The World’s Most Expensive Safari, Las Vegas’ Luckiest Casinos and More Travel News

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The World’s Most Expensive Safari, Las Vegas’ Luckiest Casinos and More Travel News
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Go2Africa recently announced what purports to be the world’s most expensive wildlife safari. For $690,000, a family of four will visit six African countries (including Kenya, South Africa and the Seychelles) over 24 days. The luxurious accommodations range from tented safari camps to beachfront villas, and remote wellness retreats. The package also includes hot air balloon rides, gorilla trekking—even a personal film crew to document the journey.

When it comes to Las Vegas, some travelers care about the most glamorous accommodations, the exotic dining options, or the spa facilities of a resort. But for gamblers, it’s all about winning big at the tables or slot machines. To determine the luckiest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, Casino.org recently analyzed TripAdvisor reviews of 15 popular casinos based on how many times lucky, luck, won, jackpot, and other winning words were used. Based on the 2023 results, The Mirage was deemed the luckiest casino with the Venetian ranked No. 2 and Aria coming in third. But The Mirage’s luck will soon run out—the hotel is expected to be demolished next year and replaced with a Hard Rock casino.

Vacationing in Europe may seem expensive, but relocating there doesn’t have to be. Retirement expert Kathleen Peddicord recently named three European destinations where you can live large on a modest budget—perhaps as little as $1,600 a month. Among the countries she recommends are the Costa de la Luz in Spain (where wine can cost as little as $1 a bottle), Cyprus (one of the most affordable countries in the EU) and Montenegro (where one bedroom rentals begin at around $700 a month).

Ever since the pandemic, buying travel insurance has been on the rise—but not all policies are created equal. A premium insurance plan, for instance, allows luxury travelers to cover the cost of every trip for an entire year. Premium policies can also cover medical emergencies and supplement protection provided by premium credit cards. Here’s everything you need to know about premium travel insurance.

With Miami Art Week underway—including Art Basel Miami Beach—the number of fairs, festivals, parties and pop-ups can be overwhelming. Here is a complete guide to Miami Art Week 2023.