Sarasota Magazine serves as a hub for conversation about the best of Sarasota, the home of our AuthentEscapes corporate office. The monthly luxury lifestyle publication shares the best of best, covering tales about residents, businesses and trends.    This summer, the August 2016 Sarasota Magazine issue explores “Lifestyles of Sarasota’s Super Rich.” AuthentEscapes departures certainly cater to the...

Seeing a Rhino in it's natural habitat is a breathtaking and moving experience, and if the trends continue, an experience that the next generation will not be lucky enough to have. This article from Business Day Live explains the plight of the Rhinos despite efforts of conservation.    You can view the article here   A RECORD 1,020 rhinos have been poached in SA this year, the government said on Thursday,...

"Having proven over the last decade that collectively they can successfully protect wildlife areas by implementing contemporary conservation strategies, I am excited to see the announcement of this effort by Botswana and these leading safari operators. This ambitious project will dramatically expand the current range of this particular species, which is under such tremendous pressure these days. Knowing that safari travelers will be...

Congratulations to Safari Specialist Ryan Hilton for being named to Conde Nast Traveler's Top Travel Specialist list for the 10th year in a row! This year's award is presenting specifically for planning safaris for families. Ryan takes great care to match travelers with the ideal safari, maximizing their goals, available time, priorities and expectations of the experience.  He is recognized now for the tenth consecutive...

For decades, one could not stand alone and marvel in the Great Hypostyle Hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor, as this traveler is. Now is undoubtedly the time to plan your travel to Egypt to take in some of the most iconic historical sites without the crowds. If Egypt is on your bucket list, a tour company run by Travel+Leisure’s Top Travel Specialist for Egypt offers Nile Charter and other options for unfettered access to sites, great...