Travel Temptations March 2022
C O N T E N T S March 2022
LIFESTYLE 04| 50 Degrees North 06| The Luxury Safari Co 08| Boker Tours 10|
Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours
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Golden Eagle Luxury Trains
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Zambezi Car Rental Namibia
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Avis Saudi Arabia
DESTINATION 22| Dark Sky Association 24| Next Destinium - Lapland Holidays
AIR 28| LATAM Lounge – Santiago 30| FunFlights
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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COVER FEATURE 50 Degrees North Oyer, Norway 50 Degrees North is a family owned, boutique tour operator for Norway, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. Their Nordic sales staff offer in-depth knowledge of all their destinations. They specialize in authentic, high-quality experiences that support local economies and offer environmentally responsible options for their clientele. 50 Degrees North inclusive itineraries range from independent tours to cruises and voyages as well as escorted small groups tours. They also cater for special interests from Northern Lights to seasonal celebrations, family travel and active soft adventures. They have offices in Lillehammer (Norway), Melbourne (Australia), Minneapolis (United States of America) and Vancouver (Canada).
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The Luxury Safari Co Malmesbury, United Kingdom (H.O.) At The Luxury Safari Company African dreams are created. With seamless logistics, access to parts of Africa others can’t reach, and the best guides in the business, their clients return time and time again and journey through luxury Africa as a friend, not a tourist. The Luxury Safari Company specialise in privately tailor made safaris guided by some of Africa’s best pro guides. These guides give you another level of knowledge, fun and enjoyment when on safari, as well as allowing you access to some of the best areas and contacts in the business. Booking your holiday with The Luxury Safari Company is fun, easy and always ends with a life changing magical experience in Africa itself.
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Boker Tours Tel-Aviv, Israel Assaf is an Israeli licensed tour guide and tour planner. In Hebrew, the meaning of his name is “to bring together”, this describes his job perfectly, to bring together different people and to introduce them to his homeland, Israel. Boker Tours is based in Tel-Aviv creating your personalized journey around Israel. Their friendly staff don’t believe in simply guiding; they believe in storytelling and will allow you to walk through the history and tales of their ancient land.
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Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours Swakopmund, Namibia Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours offer various fat bike bicycle tours operating from the beautiful town of Swakopmund, the adventure capital of Namibia. A definite ‘must do’ while visiting the Namib. You get to experience the breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution and even cycling up along the top of Namibia’s famous dunes from which you will enjoy once in a lifetime views of this incredible landscape. This tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist. Suitable for families, groups, solo riders, fit and not so fit, with the option of private tours.
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Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Altrincham, United Kingdom
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is the world’s leading operator of exclusive, long-distance rail tours. The philosophy at Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is to provide fully escorted private rail tours for the adventure traveller who is drawn to the excitement of visiting fabulous, and often, remote destinations but wants to appreciate them in style, comfort and safety. Luxury long-distance rail travel offers adventurous travellers a unique opportunity to visit some of the world’s most memorable places in comfort and style. Golden Eagle Luxury Trains offer their guests first-class customer service, a romantic exploration of the world’s most remarkable sites and a constantly changing room with a view. You can expect welcoming cabins, fine dining, and elegant surroundings no matter which remote corner of the globe you choose to explore.
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Zambezi Car Rental Namibia Windhoek, Namibia Owner managed Zambezi Car Rental, based in Namibia, offers competitive rates and top of the range 4x4 vehicle rental, perfectly suited for traveling through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and South Africa. Vehicles can be equipped with all the necessary camping equipment needed for the perfect self-drive safari. Steel canopies, long range fuel-tanks, fridges, double battery systems and 2 Sparewheels are standard on all the 4×4’s. Explore the beautiful sand-dunes of Namibia, meet the local Himba Tribe, explore ancient San cave paintings, or see wildlife in Etosha National Park. Located just 20km from the International airport en-route to Windhoek, Zambezi Car Rental offer free airport transfers with all 4×4 rentals, getting you on the road and on your way in the shortest possible time. Contact Zambezi Car Rental for competitive rates, super friendly service and top of the range vehicle rental.
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Avis Saudi Arabia
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Al Safarat, Saudi Arabia UNLOCK THE WORLD WITH AVIS SAUDI. AVIS Saudi is one of the country’s leading car rental companies that has secured its position by providing global standards with a local flair. AVIS provides diverse services, from leasing to companies and renting to individuals along with chauffeur services. The AVIS fleet maintains constant diversity, renewal, car cleanliness, safety, and periodic maintenance to ensure complete safety for the driver and passengers. For its commitment to clients, AVIS has won numerous awards in the customer service field, including the title for “Leading Car Rental Company in Saudi, Middle East and the World”.
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SPAANDWELLNESSINTERNATIONAL.COM
LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT SPA EXPERIENCE? VISIT OUR SPA & WELLNESS WEBSITE. YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE LATEST AND GREATEST IN SPAS, VIEW UPCOMING RETREATS, SPECIAL OFFERS, FIND YOUR NEXT ESCAPE OR ADD A REVIEW OF YOUR LATEST EXPERIENCE. WE’VE ALSO GOT PLENTY OF GREAT INFORMATION ON ALL THINGS SPA & WELLNESS RELATED.
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Dark Sky Association Alqueva, Portugal The first destination in Portugal dedicated to astrotourism was born in 2007, Dark Sky® Alqueva, by the hands of Apolónia Rodrigues, who is the pioneer in Portugal in developing astrotourism destinations. Specialized in sustainable tourism and future tendencies in tourism, the creation of the concept and brand Dark Sky® was the best way to develop and implement different skills in a destination and to contribute for a better future. Certified in 2011, it is the first Starlight Tourism Destination in the world, as well as the first cross-border Starlight Destination in the World. It covers an area of 10,000 square kilometres around the Alqueva Lake, including Portuguese and Spanish council areas. Having had the quality of the sky certified, Dark Sky® Alqueva offers a variety of daytime and night-time activities. Within the certified territory, Dark Sky® Alqueva implemented The Official Dark Sky® Observatory in Cumeada, a village near Reguengos de Monsaraz. This Observatory is equipped with cutting-edge telescopes for solar and astronomical observations and has a certified team to welcome stargazers. These provide for a unique visual experience, from observing the planets to exploring the craters on the moon, moving on to the deeper sky ith a cosmic journey among the nebulae, the galaxies and the star clusters which rise above us in one of the finest skies in the world. The wide open spaces around Alqueva also offer a wide variety of activities which supplement the pleasures of observing the skies – experiencing an incredible variety of sensations and tastes, such as relaxing at sunset as you enjoy a cocktail or taking part in a blind wine-tasting under the star lit sky. Outdoors, surrounded by nature, you can go walking, enjoy horseback excursions under the moonlight, or participate in the Astrophotography Workshops of the renowned Astrophotographer Miguel Claro, whether you are already passionate about it, or a beginner, or someone more experienced.
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Next Destinium - Lapland Holidays Barcelona, Spain (H.O.) Next Destinium will tailor-make an unforgettable trip exclusively for you. Live your dream in Finnish Lapland; Lapland is one of the most spectacular travel destinations, with the cleanest skies in the world perfect for viewing the Northern Lights and millions of stars and constellations. You are going to live one of those traveling experiences that remain recorded forever and you will have the feeling that you have visited another planet. Lapland is a region of contrasts and offers us so much that it can be visited all year round, however, the white landscapes give it a special magic. Also, in winter, especially on the December and Christmas Bridge, you can see Santa Claus in private at his Official House, in the magnificent city of Rovaniemi, the cradle of Christmas.
www.nextdestinium.com/en/travel-lapland info@nextdestinium.com Travel Temptations | March 2022 | 25
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LATAM Lounge – Santiago Santiago, Chile
New LATAM Lounge – Santiago at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, on the new international terminal: the biggest one in South America with 4,000 m2 divided in three lounges: WorldMember Lounge: exclusive for LATAM Pass WorldMember Santander with high-speed internet, cowork area, shower, family area, self-service buffet with salad and sandwiches, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Premium Lounge: for LATAM Pass Platinum members and airlines partners, with high-speed internet, cowork area, shower, kid zone, TV area, sleeping area, premium buffet, open bar and barista. Signature Lounge: for LATAM Pass Black Signature, Black and Business Class, with high-speed internet, co-work area, shower, kid zone, TV area, sleeping area, rest area, premium buffet with a la carte menu, open bar and barista. LATAM Lounge – Santiago has a strong focus on Sustainability, with renewable energy and carbon offset, without single-use plastics, recycling points and exhibition of emerging artists. Signed by the respected designer Enrique Concha, every single detail was planned to think about their customers and environment.
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FunFlights Bern, Switzerland Experience a private helicopter scenic flight to the Swiss Alps and see the white mountain peaks, green valleys, and turquoise blue lakes from above. FunFlights is an independent company and offers incredible helicopter tours from the Bern-Belp airport. They work together with the local flight school, which is operating since 1980. 5 different sightseeing tours are in the standard program, but exclusive courses are possible. In the event of a short tour, passengers have a view of the romantic old town of Bern, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. The longer flights will bring the guests to the high mountain with views of glaciers and hundreds of white summits. The best way to see Switzerland.
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