2010 May travel tips and stories. Vacations ideas, cruises spa and resorts

Lagoon Camp is located in the Linyanti, on the shady banks of the Kwando River among tall and ancient African Ebony and Marula trees, under the watchful gaze of the resident hippos. This area is home to huge herds of elephants and buffalo. There are few places in Africa where such concentrated numbers of these animals exist, especially in the dry season. Over the years, many of guests have commented that Lagoon Camp stands out as one of the most beautiful settings of any safari camp.
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Impalila Island Lodge is a stylish lodge situated in north eastern Namibia on Impalila Island which forms the meeting place of four countries – Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. The surrounding area is an amazing mosaic of waterways and floodplains  host to exceptional birdlife, assorted vegetation – and in the waters outstanding fishing opportunities. Impalila Lodge offers to guests the very best of the Chobe River – that is game viewing by boat.
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Tucked away on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, is a tranquil retreat with old world charm and resort amenities on Sea Palms Golf Resort. Sea Palms Inn on Saint Simons Island is perfect for those seeking a getaway that combines history and relaxation. Bike on the beach, play golf, tennis or just relax on your balcony overlooking the island’s natural beauty.
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The River Club is a spectacular place rich in comfort and hospitality that lies in the shade overlooking the Zambezi River, 18km upstream from the world-famous Victoria Falls. The River Club, with its Edwardian-style house and manicured lawns on the banks of the swift-flowing Zambezi River where hippo and crocodile float, seems to straddle the continents of Africa and Europe.
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Shumba Camp is located in the centre of the Busanga Plains in the Kafue National Park. The area is home to hundreds of red lechwe, ubiquitous puku, stately roan and the diminutive oribi. Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalo make for a full set of antelope all of which move onto the Plains as the dry season progresses. This wealth of game is a big attraction for predators, including wild dog, cheetah and prides of lion.
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Busanga Bush Camp is situated in the very heart of the Busanga Plains in Zambia‘s Kafue National Park, a vast mosaic of expansive grassy seasonal floodplains that extends to the horizon. The camp is hidden in a well vegetated tree-island of sycomore fig trees and can accommodate eight bedfellows in four luxury tents. Located in the epicentre of a pristine wilderness mosaic this small tented camp delivers exciting wildlife encounters and incredible multitudes of birds. Guests will experience flamboyant sunrises and sunsets, with the sun a spectacular pink colour.
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Flamingo Bay Water Lodge is situated in the pristine tidal bay of Inhambane 485km north of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique. The lodge is situated on stilts on the crystal clear waters of the warm Indian Ocean. This eco-paradise is home to flocks of flamingos, tropical fish and the very rare Dugong. The warm Indian Ocean offers safe bathing all year round and the endless wide open beaches offer hours of strolling pleasure.
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Ivory Tree Game Lodge is located in the north eastern region of the Pilanesberg National Park. It offers an absolutely private experience as the northern region receives far lower visitor numbers, yet is still completely accessible to guests. Each of the 60 luxurious suites feature an outdoor shower, air-conditioning, full en-suite facilities as well as private television channels and are beautifully decorated to compliment the surroundings. Ivory Tree Game Lodge is completely child-friendly and suites are spacious enough to accommodate a child sharing with parents.
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Considered by many as the finest villas on the East African Coast of Kenya, Alfajiri Villas overlook the Indian Ocean and their elevated positions ensure privacy and stunning views. In these African style villas the theme is high Makuti roofs, ivory Danish floors, wooden beams, Lamu doors and impressive African and Far Eastern Artefacts. Most of the furniture is made on the property in the villa’s workshop. The gardens are meticulously maintained and include many palms from the villa’s nursery. Large verandas with huge hand carved sofas dominate the front of the villas where a stretch swimming pool sits on the edge of a small cliff merging into the sea and the horizon. The Garden and Beach Villa share a swimming pool and bar.
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This Maldivian resort features an exclusive cluster of freestanding Tented Pool Villas – the first of its kind in Maldives. It boasts desert island decor with timber flooring, two outdoor showers, handcrafted wood furniture and luxurious tent canopies. Meals and scheduled excursions are all-inclusive, ensuring that guests enjoy the very best of fresh catches and marine activities. Island Hosts are available around the clock to ensure that guests want for nothing.
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