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The Rising Costs of Air Travel

As the Travel Beyond “Air Guy,” I get asked a lot of questions about airfare and why ticket costs are currently skyrocketing. It’s not an easy question to answer, as there are several factors that have come together to drive up prices. Here are some of the reasons we are feeling more sticker-shock lately: Shortage Read more…

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Trusted Traveler Programs – Explained!

In an effort to strike a balance between national security and a smoother travel experience for passengers, the United States has implemented a range of Trusted Traveler Programs. While the programs are all closely related, choosing the best one for you really depends on how and where you travel. To help you decide, check out the Read more…

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The First Safari: Highlights & Helpful Tips

If you are new to travel, you may think you couldn’t possibly go on a safari without having a certain amount of travel expertise under your belt, but I can say from experience – you can do it! I had never traveled internationally before my recent safari and while it was a bit intimidating at Read more…

Two elephants in Chiang Rai, Thailand.

Pa Sak Tong: Tranquility in the Mountains of Northern Thailand

Whenever people think of Thailand, most tourists will picture the hustle and bustle of Bangkok or the stunning beaches of Phuket and Krabi. We had been to Thailand numerous times before, but always gravitated towards the cities, not knowing how much we were missing out by not exploring Northern Thailand. This time, we not only Read more…

Active Patagonia: Epic Hikes for the Adventurous Traveler

For as long as I can remember, I’ve never sat still very well. When my friends would dream of beach holidays, I’d fantasize about ascending big peaks, mountain biking away from civilization, or rock-climbing in the most remote corners of the world. So naturally, when the opportunity arose to return to Patagonia with Travel Beyond, Read more…

Travel Beyond Tops World’s Best List!

It gives me great pleasure to share with you that Travel Beyond has been named the WORLD’S NUMBER-ONE SAFARI OUTFITTER in Travel+Leisure® magazine’s 2022 World’s Best list. While we have appeared on this list four times previously, this is our first time claiming the top spot and we are thrilled! Winners of the magazine’s annual Read more…

Exploring the Peruvian Amazon Aboard the Delfin I

From the vibrant streets of Lima to the splendor of the Sacred Valley and the wonder of Machu Picchu, Peru has plenty to offer any kind of traveler. This past March, my colleague Alexis Noack and I were fortunate enough to experience all of these marvels and more. The destination that stood out most? The Peruvian Read more…

Travel Beyond’s Thailand Tips

We asked Travel Beyond product manager Dianna Upton, owner Kay Beal, travel associate Nicole Cooper and consultants Bob Gaston and Kayla Torgerson for their top tips about travel to Thailand. If I could give one piece of advice about traveling to Thailand, I would say: Nicole: Dive right in! Try new foods. Get to know Read more…