The Savvy Traveler




The Summer travel season is gearing up! Are you ready? Now is the time to look at destinations beyond the Caribbean. With warmer weather and longer days, many seasonal destinations are ready for 2014. Popular Summer destinations include Europe, Alaska, Canada, China, Africa and more. Take a look at this selection of top-of-the-line summer vacation options.  
 
In This Issue
The Savvy Traveler
The Seasoned Traveler
The Sophisticated Traveler
Featured Article
Q & A
The Savvy Traveler chooses ...

An American Safari, 

a Spectacular Montana Resort

At the crossroads of incomparable luxury and unspoiled wilderness lies The Resort at Paws Up. A luxury ranch resort situated on a sprawling 37,000-acre authentic working cattle ranch in western Montana. Whether you choose an expansive private home or a sophisticated, safari-style luxury tent, Paws Up provides an unfiltered connection with the natural beauty of Montana amidst a landscape of impeccable rustic elegance and comfort. Here, you'll live day to day, adventure to adventure. Spend an hour, a day, or a week on horseback - all in a wilderness sanctuary you'll never forget. Cast a fly in sparkling waters to eager trout, explore the land Lewis & Clark swooned over, or lose yourself in a world-class spa. You'll sleep on the finest sheets, eat world-class cuisine and receive impassioned personalized service. It's home to first-class adventure on a grand scale. The Resort at Paws Up - truly The Last Best Place.

The Seasoned Traveler chooses...

THE TAUCK LONDON EVENT

A spectacular 6-day in-depth London experience

Attend a 5-night, once-in-a-lifetime London travel event May 22 - 27, 2014 that takes you inside one of the world's most powerful and dynamic cities - London. You'll take home rare insights provided by uncommon access to cultural icons and historic settings, including spectacular venues closed to the public - open for Tauck guests only. Days are filled with small group themed sightseeing tracks delving into diverse topics such as the maritime role of the British Empire, Victorian London and World War II London, as well as a full day pass to the 101st annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn about and experience the world of English gardening. Private dinner events include evenings at the Hampton Court Palace of King Henry VIII and the historic Guildhall. Savor a private performance of Baroque music. Attend special presentations by Celia Sandys, granddaughter of Sir Winston Churchill, and Lady Carnarvon, owner of Highclere Castle - setting for the award-winning BBC series Downton Abbey. Enjoy a rare opportunity to privately view the Crown Jewels on an exclusive early opening of the Tower of London. And as a fitting finale, cruise the Thames to Greenwich for dinner at the newly relaunched Cutty Sark. Throughout The Tauck London Event, guests will meet and have discussions with local experts on Winston Churchill, World War II, Victorian England and more. One departure only, so make your plans early.
The Sophisticated Traveler chooses...
 

Lion Sands Game Reserve
The soul of the classic safari lives on, unchanged.

Distinctly luxurious and nestled on the banks of the Sabie River, at Lion Sands the wildlife comes to you

 

Get closer to the raw wilderness than ever before, unchanged, untamed and untainted. 

Get close and be afraid (don't worry you won't be eaten!) There has to be a reason why this area is known as one of the finest safari areas in Africa and this can be attributed to the fact that it has one of the highest densities of wildlife per square hectare and this, coupled with the fact that through sound environmental practices the wildlife do not feel threatened by us as visitors, results in regular sightings, often only a few meters from your private Land Rover, of some Africa's most elusive predators and big game.
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Sincerely,

Carolyn S. Cawthon, CTC
Columbus Travel
6022 Veterans Parkway
Columbus, GA
(706) 405-7139
Your Luxury Travel Advisor
Carolyn S. Cawthon, CTC
(706) 405-7139

With over 25 years personal experience in the travel business, combined with Columbus Travel's 60 year history, you make the best choice when you book with me. By taking the time to understand your travel history, needs and expectations, I will recommend the best match for all of your travel needs. I take special care to see that your travel experience is the best value for your honeymoon, using the best air schedules, most idyllic accommodations and best options available.
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Q: We want to go on a trip to Australia, but we really don't know anything about it. How do I find out what to see & do when I get there? 

A: 
First-time visitors to foreign destinations often grapple with this question. If you have chosen to travel to an unfamiliar destination, one of the best ways to become acquainted is with a tour program. Tours come in many varieties, including special-interests. Tours allow for a mix of free-time and guided visiting, so you don't miss a thing or sacrifice your own interests. These programs are the best way to ensure you have a complete travel experience with whatever focus is most important to you. We work with several tour operators that excel in Australia, as well as every other continent, and you can be sure that the tour operators we work with are the best. Our top suppliers are Virtuoso partners and often offer special amenities based on our Virtuoso affiliation.  
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