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thebeyondborderscollective

Mar 4

We are officially booking trips as Travel Advisors!!

After several years of sharing our personal travel experiences, we decided it was time to turn our passion into a business.

We believe the world is best experienced outside of your comfort zone and encourage visiting destinations you may have not considered. To that end, our focus is on luxury and immersive travel - such as safaris, expeditions, milestone celebrations and other unique experiences. However, our experience isn’t limited to that!

We are also excited to pass on exclusive benefits to our clients as @jetsetworldtravel affiliates and @virtuosoltd members.

⬅️ Swipe for more information about our role as travel advisors and how to book with us!

✈️ Visit our PLAN YOUR TRIP page on our website as well. Link in bio!

Thank you so much for following us and for your support!!
- Shivani and Rachel

#luxurytraveladvisors #luxuryadventure #travelbucketlist #travelplanner #travelitinerary #femaleentrepreneurs #femaleentrepreneurship #keepexploring #travelinspiration

thebeyondborderscollective

Mar 1

Ever see a rhino in its natural habitat?🦏

Solio Game Conservancy is one of Africa’s most successful rhino breeding sanctuaries. It’s home to over 500 rhinos including the critically endangered black rhino.

This 19,000 acre reserve has only one guest accommodation on its property, Solio Lodge. With only 6 guest cottages, it feels like you have the entire game reserve to yourself! Plus the views overlooking Mount Kenya are stunning…

I also appreciate that Solio Lodge is family run (part of @thesafaricollection) and is committed to supporting the local community, conservation and sustainability. It’s truly a special place and exceeded my expectations in every way.

A few personal highlights from my stay included:
- Horseback riding alongside zebras and other wildlife
- In room massages next to our fireplace
- Sunrise overlooking Mount Kenya
- Witnessing a charging black rhino and her baby
- Meeting one of the owners and his dog during our bush breakfast

Interested in booking Solio Lodge as part of your East African safari? Send us a message or complete our inquiry form. Link in bio!

#rhino #soliolodge #rhinos #rhinoconservation #luxurysafari #adventuretravel #thesafaricollection #luxurytraveladvisors

thebeyondborderscollective

Feb 28

📍Iceland

About half way between Reykjavik and Vik you'll find @hotelranga . This luxurious countryside hotel is the only 4 star property in the area and boasts a gourmet restaurant serving up Icelandic cuisine, a lounge with games, outdoor hot tubs and an observation deck to enjoy the northern lights.

It also makes the perfect spot to spend a night (or two) when heading down to explore the Southern Coast.

After a comfortable night stay and an awesome breakfast, start the day early and explore popular spots as you continue your journey further south.

Some of my favorite spots between Hotel Ranga and Vik are:

🔸Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
🔸Skogafoss Waterfall
🔸Reynisfjara (black sand) Beach
🔸Dyrholaey Viewpoint (on a clear day you can see puffins!)

Interested in staying at Hotel Ranga? We'd love to help you plan! DM us to learn more about the exclusive amenities available only for
@virtuosoltd clients.

#discoverIceland #hotelranga #iceland #visiticeland #luxurytravel #traveladvisors #southerniceland #blacksandbeach #beautifuldestinations #landscapephotography #fireandice

thebeyondborderscollective

Feb 16

Did you know that Petra was named a new World Wonder in 2007?

Which World Wonder do you most want to visit?

#petra #worldwonder #visitjordan #adventuretravel #camels #keepexploring #petrajordan #travelinspiration

thebeyondborderscollective

Feb 14

Ever wonder what it feels like to visit Mars?

Glamping in the Wadi Rum desert is about as close as it gets. From exploring the otherworldly scenery during the day to shisha, music and stargazing at night, this experience makes for a great 1-2 night escape.

Its location - only 2 hours from Petra - makes for a great addition when visiting Jordan. Wadi Rum is also where Noah and I announced my pregnancy - the desert landscape made for some stunning photos!

Planning a trip to Jordan? We’d love to help! Contact us for details! Link in bio

#visitjordan #wadirum #desertvibes #glamping #wadirumdesert #wadirumluxurycamp #luxurytraveladvisors #luxuryadventure

thebeyondborderscollective

Jan 31

Giraffe Manor is the perfect way to start or end your East African Safari 🦒

This beautiful and intimate property has 12 rooms and is accessible only to its guests. Imagine being greeted by Kelly (a resident giraffe) as she comes to your bedroom window for breakfast. Or afternoon tea accompanied by more of her long necked friends. The best part - your stay helps fund the breeding program for endangered Rothschild’s giraffes 🥰.

Swipe left for more from this incredible experience ⬅️

Interested in booking this trip? Message us for details!

#giraffemanor #experientialtravel #africansafari #giraffes #giraffelove #adventuretravel #luxurytraveladvisors #behindtheselfie #visitkenya #bucketlistadventures

thebeyondborderscollective

Apr 25

📍Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Marked by a rich history, vibrant culture and the distinct terracotta pink hue of the buildings, the Pink City of Jaipur should be on every travellers India bucket list.

While there is a lot to admire about the city, it was the architecture that took my breath away. The talent of the artisans who hand-carved the intricate designs is truly unmatched.

Locations featured in the photos:

🔸 City Palace
🔸 Amber Fort
🔸 Hawa Mahal
🔸 Panna Meena ka Kund

#pinkcity #jaipur #incredibleindia #Rajasthantourism #travelindia #citypalace
#hawamahal #amberfort #explorejaipur #travelrajasthan
#architecture #historyarchitecture #pannameenakakund #travellingthroughtheworld #travelbloggers #femaletravelbloggers #palaces #indiaphotography #incrediblearchitecture #placestotravel #placestovisit

thebeyondborderscollective

Oct 31

Imagine overlooking an elephant watering hole from your own private plunge pool 🐘

This was a dream of mine until recently when I took my long awaited Serengeti safari which was postponed multiple times during the pandemic.

My only regret: NOT spending an entire day lounging around this beautiful resort. You can never predict when a family of elephants will visit the watering hole but apparently they came every day around 7-7:30 am during our stay when we were already gone for a morning game drive!

Regardless this was an unforgettable experience!! Swipe left ⬅️ to see why

Interested in learning more about our custom curated safari itinerary? DM us for more info! Also follow our account and check out or website (link in bio) for more safari content, downloadable itineraries, tips and more!

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thebeyondborderscollective

May 10

For many tourists, Mexico is typically defined by its beautiful coastline, but there is so much more to be discovered away from the sandy beaches.

I recently had the opportunity to visit Guanajuato City in Central Mexico and to say the city stole my heart is an understatement.

The colonial city, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, was founded in 1554 as a mining town. Marked by colorful homes, cascading up steep alleyways and cobblestone streets, it’s often regarded as “el corazón de Mexico” or “The Heart of Mexico.”

Located only about 60 miles from its more well known neighbor, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato is just waiting to be discovered!

#mexico #guanajuato #unescoworldheritage #unesco #travelmexico #mexicotravel #visitmexico #exploremexico #beautifuldestinations #guanajuato_mx #colorfulhome #travelblogger #traveladdict #traveling #travelpics #travellife #streetart #singers #bucketlistadventures #bucketlisttravel #bucketlist #corazón #bucketlistdestination #travelphotography #femaletravelbloggers #womenwhotravel #explore #visit_mexico #colonialarchitecture #beautifulplaces

thebeyondborderscollective

Apr 20

📍30A, Florida

If you’ve been active on social media the past few years, chances are you’ve heard of 30A. A collection of small, beautiful beach towns in the Florida panhandle, nestled between Destin and Panama City.

I recently visited with some girlfriends and was happy to see the area lived up to the hype! Each little community has a distinct personality, but they all boast white sand beaches, delicious food and beautiful sunsets.

Highlights included:

🛻 Driving the golf cart around and exploring different neighborhoods. Anyone else Zillow every house they pass? 🤣

🔥 Beach bonfire with @lightmeupbeachbonfires — this was unanimously everyone’s favorite activity! Bring snacks and drinks (no glass) and order pizza to the beach for dinner!

✨ Stargazing on the beach

🥗 One more thing I really enjoyed was the absence of chain restaurants. Try to make reservations where you can, especially during high season (May-Sept).

Detailed itinerary and blog post coming soon! If you’ve been to 30A, let us know your favorite activities!
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thebeyondborderscollective

Apr 7

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a glass igloo?
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My recent trip to Finland was the first time I traveled internationally since the pandemic. It was also a dream of mine to stay in a glass igloo in the middle of a winter wonderland.

Interested in this experience?
SWIPE LEFT ⬅️ for photos and see BELOW ⬇️ for answers to common questions:

✨ Do the igloos have a toilet? Yes! I’ve researched numerous resorts in Finnish Lapland and toilets are pretty standard. However, amenities beyond that vary. Some igloos (like the popular ones at Kakslauttanen) have communal shower areas. We stayed at Levin Iglut and all the igloos were fully equipped with toilets, sinks and showers.

✨ What other amenities can I expect? This varies based on resort and tier of igloo. We stayed in a Prime Superior Glass igloo at Levin Iglut which was equipped with a wet bar, microwave, mini fridge, bluetooth and WiFi! Their Suite igloos even come with a private hot tub (for a premium $$)

✨ Do the igloos provide privacy? Some igloo resorts we encountered appeared to be in a parking lot with limited privacy. We enjoyed our experience at Levin Iglut because the igloos were more spaced out and situated on a hilltop overlooking the trees. Tip: there were some igloos that were situated behind us so be sure to request one with an optimal view (although this can’t be guaranteed)

✨ Any other things to expect? Igloos are kept warm so no need to worry about bundling up at night. It’s also helpful to bring an eye mask (the sun shines very bright when it rises)!

I hope this was helpful! Staying in an igloo was truly magical and absolutely worth it!

What’s on your bucket list?

#visitfinland #lapland #laplandfinland #glassigloo #glassigloohotel #glamping #glampingnotcamping #adventuretravel #bucketlist #bucketlistadventures #travelporn #amazingplaces #finland_photolovers #arcticcircle #igloohotel #igloo #iglooanywhere #visitlapland #femaletravelbloggers #adventureenthusiasts #luxuryadventure #wintercamping #wintervibes #keepexploring

thebeyondborderscollective

Feb 14

🐶🍷 Looking for dog friendly wineries in Napa & Sonoma?

Swipe left ⬅️ for 5 of my favorite family owned wineries that welcome pups!

During my most recent trip to wine country the hubs and I opted to bring our fur babes along for the ride 🐶 (Zooey and Bentley have certainly benefited from mom and dad traveling more domestically during the pandemic).

Since we’ve already been to a lot of the big name wineries, this time we chose to stick with small family owned ones. Aside from the fact that they are all dog friendly, the five listed in this guide also have exceptional wine, friendly service and good vibes ✨

Ps - if you are looking for a local guide I highly recommend Cali @privatewinetourguy -he grew up in Sonoma so he’s the real deal and can help make your visit truly memorable! We loved having him as our driver and guide!

Keep exploring
-Rachel

#winedogs #winecountrydogs #visitnapavalley #visitsonoma #familyvineyard #familywinery #dogfriendlywinery #travelwithdogs #doxielove #dachshundlife #doxiesofinstagram #travelingdachshund #visitwinecountry #sonomavalleywine #napavalleywine #traveltips #traveltipsandtricks #travelguides #winelovers #winecountry #winebarrel #beautifulwinery #vineyardviews #vineyard #femaletravelblogger #keepexploring

thebeyondborderscollective

Feb 9

📍Palm Springs, California

Whether you go with girlfriends or your SO, Palm Springs makes the perfect year round destination. While we generally love a busy itinerary, PS is one place we prefer to relax poolside or indulge in the wonderful food options.

To see some of our favorite restaurants in the area and what not to miss at each place…

#swipeleft ⬅️
Check out the complete guide to Palm Springs for more recommendations!

📸 Link in bio!

#california #palmsprings #palmdesert #restaurant #foodie #travelingpost #restaurantreview #travelblogger #travelblog #femaletravelbloggers #igtravel #igfood #igdaily #foodgram #foodlove #travelingaroundtheworld

thebeyondborderscollective

Jan 26

Talk about breakfast with a view!

Reminiscing about this dream honeymoon we took last year and wishing I was drinking my morning tea (sorry, coffee drinkers) here instead of my kitchen.

#swipeleft ⬅️ to see how breakfast arrived!

☀️Was it overpriced? Yes, absolutely. It was about $120/pp
☀️ Is it gimmicky? A little. 🤷🏽‍♀️
☀️ Would I do it again? 💯 💯💯

It is such a fun experience and completely worth it in our opinion! They even take you for a quick spin once they drop the breakfast off — which they set up for you, white table cloth and all.

We opted for a continental spread, but there are a few options available and can be arranged directly with your personal butler (yes, each overwater bungalow comes with its own private butler — so wild)!

Fun fact — By coincidence, Rachel and I both ended up going to the same place for our honeymoons! 🏝👙🌊

PS: If you’re wondering what happened to my knees …. Coral: 1; Shivani: 0.

#travel #honeymoon #igtravel #borabora #travelgram #travelblogger #breakfast #vacation #breakfastwithaview #travelling #frechpolynesia #islandtime #blue #igtravel #igdaily

thebeyondborderscollective

Jan 12

Infinity hot tub surrounded by California Redwoods and lavender? Yes please!

Being immersed in nature - mountains and water especially - is my happy place. Normally my travel style is action packed with adventure but everyone needs a little R&R every now and then. I love Big Sur because it offers the best of both worlds.

Last year the hubs and I stayed at @ventanabigsur and it was the perfect rejuvenation destination! Our fur babes came along too and totally embraced the zen vibe 🐶🐶 Don’t believe me? #swipeleft⬅️ to see for yourself ☺️

What’s your ideal retreat getaway?

Keep exploring! 💕 Rachel

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thebeyondborderscollective

Dec 13

ITINERARY: 10 Days in Peru
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No trip to Peru is complete without visting Machu Picchu. SAVE THIS POST for tips when visiting!
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Tip #1: Prepare for Altitude Changes: Book an appointment with your doctor or with Passport Health prior to departure to obtain a prescription to Acetazolamide (Diamox) to help prevent altitude sickness.

Tip #2: Store Extra Luggage at Hotel in Cusco while Visiting Machu Picchu: Most trains have strict weight and size restrictions on luggage. This generally means only one piece of hand luggage (backpack, handbag, or briefcase) weighing no more than 5 kg/11 lbs.

Tip #3: Embrace the Scenery on the Train to Machu Picchu: Book a train with panoramic windows such as the PeruRail Vistadome and IncaRail 360o. For the ultimate luxury experience consider booking tickets on the Hiram Bingham train.

Tip #4: Leverage Hotel Concierge to Book Entry Tickets to Machu Picchu: We stayed at the Sanctuary Lodge and they were very helpful in arranging bookings and can have the tickets available upon check-in so you don’t need to physically pick them up in Aguas Calientes. Book tickets early!There are limited entry tickets each day and further restrictions are place with the circuits effective in 2021.

Tip #5: The Belmond Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel situated at the gate of Machu Picchu. Take advantage of booking a late afternoon entry so you can stay until close (the crowds start to thin out about an hour before close time after the last bus to Aguas Calientes departs). Check out our website to read more about what it’s like to stay here!
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Is Peru on your bucket list? Download our full 10 day itinerary which includes the Peruvian Amazon, Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Sacred Valley.

📸 - Link in Bio!

#machupicchu #visitmachupicchu #worldwonder #beautifuldestinations #visitperu #machupichucitadel #peruvacation #adventure #worldwonders #adventuretravel #traveltips #machupicchutravel #traveltip #traveltipsandtricks

thebeyondborderscollective

Oct 5

To this day, the Greek Islands remain one of the top destinations that we’ve visited. The food, stunning scenery and culture all make for an unforgettable trip.

*SAVE THIS POST* for 5 travel tips when visiting the Greek Islands:

1. Arrange transportation to/from airport with your hotel - Ubers/Lyfts are not available in Santorini and Mykonos and taxis are limited

2. Plan for lighter carry-ons for domestic flights - Olympic Air has strict luggage requirements for carry-ons. Avoid additional fees by understanding the weight and size restrictions ahead of time

3. Request room with extra privacy in Santorini - Submit a request to secure a room closer to the bottom of the cliff to provide additional privacy during your stay at a cliffside resort.

4. Plan for late dinners - In Greece it is customary to eat dinner later in the evening (around 9-10pm). We made reservations around 8pm or later except when planning to watch the sunset during dinner in Santorini

5. Make dinner reservations in advance - Restaurants are small, so availability is limited. Leverage your hotel concierge to assist in making the reservations to ensure requests are accommodated, such a special occasions or securing a table with the optimal view

✈️ Planning a trip to Greece?

*VISIT OUR WEBSITE* and DOWNLOAD our 10 DAY ITINERARY that includes Athens, Santorini and Mykonos. We’ve also updated recommendations to reflect up-to-date information for 2021!

📸 Link in Bio!

#greekislands #greekislandhopping #oiasantorini #greecevacation #beautifulislands #traveltips #travelitinerary #keepexploring #femaletravelblogger #beautifuldestinations

thebeyondborderscollective

Apr 7

Has anyone else been itching to take a trip abroad?

I’ve recently gone through my photos from a past trip to Vietnam and I must say - it’s hard to beat witnessing a Natural World Wonder in person!

Although travel restrictions remain in effect for foreigners visiting Vietnam, it doesn’t hurt to dream! 🇻🇳

*SAVE THIS POST* as future inspiration for visiting Ha Long Bay:

• An overnight boat cruise is arguably the best way to experience the thousands of limestone rock formations 🚢
• There are plenty of boat cruises to choose from, each offering a 2 or 3 day option. I personally booked through Indochina Junk and loved the experience! Book the 3 day option if you can to venture deeper into the more remote and less polluted areas
• Hanoi is the closest city to access Ha Long Bay – it’s about a 3 hour trip one way. All the more reason to book an overnight boat cruise!
• Spend additional time in Hanoi to take in the culture. I didn’t know what to expect but was very pleasantly surprised with how much the city has to offer. Stay in old quarter and go on a street food tour!

What is your favorite experience in Vietnam?

#halongbay #worldwonders #indochinajunk

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