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Travel, On Your Own Terms

10 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

If you've ever been on a trip that hit only the most heavily visited tourist destinations, you know how frustrating that can be. While experiencing famous landmarks and historic sites is undoubtedly a rewarding endeavor, if you're just one of thousands in the crowd, it's easy to see why your may not be as you imagined it.
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Town & Country Magazine Features Alaska By Private Plane Tour

15 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Town & Country Magazine features Kensinton Tours' Alaska by private plane tour in its April 2013 issue; "Explore Alaska's rugged terrain with Kensington Tours. On the group's safari, you'll stay in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and fly into the wildnerness each day on private plane for guided safaris, kayaking, and rafting". Travelers experience the best of this Alaska Tour by traveling on a private plane.
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Erika Feasts on Peru

24 Jan 2013 / South America Destination Expert

Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, Amazon, Lima - the classical Peru itinerary that Erika Linares has become weary of. So when our South America Expert decided to check out Peru for herself, she was determined to dig deeper and explore more places and experiences. Erika’s first exposure to anything Peruvian was of the culinary variety. After her first bite of Papa a la Huancaina (potato salad in a creamy sauce) she was driven to further discover the offerings of a traditional Peruvian menu.
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A Sophisticated Take On Peru

22 Nov 2012 / Compass Editor

Back from their first private guided experience with Kensington Tours, Sophisticated Living’s Editor-in-Chief, Bridget Williams and husband Eric Williams filled us in on their unforgettable journey to the heart of ancient Incan civilization, Peru.
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African Safari, Tailor-made Private Tours

Ivona Has What It Takes

27 Sep 2012 / Compass Editor

Destination Expert, Ivona Siniarska, is one brave traveler. Brave enough to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. She has traveled extensively in Africa to various countries such as Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and South Africa. When she talks about her experiences, she’s overcome with an overwhelming giddiness. Clearly, her heart belongs in Africa.
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Family Fun, Tailor-made Private Tours

Visiting Chiang Mai with Kids

14 Sep 2012 / Compass Editor

Travel Savvy Mom, Jamie Pearson, discovers how Chiang Mai can be enjoyable for the whole family on a private-guided and customized Kensington Tour. She talks about five of her family’s favourite activities including taming tigers, riding elephants and seeing pandas. If you’ve never considered Chiang Mai as a family friendly destination, we’re sure our Travel Savvy Mom will convince you of it! Click here to read the full article.
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A First Encounter with Beijing

05 Sep 2012 / Compass Editor

Like most people, Christine Negroni enjoys all the parts of an adventure while traveling – even the unexpected. But in a destination where the language is challenging and getting around isn’t so easy, she discovers that having a guide can be a good thing. Christine visits Beijing for the first time with the assistance of a Kensington Tours’ guide who takes her off the tourist map and helps her find the heart of a destination.
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African Safari, Tailor-made Private Tours

Madagascar: Discover The Eighth Continent With Kensington Tours

29 Aug 2012 / Africa Destination Expert

As Kensington’s Africa Director, I am overjoyed with our recent addition to our award-winning Africa portfolio – private guided safaris and tours to the eco-rich isle of Madagascar! So unique that ecologists refer to it as the 8th continent, this isolated wonderland’s playful lemurs, phenomenal beaches, baobab trees and outlandish creatures are quietly climbing their way to the top of every globetrotter’s hit list.
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Food & Wine, Tailor-made Private Tours

Why I Keep Going Back To Morocco

28 Aug 2012 / Africa Destination Expert

A sun-drenched land of sea and sand, blazing desert and mountain passes, Morocco has fascinated travelers for centuries – including myself. I’ve visited the sublime slice of North Africa a many times before but this trip had a focused purpose - researching genuine experiences and moments that reveal Morocco and its culture. I proposed to seek out golden travel tips for our travelers on their Morocco tours. I also planned on finding a richly coloured Persian rug for my living room.
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I'm heading to northern Wales. What should I go and see while I'm there?

25 Jun 2012 / Compass Editor

Our UK specialist, Lynne Pettit, provides her destination expertise on Karan Smith's travel question of the week in The Globe and Mail. Using her specialized knowledge on the region, Lynne suggests a private-guided a Wales tour, starting and ending in Cardiff. This creatively crafted and unique tour showcases the remarkable landscape, enthralling history and dynamic culture of a rising destination.
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