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About Suzy Davis

As a former flight attendant of 14 years and a tour operator 19 years, I’ve collected nearly 160 different countries stamped in my passports. Owner of Adventures For Singles, specializing in group travel to exotic and exciting destinations for single travelers.

South Africa, Surf and Safari – 2006

October 10, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

Here we are more a traveler than a tourist as we set out on safari changing hotels each night. We follow the Garden Route, the premier tour route preferred by locals. I (Adventures for Solo Travelers, 770-432-8225, $1824 land) bring in a way-cool group of 45 singles which includes a fighter pilot, 2 physicians, 2 psychoanalysts (who came in handy for me), mother/daughter, father/son, the uncle of Julia Roberts and one of my favorite clients whose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Beach, Caves, Cruising, Culinary travel, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Interview, Journey, Kenya, Lodge, Madagascar, Mountain Climbing, Oyster, Paradise, Passport

Lapland Polar Dreams -January Site Inspection

September 25, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

My love affair with Finland began the moment I stepped off the Finnair plane. My ancestry is Norwegian and I guess something primal in my Viking genes bonds me in kindred spirit with this unique Nordic land. Having toured over a hundred countries, this is virgin territory for me and what an utterly cool place to visit in January. I've packed enough thermal gear to survive the most brutal blizzards but on arrival in Helsinki today, there is no … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, Beer, Culture, Europe, Ice Cream, Journey, Lodge, Norway, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Ski Trip, Tango, Village, Wildlife

AFS Peaks of Patagonia & Chilean Vineyards

September 24, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

Dramatic landscapes provided us a continual Kodak moment throughout. It is late spring in the region and the weather was cooperative with a lot of sunshine. This however is a land where the unexpected is the norm, so we came prepared for occasional wind and rain. After a rest at the lovely Hotel Neruda and a city tour in Santiago, we flew south to Punta Arenas. There we transferred 2 hours by coach to Puerto Natales at the Patagonia steppe. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: Airport, Andes, Animal Rescue, British Columbia, Chile, Cruising, England, Fjord, Glacier, Hot springs, Journey, Lodge, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Seafood, Switzerland

Chocolates, Beer, Bikes & Barges: Adventures for Singles, Belgium & Holland 2006

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

We arrived to cosmopolitan Brussels with 3 lost bags and 1 missing person. One suitcase went to Moscow but all caught up eventually. Janice and I are led a perfect size group of 39, not too big to get lost in or too small for comfort. Each July trip draws school teachers who have loyally followed me around the world and they do love Europe. We began with a light orientation tour in the historic heart of this capital, followed by a tour of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Amsterdam, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beer, Belgium, Bridges, Canals, Chocolate, Coffee, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, France, Germany, Ghana, History

Asian Affair: Sizzling Singapore and Vibrant Vietnam

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

I've always loved aircrafts and long haul flights. We boarded award winning Singapore Airlines in LAX with about 30 hours of travel time ahead of us. With 8 magazines, 6 movies, 4 meals and a sleeping pill, the time went quickly and I arrived relaxed and ready to explore. American airports are not very people friendly. Singapore's ultra-modern airport invites you to linger with free internet terminals, a cinema, rooftop swimming pool, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Bicycle, China, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, England, Fashion, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, Georgia, Halong Bay, Harvest, History

Polar Dreams Iceland

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

I land with jet lag after a simple 4 hour flight. Too short for sleep and too long to stay awake. There quarters of Iceland is covered in ice yet when we arrive to sparkling Reykjavik, there is no snow. Surely global warming is a reality if there's not even a flake in mid-February! We embark on a city tour to see the famous sites followed by hotel check in and grateful that we are in the heart of town. Everyone enjoys the Viking style … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Africa Safari, Art, Beach, Coffee, Europe, Hot springs, Iceland, Jet lag, Nightlife, Pizza, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood

AFS December Christmas Markets Germany

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

We arrive in Munich and our guide makes it clear this is Bavaria. This trip Bavarians favor autonomy from Germany and even have their own language. I've been here many times but looking through sober eyes now, I find it more vibrant, clean and sophisticated. We spend 2 days with Nancy, an excellent guide who has already emailed me to remain in touch. I have a mini-group of just 26 so this is like a vacation for me. It's a first time abroad … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Castle, Chocolate, Christmas, Europe, Food and Wine, Germany, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Museum, Shopping Mall, Spa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

AFS Taj & Tigers of Incredible India with Pushkar Camel Festival

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

We arrive with our Adventures For Solo Travelers - $1198 land) to the land of 1000 languages and 1000 gods. At the Intercontinental, the women in my group are welcomed with marigolds and branded with the typical red dot on our foreheads. This hotel is an oasis of luxury in a polluted city of 14 million people. Two days are spent touring Delhi. The obligatory sites include Gandhi's Tomb and many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. No where else have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Desert, Europe, Festival, Food and Wine, History, India, Journey, Lodge, Naked, Paradise, Sand, Shopping Mall, Traffic, Volunteer

Spectacular 5 Country Scandinavian Cruise – Costa’s Atlantica

September 17, 2006 by Suzy DavisLeave a Comment

I've cruised dozens of ships on various lines and in my opinion this is as good as it gets on a mega-liner of 2200+ passengers with 920 crew. Costa's Atlantica was a floating palace of art deco furnishings, marble inlaid floors and millions of dollars invested in original works of art. It exceeded my expectations. Also I normally loose weight on cruises shunning the ships artificial fare. This time I over indulged on varied menus of fresh food. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Canals, Casino, Chocolate, Cruising, Culinary travel, Culture, Denmark, Euro, Food and Wine, History, Ice Cream, Journey, Russia, Sailing, Shopping Mall, Spa, Sweden, Venice, Walking tour

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