Swain Destinations

08/04/2025

We look forward to reconnecting with long-time friends and making new ones at Virtuoso Travel Week Community Globetrotting!🌏 Will you be there? Visit Swain Destinations in the Adventure Pavilion where our Master Designers of Luxury Travel, Donna, Rehana and Colin, will be on hand to talk shop about tailor-made adventures across Africa and the South Pacific.

Whether your clients dream of an action-packed safari, exploring the Land Down Under, a journey through Kiwi Country, or a dreamy escape to the South Pacific Islands, we’re here to help you craft unforgettable experiences with personalized service and unmatched destination expertise.

08/01/2025

Congratulations to Cottar's Safaris, Maasai Mara on their newly unveiled refurbishments at the multi-award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Camp and Cottar’s Bush Villa. Rooted in a century of safari legacy, yet reimagined for today’s discerning traveler, these changes honor the past, while embracing thoughtful, modern comfort.

Contact our team of Master Designers of Luxury Travel to start planning a 𝘓𝘶𝘹𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 Kenyan safari adventure!

Cottar's Safaris recently unveiled refurbishments at Cottar's 1920s Camp and Cottar's Bush Villa.

07/27/2025

💕Happy Grandparents Day! 💕
Here's to the storytellers, to passing along wisdom, and to creating special memories with younger generations. 🐘
📍Singita Castleton

07/26/2025

Shark Week may be ending, but you can experience the thrill of a shark encounter anytime! 🦈 In South Australia, combine a shark cage diving experience with swimming with sea lions for the ultimate underwater adventure.
Learn more: www.swaindestinations.com/australia/activities/514/shark-cage-diving-and-swim-with-sea-lions

07/24/2025

Let's venture to Bora Bora for Shark Week! 🦈 Set out on a Shark & Ray Snorkeling Safari in the crystal clear waters of the Bora Bora Lagoon.

Learn more: www.swaindestinations.com/south-pacific-islands/activities/441/shark-and-ray-snorkeling-safari

07/22/2025

Time for more Shark Week adventures in South Africa! 🦈 False Bay near Cape Town is home to an incredible variety of shark species, including Sevengill, Bronze Whaler, Blue, and Mako sharks, along with the occasional sighting of a Great White.

Include this eco-friendly and educational experience in your Luxury With Heart itinerary: www.swaindestinations.com/africa/activities/461/false-bay-shark-viewing-and-diving-tour.

07/21/2025

What's not to love about Australia?!
"It has truly been a wonderful trip—we loved every aspect of it. Hotels have been great and the food has really been wonderful. The people everywhere have been super friendly and the itinerary has been excellent." ~Ron & Patti

Thank you to McCabe World Travel for trusting our team of Master Designers of Luxury Travel to assist with this journey through Australia.

07/20/2025

It's Shark Week! 🦈 Would you love to include shark cage diving in a South Africa safari adventure? One of the best places in the world for shark cage diving is Gansbaai's Shark Alley, a channel of water between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock. On any given day, you can usually see at least two or more members of the Marine Big Five—sharks, dolphins, whales, seals and penguins.

Learn more: www.swaindestinations.com/africa/activities/460/gansbaai-shark-viewing-and-diving-tour

07/14/2025

Join Cathy and Howard on the first leg on their unforgettable adventure through New Zealand and Australia. They truly embraced the pure beauty and exhilaration of New Zealand with stays at some of our favorite lodges and a variety of activities—jet boating and kayaking the Dart River, soaring by helicopter over Milford Sound, exploring sheep farms and ancient forests, savoring gourmet meals and local wines, discovering the magic of Hobbiton and Wētā Workshop, wandering through blossoming botanical gardens, and adventuring off the beaten path.

Thank you to Mitzi at Frosch Travel for trusting us with these two adventurous spirits.

06/27/2025

Join Cathy and Howard on the first leg of their unforgettable adventure through New Zealand and Australia. They kicked things off in style at the stunning Blanket Bay, where they explored the crystal-clear waters of Dart River and soared above the dramatic landscapes of Milford Sound on a breathtaking helicopter tour.

This is just the beginning—stay tuned as their journey unfolds! Thank you to Mitzi at Frosch Travel for trusting us with these two adventurous spirits.

06/21/2025

Is it just us, or is it perfectly poetic that the 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 day of the year in Southern Africa happens to be World Giraffe Day—the celebration of nature’s 𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 neck? 🦒 We’re calling it cosmic balance.💫 Happy Solstice and World Giraffe Day! To celebrate both, here's a photo of high tea at The Safari Collection Giraffe Manor.

06/16/2025

Romance in the Yarra Valley 💕

The Yarra Valley is best known for its award-winning wineries, lush landscapes and bounding wildlife. With the perfect tipple in hand and views that will take your breath away, it is the perfect destination for sweeping a certain someone off their feet. 😉

Only a one-hour drive from Melbourne, this enchanting region of Victoria in Australia is ideal for a slower pace and an appreciation of the finer things in life.

Let our Australia experts craft the perfect romantic getaway to the Yarra Valley, filled with nature, wildlife, art and culinary delights.