#location: his luxury tent - ensuite.

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FOR: @mobscene-starters EVENT: The Camp Out, 24' WHERE: His luxury tent, in his ensuite. OPEN: to anyone who he would've allowed to use his shower. I thought this could be hilarious and something quick fire, xo.

"Wha-- oh fuck," he paused when he heard the door to the bathroom slam open, the shower water trickling down his face as he squinted to see who obviously didn't know what knocking was, and with no luck, tried to move and hide himself. "Can you not wait to piss?!"

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Lullaby

Keanu Reeves x Reader (Chapter Summary- The woes of family getaways and spontaneous vacations might be the key to finally bringing Y/n and Keanu together.) (A/n- The necklace mentioned, if anyone wants to see it.)

Chapter1   Chapter2  Chapter3

Chapter 4

Los Angeles  Family vacations. They were great, they brought siblings together, encouraged everyone out of their comfort zones and all in all, they could be pretty fun. But, they were also pretty hectic; there was always one person who was a bit despondent with the location, another who’d have to join everyone else a day later and finally, someone who was late despite promises for otherwise. That day, the one late person was Keanu, by no fault of his own. 

Okay, maybe some of it was his fault.

For the first time in a long time, he had slept way past the sounding of his alarm clock, jumping awake just as his racy dream slipped though the cracks of his subconscious. After that, Keanu had hurriedly scrambled out of bed, skidding into the walk-in shower and having the fastest shower of his life. Their flight was at seven am- it was quarter to six. Between the length of the ride to the airport and the time he’d have to spend going through security, Keanu would either have hurry up or miss his flight entirely. Hopefully he could do the latter.

With his hair still dripping wet and his skin barely toweled off, he pulled on a comfortable pair of jeans, the closest t-shirt and threw on a coat over his untidy ensemble. As Keanu grabbed his bags from the corner of the closet, he, or at least, he tried to, put his shoes on, nearly falling over. Within fifteen minutes, he was collecting his keys and wallet, and thankfully, before he had gotten dressed, Keanu had taken a couples minutes to call a car. 

Before his watch, which still hung by the band from his fingers could read 6:05 am, Keanu was locking the front door behind himself, activating the security system. The black SUV already sat patiently on the curb at the top of his driveway, the engine humming idly. When he got it, the driver wordlessly peeled away from the sidewalk, speeding up the street, eventually melding into the thin early morning traffic. 

Greece  When Y/n awoke, pressing up from the pillow, tangled in a thick duvet, it took a minute for her to register that she wasn’t at home, the persistent swaying of the boat a little confusing. Though, by the time she sat up, taking in the room, she quickly remembered her location.

The ultra modern, luxurious yacht, which had been on loan by her parents, had been anchored at an exclusive bay, bobbed gently in the water. Warmth filtered into the cabin from the large windows to her left and when Y/n quickly tapped a switch next to the headboard, a series of little bulbs embedded into the ceiling came on at their dimmest setting, the central light source; a sleek chandelier remaining off. 

The familiarity of the room was barely there, but Y/n had stayed in it before; huge and impressive, though not quite as luxurious as the master bedroom that her parents usually stayed in. Hints of navy blue and pale hardwood fixings complimented bright white in a welcoming mix of contemporary design and homey comfort. The cabin was one of two nestled on the top deck, with the other guest cabins being located on the second. 

The vessel was an unnecessarily large one, sporting eight bedrooms as well as a pool, a sizeable kitchen with a large living area and a dining room. And, though Y/n’s family rarely used, “The Heather“, affectionately named in honor of her mother, it was always staffed and ready for guests. The kitchen and bar was kept stocked and the facilities were kept running, presumably for impromptu vacations like the one Y/n was taking with her friends. 

Shaking off the covers, Y/n pulled on her silk robe over her loose, matching nightgown and headed to the ensuite bathroom. It was significantly smaller than the bedroom but its décor not lacking with cream marble floors and walls.

Lazily, Y/n went through her morning routine before joining her friends on the main deck for breakfast on the poolside. Jillian was the first one to greet her, standing from the set table, pulling Y/n into a short hug, “Loving this,” she winked at Y/n’s outfit; a white, chic, strapless, crochet maxi dress paired with braided sandals.

“Thank you!” When they released each other, Y/n reached for the French press and a delicate looking ceramic cup to pour herself a cup of coffee when Catharine quickly hurried over, switching out the empty tea cup for a mimosa with an orange slice wedged to the rim, “Isn’t it too early?” 

“It’s eleven am,” Catharine argued, tucking a lock of blonde hair behind her ear as she sipped her own drink, grey eyes hidden behind dark designer sunglasses, “And we’re on vacation.”

“And it’s like.....one am at home,” Mathew interjected from his seat at the table, “So really its.....”

“Still early,” Tracy rolled her eyes. There were seven of them, and she was the only one drinking coffee, but considering the fact that there was a bottle of whiskey hidden in the cluster of food and dishes laid out, it was probably spiked, “I didn’t realize you were still a dumbass Matt,” she joked dryly, taking a long sip of her coffee.

Mathew scoffed, stuttering uncomfortably; searching for a comeback, only managing, “Didn't realize that you were still a bitch Trace,”  he frowned and she just snickered.

“I’ve always been a bitch,” she smirked.

“Okay,” Jillian turned to Y/n setting down her slice if toast and taking Y/n’s fork from her hand, “While these two get sexy with the foreplay,” she teased sarcastically, receiving jeers of objection from them both, “We should go see the town.”

“Oh, I’ll go too,” Amanda agreed, excitedly followed by Catherine.

“Sounds fun!” Y/n determined.

It was his first actual day on vacation in Greece, Keanu and his family, despite being barely in time for the flight, had landed just as the sun had set on the previous day. They had slept in late, but the next morning, after breakfast at the hotel, he and his sister had decided to go into the small near by city to look around, though, they had ended up parting ways when she stopped at small boutique, informing him that they could meet back at the hotel

Keanu was strolling through a flea market that had dominated a side street, with booths selling everything from fun clothing items to handmade arts and crafts. The aroma of spices from inviting dishes wafted up and down the mile long street, tickling his senses. Surrounding vendors called out persuasively to potential patrons and sometimes Keanu would stop at an interesting booth, standing under the homemade tents as he picked out little trinkets. 

His eyes scanned the his surroundings, really only looking for possible buys, when he caught a glimpse of someone seemingly familiar. She looked ethereal in a white dress that went down to her ankles. Parts of her legs, the ones he had dreamt of touching, kissing, were visible through spaces between the delicate crocheted pattern. Her hair flowed in soft waves, stopping at her shoulders, highlights more noticeable in the sun. A pair of large sunglasses shrouded her identity, but Keanu thought he could recognize the confidence in her gait anywhere, because even if he had only seen it in person once, it had haunted his dreams every night since then.

At the sight of Y/n, Keanu stood frozen in his place in front of a booth that sold hand-woven baskets, debating his options. Should he call out to her? Approach Y/n and her friends or just pretend that a golden opportunity to speak to the woman who had dominated his sub-conscious for two months was something he could ignore?

Though he went to and fro with his options, Keanu didn’t really have a lot of time to think on the matter, make a hurried decision of even hide like a coward, for, the minute Y/n spotted him in the crowd, she whispered something to the ladies that had accompanied her and then they made their way over to him.

Maybe he shouldn’t have been staring.

“Keanu?” Y/n called as she and her friends drew nearer.

“Y/n,” he smiled despite himself. As she approached, Y/n pushed the sunglasses up a top her head, offering him a bright smile. Much to his surprise, she pulled him into a one armed hug, the other staying at her side, holding her handbag, “I haven’t seen you since-”

“The party, yeah,” she said, her hand lingering on his forearm as they broke. Their stance resembled that of old friends, and Keanu wondered if she’d still greet him with the same friendliness if she knew what crude actions followed the thought of her when he was in private. “What brings you to Greece?” She inquired politely, “Business or pleasure?”

“Pleasure,” and when he said it, her brows raised knowingly, her smile suggestive. Clearing his throat awkwardly, Keanu shook his head, his hands slipping into the pockets of his jeans, “Family vacation,” Y/n’s mouth morphed into an unsounded ‘oh’ and he nodded. “What about you?”

“Same, I guess. We’re having sort of a spontaneous getaway,” for a couple minutes, they just stood there; he didn’t know what to say and Y/n looked as if she’d prefer whatever she was thinking to be kept just between them. After a breathy, deflated sigh and a falter in her smile, Y/n was the one to speak up, “I guess I should let you get back to your family.”

Chuckling quietly, Keanu ran a hand through his wind tousled hair, “My sister and I actually split up a ways back. I’m flying solo for now.”

“Oh!” Y/n chortled, and barely thinking of her next words, she thoughtlessly suggested, “Why don’t you walk with us?”

Before Keanu could even process her offer, a blonde girl, who Keanu only noticed when she spoke, interjected hurriedly, “Or better yet, Y/n,” she put her hands on her friend’s shoulders, “Why don’t you two walk together? Since you have so much catching up to do.”

At that, Y/n turned back to her friends, wide eyed and tight lipped, “I....I thought we were shopping together. And what about-”

“Shhh,” another woman spoke, she was a little taller than the other three, hair dyed red and cut short in a stylish pixie cut. She could have been a model, or someone that Keanu should have recognized easily, but her face was hard to place, “Just go babe, we’ll see you back at the boat.”

“Are you sure?” Y/n glanced at the only other person Keanu recognized from the party, a young lady who he had mistaken for Y/n’s sister, though, a quick internet session had proved that they were actually cousins.

“Yes,” Jillian encouraged, “Go, just text us if you need anything. And take good care of her,” Jillian turned to Keanu, offering him a warning stare.

“Will do,” he chuckled, making a cross his heart motion over his chest.

After quick goodbyes and cheek pecks, they separated and Y/n and Keanu set out on wandering the street together, their hands hanging at their sides, her shoulder barely grazing his bicep. Neither of them spoke for a while, but when Y/n did, she didn’t seem as cheery as she was before. Her tone was softer and more inquiring, “So, what have you been up to?”

Keanu shrugged uneventfully, looking around, trying to not show the effect that her presence had on him, “Not a lot. Just work.”

“Filming?” She probed as she stopped at a ceramics booth, admiring a painted vase. Her hands were so small, barely able to go completely around the curved neck. Keanu wondered if her questions were building to a point, maybe to a bigger one where she’d confront him about not going to her house, or maybe she was just being polite. He couldn’t tell. 

“No,” he replied, short and brisk, only going into a bit more detail when they pulled away from the booth, the formally admired vase now Y/n’s, secured in a bag. “At Arch, we’re preparing for a show early next year.” Y/n nodded in silent understanding, “What about you?”

“Me?” Y/n returned with a shrug, “I’ve just been working,” her face was turned away from him as they continued, her eyes scanning the products of different vendors. “You know how it goes; booze, boredom and disappointment,” her words seemed so careless and completely unrelated to their dwindling conversation yet they stuck him so readily, as if it were her intention.

Maybe she had actually wanted him to come the day after the party, dare he say she was offended by his decision to ultimately not go. Apologize, he told himself. Though, right before the words could not so readily leave his lips, because, after all, he didn’t really know what to say, Y/n took his wrist, dragging him into a pub that initially appeared to be nothing more than a hole in the wall. “Come on,” she encouraged excitedly. 

“Why are we in a pub?” Keanu questioned, more confused by their location than the fact that Y/n’s fingers still lingered on his hand.

“For the.....what do you call it?” Y/n snapped her fingers, reclaiming her hand, eyes squinted in concentration, “Ouzo! I’ve never had it!”

“Never?” Keanu asked curiously as they sat at a corner table. It was a small one, meant for just two people and she sat on the other side, just an arms length away. They were secured near the curve of the wall, away from the other patrons and the dim lights that hung over head. 

“Nope,” Y/n confirmed. A waitress came shortly after, placing in front of them what they had ordered at the bar; two glasses, the ice water added before serving making the clear liquor turn milky white, and a small platter of meze. “The last time I came here, it was my parents, and I was like ten.”

What was Keanu doing when she was ten? The thought was enough to remind him that even though Y/n sat across from him, looking more beautiful than he remembered, she was still very young. He shouldn’t think of her the way he had grown used to, dreaming of her like that. She shouldn’t have been the object of his arousal; the face that got him off. She was someone’s daughter, and though every other woman was too, it was plainly obvious with Y/n’s age. Twenty-three was too young, it was perverse, he thought, scolding himself.

“Do you like it?” Keanu grinned, after Y/n took a lengthily initial sip.

Her pretty eyes widened with enjoyment, her smile growing, “That was amazing,” she breathed, popping a piece of cheese into her mouth. As she chewed, Y/n’s smile turned to a grimace and when she swallowed, presumably to be polite, she downed more of her drink and part of Keanu worried that she might be drinking too fast. Little did he know, she had started earlier that morning, “That was goat cheese,” she frowned, “I hate goat cheese.”

“It’s not that bad,” Keanu argued, though when he ate a piece himself, he had to scramble to wash it down with half his drink, “That was not as good as I remember it.”

The rest of the afternoon went by and neither Y/n nor Keanu paid any attention to how long they stayed at the pub, or how much they drank, but when the light filtering in from outside started to dim and Keanu suggested they leave, they both stood with a wobble. After a short to and fro about who should rightfully settle the bill, they ended up splitting it before spilling out drunkenly back onto the street. 

The sun had almost completely sunk into the unseen horizon and majority of the vendors had long packed up, with only those selling food still open. More emboldened by alcohol, they joined hands as they walked aimlessly though the picturesque night life of Agios Nikolaos. 

Warm, yellow artificial lighting washed the narrow streets , coming from the homes that sat on top of family owned business. Sometimes, Y/n wondered what it would be like to come from one of those families; the ones who didn’t have thousands of employees, who were totally dependent one each other to keep their livelihood a float. They must have been close, she often thought when looking on at homes like theirs, they’re relationships might have significantly paled the one she had with her parents. Y/n hadn’t even spoken to either of them since she had her friends left a couple days prior.

As if sensing her sullen mood, Keanu slowed their leisurely pace, looking down at her, “What are you thinking about?” He nudged her shoulder.

“Nothing,” Y/n waved off his question with her free hand, “It’s just, this place is really beautiful,” she gestured around them, hoping he’d believe her lie. The small, sea-side town really was a gem though. As they walked further and further, more small business mixed with aged villa styled homes lined the pleasantly worn streets. The place was like a chuck of history or maybe even vintage beauty saved in time, a treasure for those who would choose to look for it. 

“It is,” Keanu hummed in agreement, “I’ve never been to this part of Greece,” he went on absently, “But my mom suggested that we come, and I can’t say I regret it.”

Y/n smiled at the mention of Keanu’s mother, just remembering that he had come with his family. When was the last time Y/n went on vacation with hers? They had stopped travelling together for pleasure when she had gone off to college, and after, she’d only take trips with them for events that her mother had been invited too or business trips with her father. 

They continued in comfortable silence, their frames close together as they followed the road. The air felt cool against her skin and the alcohol flowing through her system was the only thing keeping Y/n from shivering. Keanu’s hand seemed to swallow hers up in comfortable warmth and occasionally, she’d steal glances at him, admiring his handsome profile, quickly turning back when she’d suspect that Keanu would notice.

As they walked, something to her left caught Y/n’s eye, causing her to pull Keanu towards the darkened store front of an antique shop, “Where are we going?” He chuckled, “This place is closed.”

“I know,” she frowned, “But look at this, it’s so beautiful,” Y/n pointed out a handmade piece that stood out among other fine pieces of jewelry; set in dark silver, a sizeable pearl dominated the center with other, smaller pearls around it, and finally, even tinier ones to fill the spaces. The round pendant hung on a thin silver chain that looked as if it were shined daily. The price was hidden in the velvet cushion that it laid on, but Y/n was right; it was gorgeous. “It looks Bayzantinian,” she mused, “I wonder if it’s real, and if it is, what’s it doing here?”

Keanu had recognized the necklace’s historical connection from the minute he saw it, asking himself the same questions she had vocalized, but he was a little surprised with Y/n’ s knowledge on it. Needless to say, he hadn’t expected that from her, “How did you know that?”

It took a minute before she turned to look at him, a soft smile still ghosting her lips, “Huh? Oh, when I was in college I.....knew,” dated, “This History professor. He was also an archeology junkie, and had this kind of stuff all over his house.”

Y/n explanation fell off her lips as if it were nothing, as if it were normal for her to just hang out with older men. Surly this professor in question would have to be one; not a lot of men in their twenties or thirties collected replicas of ancient artifacts - or taught college grade history.

Before Keanu could press the issue any further though, Y/n was pulling him along the side walk again, and he tried to shake off his tumultuous thoughts.

When Y/n and Keanu got to the beach, it was late and most light came from the string of beach houses and hotels a distance away from the shore. Having stopped at several other bars in their attempt to be bar hopping tourists; they were far drunker than they had been before. Keanu thought that his eyes might be playing tricks on him and Y/n didn’t think that she could trust herself to get back on the boat without falling into the water. 

“We go should in!” She suggested excitedly at the thought. Without his consent, Y/n was already pulling Keanu towards the water.

“Okay, but only our feet,” Keanu tried to sound stern, but hadn't realized how slurred his words were. Despite his drunkenness, he faintly remembered that swimming whilst drunk wasn’t one’s safest move.

Clumsily, they hastily kicked off their shoes, cold water reaching their just above their ankles as they went in. A shiver racked Y/n’s body and Keanu felt goosebumps raise on his skin. Still, they stayed in and at some point, Y/n’s hand had slipped out of his and she had gone a little deeper in, until the water was at her knees. “You shouldn’t go in that far,” Keanu warned.

“Oh yeah?” She challenged with a smirk, “What are you gonna do about it?” Without giving him a minute to respond, Y/n bent forward, her hands going into the water, arms rearing back. The whole thing happened so fast that in an instant, a wave of cold, salty water was hitting Keanu in the face, soaking his hair and making his grey button up cling to his chest. 

“That was not funny,” he tried to maintain a serious expression, failing miserably.

“I thought it was funny,” Y/n shot back, splashing him again, “But if its not, then maybe you should do something about it,” laughing, her expression illuminated by only the light coming from at least half mile away, Y/n took another step back. Her dress, by then, had started to billow up in the water, and instead of hanging down to her ankles, it was floating around her, waves shifting it how they pleased. Her chest was wet too, and he could see that the dress, much like the one she had worn to the party, didn’t warrant the need for a bra. It all clung to her skin in a way that was so distracting.....and arousing. After another wave hit him in the face, Y/n drunkenly suggested, “Maybe you should John Wick me.”

Keanu threw his head back in rumbling laughter, “John Wick you? What does that mean?” He questioned, taking a few steps forwards, accepting that ‘dipping their feet’ had turned into something far from it.

Y/n shrugged, her hands threaded the water around her, but she wasn’t moving, “I don’t know. But I do know that he wouldn’t just stand there and let me do that, especially if he thought it, ‘wasn’t funny’,” Y/n’s lips morphed into a teasing pout, “But you’re all bark no bite,” she continued taunting him.

Rolling his eyes, Keanu scoffed, knowing that Y/n was just trying to push his buttons. Again she splashed him and her eyes almost shouted ‘I dare you to make me stop’. Without think about it, Keanu was closing the space between them, tackling her, sending them both underwater.

Instinctively Y/n’s arms went around him, their fronts pressed together. He could feel everything, from the rise and fall of Y/n’s chest with each slow breath, to how hard her nipples had gotten from the cold and the softness of her legs on his calves. There was hair in both their faces and even as they regained their composure, Keanu still held her in his arms.

Swallowing tightly, Y/n reached to tangle her thin fingers in Keanu’s wet hair, urging his face down towards hers. That time, she didn’t wait for the air to push them together, for someone to interrupt them or for things to just happen naturally. No, instead, Y/n smashed her lips to Keanu’s. His resistance was all but existent and in a beat, he was kissing her back, his tongue slipping past he barrier of her teeth. 

It was just a kiss. The kind where his hand slid down her back, holding her close, where she gently tugged on fistfuls of his hair. Y/n melted against him, crashing waves nearly pushing them down, cold, gentles breezes threatening to break the warmth they offered each other. It was just a kiss, but as Keanu groped and kneaded her behind and Y/n moaned against his touch, it was turning into so much more.

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Tagging- @baphometwolf666  @a-really-bi-girl​  @paanchu786​ @harrisongslimited​

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REVEALED: The truth behind Meghan Markle and Harry's trip to 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' Africa

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REVEALED: The truth behind Meghan Markle and Harry's trip to 'MIDDLE OF NOWHERE' Africa

The young Prince praised Meghan for agreeing to the trip, saying it allowed the fledgeling couple to bond beyond the glare of the prying public and paparazzi.

Commenting on their initial meeting to the BBC, Prince Harry said: “We met once and then twice back-to-back, two dates in London last July, at the beginning of July.

“Then it was, I think about three or maybe four weeks later that I managed to persuade her to come and join me in Botswana.”

Prince Harry described their visit as a back-to-the-wild expedition, with the couple staying in tents “in the middle of nowhere”.

He said: “We camped out with each other under the stars.

“We spent about five days out there which was fantastic.

“We were really by ourselves which was crucial to me to make sure that we had a chance to get to know each other.”

However, the Royal couple’s Botswana experience may not have been as down-to-earth as the Prince let on.

According to The Sun, Meghan and Harry stayed at the Meno A Kwena safari camp, a luxury tented camp located on the Boleti River overlooking the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park.

The camp features nine canvas tents, perched on a 100-foot cliff overlooking the river.

Each tent is equipped with solid wooden beds, fully-equipped ensuite bathrooms and an array of antique furniture.

Tourists staying at the camp can also enjoy a swimming pool and a library in the lounge and dining tent.

Andrew Morton, a Royal expert, noted that the Prince’s visit to Botswana alongside Meghan was not the first time he had taken a love interest to the African nation.

In his book, Meghan: A Hollywood Princess, he notes: “Harry made Africa his favourite holiday destination – especially when trying to impress a girlfriend.

“Before Meghan, he had taken TV sports presenter Natalie Pinkham, Zimbabwean-born Chelsy Davy, and actor Cressida Bonas on safari. Botswana was the preferred destination.

“As his biographer Penny Junor observed: ‘Africa is the one place on Earth where Prince Harry can be truly himself.

“He describes Botswana as his second home. He is not a Prince under African skies. He is just Harry’.”

Prince Harry was spotted with former flame Chelsy Davy in Botswana in 2007, and with Cressida Bonas in 2013.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1029873/Meghan-Markle-news-Prince-Harry-Botswana-trip-engagement-Chelsy-Davy-Cressida-Bonas

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Meno a Kwena - The Botswana Campsite

Prince Harry reportedly is a regular at bush campsite Meno a Kwena around the Maun area which is popular with ‘glamping’ tourists.

Billeted as the ‘ultimate tent and camping experience in Botswana’, Meno a Kwena is midway between Botswana’s extraordinary Okavango Delta and the spectacular Central Kalahari Game Reserve.

Onsite you will find nine luxurious tents, all with ensuite bathrooms which overlook a river often dotted with wild game like elephants and other animals.

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/botswana-prince-harry-meghan-markle-meno-a-kwena-a3703531.html

I’ve stayed in similar campsites in Tanzania and they are incredibly lovely and quite luxurious (some even more so than this one!). I’m sure this was a very romantic location to be whisked away to for your 3rd date!

Meghan had no chance - who do you date after going to Botswana for 5 days under African skies on your 3rd date? 

Also, Harry wasn’t lying when he said he knew from the moment he met her and had to step up his game.  I don’t think Harry was normally jetting off to Africa with women he’d only met twice in his life.  He went full court press from day one!

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Travelmag – Thanks for the reminiscences: a night time in Morocco

A tour to Morocco is unquestionably a memorial expertise. Lower than the course of Jana Pekova of Your Morocco Tour and Youseff, our certified driver, a number of good buddies and I visited Morocco this previous April. We’re Four females in our 60s and 70s who descended on this nation, soaking in its fairly a number of choices that shaped us anew.

We flew into Madrid after which caught a flight to Casablanca. The ocean port of Casablanca, the fourth main in Africa, stretches out for miles. On a solemn take notice, the magnificent mosque of Hassan II welcomes vacationers and natives alike. This largest non secular monument within the Muslim atmosphere exterior of Mecca holds some factor for each individual. Children slide down concrete partitions into wading swimming swimming pools, youth think about their luck at turning friendships into romances, worshipers wait patiently for the hour of prayer, and guests crane their necks to catch a peek inside the hefty doorways. Shut by, sits the pristine metropolis of Rabat. Current day governing administration buildings sit near gardens relationship again to the 1100’s.

Phrases fall transient in describing the spectacular city of Chefchaouen. Andalusian connections shout forth at each alley change. How a number of shades of blue can there be? What number of whitewashed properties can a single see? How plenty of pictures can one explicit take of lounging cats appearing like guard puppies to the properties driving them? This metropolis of mazes thrills all with its picture options at every convert.

Subsequent comes Fes, the cultural cash, simply probably the most complete medieval Islamic metropolitan areas on this planet. Merely, one explicit is transported again in time. The streets are simply as they ended up after they have been developed within the eighth century. Superior partitions shield the courtyards inside from the noon sunshine. Tantalizing steam oozes from the plenty of widespread bathhouses (named hammams) to mingle with the smells of tanneries and unique spices. The traveler finds selection at every flip on the push from Fes into the Sahara Desert. Rocky, solar baked plains give option to cedar that, in flip, undergo deep canyons. Then the sand dunes appear.

This marked the middle of our fifteen working day tour of Morocco. Following our two evening stay at Desert Luxurious Camp, we drove across the Atlas Mountains to the Todra Gorge, halting to discount for carpets and mingle with shepherds shifting their herds by way of the gorge. We put in time at Alt Ben Haddou, the simplest preserved Kasbah. This favored film entire lot for Hollywood reveals extraordinary partitions of purple earth, silt house home windows and crumbling towers. Recollections of “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator” rush to our minds, wishing we skilled been solid as extras within the extravaganzas.

Then will come Marrakech, a particular overload of sensations. A sampling of the foodstuff within the market ranges from sheep eyeballs to tajine. Bartering will get to be second character within the lots of on lots of of present market stalls. An lovely mosque sits solely a kiss absent from palaces and refreshing gardens. Night time mild reveals compete with snake charmers. And powering main partitions sit lovely riads, emanating serenity within the midst of town’s chaos.

The earlier pirate’s liar of Essaouira lies west on the Atlantic coast. Its maze of slim lanes, sweeping seashore, little cafes, and bathhouses (hammams) soothingly caress the weary traveler. The fishermen carry of their seize and mend their nets, and the eating institutions alongside the pier harken the guests to understand the freshest of fish. Portuguese, Berber and French battlements present their historic previous on this article, with two fortresses looking above the ocean.

The returning drive to Casablanca leaves virtually nothing lacking in pure magnificence and appeal, primarily with a lunch finish in Oualidia, a picturesque metropolis regarded for Moroccan oysters and recent new seabass. The ocean laps as much as shore, the fishermen show display their morning catch, and a banquet is distribute forth with a serenade of ocean waves.

Actually, every particular person location we frequented had its distinctive adventures and pure magnificence. However, the one which retains contacting me again once more as Pure Magic is the Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga. When every day lifetime turns right into a bit chaotic, after I come to really feel a bit frazzled, I activate my psychological swap to this camp. And, miraculously, its recollections soothe absent cares and anxieties. The camp is totally owned by Moroccans, Hamid who grew up in Merzouga and has by no means ever remaining Morocco but speaks 5 languages and his pal, Abdou, who arrives from a village within the Draa Valley. In 2013, they arrange this camp, securing their staff from Merzouga and Berber villages of the Superior Atlas Mountains. The camp might be achieved solely by foot, camel, 4×Four WD, or helicopter. Merely, web site guests actually really feel as if in yet another globe. The tents are large and roomy, a single changing into the sleeping tent and the opposite an ensuite personal toilet.

Set succinctly, it is a location that restores one’s spirits. Up early to seize the dawn invigorates an individual to know that the day will likely be stuffed with pleasure. The solar’s rays lighten the dunes, splashing the sand with colors of apricot and caramel. Cares soften absent with the help of a propped-up cozy pillow, delicate padded mattress, and cradling hammock. A cooling cup of tea and an excellent e-book are at one’s beckoned cellphone, and the hospitality of the Berber people radiates as they share legends and video video games of chess. The meals gadgets is plentiful and attractive: Moroccan tajin, clear fruit, and Medfowna, a flat bread usually referred to as Berber pizza. In mid-early morning, my good buddies and I camel trekked. Baba, my new-found camel buddy, obediently lowered himself for me to plop aboard after which rose stalwartly at his chief’s command. We ventured into the silence of the dunes through which his operator equipped tea and defined to the camels to get off for a spell. They scattered for about an hour of camel recess, then rejoined us for our journey again to camp. Once more in camp, we sank into the sand as we climbed the dunes, dug for fossils, fell in our feeble makes an attempt at sandboarding, and buried ourselves within the heat sands to appease away any joint agony. Atop a dune, campers acquire for sundown, as if the decreasing of the nice purple ball confirms the goodness of the day.

Nighttime supplies a campfire of latest music, dance and storytelling. Collected near the campfire, the drums mix with tunes from important iron castanets. The employees keep out their arms to every camper, gathering them in as they weave everywhere in the campfire in track and dance. Previous to heading off to mattress, the evening sky beckons a farewell. The obvious sky slips to a deep inky blue, the celebs and planets glow like diamonds scattered all through the universe, and one explicit is assured that candy desires will certainly abide by.

Certainly, Morocco is a mix of entertaining, coaching, and tradition. However I recognized its Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga to be this and much more: sure, magical. I can pull up the adventures of Casablanca, the appeal of Chefchaouen, the approach to life of Fes, the thrill of Marrakech, and the heritage of Essaouira. However after I desire a working day of magic, my mind simply flies to the Sahara Desert and luxurious tenting in Merzouga.

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Ultimate Romance of Africa Safari

From Cape Town to Victoria Falls to the wildlife rich Okavango Delta, Selinda and Kalahari

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Set off on a colonial-style grand railway journey from the elegant capital of Pretoria to the thundering waters of the spectacular Victoria Falls. Discover magnificent wildlife and breathtaking landscapes as you safari through Botswana, travelling from the lush Selinda to the lagoons and channels of the Okavango Delta. Discover the richness of life in the Desert on a Kalahari safari where you can sleep beneath open skies and gaze in wonder at some of Africa’s brightest stars.

Wrap yourself in luxury among the picturesque scenery, golden beaches, rich culture and poignant history of Cape Town. Enjoy the ultimate in private luxury accommodation throughout, with dedicated service and an array of enticing activities that are guaranteed to make your romantic holiday simply unforgettable.

17 DAYS / 16 NIGHTS

This itinerary has been carefully designed to give you a taste of the exciting, endless possibilities and can be tailored to suit your exact preferences.

DAY 1: JOHANNESBURG On arrival at OR Tambo International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a member of the &Beyond team, who will drive you to The Saxon in a luxurious S class Mercedes.

After a bawdy start as a tent and shanty town, today Johannesburg is the second largest city in Africa. Had it not been for the discovery of gold by prospector George Harrison, who pegged the first claim on the reef, sold it for just ₤10 and disappeared without a trace, the city probably wouldn’t even be in existence. Known as the greatest gold-mining area on earth, this vibrant city is not just an industrial giant, but the heart of South Africa’s economy. From traditional ‘muti’ (medicine) shops, exclusive boutiques in upmarket malls, theatres and museums to cultural villages, restaurants, beautiful walks in indigenous gardens and more, Johannesburg is a diverse cultural melting pot.

Cushioned in lush, landscaped gardens, the exclusive Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas and Spa lies within the tree-lined suburb of Sandhurst. World-class chefs serve up delectable fare in the hotel’s elegant restaurant, while the wine cellar and dining library offer novel locations for intimate dinners. Guests can relax at the Pool Terrace before retreating to the Olive Bar, while the more energetic few will be thrilled with the outdoor heated infinity pool (with underwater music) and a well-equipped gym. Those in need of pampering can unwind with a treatment in the award-winning spa.

Tonight, you will get to sample the talents of globally-renowned Cape Town chef, Luke Dale Roberts, at the Test Kitchen’s Pop-Up Restaurant at the Saxon Hotel. Delight in the same ground-breaking menus associated with The Test Kitchen’s signature style of cuisine. Currently at the number 28 spot of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, The Test Kitchen (based in Cape Town) has also been presented with the Best Restaurant in Africa award for two consecutive years.

Spend the night in an executive one-bedroom suite at this exclusive hotel. Your stay includes breakfast, dinner, full mini bar, Wi-Fi, use of the spa hydro facilities and your choice of red, white or sparkling wine on arrival.

DAY 2, 3 & 4: LUXURY TRAIN JOURNEY TO VICTORIA FALLS This morning you will be driven to Capital Station in Pretoria in an S class Mercedes for the start of your train journey to Victoria Falls. One of the world’s most sumptuous trains, Rovos Rail offer guests world-class travel experiences, fine dining and the romance and elegance of a bygone era. Half of the refurbished coaches in the Rovos stable date back to the 1920s and each has a story to tell. From the moment guests step aboard they will be delighted to relax among the traditional Edwardian furnishings.

You will enjoy your journey in the comfort of a spacious and elegant Royal Suite, which takes up half a carriage and features a private lounge area and full bathroom with Victorian bath and separate shower. The epitome of luxury, the suite features a comfortable double bed, as well as handsome wood panelling and period Edwardian features. Meals are served in grand style in charming Victorian-themed dining cars. Tables are laid with crisp linen, fine china and sparkling silver, and the delectable meals are prepared with only the freshest local ingredients, complemented by a selection of excellent South African wines. At the rear of the train is an Observation Car, where guests can marvel at the stunning views from the open-air balcony and large windows. It includes a cocktail lounge and a comfortable sitting room, the perfect setting to while away the hours. Other guest areas include a Non-Smokers and a Smokers Lounge Car.

Your grand railway adventure includes all meals, as well as alcoholic and other beverage, 24-hour room services and limited laundry while on board the train. Elegant his and hers dressing gowns are also included, while private dinners can be arranged on request.

Indulge in the romance of classical rail for three nights as you travel from the gracious railway station in Pretoria to the magnificent Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Wind your way south through the goldfields of the Witwatersrand region before travelling west along the flank of the picturesque Magaliesberg Mountains. Complete border formalities at Mafikeng, where the train crosses into Botswana and travels north through the capital, Gaborone. Crossing the Tropic of Capricorn, you will continue through the frontier towns of Mahalapye and Francistown, reaching the Zimbabwean border at Plumtree. The following day’s journey will take you through Hwange National Park, where you will stop to enjoy a game drive through this remote and scenic wilderness. You will disembark the train for the final time at Victoria Falls Stattion, situated near the mighty Zambezi River and the magnificent waterfall of the same name.

DAY 5 & 6: VICTORIA FALLS On arrival at Victoria Falls Station, you will be met by a member of the &Beyond team, who will drive you to the ferry crossing in a private Rolls Royce. Your private water taxi will be waiting here and will take you to the Royal Livingstone, slowly meandering its way down the river to the hotel’s dock.

Tucked in between the verdant flora of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Sun International’s The Royal Livingstone Hotel provides guests with an atmosphere that captures the opulence of a bygone era. Elegant suites are situated in two-storey clusters that are inspired by the grand estates of times past. Each suite is appointed a private butler and includes a private balcony and a terrace that offers spectacular views of the river.

Relax in the Presidential Suite for the next two nights. This luxuriously appointed suite consists of a king-sized bed, a Victorian-style ensuite bathroom with a Victorian tub, twin vanities and a walk-in shower. Other luxury features include a dressing area, separate lounge, dining area and a private veranda. Your stay includes breakfast, a five-star, candlelit dinner at the Monkey Tree on the night of your choice and additional activities as described below.

Pick and choose from the following activities, all included in your stay, to create the ideal day in Africa.

Share the adventure of a lifetime on a private early morning elephant back safari. Get to know a little about these majestic beasts and meet their handlers before setting off in search of other wildlife. Cosy up to each other on the wide back of the elephant and set off through the riverine thickets, crossing the river shallows to explore some of the many islands. Halfway through the ride you will have an opportunity to dismount and interact with the elephants, finding out more about their unique relationship with man.

Set off on a scenic helicopter flight for two, including a gourmet picnic with sparkling wine served in the dramatic Zambezi River Gorge. Taking off from the helipad, gaze out onto the gently undulating landscape, with its massive baobabs, mopani trees and acacia scrub. Land in a secluded spot in the Zambezi River Gorge, where you can choose from a sumptuous picnic or a chilled glass of sparkling wine. At the pre-arranged time the helicopter will land in the gorge to pick you up for your flight back.

Travel back in time as you discover the story of the Livingstone and tour the Victoria Falls while listening to Russell Gammon, one of Africa’s leading professional guides. Currently working with National Geographic and the Smithsonian Institute and is a leading authority on the life of the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone.

If the time of year is right and the water is low enough (usually between July and January), you can enjoy a private afternoon tea on Livingstone Island. A short boat ride from the hotel, this isolated island is situated right on the lip of the chasm into which the waters of the mighty Zambezi River thunder to become the Victoria Falls.

For a more classical experience, a traditional high tea served in the classical lounge of the Royal Livingstone, which includes a wide selection of tea, coffee and pastries.

Relax from the day’s activities with an indulgent and relaxing massage treatment, enjoyed while looking out onto magnificent views of the rolling Zambezi River.

As the sun gently sinks towards the horizon, board a private river cruise that will take you along the waters of the Zambezi, marvelling at the wealth of wildlife that comes down to the river to drink. Watch the sky slowly darken and the stars come to life as you sip sundowners together. End your day with a private dinner beneath the Monkey Tree, enjoyed in an intimate outdoor setting and offering a choice of a set or a la carte menu.

DAY 7 & 8: SELINDA RESERVE Enjoy a delicious breakfast before your private Rolls Royce arrives to take you to Livingstone Airport, where a private Blackhawk King Air 200 VIP aircraft will be waiting to fly you to the Selinda Reserve.

Spend two nights in the Zarafa’s Dhow Suite, a private safari retreat that embodies authenticity, luxury and simplicity. The Suite comes complete with a dedicated team of staff that includes a private chef, vehicle and guide. Your stay includes all meals, laundry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding imported & premium drinks and champagne).

With a private vehicle and guide at your disposal, you can choose to sleep late and start your game activities at whatever time you want. Select from game drives in open 4×4 safari vehicles specially designed for phootgraphy, fly fishing, tiger fishing, safari walks or power boating in the channels. Spend some quiet time together in the camp’s sunked hide, which is situated at the waters edge, or enjoy a private cruise on the tranquil waters of the lagoon, celebrating the shared adventure with sparkling wine. Once the sun goes down, don’t forget to wish upon a star as you scan the magnificent night skies with the Nikon telescope provided in your suite. Memories to last a lifetime will be captured on the professional quality Canon cameras supplied by the camp and downloaded onto a DVD to take away with you as a souvenir.

DAY 9 & 10: OKAVANGO DELTA This morning a private Blackhawk King Air 200 VIP aircraft will take you from Selinda over the lush landscape of the Okavango Delta and to Chitabe Airstrip, where a vehicle will be waiting to take you to your camp.

&Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge is situated on a permanent channel of the Okavango Delta, adjacent to Moremi Game Reserve. With exclusive traversing rights over a private concession, this site was specifically chosen for its extraordinary beauty and proximity to the game-rich grassy plains. &Beyond Sandibe’s raised guest areas and suites look out onto the Santantadibe Channel, providing spectacular Okavango Delta views.

Drawing its inspiration from nature, the lodge blends into the landscape, providing an experience that is serene, earthy and organic. Secluded plunge pools and outdoor showers in each of the twelve suites allow guests to feel part of the forest, while private fireplaces warm the African nights once the sun goes down. Cleverly constructed, indoor and outdoor lounging places create cosy nooks ideal for private dining beneath the stars. An interactive kitchen and interpretive naturalist library encourage guests to become one with the surroundings and to enjoy every aspect of the Delta experience.

Indulge in two nights in a suite inspired by the nests of the weaver birds at &Beyond Sandibe. Your stay includes all meals, laundry and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding imported and premium drinks and champagne), as well as the activities described below.

Take advantage of your private vehicle and dedicated guide and tracker team to set the pace for your own adventure. Make up your ideal day in the Okavango Delta, arranging the following activities to best suit your mood:

A 45-minute scenic helicopter flight over the channels and lagoons of the Okavango Delta, with the doors removed for better photographic opportunities and the wind in your hair.

An indulgent couple’s treatment in the lodge’s massage sala, which looks out onto magnificent views of the Delta channels.

A session with the chefs in the interactive kitchen.

Thrilling game drives in search of the Delta’s rich wildlife.

Nature walks that reveal the secret details of the bush, including a romantic and secluded picnic for two.

Your host throughout your stay will be Cecil Riggs, an expert in the history of Botswana, as well as the Okavango Delta. Listen spellbound around a blazing fire as he recounts local folklore and traditions, revealing the lives of the local communities, or hear the tales of the operations conducted by the anti-poaching unit that he runs in this beautiful wilderness. Cecil is also available to join you and your guide on game drives and other activities to share his vast knowledge of and experience in the African bush first-hand.

DAY 11, 12 & 13: KALAHARI After breakfast, you will board a private charter flight back to South Africa and into the heart of the Kalahari, stopping in Maun and Upington to clear customs and immigration.

Set amidst the rolling mountain ranges of the Kalahari, Tswalu Tarkuni is an exclusive private safari villa that delights with its uncompromising standards of comfort and elegance. An oasis of serenity in the desert, Tarkuni boasts five luxurious suites, each with a magnificent ensuite bathroom that features both indoor and outdoor showers.

Guests to Tarkuni are pampered by a dedicated team that includes a host and private chef to ensure a deeply personal experience. A private vehicle, personal field guide and tracker are on hand to create tailor made desert adventures. Moments of calm and contemplation can be enjoyed in the shady salas that surround the quiet pool. Starlit meals are served in the traditional boma, while two lounges with open fireplaces add to the beguiling charm of this exclusive private home.

Spend three nights at Tswalu Tarkuni, one of them directly beneath the stars in the open-air Malori sleep-out. Your stay includes all meals, as well as the services of your own personal chef, private guide, vehicle and tracker, all beverages and a full selection from an award winning wine-list, laundry and valet services, wireless access and the activities described below.

Emphasizing a sense of space, the vast and magical landscape of the Kalahari offers sightings of some of South Africa’s rarest and most extraordinary wildlife, including desert black rhino, black-maned Kalahari lion, meerkat and cheetah. Rare antelope such as roan, sable and tsessebe are easily viewed in the open savannah. Other sightings may include the elusive aardvark, aardwolf, pangolin and porcupine. The Kalahari is the ancestral home of the San Bushman people and some of their ancient engravings can be seen at Tswalu.

When not exploring this magnificent wilderness, indulge in an opportunity to sleep late one morning and enjoy a champagne breakfast in bed. Or choose to set off on an early morning game drive and don’t both to rush back for breakfast – simply enjoy a delicious gourmet picnic out on the golden plains.

Make the most of the early morning quiet to bond with the semi-habituated families of meerkat before they set off foraging for the day or spend the morning tracking desert black rhino with some of the best trackers in Africa.

If you are visiting between April and September, you can choose to book a rhino notching adventure, which offers the chance to for you to get involved hands-on in conservation as you assist in notching the ears of these prehistoric beasts and inserting microchips into their horns.

Once the heat of the day has died down, enjoy an early evening safari tracking the elusive aardvark and pangolin.

If you are yearning for a more active adventure, you can set off on horseback to see how close you can get to the animals.

Sip a sundowner cocktail on the dunes as the sun sets across the desert and indulge in a private dune dinner.

Don’t forget to choose a night to sleep out beneath the stars – just the two of you among the vast expanse of the Kalahari, safely cocooned in a king-sized bed situated on a raised deck set under the stars.

Enjoy the magnificent facilities of your private villa with a spa treatment and indulge in a five-course menu prepared by the executive chef and paired with South Africa’s finest wines, all served on a private deck overlooking the bushveld.

Take a trip to the wine cellar and let the wine director help you choose the perfect vintage to impress your partner.

Set out into the nearby community to meet the local people and visit the community health centre, the children’s school or the adult learning centre.

Visit the Tswalu Foundation and talk to the researchers about the important work that they do.

Marvel at the ancient rock art on the property, among some of the oldest in existence.

Top off your Kalahari safari with a hot air balloon flight over the vast open landscapes.

DAY 14, 15 & 16: CAPE TOWN After breakfast, a private charter flight will take you to Cape Town International Airport, where a chauffeured luxury S class Mercedes will be waiting to take you to your hotel.

With Table Mountain – one of the most spiritual places on earth – at its heart and two oceans at its feet, the city of Cape Town, strategically situated at the south-western tip of Africa, has been famed for centuries as the Tavern of the Seas. Vibrant, cosmopolitan and an eclectic mix of old and new, this laid-back city is as much at home with its 17th century castle – whose cannons have never been fired in anger – as it is with its sleek skyscrapers and trendy malls. Home to South Africa’s first mosque, oldest wine farm, a 350-year-old garden and timelessly beautiful beaches, it’s no surprise the legendary Flying Dutchman and his spectral ship have spent eternity sailing the city’s shores.

Flanked by the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and Table Mountain on one side, and the crashing waves of the Atlantic on the other, the Twelve Apostles offers a wonderful selection of spacious accommodation options, each with a spectacular garden, mountain or sea view. The Azure restaurant, with its dazzling sea views, is famous for its local and international menus or, for lighter fare, try the convivial Café Grill. Follow dinner with an intimate viewing of a classic movie at the private cinema.

Spend three nights at the Twelve Apostles, in the Presidential Suite that features separate his and hers bathrooms, a separate sitting room, in-room study and library, an eight-seater dining room and a wrap-around terrace with spectacular views.

Explore the scenic delights, spectacular scenery and exceptional shopping opportunities of Cape Town.

Indulge in the use of a personal shopper for the day and visit the Diamond Works, where you can purchase diamonds and tanzanite. Witness the art of diamond cutting and the craftsmanship of jewellery manufacture while sipping sparkling wine. View a replica of the iconic Cullinan Diamond and discover the fascinating history of the diamond and gold trade in South African. Choose from a large selection of stone and have a bespoke piece of jewellery created to celebrate your romantic African safari.

Immerse yourself in the history of South Africa on an exclusive private boat trip to Robben Island.

Canter along the beach on a thrilling horse riding adventure as the sun slips beneath the wakes.

Catch the cable car up to Table Mountain, watching the sun set as you spread out a gourmet picnic basket.

Enjoy an intimate picnic dinner, complete with bubbly and oysters, in the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Twelve Apostles.

Treat yourself and your loved one to the ultimate couple’s spa session at the Twelve Apostles. The Total Relaxation Duo treatment offers a top-to-toe soul-soothing experience that includes a hydrating milk bath wrap, skin-specific facial, aroma stone massage and 30minute manicure and pedicure. You will also be treated to a bottle of sparkling wine, delicious spa lunch and decadent strawberries covered in chocolate.

DAY 17: DEPARTURE Your chauffeured S class Mercedes will take you back to Cape Town International Airport, where your adventure with us will end.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Welcome and assistance service at all airports

Accommodation inclusions as per the itinerary above

All transport as mentioned

Private waterborne and game viewing activities as mentioned

National park entrance fees

Administration fees – where applicable

Emergency medical evacuation insurance

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Holidays In Australia

Luxurious Australia travel has received to be one of the best ways to see one of the vital fascinating travel locations on the planet. Some folks like the fact that when using bus services, and even Queensland rail journey, they are able to take within the sights during their journey. During this time, most of Western Australia isn't as welcoming when it comes to weather, though you'll always discover the Australian folks very welcoming. Mix that with the welcoming and friendly locals and you might be set for a as soon as in a life time trip. The conductor on board gives beneficial data about the tourist points of interest you would possibly want to see. You can apply for a variety of visas, together with tourist visas and working holiday visas, however you should accomplish that before leaving home. The present monetary local weather, with many students having to rely on scholar loans, parental help, vacation jobs or personal financial savings for his or her monetary fluidity, largely dictates and limits simply what may be achieved in this regard and there are a number of ploys and methods which might be generally used to make the cash go additional or, to have a look at it one other method, to permit the identical cash let the coed go additional! When planning your journey to this fabulous continent, ensure you take a look at this Australia Journey Information. Right here are a few things to look out to your low-cost holiday in Australia. In consequence, substantial changes occurred in the demand for worldwide journey merchandise. Most would require you to be staying at pre-booked venues which is probably not appropriate for the student traveller. A scenic flight tour can fall underneath journey, cruise and days excursions additionally. Australia is the sixth largest country in the world and most major airways fly to its a number of cities. In case you are happening a visit the place you will not be bringing your computer with you, you want to find a secure place to retailer it. For example, once I went to New Zealand, I stored mine with associates who have been renting a home in Melbourne. Discounts in different fares are available for students. It is among the finest place to get pleasure from some adventure activities while in your tour and it's shut proximity to the Nice Barrier Reef makes it extra attention-grabbing and beautiful. The very best half is, you may hop off a bus travelling your approach and stay so long as you like in one place earlier than hopping on another bus to continue your journey! You will see that native vacationer data and free recommendation in most places in Australia. When you refill an utility type and pay the necessary fees, you must now be able to purchase the tourist visa, as soon as it is approved. Skydiving can be carried out in cities like Sydney and Cairns after a 15 minute tutorial course on how to do it. The rates are someplace around $200. You may also avail of this entry requirement on-line, by logging on to the official Australian Visa online website. All these playing cards can be found in the US from Council Journey, STA, and Journey CUTS. Australia is fast changing into a drive to reckon with within the art of wines, and when you join a wine tour, you will get to taste what the fuss is all about. In major cities renting an condominium could be cheaper if there are three or 4 individuals sharing or a family. Bear in mind additionally that the brand new EHIC card (free from /travellers) will present free or discounted well being care prices within the EU, but doesn't cover any repatriation prices. By encouraging active participation in each day routines akin to cooking, cleansing, setting camp and packing up, adventure excursions engage vacationers within the complete out of doors journey expertise quite than merely waiting on passive participants hand and foot. The high price of hotels is one reason most travellers end up compromising on the quality of lodgings they book, but this need not be so. You possibly can easily find an reasonably priced place to remain whether or not you might be travelling alone or with family. To enter Australia Guests must have a travel visa. Visitors in Australia have to have a journey visa. Sydney provides a dynamic metropolis life and there are a few of the finest purchasing centers, eating places and hangout zones the place you possibly can enjoy your suggestions in a better way. Medical insurance coverage covers each, domestic medical and worldwide medical insurances. 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It is typically the quickest way to travel lengthy distances and in these days of aggressive pricing methods, lots of the no-frills and price range airways are offering very low cost flights throughout mainland Europe. Within the outdated days, you would need to make visits bodily to each journey agency in your space with the intention to discover good bookings for a fair price. Regardless of the objective of the visit, it's necessary to secure a sound visa. There are plenty of local wine growers in the nation that supply wine tours and while there are tours that might be accomplished in just a day, there are some that could take weeks to finish. Of course you will also discover quite a lot of houseboats in Moama in addition to further up and down the Murray River in Victoria and South Australia. A full ten 12 months legitimate passport is required with no less than six months of validity after your scheduled return trip from Australia. Great Ocean Street which is about three hours driving from Melbourne follows the coast and mountains makes your drive worth. The amazing landscapes, dynamic townships, historic spots, tradition, pure resources and so on make Adelaide a scorching vacationer destination in Australia. Australia has a terrific selection of casinos every in a novel setting which can solely be experienced in Australia. Telephone: (+61) (zero) 2 6270 6666 This number is NOT for passport or visa enquiries. In case you are versatile with holiday dates, take into account travelling outdoors of peak. The budget and lodging, sadly, take up most of a traveler's price range that they don't get much out of their holidays like sampling native restaurants or going to the local tourist spots. Visas and passports needs to be applied for effectively in advance, so as to keep away from any last minute cancellations and delays. There a range of houseboats working out of Echuca, ranging from the small and simple camper type houseboats to the luxurious Echuca 5 star lodging options with characteristic resembling ensuites, trendy absolutely geared up kitchens, laundry facilities, air conditioned and spa baths. Australia is full of freedom camps, which are either free or low cost tenting and excellent for in travelling in a camper van. If you determine to go on a extra adventurous vacation similar to skiing, ensure you have winter sports cover. Catamaran tours take individuals out within the sea to look at Humpback whales. Nonetheless, just a few insurers present a wide selection of journey insurance coverage. The nature loving folks admire it the most and get their snaps clicked at this beautiful reef. Cheap flights are readily available, with Virgin Blue offering among the greatest domestic costs, plus international flights to New Zealand if that is a part of your trip. The main cities of attraction are Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane and so forth. An area insurer will guide you finest whether to opt for home travel insurance coverage or worldwide journey insurance coverage, in consideration along with your unique needs. Tasmania is likely one of the prettiest places in Australia, and in sure method it would remind a few of you of landscapes of New Zealand. Hole years, student electives overseas and cheap summer holidays in distant locations, have turn out to be part of the commonly life-enriching experience that's now thought of synonymous with the coed status. Excursions can be found for White Water Rafting on Franklin River in South West Tasmania, close to Sydney, Cairns and Western Australia. There are a whole lot of well-known locations to go to in Australia. Travelling in campervans Might to September in Australia, is usually the most effective time to travel the northern half of the country with cooler temperatures and less rain than the summer season. On this flattest continent, you'd find a variety of locations of vacationers' interest.

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Visiting Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp in Kenya

Since moving to South Africa, I’ve fallen in love with safaris. When it comes to safaris in Kenya, it’s all about the Cottar family. These guys are known as the “first family” of the safari business. In fact, it’s been almost 100 years since the family started its safari company, and it has earned ample bragging rights since then.

The Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp has 2 accommodation options, the luxurious Bush Villa and beautiful, unique tents, within the 1920s-themed camp. I love old-time charm and another African safari was on my list, so I was invited��to check out the camp for a few nights.

Here’s my experience at Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp!

Getting to Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp

The easiest way to get to the Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp in Kenya is by the Cottar’s private airstrip, which is just a ten-minute drive from the camp. Two airlines, Fly 540 and East African Safari Air Express, fly here twice a day during the low season and three times a day during the high season.

You’ll also find a range of airlines that fly into Keekorok airstrip, which is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from the Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp.

The History

One of the trademarks of Cottar’s Camp is its proximity to the Maasai community, a famous local tribe that is seen by many as the embodiment of traditional Kenyan culture. While they’ve been well exposed to modern life, the people of the Maasai tribe have remained true to their traditional way of life. Visiting the local Maasai village was definitely one of the highlights of my visit to Kenya.

I spent four days with a Maasai guide who told us tales of his childhood growing up in the bush.

He shared so many of the beautiful lessons that the Maasai pass down through generations. On the morning of our departure, he took us to visit the village where he grew up. Children approached us in curiosity, smiling as they saw their likeness in the LCD displays of our cameras. We were welcomed into their humble homes and shown a much simpler way of life, which they hold dear.

It was a profound experience that I will never forget.

The Safari Camp

The Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is set on 6,000 acres of gorgeous landscape. There are two main tents there dedicated to eating, drinking, and being merry. They are the places to connect with other travelers or just unwind with a good book.

Far from roughing it, this luxe camp has a swimming pool and spa area that will keep you feeling pampered throughout your glamping experience.

I stayed in the Bush Villa, which is essentially a private, luxury home within the camp.

It has a breathtaking view over the savannah and the Olderikesi Hills. Guests of the villa have a staff of 8 at their service, and can enjoy privately guided game drives, night game drives, bush walks, swimming and fishing. The villa was seriously impressive and overwhelming (in a good way!). It is over 10,000 square feet in size, and features a large living room, dining room, a magnificent viewing deck, and 5 en-suite bedrooms, all with stunning views.

In addition to the villa, there are ten tents in the camp– a deluxe honeymoon tent, five double tents, and four family suites. They all have en suite bathrooms and feel ultraprivate.

In my opinion, this would be a great option for larger families or groups that want to travel together. The family tents hold 2 ensuite bedrooms with a shared veranda, a dining room and a living room with fireplaces! I loved that the entire camp is situated in a way that the tents are private and quiet, whether for the honeymooners or families with children.

While it’s a good place to disconnect, you don’t actually have to unplug. There is Wi-Fi in the camp, and you’ll find a good phone signal in many spots. There’s also a cell phone available in the office that you can use anytime if you’re having trouble getting connected.

Conservation

It’s not just about tourism for the Cottars. The family has set up the Cottars Wildlife Conservation Trust to help preserve local wildlife habitats while protecting animals from poachers. The money that you spend at the safari camp helps to support the Cottar’s 6,000-acre Olderikesi Wildlife Conservancy that is a refuge for threaten Kenyan animals.

Activities & Safaris

Located just under one mile from the Maasai Mara game reserve, this is the perfect spot to take in the incredible nature and culture of the region.

The Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp organizes day and evening drives to the Masai Mara game reserve so that you can see the animals in their natural habitat. There are also guided bush walks, river swimming, and fishing excursions as well as cultural visits with the local Maasai people.

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Thank you to Cottar’s Camp for hosting me during my stay. As always, thoughts and opinions expressed here are entirely my own.

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Travelmag – Thanks for the reminiscences: a night time in Morocco

A tour to Morocco is unquestionably a memorial expertise. Lower than the course of Jana Pekova of Your Morocco Tour and Youseff, our certified driver, a number of good buddies and I visited Morocco this previous April. We’re Four females in our 60s and 70s who descended on this nation, soaking in its fairly a number of choices that shaped us anew.

We flew into Madrid after which caught a flight to Casablanca. The ocean port of Casablanca, the fourth main in Africa, stretches out for miles. On a solemn take notice, the magnificent mosque of Hassan II welcomes vacationers and natives alike. This largest non secular monument within the Muslim atmosphere exterior of Mecca holds some factor for each individual. Children slide down concrete partitions into wading swimming swimming pools, youth think about their luck at turning friendships into romances, worshipers wait patiently for the hour of prayer, and guests crane their necks to catch a peek inside the hefty doorways. Shut by, sits the pristine metropolis of Rabat. Current day governing administration buildings sit near gardens relationship again to the 1100’s.

Phrases fall transient in describing the spectacular city of Chefchaouen. Andalusian connections shout forth at each alley change. How a number of shades of blue can there be? What number of whitewashed properties can a single see? How plenty of pictures can one explicit take of lounging cats appearing like guard puppies to the properties driving them? This metropolis of mazes thrills all with its picture options at every convert.

Subsequent comes Fes, the cultural cash, simply probably the most complete medieval Islamic metropolitan areas on this planet. Merely, one explicit is transported again in time. The streets are simply as they ended up after they have been developed within the eighth century. Superior partitions shield the courtyards inside from the noon sunshine. Tantalizing steam oozes from the plenty of widespread bathhouses (named hammams) to mingle with the smells of tanneries and unique spices. The traveler finds selection at every flip on the push from Fes into the Sahara Desert. Rocky, solar baked plains give option to cedar that, in flip, undergo deep canyons. Then the sand dunes appear.

This marked the middle of our fifteen working day tour of Morocco. Following our two evening stay at Desert Luxurious Camp, we drove across the Atlas Mountains to the Todra Gorge, halting to discount for carpets and mingle with shepherds shifting their herds by way of the gorge. We put in time at Alt Ben Haddou, the simplest preserved Kasbah. This favored film entire lot for Hollywood reveals extraordinary partitions of purple earth, silt house home windows and crumbling towers. Recollections of “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator” rush to our minds, wishing we skilled been solid as extras within the extravaganzas.

Then will come Marrakech, a particular overload of sensations. A sampling of the foodstuff within the market ranges from sheep eyeballs to tajine. Bartering will get to be second character within the lots of on lots of of present market stalls. An lovely mosque sits solely a kiss absent from palaces and refreshing gardens. Night time mild reveals compete with snake charmers. And powering main partitions sit lovely riads, emanating serenity within the midst of town’s chaos.

The earlier pirate’s liar of Essaouira lies west on the Atlantic coast. Its maze of slim lanes, sweeping seashore, little cafes, and bathhouses (hammams) soothingly caress the weary traveler. The fishermen carry of their seize and mend their nets, and the eating institutions alongside the pier harken the guests to understand the freshest of fish. Portuguese, Berber and French battlements present their historic previous on this article, with two fortresses looking above the ocean.

The returning drive to Casablanca leaves virtually nothing lacking in pure magnificence and appeal, primarily with a lunch finish in Oualidia, a picturesque metropolis regarded for Moroccan oysters and recent new seabass. The ocean laps as much as shore, the fishermen show display their morning catch, and a banquet is distribute forth with a serenade of ocean waves.

Actually, every particular person location we frequented had its distinctive adventures and pure magnificence. However, the one which retains contacting me again once more as Pure Magic is the Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga. When every day lifetime turns right into a bit chaotic, after I come to really feel a bit frazzled, I activate my psychological swap to this camp. And, miraculously, its recollections soothe absent cares and anxieties. The camp is totally owned by Moroccans, Hamid who grew up in Merzouga and has by no means ever remaining Morocco but speaks 5 languages and his pal, Abdou, who arrives from a village within the Draa Valley. In 2013, they arrange this camp, securing their staff from Merzouga and Berber villages of the Superior Atlas Mountains. The camp might be achieved solely by foot, camel, 4×Four WD, or helicopter. Merely, web site guests actually really feel as if in yet another globe. The tents are large and roomy, a single changing into the sleeping tent and the opposite an ensuite personal toilet.

Set succinctly, it is a location that restores one’s spirits. Up early to seize the dawn invigorates an individual to know that the day will likely be stuffed with pleasure. The solar’s rays lighten the dunes, splashing the sand with colors of apricot and caramel. Cares soften absent with the help of a propped-up cozy pillow, delicate padded mattress, and cradling hammock. A cooling cup of tea and an excellent e-book are at one’s beckoned cellphone, and the hospitality of the Berber people radiates as they share legends and video video games of chess. The meals gadgets is plentiful and attractive: Moroccan tajin, clear fruit, and Medfowna, a flat bread usually referred to as Berber pizza. In mid-early morning, my good buddies and I camel trekked. Baba, my new-found camel buddy, obediently lowered himself for me to plop aboard after which rose stalwartly at his chief’s command. We ventured into the silence of the dunes through which his operator equipped tea and defined to the camels to get off for a spell. They scattered for about an hour of camel recess, then rejoined us for our journey again to camp. Once more in camp, we sank into the sand as we climbed the dunes, dug for fossils, fell in our feeble makes an attempt at sandboarding, and buried ourselves within the heat sands to appease away any joint agony. Atop a dune, campers acquire for sundown, as if the decreasing of the nice purple ball confirms the goodness of the day.

Nighttime supplies a campfire of latest music, dance and storytelling. Collected near the campfire, the drums mix with tunes from important iron castanets. The employees keep out their arms to every camper, gathering them in as they weave everywhere in the campfire in track and dance. Previous to heading off to mattress, the evening sky beckons a farewell. The obvious sky slips to a deep inky blue, the celebs and planets glow like diamonds scattered all through the universe, and one explicit is assured that candy desires will certainly abide by.

Certainly, Morocco is a mix of entertaining, coaching, and tradition. However I recognized its Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga to be this and much more: sure, magical. I can pull up the adventures of Casablanca, the appeal of Chefchaouen, the approach to life of Fes, the thrill of Marrakech, and the heritage of Essaouira. However after I desire a working day of magic, my mind simply flies to the Sahara Desert and luxurious tenting in Merzouga.

Copyright © 2018 Bonnie Lynn

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Travelmag – Thanks for the reminiscences: a night time in Morocco

A tour to Morocco is unquestionably a memorial expertise. Lower than the course of Jana Pekova of Your Morocco Tour and Youseff, our certified driver, a number of good buddies and I visited Morocco this previous April. We’re Four females in our 60s and 70s who descended on this nation, soaking in its fairly a number of choices that shaped us anew.

We flew into Madrid after which caught a flight to Casablanca. The ocean port of Casablanca, the fourth main in Africa, stretches out for miles. On a solemn take notice, the magnificent mosque of Hassan II welcomes vacationers and natives alike. This largest non secular monument within the Muslim atmosphere exterior of Mecca holds some factor for each individual. Children slide down concrete partitions into wading swimming swimming pools, youth think about their luck at turning friendships into romances, worshipers wait patiently for the hour of prayer, and guests crane their necks to catch a peek inside the hefty doorways. Shut by, sits the pristine metropolis of Rabat. Current day governing administration buildings sit near gardens relationship again to the 1100’s.

Phrases fall transient in describing the spectacular city of Chefchaouen. Andalusian connections shout forth at each alley change. How a number of shades of blue can there be? What number of whitewashed properties can a single see? How plenty of pictures can one explicit take of lounging cats appearing like guard puppies to the properties driving them? This metropolis of mazes thrills all with its picture options at every convert.

Subsequent comes Fes, the cultural cash, simply probably the most complete medieval Islamic metropolitan areas on this planet. Merely, one explicit is transported again in time. The streets are simply as they ended up after they have been developed within the eighth century. Superior partitions shield the courtyards inside from the noon sunshine. Tantalizing steam oozes from the plenty of widespread bathhouses (named hammams) to mingle with the smells of tanneries and unique spices. The traveler finds selection at every flip on the push from Fes into the Sahara Desert. Rocky, solar baked plains give option to cedar that, in flip, undergo deep canyons. Then the sand dunes appear.

This marked the middle of our fifteen working day tour of Morocco. Following our two evening stay at Desert Luxurious Camp, we drove across the Atlas Mountains to the Todra Gorge, halting to discount for carpets and mingle with shepherds shifting their herds by way of the gorge. We put in time at Alt Ben Haddou, the simplest preserved Kasbah. This favored film entire lot for Hollywood reveals extraordinary partitions of purple earth, silt house home windows and crumbling towers. Recollections of “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Gladiator” rush to our minds, wishing we skilled been solid as extras within the extravaganzas.

Then will come Marrakech, a particular overload of sensations. A sampling of the foodstuff within the market ranges from sheep eyeballs to tajine. Bartering will get to be second character within the lots of on lots of of present market stalls. An lovely mosque sits solely a kiss absent from palaces and refreshing gardens. Night time mild reveals compete with snake charmers. And powering main partitions sit lovely riads, emanating serenity within the midst of town’s chaos.

The earlier pirate’s liar of Essaouira lies west on the Atlantic coast. Its maze of slim lanes, sweeping seashore, little cafes, and bathhouses (hammams) soothingly caress the weary traveler. The fishermen carry of their seize and mend their nets, and the eating institutions alongside the pier harken the guests to understand the freshest of fish. Portuguese, Berber and French battlements present their historic previous on this article, with two fortresses looking above the ocean.

The returning drive to Casablanca leaves virtually nothing lacking in pure magnificence and appeal, primarily with a lunch finish in Oualidia, a picturesque metropolis regarded for Moroccan oysters and recent new seabass. The ocean laps as much as shore, the fishermen show display their morning catch, and a banquet is distribute forth with a serenade of ocean waves.

Actually, every particular person location we frequented had its distinctive adventures and pure magnificence. However, the one which retains contacting me again once more as Pure Magic is the Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga. When every day lifetime turns right into a bit chaotic, after I come to really feel a bit frazzled, I activate my psychological swap to this camp. And, miraculously, its recollections soothe absent cares and anxieties. The camp is totally owned by Moroccans, Hamid who grew up in Merzouga and has by no means ever remaining Morocco but speaks 5 languages and his pal, Abdou, who arrives from a village within the Draa Valley. In 2013, they arrange this camp, securing their staff from Merzouga and Berber villages of the Superior Atlas Mountains. The camp might be achieved solely by foot, camel, 4×Four WD, or helicopter. Merely, web site guests actually really feel as if in yet another globe. The tents are large and roomy, a single changing into the sleeping tent and the opposite an ensuite personal toilet.

Set succinctly, it is a location that restores one’s spirits. Up early to seize the dawn invigorates an individual to know that the day will likely be stuffed with pleasure. The solar’s rays lighten the dunes, splashing the sand with colors of apricot and caramel. Cares soften absent with the help of a propped-up cozy pillow, delicate padded mattress, and cradling hammock. A cooling cup of tea and an excellent e-book are at one’s beckoned cellphone, and the hospitality of the Berber people radiates as they share legends and video video games of chess. The meals gadgets is plentiful and attractive: Moroccan tajin, clear fruit, and Medfowna, a flat bread usually referred to as Berber pizza. In mid-early morning, my good buddies and I camel trekked. Baba, my new-found camel buddy, obediently lowered himself for me to plop aboard after which rose stalwartly at his chief’s command. We ventured into the silence of the dunes through which his operator equipped tea and defined to the camels to get off for a spell. They scattered for about an hour of camel recess, then rejoined us for our journey again to camp. Once more in camp, we sank into the sand as we climbed the dunes, dug for fossils, fell in our feeble makes an attempt at sandboarding, and buried ourselves within the heat sands to appease away any joint agony. Atop a dune, campers acquire for sundown, as if the decreasing of the nice purple ball confirms the goodness of the day.

Nighttime supplies a campfire of latest music, dance and storytelling. Collected near the campfire, the drums mix with tunes from important iron castanets. The employees keep out their arms to every camper, gathering them in as they weave everywhere in the campfire in track and dance. Previous to heading off to mattress, the evening sky beckons a farewell. The obvious sky slips to a deep inky blue, the celebs and planets glow like diamonds scattered all through the universe, and one explicit is assured that candy desires will certainly abide by.

Certainly, Morocco is a mix of entertaining, coaching, and tradition. However I recognized its Desert Luxurious Camp in Merzouga to be this and much more: sure, magical. I can pull up the adventures of Casablanca, the appeal of Chefchaouen, the approach to life of Fes, the thrill of Marrakech, and the heritage of Essaouira. However after I desire a working day of magic, my mind simply flies to the Sahara Desert and luxurious tenting in Merzouga.

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It was the utter shock, jumping as he heard the bang and half expecting it to be Roman rushing to use the bathroom: however, when he was greeted with an older, attractive woman he stalled: that certainly wasn't who he'd expect. And as he peered through water blurred vision, realisation sank in. Oh, fuck. He knew exactly who that was. In was in the initial few moments that he stared, jaw slack before Benjamin found himself coming to his senses.

"I," he starts, unsure how to begin, and where this situation ends. "I can be done." he half explains, realising he's made no move to cover himself, and moves to do so just as quickly. "Yes, I'll get out. I, uh, don't know...where, um, Roman is." Please, for the love of god, shut the door. It was on the tip of his tongue, but he refrained.

He didn't need to make this anymore awkward than it was.

Nadezhda knew which tent was Roman's, grateful that it was in close proximity to hers. Idle steps led in that direction, allowing herself inside, it was the sound of water that caught her attention. With the second night amongst them, she tempted the idea of one drink, with a friend.

The Russian sank into the bed, perching herself, waiting for him to finish his shower.

Annoyance crossed her features watching ten minutes pass that she stood, moving across the expansion of the tent and pushed open the door, a little harder than intended.

"Are you done?" The words flow from her lips, head canting when she realises it was not him. "You are not Roman."