt, and focuses on creating an exceptional and unforgettable experience for all their clients touring Israel. At Genesis Boutique Travel they specialize in organizing tailor-made Israel tours for individuals and vacation packages for groups all over Israel from Haifa to Eilat, Jordan, and Egypt. Their tours range from fun and educational family tours and hiking trails to luxurious VIP tours. They also offer religious group tours including those for Christians from all over the world (pilgrimage and mission groups), Muslim pilgrims, and Jewish heritage groups. Genesis Boutique Travel knows how to incorporate unique and fascinating activities into their itineraries: religion tours, Bible Land tours, archaeology, history, culinary activities, adventure tours, cultural exhibitions, and nature tours.
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Matriarch Africa Australia (Head Office) Matriarch brings you closer to Africa, its people, their culture and their way of life. When you travel with them, they don’t just create life-changing experiences, they change the lives of those that make Africa worth exploring. Matriarch Africa focuses on ecotourism and conservation-conscious safari experiences that promote positive action and raise awareness of wildlife conservation and community empowerment initiatives across Africa. Travelling with them, you are more than just a conscious traveller. You are an active contributor to protecting the natural heritage of some of Africa’s last remaining wilderness areas. Matriarch Africa believe in a world where no child goes to bed hungry. Through their partnership with Joint Aid Management, your safari with them feeds a child for an entire year.
www.matriarchafrica.com glynn@matriarchafrica.com Travel Temptations | April 2022 | 29
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