Ring in the new year island hopping around our favorite Caribbean archipelago. Guadeloupe and its islands are comprised of the main islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre which form le papillon (the butterfly) and the smaller islands of Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and La Désirade. We will spend one night in Pointe-à-Pitre, three nights in jungle treehouses on Basse-Terre, and three nights on the beach of St. François, exploring the rich culture of Guadeloupe as we visit Mémorial ACTe, Les Saintes, La Soufrière volcano, the rhumeries of Marie-Galante, local cuisine, snorkeling, and an optional day trip to La Désirade.

Aotearoa. This is the Māori name for the stunning islands of New Zealand. In this I.I. Deep Dive, we will explore the Māori’s rich cultural and historical presence in the islands. Beginning in Auckland, we will work our way through Rotorua, Tāupo, and cross into the southern island all the way down to Queenstown/Wanaka and the impressive Milford Sound.

This Island Immersion Deep Dive calls to the nature lover and fermented grape lover alike. Our journey through Southern Africa will take you to the stunning Victoria Falls, the unparalleled wildlife destination of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, and the picturesque winelands of Cape Town in South Africa. Safari, history, culture, and wine converge into one journey to be remembered for a lifetime.