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Mara Intrepids Camp Featured in Conde Nast Traveler as Top African Resort -- 10/29/2008
This month, for the second year running, Heritage Hotels’ Mara Intrepids Camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, was selected by readers as one of the top 50 resorts in Africa. Also for the second year running, property scores are higher than every before, indicating an overall dedication by the African tourism industry to increasingly high standards when it comes to accommodation, experience and service. This award couldn’t be timelier for Mara Intrepids Camp, as the property is just finishing a massive refurbishment including all new tents, three new family units, fresh, classic safari décor and all new soft furnishings.
The Trip of a Lifetime Now Available For an Affordable Price -- 10/11/2008
Express Travel Group, the premier destination management company that has opened tourists’ eyes to the vast wonders of East Africa for over fifty years, has just added another fabulous African journey that is more affordable than ever. This new affordable African safari offers people a chance to see the same stunning scenery, experience the same jaw-dropping animal encounters and stay in the same exotic yet luxurious camps but without all of the pocketbook-draining costs that come along with most African Safaris.
Wedding Bells are Ringing on Exotic Kenyan Island -- 10/10/2008
Perched above its’ own private beach, Kipungani Explorer is one of Kenya’s simple yet sophisticated hideaways where fourteen spacious and secluded chalets, which have been described as “some of the most glamorous beach huts in the world”, sit above the soft white sands of Kipungani Bay. Surrounded by the deep green waters of the Indian Ocean and shaded by swaying palm trees, this magnificent resort on Lamu Island off the coast of Kenya is now a beautiful and exotic alternative to more usual Mexico or Caribbean island wedding destinations for a perfect African destination wedding.
New Safari Options in Western Tanzania -- 09/12/2008
Intrepid travelers have been “going on safari” in East Africa for well over a century, and Tanzania’s famed Serengeti National Park and Ngorongro Crater continue to awe and inspire adventurers from around the globe. However, travelers increasingly are looking to explore the lesser-known areas and experience the splendor of Africa in solitude, away from the crowds. Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps, proprietors of four luxury safari camps, offers exceptional chimpanzee viewing opportunities during a week-long safari extension in Western Tanzania.
Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 09/02/2008
The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps is the company’s newest client. Showcasing the region of Western Tanzania, famous for opportunities to view chimpanzees in the wild, this collection of four properties offer luxury and an increasingly rare “off the beaten path” travel experience in Africa. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers.
Excellent Game Viewing Opportunities at Kenya’s Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp -- 08/06/2008
This summer travelers from across the globe have been has been enjoying fantastic game viewing in Kenya’s northern frontier district, in Samburu National Park at Heritage Hotel’s Samburu Intrepids camp. “There is a scarcity in vegetation due to the long dry spells and antelopes are out in search of pasture thereby exposing themselves to their predators. This has made the big cats easily spotted as they trail the herds of antelopes,” said Edwin Nyamanga, Samburu Intrepids Camp manager.
The Fazendin Portfolio Launches Promotion for Malawi and Zambia -- 06/30/2008
Today, The Fazendin Portfolio, provider of integrated marketing and representation services for the African travel industry, announces expanded promotion services to present Malawi and Zambia travel experiences to the North American market. Ulendo Safaris, the company’s newest client, specializes in safaris in Malawi and Zambia. The Fazendin Portfolio is now the official North American office for Ulendo Safaris and will also represent the company at a variety of travel trade industry events in North America.
Alfajiri Introduces Yoga at Luxury Kenya Villas -- 06/20/2008
Alfajiri, comprised of three luxury Kenya villas on the Indian Ocean coast, announces the addition of private Indian yoga instruction now available to all guests. Famed for privacy and discreet, yet attentive, service, the Alfajiri Villas have long been a favorite getaway of the international jet set. The property’s new private yoga instruction, available in the villas overlooking the ocean, at the pool, in the garden or wherever a guest desires, is the latest offering to be added at this luxury Kenya villa and makes Alfajiri Villas one of the few destinations in East Africa to offer yoga.
Kenya’s Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp Join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 06/13/2008
The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp are the company’s newest clients. Raising the bar on Kenyan luxury accommodations, Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp offer private, exclusive options both on the Indian Ocean Coast one hour south of Mombasa, Kenya as well as on safari in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers.
Front Row Seat to Kenya’s Annual Great Wildebeest Migration Still Available -- 05/29/2008
Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. The company is thrilled to announce that Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara is green and in peak condition for the fast-approaching Great Wildebeest Migration, during which 1.2 million wildebeest migrate north into Kenya from the Serengeti plains. For travelers looking for a special, last-minute summer vacation, Heritage Hotels is now offering very attractive pricing on their popular luxury flying safaris in Kenya.

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The Fazendin Portfolio, a collection of classic African travel products, partners with Heritage Hotels (Kenya), Express Travel Group (East Africa), African Latitude (Kenya and Tanzania) and Dinknesh (Ethiopia) Tours. These portfolio partners incorporate some of the very best, most special travel experiences one can have in Africa today. And with our North American office based in Denver, CO, travelers, the travel trade and the media can now contact these fantastic African companies locally! With an eye for what North American travelers are looking for when it comes to travel to Africa, The Fazendin Portfolio provides timely and relevant news and information to you.

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Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.

This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read.

The Fazendin Portfolio featured in Fodor’s African Safari Planner.

For the first time ever, travel-guide giant Fodor’s has released an “African Safari Planner” guide book. This book, highlighting Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, is thoroughly well-researched and a fantastic companion on any trip to Africa, including luxury safaris. This book includes detailed packing and preparation information, destination information, property reviews and much more. And, The Fazendin Portfolio is featured as one of Fodor’s 24 recommended African specialists.

Get your copy at Amazon.com here.

How to Travel Now, Sarah Fazendin in August 2008 Budget Travel Magazine.

Budget Travel magazine, in their August 2008 issued, helped their readers understand how to best plan for and react to situations of political strife while traveling abroad. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in January 2008 was used as an example, and Sarah Fazendin, President of The Fazendin Portfolio, spoke for the company’s clients as well as the greater Kenyan tourism industry by stating, “Any reputable tour company will go above and beyond to make sure that its travelers are taken care of.” Read the full article here.


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	Press Press Releases Mara Intrepids Camp Featured in Conde Nast Traveler as Top African Resort -- 10/29/2008 This month, for the second year running, Heritage Hotels’ Mara Intrepids Camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, was selected by readers as one of the top 50 resorts in Africa. Also for the second year running, property scores are higher than every before, indicating an overall dedication by the African tourism industry to increasingly high standards when it comes to accommodation, experience and service. This award couldn’t be timelier for Mara Intrepids Camp, as the property is just finishing a massive refurbishment including all new tents, three new family units, fresh, classic safari décor and all new soft furnishings. The Trip of a Lifetime Now Available For an Affordable Price -- 10/11/2008 Express Travel Group, the premier destination management company that has opened tourists’ eyes to the vast wonders of East Africa for over fifty years, has just added another fabulous African journey that is more affordable than ever. This new affordable African safari offers people a chance to see the same stunning scenery, experience the same jaw-dropping animal encounters and stay in the same exotic yet luxurious camps but without all of the pocketbook-draining costs that come along with most African Safaris. Wedding Bells are Ringing on Exotic Kenyan Island -- 10/10/2008 Perched above its’ own private beach, Kipungani Explorer is one of Kenya’s simple yet sophisticated hideaways where fourteen spacious and secluded chalets, which have been described as “some of the most glamorous beach huts in the world”, sit above the soft white sands of Kipungani Bay. Surrounded by the deep green waters of the Indian Ocean and shaded by swaying palm trees, this magnificent resort on Lamu Island off the coast of Kenya is now a beautiful and exotic alternative to more usual Mexico or Caribbean island wedding destinations for a perfect African destination wedding. New Safari Options in Western Tanzania -- 09/12/2008 Intrepid travelers have been “going on safari” in East Africa for well over a century, and Tanzania’s famed Serengeti National Park and Ngorongro Crater continue to awe and inspire adventurers from around the globe. However, travelers increasingly are looking to explore the lesser-known areas and experience the splendor of Africa in solitude, away from the crowds. Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps, proprietors of four luxury safari camps, offers exceptional chimpanzee viewing opportunities during a week-long safari extension in Western Tanzania. Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 09/02/2008 The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Mbali Mbali Lodges and Camps is the company’s newest client. Showcasing the region of Western Tanzania, famous for opportunities to view chimpanzees in the wild, this collection of four properties offer luxury and an increasingly rare “off the beaten path” travel experience in Africa. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers. Excellent Game Viewing Opportunities at Kenya’s Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp -- 08/06/2008 This summer travelers from across the globe have been has been enjoying fantastic game viewing in Kenya’s northern frontier district, in Samburu National Park at Heritage Hotel’s Samburu Intrepids camp. “There is a scarcity in vegetation due to the long dry spells and antelopes are out in search of pasture thereby exposing themselves to their predators. This has made the big cats easily spotted as they trail the herds of antelopes,” said Edwin Nyamanga, Samburu Intrepids Camp manager. The Fazendin Portfolio Launches Promotion for Malawi and Zambia -- 06/30/2008 Today, The Fazendin Portfolio, provider of integrated marketing and representation services for the African travel industry, announces expanded promotion services to present Malawi and Zambia travel experiences to the North American market. Ulendo Safaris, the company’s newest client, specializes in safaris in Malawi and Zambia. The Fazendin Portfolio is now the official North American office for Ulendo Safaris and will also represent the company at a variety of travel trade industry events in North America. Alfajiri Introduces Yoga at Luxury Kenya Villas -- 06/20/2008 Alfajiri, comprised of three luxury Kenya villas on the Indian Ocean coast, announces the addition of private Indian yoga instruction now available to all guests. Famed for privacy and discreet, yet attentive, service, the Alfajiri Villas have long been a favorite getaway of the international jet set. The property’s new private yoga instruction, available in the villas overlooking the ocean, at the pool, in the garden or wherever a guest desires, is the latest offering to be added at this luxury Kenya villa and makes Alfajiri Villas one of the few destinations in East Africa to offer yoga. Kenya’s Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp Join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 06/13/2008 The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp are the company’s newest clients. Raising the bar on Kenyan luxury accommodations, Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp offer private, exclusive options both on the Indian Ocean Coast one hour south of Mombasa, Kenya as well as on safari in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers. Front Row Seat to Kenya’s Annual Great Wildebeest Migration Still Available -- 05/29/2008 Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. The company is thrilled to announce that Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara is green and in peak condition for the fast-approaching Great Wildebeest Migration, during which 1.2 million wildebeest migrate north into Kenya from the Serengeti plains. For travelers looking for a special, last-minute summer vacation, Heritage Hotels is now offering very attractive pricing on their popular luxury flying safaris in Kenya. More Press Releases... 1 2 3 ... 5 \| Next >> About The Fazendin Portfolio The Fazendin Portfolio, a collection of classic African travel products, partners with Heritage Hotels (Kenya), Express Travel Group (East Africa), African Latitude (Kenya and Tanzania) and Dinknesh (Ethiopia) Tours. These portfolio partners incorporate some of the very best, most special travel experiences one can have in Africa today. And with our North American office based in Denver, CO, travelers, the travel trade and the media can now contact these fantastic African companies locally! With an eye for what North American travelers are looking for when it comes to travel to Africa, The Fazendin Portfolio provides timely and relevant news and information to you. The Fazendin Portfolio Fact Sheet Sarah Fazendin is available for comment on travel trends and issues, click here. Media Information Form If you are a member of the press and interested in working with The Fazendin Portfolio, please download and complete this form and send (along with samples of your work) to PO Box 5666, Denver CO 80217. Media Information Form Story Ideas Click here for some fun story ideas regarding travel to Africa. Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine. This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read. The Fazendin Portfolio featured in Fodor’s African Safari Planner. For the first time ever, travel-guide giant Fodor’s has released an “African Safari Planner” guide book. This book, highlighting Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, is thoroughly well-researched and a fantastic companion on any trip to Africa, including luxury safaris. This book includes detailed packing and preparation information, destination information, property reviews and much more. And, The Fazendin Portfolio is featured as one of Fodor’s 24 recommended African specialists. Get your copy at Amazon.com here. How to Travel Now, Sarah Fazendin in August 2008 Budget Travel Magazine. Budget Travel magazine, in their August 2008 issued, helped their readers understand how to best plan for and react to situations of political strife while traveling abroad. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in January 2008 was used as an example, and Sarah Fazendin, President of The Fazendin Portfolio, spoke for the company’s clients as well as the greater Kenyan tourism industry by stating, “Any reputable tour company will go above and beyond to make sure that its travelers are taken care of.” Read the full article here.
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