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May 2015

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5 Sky-High Ways to Experience an African Safari by Hot Air Balloon

May 22, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

Everyone knows that you can’t visit Africa without experiencing a safari. But if you’re a frequent traveler to the country, you may have already journeyed on a few of them. So instead of jumping on another jeep to see your favorite wildlife, how about trying a hot air balloon safari instead? ... Read More

From its Communist Roots to Becoming The "Paris of the East," This is the Budapest of Today

May 12, 2015  |   Contributor: Janice Nieder

As soon as I read that Budapest’s nicknames were either the “Queen of the Danube” or "the Paris of the East," I knew it had the makings of a fabulous getaway. So I was thrilled when I found out that my upcoming Viking Danube Waltz River Cruise would be departing from there. Unfortunately I only had 24 hours to explore Budapest’s burgeoning food and cultural scene. ... Read More

Sweet, Funny, Loving: We Share Your Fondest Travel Memories of Mom for Mother's Day

May 10, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

As we gear up for Mother’s Day on May 10, we began considering a fun and unique way to honor mom this year. Realizing that sometimes it’s the things that can’t be purchased that really mean the most, we decided to focus on the intangible gifts. Whether it’s flying to another country, road tripping to a nearby state or fulfilling your mother's lifelong dream, we hold our travel memories with mom close to our hearts. So we took to social media to ask you about your favorite sojourn stories involving your mother. The responses were touching, funny and deeply personal. We complied 12 of them to share with you. To get things started, here’s my own personal memory of an adventure shared with my mom:... Read More

Tequila Avion's $500,000 Package Includes a Private Jet for You & 10 Friends Plus a Professional Photog

May 4, 2015  |   Contributor: JL Staff

Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo, which normally means feasting on Mexican cuisine and sipping on plenty of tequila. Announced this morning, Chef Josh Capon of New York’s El Toro Blanco and Tequila Avión unveiled their “World’s Most Expensive Tasting Flight” package, just in time for the holiday. Available May 5, 2015 until May 5, 2016, the $500,000 luxury offer includes travel to Jalisco with 10 of your friends via a private Gulfstream jet.... Read More

36 Hours in Muscat: A Quick Guide to Exploring the Alluring Capital of Oman

May 1, 2015  |   Contributor: Nicolle Monico

This year, we have a few places on our travel radar, one of those destinations being Muscat, Oman. With its many unspoiled landscapes, beautiful mosques and fascinating eastern culture, Oman offers wonderful surprises around every corner. If you’ve never been to Muscat, navigating the city can be tricky. ... Read More