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Why You Should Charter a Yacht in Croatia
Ker & Downey’s Tiffany Dunn shares her surprise and delight after experiencing Croatia by private yacht.
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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.
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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.
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A Solo Safari Made Simple
Thinking about traveling alone? We spoke with our client who traveled on a solo safari to South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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Royal Chundu Island Lodge
Experience Royal Chundu Island Lodge, a luxury safari camp on the Zambezi River, with Ker & Downey luxury safaris to Zambia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Catskills Revival
Ker & Downey designer Catherine Brown trades in international glam for a truly memorable active adventure closer to home in the Catskills.
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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.
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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.
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A Journey to Nepal and Bhutan
Ker & Downey Designer Catherine shares highlights and tips from her journey to Nepal and Bhutan.
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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.
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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.
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Vintage French Luxury
Experience vintage French luxury in the heart of one of the most romantic destinations in the world.
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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.
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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.
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Journey to Japan
Join Ker & Downey on a fascinating journey to Japan spanning north to south from Hokkaido to Tokyo.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.