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Off the beaten path travel experiences
By Damien Martin So you’ve been up to Machu Picchu, seen all of the big five on safari. You’ve marveled at the beauty of Lake Louise and split a week between London and Paris. You’ve lived out all your Hobbit-related fantasies in New Zealand and been to every cat café in Japan. Yet, you still can’t shake this wanderlust. You need a new adventure, but where haven’t you been yet? Consider these off-the-beaten path destinations for each continent (except Antarctica; you should probably stick to the beaten path there).

North America: Fogo Island, Canada



One of the easternmost spots in North America, Fogo Island in the province Newfoundland and Labrador has fewer than 3,000 inhabitants and is a great destination in each of the seven seasons. Yes, seven. They are: summer (July-August), berry (September-October), late fall (November), winter (December-February), pack ice (March), spring (April-May) and trap berth (June). Each is unique and offers a glimpse …

The Ultimate Safari ExperienceBy Damien Martin
Finding the right safari for you can seem like an exhausting adventure all its own. With so many countries, landscapes and animals to choose from, you might need a vacation from your vacation planning. That’s why it pays to have partners like we at Largay Travel do. Whether it’s the Great Migration that’s caught your fancy or the dunes of Namibia, if you want a custom itinerary designed just for you or a classic safari you can share with a small group, your travel advisor and our preferred partners work with you to plan an unforgettable, un-Google-able experience. Micato Safaris

Whether it’s your first safari or your 10th, Micato will make sure you get to the right place at the right time and still maximize the richness of game viewing. Almost every itinerary includes the big five: lion, elephant, leopard, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros. The Pinto family, which is based in Kenya and has been running safaris for more than 50 years, frequently we…

Top Virtuoso Overwater Bungalow Experiences From Around The WorldBy Damien Martin
It’s hard to find accommodations more romantic than an overwater bungalow. There’s the seclusion of being in your own separate building, the gorgeous views, the gentle breeze blowing through. You can jump right from your room into the water. It’s beautiful! It’s no surprise, then, that overwater villas are popping up all over the world. Here are a few Virtuoso-preferred options on our bucket list:
Le Taha‘a Island Resort & Spa, French Polynesia

When you think of overwater bungalows, the lagoons of French Polynesia typically come to mind first. Built on a secluded islet, Le Taha‘a is one such place. Forty-five of the resort’s 57 rooms are overwater suites, so you can choose between views of the lush island of Taha‘a and a glimpse of Bora Bora jutting out of the ocean. With activities galore, you can be as lazy or as active as you want to be.
Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

Just 20 minutes from the Male airport,…

Quick Summer Beach GetawaysBy Damien Martin
Last week’s solstice has confirmed what kids released from homework and the opening of your local pool have been hinting at for weeks: It’s officially summer. Time to pack up and hit the beach! A few of our favorite Virtuoso-preferred domestic beach destinations:

Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton, New York

With just 22 rooms and a Jean Georges restaurant on-site, this is a quiet oasis in the often chaotic Hamptons. There’s plenty on the grounds to keep you occupied, but you’re also smack-dab in between Southampton, East Hampton and Sag Harbor, and Topping Rose House’s Lexus fleet is waiting to whisk you to the beach just a few minutes away.

Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island

Spread across 13 acres, Ocean House has been a mainstay on Block Island Sound since 1868. The turn-of-the-century decor blends well with modern touches such as in-room iPads, and each room reminds guests that they are just a few steps from 1,000 feet of beachfront. Along…

Wedding Bliss at the Ritz-Carlton BuckheadBy Damien Martin




“Happiness for the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight for the lucky, equanimity for the wicked.” Our yoga teacher, Elizabeth, instructed us to focus on one. As my wife and I were heading to a wedding later that day, I chose happiness for the happy. Standing in the garden of the Mandarin Oriental, Atlanta, looking up at Buckhead skyline, I couldn’t help but think we were already the lucky ones. Even the moon hung around in the bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds, soaking up as much of the gorgeous morning as it could.

Limbs energized and minds relaxed, we enjoyed lunch at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead just down the street, where we were staying. Booking on the club level is worth it for the refreshments alone, but they also include two pressed items of clothing per day, which is perfect if you came in for a wedding.

The groom is of Indian descent, with Christian and Hindu parents. The bride is of Persian descent,…

Camping in style for National Camping Month
By Damien Martin School’s out, summer’s here and it’s time to break out the tents and s’mores, because June is national camping month. At Largay Travel, we love camping as much as the next person, but as usual, we like ours with a unique flair. Here are a few of our favorites.
American Safari Camp

With locations at Lake Powell, Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon, American Safari Camp puts you closer to the action of nature than any hotel can get you. Not only are the accommodations spacious and the food a few steps up from canned beans, but just about any activity you can dream up can be arranged: horseback riding, mountain biking, rappelling and hot-air ballooning are all possible. Plus, your guides pitch and take down the tents, so all you have to do is have fun.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Located in Tofino, British Columbia, in the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere, the resort features 20 tents with flush or composting toilets and…