I never equated Africa with luxury. I dreamed of rugged safari drives to search for the Big 5, riverboat journeys through Namibia on the Chobe, and loads of adventure. And yes, I found all that, but I also discovered luxury. Much Luxury. From the South African Winelands, the “foodie” and cosmopolitan city Cape Town, to […]

The Views of Victoria Falls Hotel
by Craig Zabransky on April 26, 2011 in Destination, Stay Luxurious

Sunset Sunday – Blue Train, South Africa
by Craig Zabransky on April 10, 2011 in Stay Luxurious, Sunset Sunday
In Africa, I dreamed of safari, sunsets, soccer (World Cup) and deep discovery into my soul. I found it all and more. But one surprise for me, and my Stay Luxurious side was passage on South Africa’s Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town. The invitation, experience, and twenty-eight elegant hours I received, remain one […]

Postcard-The Beach at Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
by Craig Zabransky on October 7, 2010 in Beach, Photo, Postcards
As fall descends on the northeast in the States, I find myself dreaming of the beaches of the Riviera Maya. Below is a photo I snapped when touring the luxury property Rosewood at Mayakoba. An amazing place with amazing views. Jump in. Enjoy. Stay adventurous, Craig

The Blue Train of South Africa – Travel in Style
by Craig Zabransky on August 18, 2010 in Destination, Stay Luxurious
The taxi arrived early. A relief. I settled up with my hostel and left in my cleanest shirt for the journey that waited. The morning had two important stops. My first was to meet a twitter friend, @theexplorateur, for coffee and to say thank you. She was the very reason I received a guest passage […]
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