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…
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…
November 24, 2014
Argentina My trip began with one night in Buenos Aires, which isn’t nearly enough time to enjoy all this city has to offer. Home to thirteen million inhabitants, Buenos Aires has a notable European influence (especially Italian), which is reflected in its lovely architecture, history and culture. There truly is something for everyone here. While Read more…
October 27, 2014
For the fourth straight year, Travel Beyond owner Craig Beal was named to the prestigious Travel+Leisure magazine Agent A-List for his expert knowledge of Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia. The annual A-List is comprised of destination all-stars in the travel industry who have the knowledge and connections to make a dream trip a reality. Craig Beal’s Read more…
October 27, 2014
Travel Beyond consultant Katie Blackstone was recently recognized for her knowledge and experience as an up-and-coming travel consultant by Travel Agent magazine on the elite 2014 “30-Under-30” list. Katie Blackstone’s “30-Under-30” Profile in Travel Agent Magazine: As a specialist in Europe and Southern Africa, Katie Blackstone has been working for Travel Beyond for eight years. Read more…
June 26, 2014
I am the luckiest girl in the world. This is my 19th trip to Peru, and the best one yet…my honeymoon! Paul and I were married on a sandy beach in the Galapagos Islands, our tiny ceremony attended only by close friends, a black-tip reef shark and a mess of curious marine iguanas. Now here Read more…
May 6, 2014
I was fortunate this past January to return to South Africa. It was my fifth time to see and experience the glorious city of Cape Town and the surrounding areas in the Western Cape such as the Cape Winelands and the coastal town of Hermanus. So naturally I wanted to see and experience places and Read more…
May 6, 2014
When I am asked what my favorite African country is, Kenya is always one of the few I name. (Yes, I have a couple of favorites and cannot narrow down my choice to just one country!) Why? I first saw Kenya on the big screen, in the movie Out of Africa, and it shaped my Read more…
March 31, 2014
Before my September expedition cruise voyage to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, my knowledge of Galapagos wildlife amounted to a few nuggets gleaned from a late 1990s science class. Nevertheless, I peppered pre-departure conversations with friends with buzzwords like Darwin, sea lions, The Origin of the Species, giant tortoises and, of course, blue-footed boobies, hoping I’d sound Read more…
February 27, 2014
Travel is a natural high. It feeds the soul and opens the mind in an inexplicable way. While technology is able to bring us closer than ever before to some of the most far off places without the need to leave home, all of the YouTube videos and Facebook posts in the world cannot replicate Read more…
July 30, 2013
I named my son Kenya for several reasons, one of which is that Kenya is my favorite country in Africa. To me, Kenya is the epitome of the safari experience; big herds of animals, inspiring landscape and a unique cultural experience lacking in other parts of Africa. You may not know it, but if forced Read more…