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Nestled in the dramatic Sonoran Desert, The Phoenician is a magnificent luxury resort found in the Valley of the Sun in Scottsdale, Arizona. Located on 250 breathtaking acres, The Phoenician is a desert oasis that will captivate your spirit of romance and adventure. Featuring a 27-hole USGA Championship facility that combines three nine-hole golf courses with unique landscapes including Canyon, Desert and Oasis, The Phoenician golf resort is one of the finest golf courses in the state. Playing at these golf courses will be an experience you won’t soon forget.

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Tucked away in the world’s oldest living rainforest, which has existed for some 110 million years, on the northwestern coast of Australia, Daintree Eco Lodge is the ultimate destination from which to explore Far North Queensland. Surrounded by ancient waterfalls and near numerous endangered and rare species, the lodge projects a sense of exotic remoteness which is belied by the fact that it is located only 90 minutes by car from Cairns and 30 minutes from Port Douglas.

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Lying 70km from the nearest town of Exmouth, north Western Australia, Sal Salis is as about as posh as bush camping can be. The exclusive Sal Salis is a luxury tented camp overlooking world renowned Ningaloo Reef, hidden amongst blindingly white sand dunes of Cape Range National Park on the shores of the Indian Ocean. With just nine luxury wilderness tents Sal Salis provides a unique place from which to explore Western Australia’s coral coast and one of Australia’s best kept natural secrets. It’s ecotourism at its best.

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Situated in the middle of the marvelous malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve, the five-star luxurious Etali Game Lodge is easily accessible either by plane or by road from Johannesburg, Pretoria and the Sun City Resort, South Africa. Meaning “a new beginning”, the Etali offers an unique safari spa experience combining Big Five game viewing with relaxing spa treatments. Built in harmony with nature under the vibrant African sun, the lodge has a wonderfully romantic, making it the perfect destination for honeymooners and holidaying couples.

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Makanyane Safari Lodge is a luxurious lodge ideally situated on 1800 hectares of private ground, hidden in the magnificent 75 000 hectare malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve. Designed by a team of award winning architects to effortlessly blend with the surrounding bush, the lodge offers tastefully atmosphere of comfort in this idyllic environment. Madikwe is home to thousands of species of mammals, reptiles and birds including lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo, cheetah and hyena and over 340 bird species. The area is also home to one of the world’s largest populations of wild dog.

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Set in the pristine African wilderness, Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned and operated private game reserve located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Spreads over 9 000 hectares across 5 different Eco-systems – riverine forest, valley bush-veld, savannah grasslands, fynbos and acacia woodlands, this luxurious resort is less than 15 minutes drive from beautiful beaches in Kenton-on-Sea on the Indian Ocean. Offering a range of activities and luxurious, authentic accommodation, Kariega Game Reserve provides its guests a true African safari holiday experience of a lifetime.

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Located in the world renowned 64 000 hectare Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which borders South Africa‘s famous Kruger National Park, Savanna Private Game Reserve is an inclusive Safari destination offering a truly comprehensive African wildlife safari experience and exciting big game viewing opportunities. Savanna Private Game Reserve has Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, hippo and crocodile plus over 450 bird species may be viewed from the safety of the open game drive vehicle.

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Located in the most prestigious game spotting region in South Africa – in the Sabi Sand, the Exeter Private Game Reserve offers something for everyone, no matter whether you are looking for an exceptional family destination or for peace and relaxation. Bordered the world-famous Kruger National Park, this area is well respected as being one of the finest game viewing areas on the planet. Nestled beneath soaring ebony trees, the lodge is run by andBeyond, one of Africa’s best known and the most luxurious safari companies.

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Located in the heart of the legendary Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa, Singita Ebony Lodge is the founding safari lodge of the Singita brand. Situated alongside the Kruger National Park, this diverse habitat is well-known for its diversity and concentration of big game. The absence of fencing allows animals migrate between the two reserves. Lying in the shade of jackalberry trees, Singita Ebony combines an outstanding big five safari with extravagant accommodation making it the perfect choice for honeymooners or couples wanting exclusivity.

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Situated at the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape Province, near Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is perfect beginning or ending to a journey along the famed Garden Route. Consists of 22 000 hectares farmland, the reserve features elegant safari lodges offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush. The area is steeped in history and culture, offering guests an exceptional and unique safari experience. From exhilarating game drives and specialist safaris to historical talks and cultural visits, Kwandwe has it all.

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