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A Personal Invitation to Discover the Galápagos with Lindblad Expeditions
There are few places on Earth that can truly be described as otherworldly—but the Galápagos Islands are one of them. I’ve had the privilege of traveling extensively throughout the world, yet the Galápagos continue to hold a special place in my heart. Nowhere else can you walk alongside giant tortoises, snorkel with sea lions, and observe blue-footed boobies in their natural habitat—all in one day. It’s not just a destination; it’s a revelation.
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I Traveled to Antarctica with HX Expeditions—Here’s What It Was Really Like
There’s something surreal about saying, “I’ve been to Antarctica.” It sounds like something reserved for scientists or explorers—not your everyday traveler. But I recently had the incredible opportunity to join an HX Expedition aboard the Roald Amundsen, and it absolutely redefined what adventure means. From penguins waddling across icy shores to zodiac rides through a frozen sculpture garden, this was truly the trip of a lifetime.
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Guest contributors to Travel Leaders have diverse backgrounds in publishing, travel, and vacations. They live across the globe and bring unique, first-hand experience to their writing.
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Steve and Wendy Bodenheimer
Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their round the world journeys.
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John believes that travel creates some of the most significant memories of people’s lives and this fuels his passion and guides his work each day as the Senior Director of Marketing for Cruise Specialists.
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Her ideal travel day: visit a new place, do something unexpected and connect with locals.
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A Cruise Specialists guest and freelance travel writer, she has been on 200+ voyages!
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Kim Jackson enjoys traveling to lesser known and iconic destinations around the world. So far, her favorite country to visit is Spain for the hospitality, the landscapes and the amazing cuisine.
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Cruise Specialists Voyage Hosts reporting on their journeys to destinations around the world.
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