Florida Travel Buddies & Adventures Around Town

September 16th - September 24, 2024

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Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club have invited us to their classic adventure in Bali.

We’ve been exploring Bali for years crafting a one of a kind experience to the best known and unknown treasures of this special island. From the coastal temples of Tanah Lot, to the gorgeous pure white sand beaches and snorkeling on Nusa Penida island, to the man made wonders of the Antosari rice terraces, we will see an incredible slice of diverse spectacle’s throughout Bali. The food is incredible, amazing photography opportunities, and the locals are known for their friendliness.

• 8 Night/9 Day adventure
• Amazing Balinese style bungalows and boutique hotels
• Breakfast daily
• Guided tour of the famous, seaside Tanah Lot Temple
• Explore beautiful waterfalls among the interior mountains of Munduk
• Wander through stunning rice terrace landscapes in Antosari
• Nusa Penida island for activities on white sand beaches, snorkel with manta ray (optional), tropical landscapes, towering seaside cliffs, and island life
• Additional optional half day island hopping exploration
• Explore the famous Monkey Forest of Ubud
• Final night Balinese Dance Performance w/ dinner

Bali small group tours inclusions:

• Privately guided, small group tour
• Delicious local meals throughout - 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
• 3 Massages throughout the experience - great way to unwind and relax at the end of a day’s adventure!
• All taxes and entrance included
• All transfers and ground transportation included
• Roommate pairing
• International airfare is not included but we will assist all guests with finding the best flight! We will be flying into and out of Denpasar International Airport (airport code: DPS)

Email us to see daily itinerary for our Bali tour at joinus@photoflytravel.com

Join Us!

For our solo travelers, we can pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $2,395.00
Single Supplement: $595.00

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/bali-small-group-tours/

September 26th - October 3rd, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club ( http://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout Iceland!

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Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/iceland-uncovered/

• 7 Nights /8 Days small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• 6 Dinners and 1 Lunch included
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• 4×4 custom rigged Mercedes Sprinter van
• Private, local expert guide throughout

Reykjavík Region

• Reykjavík: Explore the city on your own or hire a local guide
• Hallgrimskirkja Church: The country’s tallest & by far most domineering church
• The Blue Lagoon: Unique, supernatural blue water in this outdoor pool

Sudhurland Region (The South)

• The Golden Circle: Epic day trip takes us around breathtaking waterfalls, geysers, volcanic craters, and stunning national parks.
• Geysir Geothermal Area: see Strokkur geyser which shoots a column of water up to 98 ft.
• Gulfoss Falls: Thousands of tons of icy water thunder majestically down in a double-fall, deep into the gorge.
• Thingvellir National Park: Beautiful canyon, which is actually the meeting point of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates
• Kerid Volcanic Crater: Caldera composed of red volcanic rock 180 ft. deep, 560 ft. wide, 885 ft. across!
• Skogafoss Waterfall: Standing at 200 ft, impressive is an understatement.
• Vik’s Black Sand Beaches: At one end we will discover The Needles, unique basalt sea stack formations.
• Fjadrargljufur Canyon Hike: One of the most spectacular canyons in Iceland, natures wild creation stretches for 1 mile along the Fjaðrá River.
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: Fed by melting water from a glacier this powerful waterfall cascades into a pretty meadow

Highlands Region

• Vatnajokull National Park: Western Europe’s largest national park home to the continents largest glacier of the same name
• Svartifoss (Black Falls): Water tumbling 100 ft over the edge, the falls are bordered on both sides by tall black basalt columns, resembling the pipes of a giant organ!
• Optional Glacier Hike

Austerland Region (The East)

• Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon: Blue, white, turquoise, and black streaked icebergs shift and creak
• Glacier Lagoon Boat Cruise: We’ll float among the huge icebergs of Jökulsárlón to get close

Vesturland Region (The West)

• Snaefellsnes Peninsula: Friendly towns and villages, spectacular mountains, tall seaside cliffs
• Village of Arnarstapi & Arch Rock: Harbor village home to magnificent basalt rock formations stacked along sea cliffs.
• Djúpalónssandur Beach: Picturesque beach is covered with countless, little black stones shaped by the constant pounding of waves, ocean, and wind.
• Kirkjufell Mountain & Waterfalls: This extinct volcano is the icon of the peninsula

Join Us!

Price: $4,195
Single Supplement: $1,195

Deposit: $600.00

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Optional North Iceland Extension

Geothermal Wonderland (3 nights)

October 3rd – October 6th, 2024

We’ll be here during an ideal time to see the mysterious Northern Lights!

• 3 nights /4 Days North Iceland small group tour
• Breakfast daily
• Boutique B&Bs & top rated hotels
• Round Trip Domestic Flights Included (REK <–> AEY), $400 value!
• Private, local expert guide throughout!

Nordurland Region (The North)

• Akureyri Town: Cute, small city in north Iceland
• Lake Mývatn: Expansive lake with ideal hiking and walking areas throughout
• Goðafoss Waterfall: 100 ft. wide with water flowing around a semicircular rim, it falls 40 ft. into the foaming pool below.
• Pseudocraters of Skutustadagigar: Formed by gas explosions when boiling lava flowed over these wetlands, the craters are a real site to photograph.
• Dimmuborgir: “The Dark Fortess” is the most common translation for these incredible lava formations.
• Mt. Namafjall, Geothermal Area: Gigantic mud craters surrounded by colorful sulfur crystals, boiling mud pots, steam vents, and other geological wonders.
• Dettifoss: Europe’s Most Powerful Waterfall!
• Ásbyrgi Canyon: A massive horseshoe-shaped rock formation, surrounded by cliffs reaching 328 ft.
• Hljodaklettar, “Cave of Echoes”: Strange echoes & acoustics created by the numerous caves and formations

North Island Extension (optional)

Price: $2,250
Single Supplement: $395.00

Deposit: $600.00

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Portugal & The Azores

September 29th - October 13th, 2024

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Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Portugal and Azores tour. It is an excellent program in a small group that highlights the diverse and stunning culture of Old-World Portugal and the gorgeous landscapes, beaches, and villages of the Azores.

Part 1: Mainland Portugal (8 Nights/9 Days)

Porto & the North (3 Nights)

- Privately guided walking tour of city landmarks
- The most colorful & lively district: Discover Ribeira
- Wine tasting while exploring the valley: Road trip along the route that offers viewpoints, wine, and walks.
- Cruise on the Douro

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Central Portugal & Mountain Villages (1 Night)

- Free time in Piódão village: This is the perfect place to wander the narrow streets and peculiar alleys made of shale rock.
- Exploring Foz d'Égua: This moderate hike begins in Piódão and takes us to an idyllic and unforgettable little village.
- Convent of the Soothing of the Blessed Sacrament: This historical landmark and former 18th-century convent is our hotel for the night!
- The Schist Villages: Talesnal & Casal de São Simão
- Fragas de São Simão Walkway: The wooden paths embrace dramatic granite landscapes, steep hills, an enchanting valley, and also vestiges of laurel forest.

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Coimbra & the Coast (2 Nights)

- Privately guided tour of the University City
- Visit University of Coimbra: Highlights include their massive Baroque Library and Cabinet of Curiosities filled with unusual treasures through the ages.
- The Old Cathedral built in 1117
- The Walled Labyrinth privately guided walking tour of Óbidos'

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Lisbon, City of Hills (2 Nights)

- Guided tuk-tuk adventure in the capital
- St. George's Castle: Towering dramatically above Lisbon, the 11th-century fortifications
- Belém Tower & the Monument of Discoveries: See and photograph these World-Heritage Sites that represent the epi-center of the Portuguese Age of Discovery.

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Part 2: The Azores (6 Nights/7 Days)

São Miguel: The Green Isle (2 Nights)

- Botanical gardens and hot springs
- The most unique meal in the world: The stew cooked using Furnas’s natural volcanic heat!
- The oldest tea plantation in Europe
- Epic photos at viewpoints
- Giant caldera hike
- The Azorean Pineapple: A fun stop takes us to one of the 6,000 pineapple plantations on the island.

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Faial: The Blue Isle (2 Nights)

- Explore the great crater & interpretation center
- Botanical garden of Faial

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Pico: The Mountain Island (Day Trip)

- Cachorro Rocks: A photo stop reveals unique volcanic rock formations.
- Adega A Buraca Winery
- Whaling Factory and Fishermen Museum
- Church of São Mateus
- Criação Velha Vinyards The unique methods for producing grapes ideal for winemaking on such difficult terrain is what lead to this site's important designation. Lajido da Criação Velha is the best example showcasing the art of dividing the land and planting vines in the lava rock.

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Flores: The Flower Island (2 Nights)

- The westernmost county in Europe
- A curious rock: Rocha dos Bordões is the postcard image and symbol of Flores. The basaltic formation provides a unique and unforgettable landscape with geometrical rock columns that resemble a man-made structure.
- The great fajãs: This Portuguese term describes the beautiful coastal formation of a small flat land on the ocean below giant cliffs
More beauty at the highest point: The Morro Alto forest reserve area is the highest point on Flores Island.
- The 7 Lagoas: We'll explore this lush area with a number of serene lakes throughout the valleys.

Corvo Day Trip: The Black Isle

- Caldeirão, The Crater: This ancient crater is responsible for the epic landscape of the extinct volcano that gave rise to the island.
- The Village: Vila Nova do Corvo is the sole town on the entire island and unites the old and new in two distinct sections.
- Lots of wind: Before electricity came to the island wind was the main source of food production via a number of windmills. Today 3 unique windmills still stand and function from this long-lost tradition.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!
Price: $4,195.00
Single Supplement: $895.00

Deposit: $600.00

Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/portugal-azores-group-tours/

September 30th - October 9th, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us to a one of a kind adventure throughout the best of Spain! The Spectacular Spain Adventure is an experience exactly as it sounds and we're happy to visit again.

E-mail us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/spain-small-group-tours/

• 9 nights/10 days throughout Barcelona (Catalonia) and Southern Spain (Andalusia)
• Private local guides throughout
• Breakfast daily
• Welcome and Farewell Dinner Celebrations
• One domestic flight included(Barcelona → Granada)
• All taxes, fees, & transfers included
• International airfare not included

Barcelona (3 Nights)

Barcelona, the capital of the Catalonia region in Spain, is a cultural masterpiece of a city. With world class museums, a gorgeous waterfront, delicious food & wine, and vibrant night life, there is something for everyone here.
– Enjoy boutique hotel steps from the Gothic Quarter nearby amazing eateries, bars, and boutiques
– Guided gastronomy adventure through Sant Antoni Market with small bites from a few vendors
– Explore the Gothic Quarter learning about Medieval history around famous landmarks like a 13th century cathedral
– Tapas lunch
– Stroll through Las Ramblas passing through the Modernist District en route to visit Sagrada Familia

Optional Day Adventure to Montserrat & the Costa Brava

A picturesque drive to the top of a small mountain will take us to a historic monastery.

– Walk inside Royal Basilica at Montserrat
– The Costa Brava: Follow the coastal walking route to admire the breath-taking sea-cliffs, coves, quaint fishing villages, and finish with some food and drink at a seaside village overlooking the ocean

Wonders of the South, Andalucía (6 Nights)

– 6 Nights throughout Granada, Ronda, Rio Tinto, Cadiz, & Seville

Granada (2 Nights)

It’s best known for the Alhambra, a grand, sprawling hilltop fortress encompassing royal palaces, serene patios, and reflecting pools from the Nasrid dynasty.

– Alhambra Palace
– Stroll through the Alcazaba (fortress), the royal baths, and the palace of Charles the Fifth
– Explore and photograph Generalife Gardens filled with flowers, fountains, and green spaces
– Guided walk through the center of Granada with stops at the Grenada Cathedral and Royal Chapel

National Park of Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras

The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cut by deep, sheltered valleys & gorges that run towards the Mediterranean.

– Guided hiking in the park exploring the most picturesque mountain villages
– Village road trip en route back to Granada with stops at Pampaneira, Bubion, & Capileira

El Caminito del Rey

The incredible views, its fascinating history, and its undeniable spectacularity have made the excursion a must when near Malaga.

– We’ll enjoy a guided walk along the side of the gorge (literally)
- Take the same route used by laborers walking through this canyon en route to building a hydroelectric dam
- Incredible rock formations, colors, and scenery throughout

Sierra de Ronda (1 Night)

The millennial city of Ronda possesses one of the most beautiful historical centers of Spain.

– Guided excursions throughout the highlights of Ronda including a mansion owned by a powerful regional family, one of the last stone bullrings in the country, and various viewpoints of the lowlands
– Lunch in at the quaint village of El Bosque, a hidden town in the mountains
- Visit a centuries old bakery with one of the last operational hydraulic grain mills in the country

Seville (2 Nights)

Situated on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, Seville has a rich Moorish heritage, and used to be a prosperous port that carried out trade with the Americas.

– Guided excursion throughout the highlights of Seville
– Stroll through the Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz and visit the royal Palace of Alcazar
- Optional tapas and bar crawl through highly regarded restaurants visited regularly by locals

Tarifa (1 Night)

– Costa de la Luz Cliff Walk (Andalusia Coastline)
– The southernmost point of Spain
- Walk pedestrian only areas by the coast

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary of our Spain small group tours!

Join Us!

*Solo travelers can pair up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,995.00
*Single Supplement: $695.00

Deposit: $600.00

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October 4th – October 11th, 2024

A once in a lifetime experience to see Uganda's mountain gorillas and much more! We're invited to another incredible adventure with our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club! (https://www.photoflytravel.com/). There is an optional 5-day extension for a chimp encounter in a place known as the Primate Capital of the World.

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• 7 Night / 8 Day
• Luxury lodges with modern amenities
• Expert local guides and naturalists throughout
• All-inclusive
• Included domestic flight
• Included gorilla trekking permit ($700)
• One complimentary massage
• All taxes, fees, and transfers included

Bwindi National Park (3 Nights)

For most, the jungle in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is the highlight where coming face to face with endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat is one of the most profound wildlife encounters you will ever experience. Located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, Bwindi is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda, home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees. The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered mountain gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site.

• One full day of gorilla trekking, option to purchase a second day (pending permit availability)
• Opportunities for bird watching, butterfly watching, optional Batwa Pygmies Encounter

Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 Nights)

Surrounded by the magical Rwenzori Mountains, Queen Elizabeth NP is truly nature's wonderland with stunning vistas and landscapes as far as the eye can see. To the east lie the guardians of the birthplace of mankind, the Great Rift Valley hills, and, in the distance, the Mountains of the Moon (Rwenzoris). The meandering Kazinga Channel flows endlessly between the two giant lakes: Lake George and Lake Edward, providing a vital water source for a plethora of flora and fauna, including chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, elephants, cape buffalo, hippos, and flamingos (among 612 species of birds!).

• Included boat safari through the Kazinga Channel
• Light trekking in search of resident chimpanzees
• Game drive to view elephant, Cape buffalo, antelope, baboons, monkeys, tree-climbing lions. and more!

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary which includes details on the luxury lodges - don't forget to scroll down to see the 5-day optional extension!

*Solo travelers can be paired up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $5,995
Single Supplement: $995.00

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***Optional 5-Day All-Inclusive Extension***
October 11th - October 16th, 2024

Kibale National Park (2 Nights)

Kibale National Park could well qualify as the primate capital of the world, being home to 13 species of primates, as well as a host of other wildlife. Chimpanzee trekking here can be exciting – as unlike their cousins the gorillas, chimpanzees tend to be more active and often keep moving through the forest canopies, so you may find yourself following a family through dense jungles!

• Two chimpanzee treks departing nearby our luxury bush lodge

Murchison Falls National Park (3 Nights)

Uganda’s largest National Park, where four of the "big five" (Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and leopard) can be witnessed & photographed, is even more well known for the natural phenomenon where the Nile River explodes its way through a 23-foot gap and drops 141 feet through a narrow gorge. The pressure is so great that the ground around it shakes! It cascades down to become a placid river whose banks are thronged with hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and buffaloes. Other diverse landscapes are characterized by savannah, riverine forest, and woodland making it the perfect home for elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda kobs, chimpanzees, and tons of bird species!

• Nile Delta cruise and safari
• Game drives
• Visit to Murchison Falls
• Optional rhino trekking

Price: $3,495
Single Supplement: $695.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/all-inclusive-uganda-gorilla-safari/

Our friends at Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan Adventure!

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• 13 nights/ 14 Days throughout the best of the Himalayas in two countries!
• Boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
• Privately guided adventures
• Expert local guides
• Breakfast daily
• 11 Dinners, 8 Lunches
• Four flights included ($1,000 value!)

Nepal (7 Nights)

• Perfect combination of culture, photography, food, & adventure!
• We truly maximize our time to see the incredible diversity throughout Nepal which most trips don’t even know exists!
• Best time of year to explore, which is after the monsoon has passed but before the tourist crowds take over!

Kathmandu

• Kathmandu City: Highlights include the temple of the Living Goddess & Durbar Square with it’s array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty.
• Swayambhunath: Just outside the city proper is a hill with a mosaic of small Chaityas (shrines) and Pagodas temples.

Pokhara

• Pokhara City Adventure: Discover the best of this “Shangri-La” Valley epicenter!
• Davis Fall’s
• Gupteswor Mahadev Cave
• Fewa (Phewa) Lake

Chitwan National Park, wild beasts in subtropical Nepal

• In Search of Tigers, Rhinos, & Sloth Bears?: That’s right, our time here will be spent on safari, exploring the gorgeous park to witness & photograph the beautiful Royal Bengal Tigers, One Horned Rhinos, AND, if we are lucky, even a sloth bear! Not to mention, endless other unique creatures & birds only found in this part of the world.

Bhutan (6 Nights)

• Low volume, high value tourism: Perhaps the most sustainable approach to tourism in the world!

Thimphu

• Thimpu City Adventure: All the best of the new and old…
• National Memorial Chorten
• Indigenous Hospital
• Traditional Paper Factory
• School of Fine Arts: Here, young students learn the traditional arts and crafts known as Zo Rig Chusum (the thirteen crafts).

Punakha

• The Palace of Great Happiness

Paro

• Paro Town Adventure: Home to the “Tiger’s Nest” and so much more…
• The Old Watchtower
• Rinpung Dzong: This architectural wonder and the life around it are not to be missed and a must to photograph!
• Taktsang Monastary (Tigers Nest): This incredible feat of human architecture and pure will has a name to match and is deservedly one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan’s monasteries.

Tour Leader and photographer to help those who want to learn more about using their camera’s, taking better pictures, etc. This is not a workshop-style based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!

International airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always!

• Flying into & out of Kathmandu International Airport (KTM)
• Specific arrival/departure times needed will be sent directly to the group.
• Roommate pairing to save money
• All taxes, fees, & transfers included

Join Us!

For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,995
Single Supplement: $695

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/

November 1st - November 8th, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us to this amazing new adventure!

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/french-polynesia-tahiti-moorea-huahine-borabora-small-group-tours/

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• 7 Nights/8 Days in Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea & Huahine
• Breakfast daily
• 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Tahiti - 3 Nights
Shadowy mountains. Waterfalls around every corner. Quiet turquoise lagoons. Strongly Polynesian. These are a few ways to describe the heart of French Polynesia, the island of Tahiti. This is the 'Island of Love' where ocean, land, sun, and air all come together to create the idyll.

• Luxury hotel located in the famed Matavai Bay - think poolside cocktails, relaxing spa, direct beach access, and classy dining areas.
• Visit Lafayette Beach - famed for it's soothing black sands, this western facing beach is a secluded spot perfect for a dramatic sunset.
• 4x4 Adventure - drive into the heart of Tahiti through the Papenoo Valley towards the stunning Lake Vaihiria. This is the only natural lake on the island and part of the excitement is driving through lush valleys and volcanic craters.

Visit to Mo'orea Island - Day Trip
Accessed by a high speed ferry and about 30 minutes away lies the island of Mo'orea. Tropical jungles, jagged peaks, bright white-sand beaches, aquamarine lagoons - this is an iconic destination.

• Discover Paradise - 4X4 adventure throughout stunning landscapes. Photograph Cook & Opunohu Bays, interior of a volcano and its majestic caldera, and the magnificent viewpoint of Belvedere. Along the way, discover ancestral vestiges, pineapple fields, and tropical gardens.
• Tropical Garden & Tahitian Vanilla Plantation - Take in and photograph beautiful bay view from the lush gardens before tasting local jams, sweet treats, & freshly squeezed juices. Learn about the daily operations of the garden and vanilla plantation before sampling exquisite farm-to-table produce.
• Optional jet ski & snorkel with dolphins, rays, and sharks - 2 hours of unbelievable fun and discovery on the tropical waters off the coast. Jet through two bays before hopping in the water to snorkel among sharks and rays. There is a chance to encounter humpback whales and an even higher likelihood of dolphins this time of year!

Huahine Island - 2 nights
Immaculately tropical. Delicious sunshine. Extreme calm. Genuine opportunities for culture. The days go by easy here with plenty of opportunities to feel the soothing waters. This is a great place to welcome yourself into the Polynesian experience.

• Polynesian Immersion - your Polynesian guide will fascinate us with the legends and traditions the island. Discover traditional fish traps, blue-eyed eels, the archaeological site of Maeva, and more. A special homemade lunch will be waiting for us.

Bora Bora - 2 Nights
The stuff of dreams. Color palette of blue, indigo, and sapphire. Sand-edged islets. Mix all these elements and more, and you've got the makings of the island Bora Bora.

• Luxury Polynesian resort on the water with the options to upgrade to an overwater bungalow.
• The Ultimate Lagoon Cruise, BBQ Lunch on the Beach, & Snorkel Extravaganza - hop aboard a comfortable motorized outrigger to meet the colorful fish & coral of Bora Bora. Our Polynesian guide will charm us with the sounds of the ukulele as we arrive at a small islet where a tasty BBQ of typical dishes is prepared. Enjoy local entertainment, sunbathing, or swimming in the lagoon. Aside from the amazing snorkeling, partake in sting ray watching and feeding. The thrill continues with the opportunity to swim and watch a shark feeding for the black tips & lemon sharks.
• Optional Bora Bora Discovery: Experience the wild interior via 4X4, its WW2 remains, and the endless, spectacular, panoramic views over the lagoon’s 1,000 shades of blue.

Additional details:

• 2 domestic flights included
• International airfare not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight. While researching options, search flights into and out of Tahiti [PPT].
• All taxes, fees, & transfers Included

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Join Us!

For our solo travelers, we can pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,675
Single Supplement: $1,795

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/french-polynesia-tahiti-moorea-huahine-borabora-small-group-tours/

November 1st - November 13th, 2024

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (www.photoflytravel.com) have invited us on a well-crafted tour of Morocco.

Our Morocco Adventure has sold out several years in a row now, and for good reason!

Email joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Sign up at: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/morocco-group-tours/

• 12 N/13 D
• Private Guides
• Breakfast Daily
• 4 Lunches, 8 Dinners

Tangier (2 Nights)
Going back over 2,000 years to the time of the Phoenicians, and after WWII when it was made into an international zone attracting eccentric expats, colorful artists & hippies, and spies!

– Mountain Road Trip: Pass splendid villas & gardens en route to Cape Spartel and lighthouse
– Hercules Cave: Continually inhabited since the Neolithic period, we’ll visit the place full of legend
– Medina (Old Walled City): Private tour through the labyrinth of paths that make up the cultural epicenter of the city.

Chefchaouen (1 Night)
Known as the “blue” city due to its picturesque blue-glazed houses & buildings, the tradition comes from the town’s former Jewish population.

Volubilis
Spend the morning exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site, 2000-year-old Roman ruins.

Meknes
Two UNESCO World Heritage sites for the price of one this morning with another stop in the 17th century imperial city of Meknes.

Fes (2 Nights)
One of the largest medieval cities in the world and an UNESCO World Heritage site, Fes is Morocco’s oldest imperial city and the religious, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural center of the country.

– Guided City Walk: see and photograph the artisans’ quarters, 14th-century Koranic schools, the famous Fes tannery and more.
– Unique Family Dinner in Traditional Home: enjoy a very special experience dining at a traditional house with a host family.

Erfoud & Sahara Desert (2 Nights)
The “Gate of the Sahara” and some of the highest dunes in North Africa!

– Scenic Cedar Forest & Barbery apes: A drive through and stop to photograph a beautiful cedar forest and encounter a tribe of “apes”.

Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
– Camel ride into the desert: We’ll hop on camels at the edge of the desert and be guided to our luxury desert camp for an amazing sunset.
– Enjoy and photograph sunrise the next day before a specially prepared Berber breakfast

Boumalne Dades: Land of Valleys & Gorges (2 Nights)
Famous for it’s majestic, sand castle like rock formations, Dades Gorge offers a plethora of unique landscape shots.

– Tinghir: We’ll walk through flowered gardens, ksours, and Kasbahs, then onto the Todre Gorge.
– Todra Gorge: Lush palm trees cover 30 miles of wide tracts along this giant natural creation.
– Dades Gorge & Valley: Explore the stunning gorge and valley to admire and photograph all sorts of interesting formations.
– Ait Ben Haddou: World famous Ksar (fortified village), now an UNESCO World Heritage site.

Marrakesh (3 nights)
The Jewel of the South, the city reached its prominence when it became the epicenter of trade for slaves, gold, ivory, and leather along the ancient caravan routes.

– Bahia Palace: Gilded woodwork ceilings of the stunning grand and petit courts, & the sultans “harem” rooms with silk panels, stained-glass windows.
– Saadian Tombs: Three rooms make up the tomb with the most elaborate known as “The Chamber of the 12 Pillars”.
– Majorelle Botanical Gardens: A truly enchanting place, the gardens were designed by French painter Jacques Majorelle over the course of 40 years and are reminiscent of the famous

Generalife gardens in Spain.
– Jemaa el Fna Square: Wander around and photograph this UNESCO site and the heart of Marrakech.
– Souks of Marrakech: The most colorful and liveliest in Africa.

Lots of free time to explore the city on your own or sign up for an optional tour:
– Hot Air Balloon Ride
– ATV through the desert
– Day Trip to Essaouira
– Cooking classes, hammam (spa), horse cart rides, and other optional activities available

PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop tours, you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!

• International airfare is not included. (Flying into Tangier (TNG) & flying out of Marrakesh (RAK) )
• All taxes, fees, transfers Included

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Solo travelers will be paired up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy requested.

Price: $2,995
Single Supplement: $675

Deposit: $600

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Colorful Cuba

January 24th - February 1st, 2025

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Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club are relaunching their Colorful Cuba tour. It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!

• 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
• One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
• Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 3 Dinners, 5 Lunches INCLUDED
• Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program

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Havana

• Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
• Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana

Soroa

• Unesco Biosphere Reserve
• Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
• Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids

Viñales

• Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
• Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
• Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.

Cienfuegos

• Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
• Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
• Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.

Trinidad

• Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
• Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
• Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
• Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
• Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!

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Price: $2,495
Single Supplement: $695

Deposit: $600

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February 1st – February 13th, 2025

Spiritual Capitals, Monuments of Love, & Bengal Tigers!

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We're invited to another incredible adventure with our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club! (https://www.photoflytravel.com/)

Deposit needed to secure spot, RSVPing does not secure spot.

• 12 Nights/ 13 Days
• Boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
• Privately guided
• Expert local guides
• Breakfast daily
• 12 Dinners, 5 Lunches
• 4 domestic flights ($700 value!)
• Air-conditioned, luxury coach
• Porter gratuities included

Ancient monuments and century’s old traditions set the backdrop for the world’s largest democracy. Without a doubt, India is arguably the most diverse country in the world on many levels!

Delhi (2 Nights)

India’s capital and political hub is an ancient city that has something for everyone. Settled seven times over the centuries, this city has grown in a way that reflects its past, while retaining its cosmopolitan flavor.

• Explore Old Delhi: See Asia’s largest mosque (Jama Masjid), rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, & ancient silver market
• Experience New Delhi: See the India Gate (official residence of the President of India), Parliament House (unique circular building with huge colonnades), Humayun’s Tomb, & 70-meter high Qutub Minar

Varanasi (2 Nights)

Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world and has been the ultimate Hindu pilgrimage spot for thousands of years.

• Assi Ghat (Riverbank): Explore the fascinating riverside with narrow and puzzled alleys excellent for cultural photography
• Manikarnika: Sacred river fronts alongside the river Ganga and unique cremation ground will help us understand why people want to spend their last days in Varanasi.
• Sarai Mohana Village: Translated means “weavers” village, the mastery here is silk weaving.
• Sarnath, Birthplace of Buddhism: Considered the center of the Buddhist world, it was here that Buddha himself preached his very first sermon.
• On the Ganges: Hour long morning boat ride will be an outstanding way to see the pilgrims standing in deep-waist water to worship the rising sun.

Agra, Jaipur, & Udaipur (5 Nights)

Agra is synonymous with the Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

• Taj Mahal: View & photograph this master piece of marble, and the greatest monument depicting love of all time during the golden hour of sunrise!

Jaipur: The pink jewel of Rajasthan, Jaipur’s old walled section is known as the Pink City due to its light red paint (a lucky color in Hindu culture).

• Pink Markets & Bazars: Bapu & Johri Bazaar are not just great places to shop but make for a great photo walk
• Amber Fort: Ancient palace which doubled as a fort was at the former epicenter of Rajasthan during the 15th century, now a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Galtaji (monkey) Temple: Beautiful temple between two mountains is not only a favorite place of macaque monkeys, but a sought after pilgrimage site for Hindu’s all over India.

Udaipur: Founded in 1568 as the capital of the old Mewar state; Udaipur was the only Rajput stronghold to uphold its Hindu allegiance in the face of Muslim invasion.

• City Palace: Standing on the crest of a ridge overlooking Lake Pichola, the largest palace in Rajasthan was built over various historic periods.
• Jagdish Temple : In the heart of old town, this place of Hindu worship was built in the mid-17th century and has a remarkable bronze statue of Garuda.
• Lake Pichola: Relax on a boat ride through the steel blue waters of the magnificent, albeit artificially created lake of the 14th century.

Sawai Madhopur & Ranthambore, Home of Tigers! (3 Nights)

Ranthambore National Park is one of the few places left in the world where tigers roam free! Also keep your eyes open for sloth bears, hyena, leopards, and a number of other endangered species.

• Safari: Explore the park to photograph Bengal tigers in their home, along with other unique animals.

PhotoFly Travel Club adventures are laid back when it comes to photography. They are not workshop style-based tours, you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!

• 4 domestic flights INCLUDED ($700 value!)
• International airfare is not included.
• Flying round trip into/out of Delhi (DEL)
• Roommate pairing to save money
• All taxes, fees, & transfers included

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Join Us!

For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $3,495

Single Supplement: $695.00

Deposit: $600.00

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