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What happened to August?

Before diving into this month’s newsletter, I want to apologize for my lack of presence during the month of August (from minimal social posts to no newsletter). To put it quite simply, things have been hectic.


As many of you know, I chose one of my main focuses to be Wellness Travel. As such, focusing on my personal wellness has to be a priority. Work priorities became all consuming last month and I was unable to put in the additional time toward my passion that is Telamon Travel.


That being said, let’s kick off September!

ABC’s of Travel

A IS FOR ALASKA: Of the 20 highest peaks in the United States, 17 are in Alaska. Denali, the highest peak in North America, is 20,320 ft. above sea level.


B IS FOR BAHAMAS: The Bahamas consists of 700 tropical islands. 30 of them are inhabited by people.


C IS FOR CARIBBEAN: Caribbean has two distinct seasons: the dry season and a wet season. The wet season is from July to January and the dry season is from about February to June.


D IS FOR DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: The Dominican Republic is the second-largest Caribbean nation, both by area and by population.


E IS FOR ECUADOR: Ecuador is roughly the size of Colorado.


F IS FOR FIJI: Tabuas, or sperm whale teeth, are given ahead of an engagement or at weddings, funerals, and births. They are also used to seal an apology.


G IS FOR GALAPAGOS: Due to its unique position straddling the Equator, visitors can view the constellations in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time.


H IS FOR HAWAII: The state flower is the yellow hibiscus.


I IS FOR ICELAND: Some Icelanders maintain beliefs in elves, trolls, and other characters that date back to the country’s Celtic and Norse beginnings.


J IS FOR JAMAICA: The island is home to the endangered Homerus swallowtail, the largest butterfly in the Western Hemisphere. Its wingspan is 6 inches.


K IS FOR KENYA: There are more than 50 reserves and parks to protect the native animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and rhinos.


L IS FOR LONDON: While the exact number varies by source, London is home to more than 170 museums.


M IS FOR MEXICO: Monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles every year to and from Central Mexico.


N IS FOR (THE) NETHERLANDS: Dutch is the official language of The Netherlands.


O IS FOR ORLANDO: Orlando is known globally as the Theme Park Capital of the World, with attractions like Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and LEGOLAND Florida Resort.


P IS FOR PERU: The Inca Indians in Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes.


Q IS FOR QATAR: Falconry is a traditional sport in Qatar and is an important part of their culture and heritage.


R IS FOR ROME: Cats are protected by law and can freely roam wherever they want, including around historic landmarks.


S IS FOR SPAIN: La Tomatina, known as the world’s largest food fight, happens in the town of Buñol every August.


T IS FOR THAILAND: Thailand, which means “land of the free,” was known as Siam until 1939.


U IS FOR (THE) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.


V IS FOR VIETNAM: Vietnam has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites.


W IS FOR WALES: The village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is the second-longest place name in the world with 58 characters.


X IS FOR XCARET, MEXICO: Xcaret was a port city, and historians and archaeologists believe it was one of the most significant and active ports on the Riviera Maya.


Y IS FOR YOSEMITE, USA: Yosemite Falls, North America’s tallest waterfall, cascades 2,425 feet.


Z IS FOR ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe has the largest man-made lake in the world, Lake Kariba.


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