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Global Rescue\u2019s Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers<\/h2>\n

Courtesy Global Rescue<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cShoppers are flooded with holiday promotions,\u201d said Harding Bush, former Navy SEAL and associate manager of operations at Global Rescue. \u201cBut the Global Rescue Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers is the only one compiled through the recommendations of our members and staff of travel experts and military special forces veterans all of whom are among the most experienced when it comes to the excitement of travel and necessity for preparation.\u201d<\/p>\n

1. American Alpine Club Membership. If you save on gear and clothes, you\u2019ll be able to spend more money actually doing what you love: climbing. Members can access national discounts on lodging, clothing brands, guide services and gym memberships. A regular AAC membership is $85. There are options for student, military and family memberships.<\/p>\n

2. Outdoor Research Splitter Gloves. Global Rescue Safe Travel Partner Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit\u202fRock+Ice+Alpine\u202fExperiences recommends these \u201ccrack climbing gloves\u201d to his client-climbers. Eliminating the need for tape, the Splitter Gloves wrap suede and non-slip synthetic leather around the hand, holding in place with finger loops and a wrist attachment.<\/p>\n

3. Iridium satellite phone. If you\u2019re going remote where cell phones aren\u2019t an option, a satellite phone is for you. Bush recommends an Iridium satellite phone. This is one of the best travel gifts you can purchase for adventure enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a few different satellite systems but Iridium is the only one that truly has worldwide coverage,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

4. Environmental protection for cell phones. Extreme cold and shifts in temperature can damage and affect the functionality of your phone and its battery life. But a Pelican hard case and an OverBoard waterproof soft case will enhance the battery life and functionality of your phone in extreme cold weather.<\/p>\n

5. Buff Multifunctional Headwear. It\u2019s a cap. It\u2019s a hair tie. It\u2019s a neck warmer. It\u2019s a headband. Buff Multifunctional Headwear can be worn 12 different ways so you can adapt its use to your environment. The fabric, made from recycled bottles, is a moisture-managing microfiber that is wind resistant and controls odor.<\/p>\n

6. Luggage Forward. Send bags right to your stateroom on a cruise ship. Have your skis waiting for you on the slopes. With Luggage Forward, you can ship your luggage \u2014 or skis, snowboards, bikes, golf clubs and more \u2014 directly to your destination, even overseas. Pricing depends on weight and destination, but Luggage Forward offers a handy price estimator online.<\/p>\n

7. The gift of travel & Beyond\u2019s Travel Vouchers for Africa, Asia or South America can be purchased and delivered via a PDF email attachment. WHOA Travel also offers gift cards for the adventurous woman in your life.<\/p>\n

8. A wrist mounted GPS. If you need to know where you are at all times, the Garmin Fortrex 401 does the job. No need to plug in. It runs on AAA batteries. Another option is the Garmin Instinct Rugged GPS Watch, offered by L.L. Bean. It is built to military standards and has GPS, GLONASS and Galileo global navigation satellite systems to track your location.<\/p>\n

9. Good Day Chocolate. It can be hard to get a good night\u2019s sleep while traveling. Doctor-founded company Good Day Chocolate offers a sleep chocolate supplement. Each piece has one milligram of melatonin. One to two pieces taken 30 minutes before bedtime helps a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

10. Toughshell Waterproof Upland Jacket. This is one of Orvis\u2019 toughest, most technical, waterproof jackets. It stands up to briars, brush, switch grass, thorns and withstands any weather Mother Nature offers: wet, windy and snowy conditions. Reviewers applauded the Upland jacket\u2019s design for hunting enthusiasts: spacious shoulder room, adjustable open wrist outlets and well-placed pockets.<\/p>\n

11. Atlas Obscura: An Explorer\u2019s Guide to the World\u2019s Hidden Wonders. Updated in October 2019 with 97 new destinations and 12 new city guides, Atlas Obscura is chock full of breathtaking photographs, natural wonders, architectural marvels and curious events. Discover wonder without leaving your home \u2014 and possibly be inspired to plan an adventure.<\/p>\n

12. Iceland Adventure. Ker & Downey offers an Iceland Adventure, where travelers can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Mother Nature\u2019s playground. Soak in a geothermal spring, take a snowmobile ride on a glacier, descend into a dormant volcano, or drive a sledge with a team of huskies and a professional musher. Ker & Downey will create a luxury travel package customized to your personal travel tastes.<\/p>\n

13. Nest Cam Indoor. Need a second eye on your home while you are away? Consider a Nest Cam Indoor security camera. It plugs into an outlet and, once you\u2019ve downloaded the app, sends a phone or email alert when something happens at home. If you\u2019re in a remote area and miss an alert, you can see photos of activity from the last three hours. Nest Cam Indoor starts at $199.<\/p>\n

14. Global Rescue Membership. Flu-like symptoms? Twisted ankle? For Global Rescue members, help is just a phone call away. Global Rescue\u2019s life-saving advisory and evacuation services deliver expert help to get you back home safely. Annual travel memberships start at $329.<\/p>\n

About Global Rescue<\/strong><\/p>\n

Global Rescue is the world\u2019s leading provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services to enterprises, governments and individuals. Founded in 2004, Global Rescue has exclusive relationships with the Johns Hopkins Emergency Medicine Division of Special Operations and Elite Medical Group. Global Rescue provides best-in-class services that identify, monitor and respond to client medical and security crises. Global Rescue has provided medical and security support to its clients, including Fortune 500 companies, governments and academic institutions, during every globally significant crisis of the last decade. Visit the Global Recue site<\/a> for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n

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New Year’s Eve in Bologna<\/h2>\n

Courtesy Alice Brignani, Bologna Welcome<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u201cBologna dances for the festive season\u201d (Bologna Balla per le feste<\/em>) from dances in the streets to fine-art videomapping on historical buildings featuring the best dance scenes in the history of cinema.<\/p>\n

\u201cBologna dances for the festive season\u201d is the programme of initiatives promoted by the Bologna Municipal Authorities together with Bologna Welcome and Cineteca di Bologna that will take place all around the city from 27th December 2019 to 5th January 2020 boasting new additions this year as well as a few important returns.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with lights: The traditional Christmas lights along the streets of the centre and the Torre degli Asinelli light up on Saturday 30th November. In particular, after the success of last year\u2019s lights dedicated to Lucio Dalla\u2019s song \u201cL’anno che verr\u00e0\u201d (The coming year) along Via d\u2019Azeglio, this year the street will once again feature special lights inspired by Cesare Cremonini\u2019s song \u201cNessuno vuole essere Robin\u201d (Nobody wanna be Robin).<\/p>\n

But not only the streets will be lit up. Lightin\u2019Bo, the new videomappingprogramme organized by Bologna Welcome curated by Fondazione Cineteca di Bologna and with the contribution of the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, will light up some of the most beautiful historical buildingsin the city with the most famous dance scenesin the history of 20th-century cinema thanks to the cooperation of the Superintendency authorities.<\/p>\n

A new itinerary that will take the public to the less popular locations in the centre to discover the magic of some of the city\u2019s most beautiful locations. Five historical buildings will be embellished with the projections that do not only include film sequences but also lighting effects that will highlight the lines and architectural elements of the fa\u00e7ades.<\/p>\n

For further information about Bolonga, visit bolognawelcome.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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Urban Safaris in Africa?\u00a0Absolutely.\u00a0Don\u2019t Skip over Africa\u2019s Best Cities With the Help of Timeless Africa Safaris<\/strong><\/h2>\n
From Cape Town to Kigali, Nairobi to Arusha, transformative opportunities for travelers to discover culture and connect with locals.<\/em><\/h6>\n

\"lionsThere is more to an African journey than watching wildlife in the wilderness \u2013 and much more to Africa as well.\u00a0Timeless Africa Safaris<\/strong><\/a>, the boutique Cape Town, South Africa-based travel designer has made a specialty of curating\u00a0Urban Safaris<\/strong><\/a> for travelers intrigued by the culture of the continent, with transformative opportunities.<\/p>\n

Africa is prime territory for such interactions, with cities unfolding as thriving cultural centers of incredible diversity offering a vibrancy, creativity, great food, and warm welcome of their very own style. Far from mere stopovers en route to exploring the bush, Timeless Africa Safaris connects travelers with the most vibrant African urban centers through immersive travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is such a wealth of wonders for travelers to discover in Africa that people often don\u2019t think about the cities. But we do,\u201d said\u00a0Marco van Embden, Founder and CEO of Timeless Africa Safaris<\/strong>. \u201cOur Luxury Travel Managers really know their way around the centers of life and culture across the continent, and we have made a specialty of plugging our clients into authentic experiences and opportunities to meet and interact with Africans that they\u2019ll never forget.”<\/p>\n

Following is just the start of what travelers can look forward to where the wild things\u00a0aren\u2019t<\/em>\u00a0on an Urban Safari with Timeless Africa Safaris:<\/p>\n