I traveled to South Africa this past March 2021 on an educational trip with one of our preferred partners and a small group of travel advisors based around the US. Pre-COVID, South Africa was a top 3 destination for Sea to City clients and we know with time that it will be again! South Africa is a fabulous country - in such a small space, you are able to have a plethora of experiences. There’s something for everyone!

One of my absolute favorite aspects of my career is introducing my clients to hidden gems and under the radar corners of the world. I can’t remember when I first discovered Nyungwe National Forest and the One&Only located there but regardless, this hotel has been on my top hotel wishlist ever since. Since I have been so obsessed with this property for years, I was honestly nervous that it would not live up to expectations, however, the second I arrived I could tell it would exceed expectations.

At the end of last summer, Rwanda reopened their borders to leisure travel, including to Americans. A colleague, Kelly of Well Traveled Living, and I were daydreaming about returning to Africa and experiential, meaningful traveling. It seemed so much of what was “open” to us at the time were beach destinations. And while I love the Caribbean as much as the next girl, I was yearning to fuel my curiosity and truly get to know the history and culture of a new country. We threw out the idea of Rwanda trip, thought “if only,” and went on with our days.

With domestic travel at the forefront of most everyone’s mind this summer, luxury ranch experiences are the perfect destinations to reconnect with nature, the beauty of our country and get active after months staying home. We’ve rounded up our favorite western properties, as well as detailed our special Sea to City Travels amenities where applicable. We look forward to sending our clients to these and more destinations in America.

Let’s celebrate exploring more of our own backyards by beginning with my home-state of California! Below you’ll find a round-up of some of our favorite properties in California, including reopening dates, as well as links to information about what each property has done in order to implement social distancing and increase cleanliness.