What makes us unique?

At dawn, in the Galapagos Islands, the air feels cool and unusually pure. It’s tinged with saltwater and volcanic earth; with every breath, giving you a sense of the natural, pristine state of the archipelago; a place where life moves at a gentler pace. Giant tortoises lumber through open spaces as if they own the islands (though arguably they do) while the process of evolution is nothing abstract or theoretical. It reveals itself actively, right in front of your eyes. Thanks in large part to UNESCO designating it as a Natural World Heritage site, the archipelago operates as a marine sanctuary that protects marine biodiversity. The islands are even recognized as one of the “Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.” Though the flight between the islands and Ecuador’s largest city (Guayaquil) takes only 90 minutes, arriving in the Galapagos creates the experience of reaching a world apart in every sense. To take in the absolute best of this remarkable island world, an equally remarkable retreat offers visitors a space that combines scientific exploration with unrivaled comfort: we’re talking the luxury-class Pikaia Lodge. One of the most striking views across the Galapagos Islands is awarded to travelers who visit Santa Cruz

At the bottom of the mighty Mt. Kilimanjaro lies the beautiful Amboseli National Park, known for being the home of the super tuskers. For those not in the known, super tuskers are the elephants with the largest tusks which are often also among the oldest. One can imagine the amount of visitors flocking in to see these majestic creatures roaming around, together with all kinds of other wildlife, creating one of the most visited parks in the whole of Kenya. Angama, a brand that carries conservation high up its sleeves, created a stunning property right next to this hotspot, but offers a totally different experience to its guest as it sits within its own private sanctuary, making sure guests can enjoy superb wildlife sightings without the crowds but still with the majestic Kilimanjaro in the background. The welcome We were barely coming to a halt with our jeep, or Faith and Anthony where standing ready to welcome us to this stunning property. Warm smiles all around and with some refreshments and cold towels in hand we felt instantly at home. Still, till today, too many hotels and lodges underestimate those initial moments when the guests arrive and they just want