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"The World's Best Luxury Tours Specialists" - Fodor's Travel

30 May 2012 / Compass Editor

Kensington Tours was chosen as one of The World's Best Luxury Tours Specialists by Fodor's Travel Intelligence Blogger Suzanne Steinert. For specializing in intimate, hand-crafted adventure tours at an unbeatable value, Kensington Tours makes the top list for the industry's best client-to-client ratio (often 2:1) and competitive custom guided tour prices in over 90 countries.
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Family Fun, Family, African Safari, Ocean Cruises

10 Kidtastic Family Adventures For Summer 2012

16 Apr 2012 / Compass Editor

Share in the Wonders of China’s Iconic Great Wall, Kenya’s Awe-Inspiring Game Reserves and the Galapagos’ Volcanic Rocks Teaming with Wildlife. With summer break approaching, Kensington Tours is offering parents relief from the stresses of vacation planning with their collection of thrilling, educational and inspiring ‘Kidtastic’ Family Adventures.
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Active Adventures, Tailor-made Private Tours

How To Get Lost in Tortugeuero Village, Costa Rica

23 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

Travelers on Costa Rica tours have a range of rugged destinations to choose from among the country's many rainforests, beaches and mountains. Brandi Merchant, Latin America Destination Expert, suggests taking it one step further and getting lost in the remote cultural offerings of Tortuguero Village. Here's how: Access the remote area by foot. Surrounded by Tortuguero National Park, there are no roads that lead into this part of the country.
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Costa Rica Jungle & Beach Special - Savings of $200 per person

28 Feb 2012 / Compass Editor

Costa Rica Escape Jungle & Beach Special – Savings of $200 pp 7 Days from $1,430 pp The perfect mix of jungle adventure & beach relaxation, this Costa Rica tours experience takes adventurers through lush animal packed rainforests, along raging rivers & onto pristine beaches. With private guided jungle & volcano hike, hot springs pampering, zip lining, exotic wildlife safaris & more, travelers will go wild for this stunning destination.
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Travel

Oscar Worthy Adventures: Braveheart, Lion King, Casablanca & More

23 Jan 2012 / Compass Editor

With the Academy Awards only a few weeks away, here's a list of Oscar winning films set in places that make for magic both on & off the screen. So follow in the footsteps of Hollywood legends with this blockbuster list of adventures - because we believe that every travel experience should be award worthy.
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Travel

Planet D - Deb & Dave on the Road

22 Jun 2011 / Compass Editor

Dave and Deb are living the life that many of us dream of. Follow their adventures on their blog. The two Canadian adventurers are travelling the world and there is no sign of slowing down! On the road for almost 14 years now, they have travelled all 5 continents, visiting more than 45 nations. It all started back in college, when the two fell in love at first sight. Since then, they have been on the road. But Dave and Deb are taking it slow ..
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Travel

Top 5 Beaches in the World

15 Jun 2011 / Compass Editor

Escape the hustle and bustle of big cities, your hectic job and busy life, and just relax and indulge in the beauty of an amazing beach. If you are not one of those lucky people who have a beach right in front of their doorstep, consider travelling to one the following beaches which we consider to be some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
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Active Adventures

Nicaragua- The next Costa Rica?

11 May 2011 / Compass Editor

"With its great mix of tropical rainforests, vibrant culture, colonial history, heavenly beaches and amazing, affordable properties, Nicaragua is working its way up the hot list,” says Brandi Merchant Kensington’s Senior Central American Expert. “Currently more like the Costa Rica of 20 years ago, Survivor Nicaragua is putting the country in the spotlight and driving a spike in enquires.
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Costa Rica Spring into Summer Special

05 Apr 2010 / Compass Editor

Travel In May & June Only - Save 25% 8 Days now from only $1,935 pp (regularly $2,426) This active & exotic special is too hot to pass up. Adventurers will delight in a scenic voyage up the Sierpe River to the exclusive Casa Corcovado Eco lodge, nestled on the outskirts of Corcovado National Park. This intimate tropical retreat is a part of an area National Geographic calls “one of the most biologically intense places on earth.
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UnBelizable

04 Mar 2010 / Compass Editor

Exotic 5* Belize Jungle & Private Island Elite An intoxicating fusion of South America’s jungles & the beaches of the Caribbean, this private guided tour of Belize is the ultimate in luxury escapes. Begin with adrenaline adventures in the rainforest followed by first class pampering in your own private island paradise. Immerse yourselves in the tropical wilds of the Belizean jungle as you voyage to a secluded hilltop eco-lodge perched minutes from the ocean.
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