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Greenland Expedition Cruise: Catherine's Trip Report
Ker & Downey Travel Designer Catherine Brown recently experienced a Greenland expedition cruise. Learn about her thrilling experiences and her tips on the best time to travel to Greenland.
Walking Safaris in South Africa
Ker & Downey Travel Designer Trista Gage shares why a walking safari is one of her favorite things to do on a luxury African safari in South Africa.
A Day in the Life on a South African Safari
Discover the magic of an African safari as Ker & Downey's own Haley Beham recounts a day in the life on a South African safari adventure.
AmiLynn's Peru Trip Report
These are AmiLynn's Peru travel tips based on her recent journey through Lima, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and Cusco.
Why You Should Charter a Yacht in Croatia
Ker & Downey’s Tiffany Dunn shares her surprise and delight after experiencing Croatia by private yacht.
Animals of the Arctic
Ker & Downey General Manager Tiffany Dunn shares the "surprise and delight" of her safari-like encounters with the animals of Spitsbergen.
Granddaddy Safari
Ker & Downey client Steve Brandon shares his experience traveling to Kenya on a luxury Kenya family safari with his grandkids, his children, and their spouses.
A Solo Safari Made Simple
Thinking about traveling alone? We spoke with our client who traveled on a solo safari to South Africa.
Secrets of Peru
Ker & Downey’s Director of Marketing shares her secrets of Peru and her favorite “off the beaten path” experiences you can do beyond Machu Picchu.
A Marine Safari in South Africa
David Marek shares his South Africa marine safari experience while at Grootbos Private Nature Reserve with his Ker & Downey small group tour.
Royal Chundu Island Lodge
Experience Royal Chundu Island Lodge, a luxury safari camp on the Zambezi River, with Ker & Downey luxury safaris to Zambia.
A Southern Africa Luxury Safari with Friends
Ker & Downey President David Marek reflects on his luxury safari with friends to Zambia and South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
South Africa and Zambia Safari: Our Trip to Africa
A South Africa and Zambia safari with Ker & Downey starting in Zambia's national parks and ending with a South Africa safari of note.
South African Safari Travel Diary: Lion Sands Game Reserve
Ker & Downey Designer Nicole shares what makes Lion Sands Game Reserve such a unique and unparalleled South African safari travel destination.
Valletta Travel Guide
Rina Chandarana explains why Malta's capital Valletta is a city on the sea you need to see. Consider this your ultimate Valletta Travel Guide.
Senses By the Sea
There were many pleasant surprises for Ker & Downey’s Stephanie and Tess on a life-changing (and mouthwatering) trip to Croatia.
Visiting South Korea with Ker & Downey
What you shouldn't miss when visiting South Korea. Ker & Downey's Vanessa Niven shares the highlights from her trip to South Korea.
A Journey to Nepal and Bhutan
Ker & Downey Designer Catherine shares highlights and tips from her journey to Nepal and Bhutan.
My Personal Luxury Argentina Vacation
Product Manager Elizabeth Frels explains how she was able to personalize her own luxury Argentine vacation, the Ker & Downey way.
Mythical Journey: Travel to Southern Iceland
Trading in her safari attire for winter gear, Ker & Downey’s Nicky Brandon travels to southern Iceland, the Land of Fire and Ice.
Vintage French Luxury
Experience vintage French luxury in the heart of one of the most romantic destinations in the world.
A Kenya Safari During the Short Rains
If you approach a safari in the “short rains” season with a sense of flexibility and adventure, you’ll be rewarded with memories to last a lifetime.
Due South: An Antarctica Honeymoon
Is an Antarctica honeymoon the stuff luxury honeymoon dreams are made of? Austin Mann and Esther Havens Mann find out on their cruise with Quark Expeditions and Ker & Downey.
Journey to Japan
Join Ker & Downey on a fascinating journey to Japan spanning north to south from Hokkaido to Tokyo.
Western United States Wildlife Safari
Ker & Downey designer Catherine visits some of the national parks in the Western United States in search of the American West’s best wildlife.
Discovering Your Heritage - A Woman's Journey to Discover Her Late Husband's Heritage
President David Marek's mother takes a journey to the Czech Republic with her brother to discover her late husband's heritage.
The Power of Pachamama: Experiencing Peru’s Ancient Traditions
Ker & Downey’s Elizabeth Frels travels to Peru where she participates in a Pachamama (Mother Earth) Ceremony.
A Patagonia Safari: In Search of the Elusive Puma
On this Patagonia safari, Ker & Downey's Elizabeth Frels is in search of Chile's elusive puma and is rewarded with an incredible sighting.
Awe of the Amazon
Ker & Downey's Amy Willis spent a year traveling the world. Here she shares her experience aboard the Aria Amazon in Peru.
Exploring the Real Cuba with Ker & Downey
Ker & Downey clients recount their favorite experiences in Cuba and why traveling to Cuba with Ker & Downey can truly make all the difference.
My Personal African Safari Journal
Ker & Downey President David Marek reflects on his African safari to Mara Expedition Camp and Mara Plains in Kenya with his wife Gana.