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…
June 8, 2016
I recently returned home from an 11-day adventure in Peru. Each time I travel, the highlights seem to involve nature, hiking or wildlife experiences. This trip was no different. Peru is a stunningly beautiful country with colorful rolling mountains in the highlands, ancient Incan ruins, friendly people, incredible wildlife experiences in the Amazon, brightly woven Read more…
June 8, 2016
A typical day on safari begins between 4:30am and 6:00am. Your guide will knock on the door (or canvas wall) and say, “Good morning, time to get up!” From that moment forward, the day will be filled with tracking animals, only interrupted by a midday siesta when the sun is too hot for you or Read more…
May 18, 2016
At the beginning of March, I packed my (small) bags for a month-long adventure in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. I was beyond excited to return to Botswana, the first place I ever experienced a safari. The country as a whole mesmerizes me, and I am constantly reliving the “special” moments that captured me on Read more…
February 29, 2016
Last month, our consultants reflected upon the past year of travel and the many places they visited to build their destination knowledge. This month, we highlight a few of the many destinations our consultants will explore in 2016. And while most of our clients plan travel months in advance, our own educational trips tend to Read more…
January 20, 2016
Along with our new and improved website, Travel Beyond has unveiled a new logo, color palette and overall brand image. As previously mentioned in our website launch blog, our new logo was designed after a lot of soul searching and reflection amongst our team about who we are, where we’ve been and where we want Read more…
January 20, 2016
Mozambique was my introduction to an aspect of Africa that I hadn’t discovered on my previous trips—the beautiful barefoot luxury of the beach! I have always felt at peace in the presence of bodies of water, from strolls along some of the world’s great rivers, to walks with my dog around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Read more…
January 7, 2016
In 2015, Travel Beyond celebrated our 40th anniversary. Milestone anniversaries often inspire reflection of the past and new ideas for the future, and this was certainly true for us at Travel Beyond. Our 40th anniversary inspired us to delve into who we are, what we do and how we can continue to improve and provide Read more…
November 11, 2015
For the fifth straight year, Travel Beyond owner Craig Beal was named to the prestigious Travel+Leisure A-List! Recognized for his expertise and knowledge of southern Africa, Rwanda and Kenya, Craig is joined by other leaders in the travel industry with the knowledge and connections to make any dream trip a reality. Craig Beal’s Travel+Leisure A-List Profile: Read more…
November 11, 2015
Travel Beyond is proud to announce that consultant Kayla Torgerson was recently named to Travel Agent magazine’s elite 2015 “30-Under-30” list! The industry magazine acknowledged Kayla’s growing knowledge, experience and problem-solving abilities as an up-and-coming travel consultant. It’s the second year in a row that a Travel Beyond consultant has been named to the list, Read more…
February 26, 2015
Looking Back, Looking Forward: In January of 2015, Travel Beyond celebrated our 40th anniversary in business. As we reflect upon the last 40 years, we are especially grateful for you, our incredibly loyal clients, our dedicated team members and our industry partners. On behalf of the entire Travel Beyond family, thank you for traveling with Read more…