In July 2024, Craig and I set sail in western Greenland with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. We were aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and it proved to be a lovely and comfortable homebase from which to explore. Onboard National Geographic Resolution Expedition cruising offers the unique advantage of traveling on a smaller ship, allowing for daily Read more…
March 31, 2017
As a year-round safari destination, Botswana offers a unique experience every month of the year, and each season brings a sense of wonder. The green season (November through May) lures photographers with bright colors, strong game viewing and landscapes made lush by seasonal rain. As green season comes to an end, seasonal floodwaters from Angola Read more…
February 9, 2017
One’s first impression of Botswana is often vastness, experienced while flying over millions of acres of uninterrupted land, devoid of roads, cities and villages. There’s a thrilling sensation of a land waiting to be discovered and a promise of a peaceful disconnect from the familiar bustle of the world left behind. It’s a sentiment our Read more…
January 30, 2017
Each year, our employees travel on educational trips and personal vacations around the world, returning home with increased knowledge, a new passion for destinations and thousands of photos. We asked our team members to submit one of their favorite photos from 2016 with no rules attached, resulting in a diverse look at the reasons we travel: exotic wildlife, scenic Read more…
January 29, 2017
Calvin Cottar grew up in the tourism industry, inheriting the safari tradition from four previous generations of Cottars. In the mid 1990s, Calvin worked for the Kenya Wildlife Service community department and initiated the District Wildlife Forums across six districts of Kenya, as well as designing and initiating the organization’s “Problem Animal Control” strategy. Calvin Read more…
January 9, 2017
Travel Beyond is proud to announce that Jennifer Gillmore, consultant and product manager of Latin America, has been honored as a “Trendsetter” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine. The magazine details Jennifer’s depth of experience in South America, having visited more than 40 times on both work and personal trips. “I have a deep wealth of Read more…
December 15, 2016
I’ve been lucky enough to explore East and Southern Africa on many trips to the continent. From the moment I went on my first safari—honestly, before I even left the USA—I was hooked on Africa. The up-close safari experience with animals that are typically only read about or seen in a zoo is truly magical Read more…
October 18, 2016
Early this summer, I had an amazing opportunity to sail with Silversea Expeditions from Darwin, Australia to Koror, Palau. For me, this was a trip of a lifetime! When I learned that the ship would spend most of the time sailing around West Papua, Indonesia, I was ecstatic! Most people only dream of visiting the Read more…
October 11, 2016
Meander the streets of Peru’s highland villages and you’re apt to find Peruvian women weaving intricate patterns into vivid textiles. These famous hand-spun blankets and articles of clothing employ wool from Andean alpacas, boast a rainbow of vibrant colors from dyes found in nature and are the result of production techniques dating back 10,000 years Read more…
September 21, 2016
For the sixth straight year, Travel Beyond owner Craig Beal has been recognized as an A-List travel consultant by Travel+Leisure magazine! Travel+Leisure highlighted the unique attributes which qualify Craig as an A-list safari consultant by explaining: “A former nuclear engineer who went on his first safari at age four, Beal brings impressive knowledge and attention Read more…
July 26, 2016
We blinked, and 2016 is already halfway gone! Yet for those still looking to travel this year, there is plenty of time to book a trip and many destinations ideal for the October through December timeframe. Below, Craig and Kota focus on two locations perfectly suited for a trip in the last quarter of 2016: Read more…