Long closed off to the rest of the world, the one-time colonial outpost of Burma (now known as Myanmar) is back on the international jet-set agenda. Now is the perfect time to visit its untold cultural riches before the rest of the world rediscovers this untouched Southeast Asian jewel. By Eric Rosen Day 1-2 | Yangon | Strand Hotel Your first destination in this fascinating country will be its largest city and former capital, Yangon (you might also recognize it by its colonial name of Rangoon). This is a bustling metropolis, but operates at a more sedate pace than Southeast Asia’s other urban centers. Spend […]

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Layover: Dubai originally appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of Quest Magazine. It has been updated with more recent information by Haley Beham. Just a day or two is all you need to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this bustling metropolis. By Maya Vandenberg

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Wading through the different travel restrictions is a headache. What’s more, it’s a little bit of a moving target right now. Restrictions can change at a moment’s notice. With that said, increasingly more destinations have been opening up to Americans itching to travel again. Our list of where you can travel now isn’t exhaustive. It’s is simply a list of the easiest countries for Americans to travel to right now.

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Graduating from high school or University is an accomplishment that deserves celebration. Your grad deserves to be celebrated for their hard work. Whether starting a new chapter away from home or entering into the workforce, nothing says, “Congratulations” quite like an epic graduation trip to celebrate your grad’s achievements. Is there anything more epic than a graduation safari?

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It’s a brave new world out there. Now more than ever you should use a tour operator and their essential skill set to make sure your travel plans come off without a hitch.

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2020 — the year we all wanted to end almost as soon as it began. It’s a year marked by unknowns, Zoom calls, cancelled plans, and waiting — so much waiting. But even in the midst of a chaotic year, we’ve seen so many good things as well. We’ve seen people rise to the occasion and get creative on how they can help others or bring a little joy to someone. Remember the Italians taking to their balconies every night during lock down to clap for the healthcare workers? Or what about those birthday parades? How many of those did […]

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Ker & Downey’s top luxury family travel destinations for Spring Break are a respite from busy lives and give you a chance to experience the world through fresh eyes. Although we’re just coming off of the Christmas holidays, Spring Break is right around the corner. It’s not too early to start planning your trip. When thinking about where to go for Spring Break, you’ll want somewhere that is easy to get to, can be done in about a week, and offers adventure with just enough R&R to recharge your batteries to get you and your kids through the next few […]

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Wonderful surprises are at every turn on this luxury Southern Africa Safari. It is sure to delight even the most seasoned South African travelers.

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As the world begins to open back up and lift the COVID-19-related travel restrictions, do you know what you need before you begin traveling again? In part one of our Know Before You Go series for “On the Horizon”, Marketing Director Sara Kramer speaks with our experts Tiffany Dunn and MJ Eraci about how they prepared and what they are doing to stay safe during their upcoming trips to Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa.

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In 2019, who would have thought the next big travel trend in 2020 would be the “workcation?”

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