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We have years in the business and are well traveled ourselves, so we have contacts around the world. The common thread in all these destinations (and those not listed) is the opportunity for a unique travel experience.
If you have interest in a destination not listed here, let us know. JB Journeys can put you off-the-beaten path. We love to travel, and we love to talk about it.
The sky's the limit!
If you have interest in a destination not listed here, let us know. JB Journeys can put you off-the-beaten path. We love to travel, and we love to talk about it.
The sky's the limit!
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All but closed to US citizens for almost five decades, recent changes in US/Cuba relations have made it easier to visit the island. Some restrictions still apply but JB Journeys is excited to offer small group, legal travel experiences, using the 'help to the Cuban people' category of visa.
Havana is 'frozen in time'. Havana Vieja, the old city, founded in 1519 by Spanish explorers, today is a sprawling metropolis of 2 million. Havana Vieja retains an interesting mix (Read More) |
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The culture of Guatemala is rich in history and tradition. To witness a celebration is almost indescribable, with ceremonies inspired by the ancient Mayans, by Christianity, or some combination of the two. Among the world’s most colorful is Semana Santa in Antigua. Holy Week traditions going back centuries are re-lived each year with alfombras, or carpets, made of colored wood shavings and flowers lining the streets. Processions of men in purple Roman robes and women in black, process through town along the carpets., carrying their burden, a float depicting a scene from Easter. (Read More) From the moment you set foot in India, the traditional ‘Namaste’ gesture - two hands joined together in welcome - will greet you. This greeting encapsulates the warmth, hospitality and culture that make a journey to India so memorable. Home to 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, endless variety is the leitmotif of India. The complex cultures of this 5,000-year-old civilisation fire the imagination. With its ancient customs that peacefully co-exist with ultra-modern technology, India is a true melting pot of people, languages, religions and cultures. (Read More)
Jordan is a modern country, a holy river, and an ancient culture – a timeless physical and spiritual panorama of prophets, miracles, and human faith. Situated as it was between the great civilisations of Egypt to the west and Mesopotamia to the east, Jordan was destined to be a busy crossroads. The very name of the country retains the unique baptismal aura of a holy river and a blessed land. Visitors and citizens daily walk through the plains, valleys, hills, mountains and streams whose names were forever fixed into human consciousness by the profound messages of prophets who walked this land and crossed its river during their missions on Earth. (read more)
Kenya means adventure, wildlife, and romance. We’ve chosen to offer the spectacular Sky Safari, where you fly from camp to camp, making the most of your time. Private Cessna Caravan and Land Rovers take you around the cams to witness game drives looking for the Big 5!
Stay in lush but rustic tented accommodations, viewing wildlife only moments away. Lions, cheetah, elephants, leopards. Sunrise game drives and sundowners on the Mara. It’s a dream come true at an excellent price. (read more) Mexico is a land of contrast - jungles, deserts, gorgeous beaches, big cities, small pueblos, fiestas, great art, ancient ruins, modern cuisine, beaches, mountains, resorts and boutique inns. It is difficult to describe, because you will leave something out. (Read More) Morocco is a country where African, Arab and European cultures are entwined. Located at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea, Morocco is the closest point of contact to Europe for Africa as a continent. Morocco is a land of tolerance, a blend of cultures and religions, a country known for its amazing hospitality. The fascinating mixture of history, art, food, music and architecture makes Morocco an unforgettable destination. (Read More) What does Panamá offer? 976 bird species, lovely beaches, colonial architecture and Spanish culture, encounters with several indigenous groups, the world's finest coffee, good roads, a fresh, delicious cuisine, two oceans, and of course, a history entwined with the USA for almost a century. (Read More) Peru is a destination that has always evoked strong and dramatic imagery – the Incas, the Amazon, the Andes, the mighty condor, and Lima, “the City of the Kings” and former colonial capital of the Spanish New World. Indeed, there are few countries on Earth that can provide such a scintillating blend of history, culture, landscape and wildlife under one flag. (Read More)
A country of astounding allure and noble tradition, Vietnam offers a genuine bounty of cultural delights combined with spectacular natural scenery. Wrapped around the eastern edge of Southeast Asia, Vietnam's diverse geography provides myriad options for lovers of the great outdoors. From the Red River Delta in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is blessed with a 3,000 km stretch of coastline that features idyllic beaches, verdant forests and mountainous peaks in between. (Read More) |