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The second most popular region traveler's are most excited to visit is Europe, with its quaint villages, picturesque landscapes, and expansive history. Travelers can’t wait to sip wine along the Douro River, wander the ancient castles of Scotland and watch the sun set below the turquoise Aegean Sea. With so many unique countries and cultures to explore, Europe remains as popular as ever! http://ow.ly/EhMU50EEill

We recently asked you where you are most excited about traveling on your next international vacation and the results are in... Everyone is ready to take a walk on the wild side. Safari destinations like Kenya and Tanzania are on the top of travelers’ wishlists and it’s easy to see why! Exploring the incredibly diverse ecosystems in search of captivating wildlife is a refreshing change from the mundane and repetitive of the last year. http://ow.ly/gjPF50EEhRw

The land of sun, sea, and sightseeing is open...Welcome back to Israel!

Happy Sunday from the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit scouts, proudly displaying their vaccination cards Victoria Falls remains on track to become one of the world’s safest tourist destinations! "There is so much to be proud of in our destination, community and team, and this Covid vaccination program has been an outstanding success in what has otherwise been a tough and gloomy year...We are excited about these developments and look forward to welcoming you and your clients to our safe destination soon."

Travelers, we want to hear from you! Where are you most excited to travel to on your next international vacation?

Did you know... For each traveler visiting Southeast Asia, Friendly Planet contributes to a carbon-neutral program which supports reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs

The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. -Marcel Proust

Ending the week with a gorgeous Kenyan sunset (and these two who didn't get the social distancing memo...)

Discover the wonders of Scandinavia on our 12-day Highlights of Scandinavia small group tour: The Old World charm of Copenhagen in Denmark; Norway’s gems of Oslo, Flåm and Bergen; and Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. Book your Scandinavian dream trip by February 10 and SAVE $800*! http://ow.ly/e5KB50Dsnjc

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Travel to Scotland with Friendly Planet and experience... Standing in the footsteps of William Wallace and Mary Queen of Scots at Dunnottor Castle Immersing yourself in the whiskey-making process Learning traditional Highland shepherding ... An exciting Loch Ness cruise ...and much more! From now-Feb 10, save $600* on your Scotland adventure during our Europe Sale! http://ow.ly/jaso50Dke8x

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Gentle giants enjoying a Sunday family dinner in Kenya! [: Nicole R. ]

Table for one, please! Check out this incredible video of a curious leopard strolling through a South African restaurant http://ow.ly/toB550BmC4s

Check it out! Hundreds of sea turtles crossing a Costa Rican beach for a mass nesting https://www.fox5ny.com//hundreds-of-sea-turtles-cross-beac

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"The land of dreams and romance...of genii and giants and Aladdin lamps, of tigers and elephants...the one land that all men desire to see, and having seen once, by even a glimpse, would not give that glimpse for the shows of all the rest of the globe combined" Mark Twain, More Tramps Abroad (1897) Book your 2021 trip to this magical land during our Labor Day Sale and save up to $600*!

Whether you want to trace the mystery about the Nazca Lines geoglyphs, savor the traditional Peruvian delights of Lima after a day of bird watching on the Ballestras Islands, shop for hand-painted beads in the capital city of Cusco, or wander Chinchero in the Sacred Valley (where legend has it the rainbow was born), Peru will leave you breathless. Save up to $700* on Peru during our Labor Day Sale! Sale ends Sept. 21, 2020

Social distancing at its finest Incredible photo by Richard K. from his trip to Kenya!

Too soon to book your next trip, you say? Here are three solid reasons to lock in some 2021 trips now: 1. Enjoy Labor Day Sale savings of $400$700 per person* on all packages 2. For a limited time, just $99 per person locks in your spot** 3. Change your plans with no fees or penalties until final payment (60 days prior to departure on most packages) with our Carefree Booking policy***... http://ow.ly/T6lI50Bj4v4 See more

We're dreaming of better days ahead in 2021, and we know you are too. Enjoy limited-time Labor Day Sale savings of $400$700 per person* on all packages PLUS, just $99 per person locks in your spot! http://ow.ly/Uv6650Bfn0I

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawaharlal Nehru

Oh how we miss our travelers' smiling faces as they globetrot! Have photos from your Friendly Planet journey? Drop them in a comment below or upload them here: http://ow.ly/JBcG50BhGO8 Mayra, South Africa

Travel with confidence with our new set of improved health & safety protocols and smaller group sizes. Our flagship Small Group Tours now have a maxium of 16 travelers, and we've reduced our Value Vacation group sizes to 24 29 travelers (though there's often fewer). Want to reserve a departure for just your family or friends? Ask us for details. http://ow.ly/BQEV50Bj4aF

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#SundayScenery: A breathtaking Maasai Mara sunset Thank you to Richard K. for sharing this beautiful shot