Made up of five islands, Guadeloupe, a region of France
like no other. African, French and Indian cultures intersect
GUADELOUPE ISLANDS
in Guadeloupe, creating new music and dance forms
List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
unique to the islands. Perhaps most notable of these
In addition to the culture, explore Guadeloupe's his-
styles is Gwo-Ka, a Guadeloupean folk music combining
tory with a stop at Mémorial ACTe, a cultural center
drum rhythms with responsive singing in Creole and
that explores the impact the African slave trade had
dancing. In 2014, Gwo-Ka was inscribed on the UNESCO
in shaping the islands’ distinctive culture.
located in the North Caribbean Sea, brings together French and Caribbean influences for a unique culture
national parks across the country, it doesn't have to mean
SOUTH AFRICA
roughing it. Visit Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s
the needs of a couple on a romantic honeymoon or
largest game reserves, and go on a guided tour to see
a family on the adventure of a lifetime. Check out
elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and more in their nat-
one of the 13 suites at the Singita Lebombo Lodge
ural habitats. Then, return to a luxury cabin that can meet
or spring for the lodge’s private use villa.
A trip to South Africa more often than not involves a safari, but with luxury accommodations popping up in
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