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Belize – Hotels in Placencia

Posted on February 22, 2025 by Adventures Within Reach

Hotels in Placencia: All hotels have a swimming pool (except Brisa Oceano), A/C, fans, TV, hairdryer, Internet, safe, mini-fridge, and laundry service (extra cost), unless specified. For pickleball players, Turtle Inn has a court, and Inky’s has 4 courts located … Continue reading →

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Belize Trip Report — Placencia, Ambergris Caye, San Ignacio

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Adventures Within Reach

Trip Report — Belize — November 24-December 10, 2024 ITINERARY SUMMARY DAY 1: Arrive Placencia DAY 2: Explore town DAY 3: Cockscomb Wildlife Sanctuary DAY 4: Snorkel at Silk Caye Meet at 9am, 1 hour to Silk Caye, briefing by … Continue reading →

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Belize – Hotels on Ambergris Caye

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Adventures Within Reach

1) Ramon’s Village Resort Ramon’s is one of the oldest resorts on the island. It had a beautiful and swimmable beach (arguably the nicest beach in the town area), and an extensive scuba, snorkeling, and fishing operation. There are 61 … Continue reading →

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Victoria Falls — Things To Do

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

More Information: 1) Tour of Victoria Falls The Zimbabwe side is bigger, and often Zambia has no water Sept-Dec. This is about 1.5 miles of walking. It is mostly level except for one optional spot which has 38 steps down … Continue reading →

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Cape Horn Voyage with Australis

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

The 5-Day Cape Horn Voyage sails between Punta Arenas, Chile and Ushuaia, Argentina. It is a great way to see the Fjords and glaciers at the southern tip of Chile and Argentina — pristine and remote region of the Southern … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

There are many hotels to choose from at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Here are some of our favorites (ordered by price – most expensive to least expensive) Hotels in Zambia: Hotel /Room Amenities: Less than half of the hotels have … Continue reading →

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Planning Your Trip to Cape Town

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

Here are the top things to see and do in Cape Town! Best with a Guide (pre-book): No Guide Needed: Summer: Dining: High-End Dining: There are no Michelin star restaurants in Africa, but these restaurants are arguably equivalent.  You will … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Cape Town, South Africa

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

In the summer, consider Camps Bay or Bantry Bay as they have great beaches and beachfront restaurants. Hotels by the V&A Waterfront are walkable to the V&A Waterfront. Many of the better restaurants are in the City Center area, but … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Winelands: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

Here are hotels we recommend. Prices are a rough estimate for an entry level room for low season/high season. The hotels in Franschhoek offer a shuttle to town and to the Wine Tram. For a special meal, check out the … Continue reading →

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Cape Town: Wineries for Families

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Adventures Within Reach

Visit the Winelands on your trip to Cape Town in South Africa! 1) Fairview Wine and Cheese (Paarl) At Fairview Cheese and Wine, all wine tastings are paired with cheese.  They offer a premium wine tasting in the room in … Continue reading →

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