Happy February! Welcome to another edition of the travel round-up where we collect some of our favorite links from around the web. Before you get to browsing, check out Annita’s articles on the beautiful Sapelo Island, the Zika virus, and the Do’s and Don’ts of visiting Cuba. Enjoy these links!
- Luxury Wheels: Take a Tour on Africa’s Answer to the Orient Express by Colin Hancock and Thomas Page via CNN
Take in the wonders of South Africa’s wildlife and scenery on a luxurious train ride throughout the country. This article provides several images and videos on Rovos Rail. - Visit These 50 Places During Black History Month by Sean Speers via USA Today
If you’re looking for a way to honor, reflect, and celebrate the lives of black historical figures and icons during Black History Month, this article provides a list of monuments, museums, and other landmarks all worth visiting. - 7 Ways You’re Throwing Away Money While Traveling by Smarter Travel via Huffington Post
It’s always frustrating to find out you could have saved some money while traveling if you had just looked a little deeper or talked to the right person and asked the right questions. With this article you can avoid those mistakes in the future. - Where the Cool Kids Stay: The Hottest Hotels in Every State by Melinda Crow via Yahoo
Many of us have it on our bucket list to visit every state in the country. Cross off your list in style with these hotels that help capture the character of every state. - The World’s Most Jaw-Dropping Pool Views by Debbie Pappyn via Travel + Leisure
Imagine traveling to a faraway place, spending the whole day out exploring, and then unwinding in the pool in the late afternoon. At these hotels, you can relax by the pool while also taking in the beautiful scenery, sometimes even being a part of the landscape. - 12 Unusual Hotels You Won’t Believe Actually Exist by Tammy Kwan via CNN
Have fun looking through this gallery of eccentric hotels that range from on-land cruise ships to former gun emplacements. - 50 State Road Trips: 50 Historic and Famous Must-See Homes by Sarah Sekula via USA Today
Perhaps you could pair this article with the earlier link on trendy hotels in every state as guides for a tour around the country. This article can’t-miss-spots, secret spots, and scenic spots. - Travel Lessons From Our Favorite Movies by Smarter Travel via Huffington Post
Some silly, some profound, we have a lot to gain from travel-themed movies. - 7 Little-Known UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Should Visit by Matt Long via Yahoo
It’s always fun to discover and explore hidden gems when you travel to new places. - The Best Places to Travel in February by Lindsey Olander via Travel + Leisure
While a spontaneous trip to one of these destinations may not fit your February schedule, it’s still fun to read about what’s going on around the world this month.
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