Wildlife

This is my passion. Lions, elephants, bears, whales, gorillas, wolves, eagles, leopards, penguins, sea lions…the list goes on. It is a privilege to see animals in the wild. We understand that responsible wildlife tourism can protect endangered species, encourage governments to invest in conservation, and generate income for communities, and these are the providers we support. “Charismatic megafauna” are our primary draw, but we’ve learned that every animal can be fascinating with the right guide.

Water

This is my husband’s passion. Fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, white water rafting–if it includes a boat or a hook, he’s in. There are a number of beautiful beaches in the world, but our focus is on active immersion. We want to be in remote locations where we can see colorful corals and swim with whale sharks. If the scenery is picturesque, that’s a bonus. As with wildlife, we seek out eco-friendly and sustainable providers who follow catch and release practices and adhere to local regulations for maintaining distance from whales and dolphins.

Adventure

You’ve no doubt heard the quote “A ship in harbour is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” At the beginning of our relationship, we followed many of the same itineraries as everyone else. We went sightseeing and visited museums, and that was nice. But once we experienced the fun of cave-tubing in Belize and waterfall rapelling in Costa Rica, we realized we want to feel alive on vacation, and for us that means pushing ourselves physically and exploring different terrains and cultures. Our trips include hiking, canyoning, dog sledding, kayaking, ziplining–anything that gets our blood pumping and our spirits soaring.

Luxury When It Matters

Sometimes traveling to remote locations for the best wildlife encounters means paying a premium to stay at a luxury property. This is 100% worth it to us for the quality of the guides and the personalized experiences they deliver. (Small details like hot water bottles placed in the bed during the turn down service and an outdoor boma barbecue served by an executive chef are pretty fantastic, too.) However, we recognize that not every part of a vacation needs to cost a fortune. We’ll spend three nights at a 5 star lodge and then stay at an apartment rental with a kitchen for the next two nights to make our own meals and catch up on laundry. Just as we believe the same trip should have both water and wildlife components, we think the same itinerary can include splurges and cost-saving measures. It’s all part of the adventure.

What We Offer

You want to feel alive, connect with your family, make memories with friends, and BE in the moment. You realize life is short and time is precious. Vacations matter. Contact us with the wildlife you’d like to see, the fish you’d like to catch, or the adventure you’d like to experience, and we will do the research to make your dreams a reality. With over 12 years of experience planning our own wildlife and water adventures in ten different countries, we know how to put together meaningful travel itineraries with ethical providers who are working hard to make a difference. Elevate your next vacation from good to life-giving.

Small Group Trips

You don’t want to worry about any of the planning; you just want to have the best experience with a group of fun, like-minded people. Perfect. Join us! We are always planning new trips, and we would love to have you share in the adventure! Our trips range in price and do not include airfare. Here are three we have in the works for the near future:

Baja California Sur – swimming with sea lions, interacting with gray whales, and fishing for jackfish, tuna, and dorado.

Italy for Anglers and Adventurers – hiking in the Dolomites, canyoning in Lake Garda, fishing in Sardinia

Kangaroo Island and Western Australia – Australian animal safaris, swimming with humpback whales, game fishing in Exmouth

*Prices may vary. Contact us for more information.