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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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Post Superbowl views

Date: February 8, 2018 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

We just completed one of our most compelling national rituals – the annual battle between worthy challengers which millions of...

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The finch has an elephant

Date: February 1, 2018 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Seems a little unlikely, I know, but necessary. Last year, we launched galapagos.com, a site dedicated to making sustainable travel...

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Where do we go from here?

Date: January 25, 2018 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

What if we asked Big Five’s CEO and CFO (aka Ashish’s parents, aka The Founders) if we could change our...

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The Whitsundays almost weren’t

Date: January 18, 2018 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Apparently, the Whitsunday Islands, a collection of continental islands off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, should have been named...

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Pro-crast-in-ation

Date: January 11, 2018 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Don’t Let Procrastination Delay Your Tours Time is a subtle thief.  Even, when we love something, time often slips in...

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In a galaxy far far away

Date: December 7, 2017 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

With the launch of the newest in the Star Wars chronicles – The Last Jedi – just around the corner,...

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Detecting progress

Date: November 30, 2017 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

The most lasting progress is often the hardest to spot. Indeed, one of the examples Merriam-Webster dictionary cites to demonstrate...

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Gratefulness Out of Despair

Date: November 21, 2017 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

The U.S. is celebrating Thanksgiving this week, and Canada celebrated theirs’ last month.  As we reflect on what we have...

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Coming back to you

Date: November 16, 2017 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Just how many of the same island or river cruises can you sell, or plane tickets can you generate before...

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Supporting Living Cultural Heritage

Date: November 2, 2017 | By: bigfive | Travel Blog

Show Support for Living Cultural Heritage Ancient cultures still alive and thriving Each day, more than three million tourists cross...

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