The Holbrook Insider

Bringing you the latest news, information, and resources from around the web. In the July 18 edition, read more about the following:...

Leading group travel is an exciting and worthwhile experience and also one that requires sufficient preparation and responsibility. Unfortunately, even with ample preparation, sometimes travelers fall ill in the field. When this happens, it presents a challenge for the individual but need not ...

Bringing you the latest news, information, and resources from around the web. In the June 13 edition, read more about the following:...

Q & A with Paloma Bone, Holbrook Travel’s Program Manager The value of an excellent guide cannot be overstated. Well-trained, educated, and compassionate guides are the heart and soul of our programs, which is why Holbrook invests significant time and resources in individual guide ...

Although dubbed in 1907 as “the Pearl of Africa” by Winston Churchill, Uganda’s travel appeal didn’t gain traction until very recently. Savvy travelers are becoming wise to the cultural and natural treasures Uganda has to offer at rather affordable prices, with not only gorilla trekking but ...

Bringing you the latest news, information, and resources from around the web. In the March 13th edition, read more about the following:...

Stefanie Plein, educational travel consultant, recently traveled for the first time to Cuba on “Birding in Cuba: Discover the Island’s Endemic & Native Species”. As Holbrook’s program in association with Road Scholar, the journey began in Havana, Cuba’s capital and then on to the western ...

The discovery of Lucy, our oldest ancestor, by a team of scientists in 1974 placed Ethiopia high in the minds of many travelers. But news of famine and a civil war that waged for 15 years kept Ethiopia off the radar for some time. All of that is changing with renewed interest in its storied ...

Q & A with Carlos Cardona, Holbrook Travel’s Associate Director of Product Development Q: What was the overall purpose of the trip?? What areas did you visit? A: This was the 2nd trip to Colombia in the past year and the goals of this trip were to inspect current locations that we travel ...

Bringing you the latest news, information, and resources from around the web. In the September 19th edition, read more about the following:...