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If you are looking for something off the beaten path in Africa, Zambia is the spot for you. Our in-country partner, Gilt Edge, explains what makes Zambia so special. 

The travel industry has seen a lot of ups-and-downs over the past few years but the hotel industry has persevered and the rate of new hotels has not slowed. Many hotels took the opportunity of the slow-down to refresh and remodel while others took on entirely new ventures. Here is a look at some of our favorite newly opened and highly anticipated openings.

If there's one thing that the Covid lockdown taught us it's that you never know when you will be able to take that trip you've been putting off. As countries open their borders travelers are whipping out their Bucket Lists and are ready to start planning their getaways. But a question we often get is when is the best time to go? The answer, of course, depends on where you are going but if you have time set - aside for a holiday and not sure which Trip of a Lifetime you are ready to check off our guide may help. While it's not all inclusive it does offer suggestions for the best times to visit certain destinations. We will be happy to help you fine-tune your list and plan for the years ahead as well (as many of these destinations require advance planning). 

If you waited until the last minute and are scrambling for an escape we have a few ideas for you. Contact your Houlahan Travel Advisor or email info@houlahantravel.com for more information. 

It's not too late to plan an escape for spring. We have some great suggestions for last minute trips to warm weather destinations but things are filling up fast (check out our alternative US destinations for some other options as well). 

“Trips of a lifetime” are rooted in something meaningful, something that feeds your soul, pushes your limits, and engages you in your surroundings instead of just helping you cross something off a (bucket) list. These trips require thought and sometimes a lot of advanced planning(a year in advance for hiking in Patagonia, for example). Here are some of our favorite destinations and the trips we are dreaming of taking soon. Hope they inspire you!

Planning a romantic getaway this winter? Let us help you plan your escape whether you only have one night, a weekend or an entire week.

Mother Nature. She's a dazzling and humbling force, as well as a place we can turn when seeking rejuvenation. And that's not just talk - research has shown the outdoors have a remarkably positive effect on our physical and mental health, so they're a natural place to turn for a wellness holiday. Here are four remote and restorative destinations to explore, each set within or next to a national or state park. Get yourself out of the urban hustle, and into a landscape where pure and delicious quiet can be achieved.

Plan a trip with dad for father's day! Find the perfect destination and the best gift to go with it for every type of dad from the outdoor enthusiast to the cocktail connoisseur to the global nomad.