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Some stories inspire travel. Others change how you think about it. For more than 50 years, the people behind Big Five have explored destinations, built relationships, uncovered extraordinary experiences, and gained insights that cannot be found in a guidebook. Along the way, we’ve collected stories, perspectives, and ideas worth sharing. Here you’ll find destination intelligence, conversations with experts, sustainability perspectives, traveler experiences, and observations from the field. Together, they offer a deeper understanding of the people, places, and experiences shaping travel today.

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Some insights are best shared through the written word. Others come alive through conversations, experiences, and voices from around the world. Explore stories and videos that inform, inspire, and reveal what makes a destination, culture, or encounter truly unforgettable.

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Behind-the-scenes encounters, rare opportunities, and experiences made possible through long-standing relationships.

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Insights, observations, and expert perspectives from destinations around the globe.

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Stories of conservation, community partnerships, and positive impact through travel.

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Firsthand observations and experiences from explorers, destination specialists, guides, and local experts.

Big Five Perspectives

Ideas, trends, and conversations shaping the future of travel.  Stories Worth Reading. Ideas Worth Sharing.

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Big Five includes mandatory insurance to enter Costa Rica

Date: October 29, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

We are getting back to traveling. I am glad to report that Costa Rica continues to welcome North American travelers...

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Pioneers among us

Date: October 22, 2020 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partner, The pioneers are starting to travel again, showing the world what it’s like to be on the...

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Time to plan again

Date: October 15, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partners, Well, things are starting to show signs of picking up, finally. It’s so great speaking to some...

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Home away from home

Date: October 8, 2020 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Agency partners, The fact that I am writing this from the Equator should tell you how far the travel...

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More to Explore

Date: October 1, 2020 | By: Deborah Kilcollins | Travel Blog

Dear Advisor Partners, Who is open, who is allowed, how do you get there, what do you need…  Where do...

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The beginning of New Beginnings

Date: September 24, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partner, Well, the work never stops at Big Five. Our advisor partners have always been amazing at honeymoons....

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Live on Location

Date: September 17, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partners When we started Faces of Five back in March, the goal was to introduce our advisors and...

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Coming to you live from

Date: September 10, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

Dear Agency Partner, Remember the hand over to news correspondents on location?  The world is opening up and while we...

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Big Five TV is here

Date: September 2, 2020 | By: Brenda Lee | Travel Blog

In that latest evolution of Faces of Five, Big Five is launching the tv station, Big Five TV. No it’s...

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Africa is calling

Date: August 27, 2020 | By: Ashish Sanghrajka | Travel Blog

Looking at the more than 20 new programs already done and all the items in the pipeline from initiatives to...

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