Happiness Is Just Around The Bend

The Zanatta-Brown family’s winter break was one for the books: Mary Kaye Zanatta, a member of Virtuoso’s Destinations & Experiences team; her husband, Chris; and their kids, Declan, 15, and Gigi, 13, traveled to Botswana and Zambia on a 12-day wildlife safari with Wilderness Safaris. “It seemed like the right time to take our kids to Africa, and it turned out to be the trip of a lifetime for all of us,” Mary Kaye says. She shares her family’s highlights here: Safari Camps We stayed at three Wilderness Safaris camps in Botswana and one in Zambia. Although they differed in size and style, each welcomed us with its own personality and friendly vibe. The camps are built to have a minimal impact on the environment – no permanent structures with concrete are allowed. At Abu Camp (pictured above) in the Okavango Delta, we had our own private plunge pool in front of our tent. The camp is known for its access to the Abu Herd of elephants. Game Drives and Wildlife Encounters Each day fea...

Millennials love group trips with friends, especially with customized, unique experiences A 20-something’s vision of the perfect vacation looks very different from a 40-something’s. Ditto a 50 year old versus an 80 year old. How do different generations travel? A study by Virtuoso has uncovered how four generations choose to vacation. Virtuoso examined booking data for clients over the last six years, conducted focus groups with its travel advisors and included research from partner Wealth Engine. The results clearly demonstrate how generations travel in their own unique way.