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A safari in Africa is a life-changing experience, one that awakens the senses and reshapes your sense of scale, connection, and wonder. View our On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania Lookbook: https://t.co/IAem6TdRpg

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As the sun slips behind The Remarkables, Central Otago reveals another of its treasures. This new Twilight Stars & Wine Tour pairs celebrated local wines and seasonal cuisine with the night skies above Kawarau Gibbston Dark Sky Park. ✨🍷

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There are trips that you remember. And then there are journeys that change the way you see a place. We are incredibly grateful to receive this testimonial that reminds us why we do what we do.

Read the full review: https://t.co/k1i2Zhjp7k

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Whale watching has been hopping in Sydney... literally. 🐋

From our friends at Sydney Harbour Boat Tours: "This year’s humpback migration just a few kilometres off the coast of Sydney is the biggest ever..."

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Congratulations to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the opening of the recently refurbished Tarkuni. This exclusive-use homestead has had a quiet but considered refresh, with new furnishings in the lounges, dining areas, bedrooms and tsala.

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Double congratulations to the MORE Collection on being recognized twice in Travel + Leisure's 2026 World's Best Awards.

🏆 Lion Sands Game Reserve has been named the #1 Safari Lodge in Africa.
🏆 Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel has been named the #1 City Hotel in Africa.

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A sofa safari sounds like something you do from home. At @jamalamadikwe it means sinking into a sofa at the lodge and watching elephants play at the waterhole just steps away. No screen. No vehicle. Just the quiet thrill of wildlife arriving on its own time.

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The dates for Vivid Sydney 2027 are set: May 28 to June 19. Australia’s largest city will transform into a celebration of creativity.
✨ Vivid Light
🎵 Vivid Music
💡 Vivid Minds
🍽️ Vivid Food
It’s a brilliant reason to spend a few nights in Sydney before venturing on.

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A trip to Australia is more than just a vacation; it’s an invitation to connect with the oldest living cultures on Earth. Aboriginal guides do more than just bring the spectacular landscapes to life; they offer a profound, deeply personal connection to the country.

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Safari sightings, seamless connections, thoughtful guides and support when plans shifted. That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create.

Thank you to Deborah of Direct Travel for letting us be part of another incredible adventure!

Full review: https://t.co/r0FlMmeDNH

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Reaching Australia will soon come with a compelling reason to pause in French Polynesia along the way. This December Air Tahiti Nui launches new direct service between Papeete and Sydney.

Sample itinerary: https://t.co/yyWsj9mHf8

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Mhambi enjoyed a drink and a dip to remind her of her herd and to hydrate her for the adventure she is on, spreading the message of the rescued Jabulani elephants and HERD elephant orphanage in South Africa 🇿🇦 @HERD_Elephants @swaindest

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Mhambi’s current host, Ian Swain says: “There is also a street in Philadelphia called The Parkway that has all Country flags on it. Found South Africa. And found a fountain a.k.a. local Watering Hole.”

#mhambitheelephant @swaindest @HERD_Elephants #everyelephantneedsaherd

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Where in the World is Mhambi? 💛🐘

Her USA family have been taking her around to see the sights and special locations to remind our woolly travelling elephant of home 🇺🇸

#mhambitheelephant #everyelephantneedsaherd @swaindest @HERD_Elephants

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“Kangaroo Island truly is Australia’s Galápagos. By coming back, you’re helping the community – local artisans, beekeepers, winemakers. And, of course, seeing an incredible part of the world.” – Ian Swain, @swaindest https://t.co/YJ0AehqVfk #travel #luxurytravel #awtravelnm

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We’ve just launched Swain’s Southern Africa Journeys, a curated collection of our favorite experiences across #SouthAfrica, #Botswana, #Namibia, #Zambia, and #Zimbabwe. Get inspired, shake off that inertia, and let's start planning your dream #vacation.
https://t.co/Hly5H6TR5l

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👀 The Swain Destinations Team are excited to announce our newest destination; #Antarctica.🇦🇶 Read of our own Team Member’s experience in our blog: The White Continent, Antarctica. https://t.co/W7qPulNt9d

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On #worldwildlifeday, we are spotlighting the diverse #ecosystems and #wildlife of #Uganda. From mountain #gorilla, to river #hippo, to forest #elephant, learn more about the country known as the pearl of Africa in Swain's East Africa Journeys. https://t.co/NVUD2AStLQ

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On G'Day with Ian Swain, Matt Cameron-Smith, CEO of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, speaks with Ian about history of Uluru and the steps that have been made to grow the symbiotic relationship between tourism and the local Anangu community. https://t.co/FtPGhPFOhn

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34 years ago, these two hit the launch button on what would eventually become Swain Destinations. Thankful for #founders who demonstrate #passion, #resilience, and #persistence each day. (And that we banned knee-high socks from Swain HQ). Happy 34th birthday to us! 🍾