Darby's Destinations Virtual Events
Every month Darby’s Destinations hosts a virtual presentation on travel destinations around the world. We hope you can join us. Please have a view of some of the past presentations we have hosted.
An African Safari Experience
An African Safari can be a life-changing experience for the traveler and the safari destination you visit. From Zimbabwe, where you can experience the mightiness of Victoria Falls and see the buffalo swimming in the Zambezi River. In Botswana where the elephants roam the Chobe River Front. This area is renowned for its abundance of wildlife viewing, including large populations of hippos, elephants, buffalo, and lions. Then there is South Africa, where you can embark on a classic game drive to discover the Big 5. Finally, in Cape Town, you can explore the cobblestone streets of Cape Town’s traditional Bo Kaap neighborhood with a view of Table Mountain.
An African Safari can be a life-changing experience for the traveler and the safari destination you visit. From Zimbabwe, where you can experience the mightiness of Victoria Falls and see the buffalo swimming in the Zambezi River. In Botswana where the elephants roam the Chobe River Front. This area is renowned for its abundance of wildlife viewing, including large populations of hippos, elephants, buffalo, and lions. Then there is South Africa, where you can embark on a classic game drive to discover the Big 5. Finally, in Cape Town, you can explore the cobblestone streets of Cape Town’s traditional Bo Kaap neighborhood with a view of Table Mountain.
Portugal, a destination to experience the culture, history, and idyllic scenery
The country of Portugal offers many travelers history, architecture, medieval castles, and some tasty pastries. If you love the cities of Europe, Lisbon is overflowing with historic architecture, colorful neighborhoods, and many excellent restaurants that specialize in farm-to-table and some of the freshest seafood you can taste. If you want a quieter city, Porto is the place to explore. Portugal can be a relaxing beach destination or an active city trip. This Portugal presentation will explore all of this and more.
The country of Portugal offers many travelers history, architecture, medieval castles, and some tasty pastries. If you love the cities of Europe, Lisbon is overflowing with historic architecture, colorful neighborhoods, and many excellent restaurants that specialize in farm-to-table and some of the freshest seafood you can taste. If you want a quieter city, Porto is the place to explore. Portugal can be a relaxing beach destination or an active city trip. This Portugal presentation will explore all of this and more.
Croatia, the Land of a Thousand Islands, Click here to view the presentaiton.
Sharing borders with Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro and Hungary, Croatia is the perfect extension to your vacation in any of these European destinations.
Your perfect Croatia itinerary will include a blend of cities, islands, and nature. From the capital of Zagreb, where you can discover the many cathedrals, galleries, and cafes of Upper Town. To Dubrovnik, where you can get lost in the walls of Old Town, then ride the cable car to the summit of Mount Srđ for sweeping views. Then head to Brac, an off the radar island with pristine beaches, including Zlatni Rat. Or the Golden Horn.
Sharing borders with Italy, Slovenia, Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro and Hungary, Croatia is the perfect extension to your vacation in any of these European destinations.
Your perfect Croatia itinerary will include a blend of cities, islands, and nature. From the capital of Zagreb, where you can discover the many cathedrals, galleries, and cafes of Upper Town. To Dubrovnik, where you can get lost in the walls of Old Town, then ride the cable car to the summit of Mount Srđ for sweeping views. Then head to Brac, an off the radar island with pristine beaches, including Zlatni Rat. Or the Golden Horn.
Slovenia, the land of turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks, Click here to view the presentation.
Slovenia is a small country in the heart of Europe and is located at the crossroads of four geographical regions, the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain, and the Karst. The capital city of Ljubliana is a blend of central European character and a Mediterranean atmosphere.
You can ski in the alps in the morning and then be at the Adriatic Sea in the afternoon. Slovenia is one of the greenest countries in the world, and where two-thirds of the country is covered by forest. It offers many active holidays for all types of travelers. There are many historic towns, ancient castles, and cultural experiences to explore in Slovenia.
Did you know the oldest grapevine in the world has been growing in the city of Maribor for nearly 500 years?
Slovenia is a small country in the heart of Europe and is located at the crossroads of four geographical regions, the Alps, the Mediterranean, the Pannonian Plain, and the Karst. The capital city of Ljubliana is a blend of central European character and a Mediterranean atmosphere.
You can ski in the alps in the morning and then be at the Adriatic Sea in the afternoon. Slovenia is one of the greenest countries in the world, and where two-thirds of the country is covered by forest. It offers many active holidays for all types of travelers. There are many historic towns, ancient castles, and cultural experiences to explore in Slovenia.
Did you know the oldest grapevine in the world has been growing in the city of Maribor for nearly 500 years?
Ecuador, where four magical worlds combine in one Country! Click Here to view the presentation.
Ecuador is a biodiverse country in South American that has four different worlds in one magical Country: the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands. On this evening, we will be focusing on the Quito region of Ecuador and its surrounding areas and the Amazon Rainforest. Ecuador is very rich in culture, with eighteen indigenous groups inhabiting the Country, amazing natural scenery, and wildlife galore.
Ecuador is a biodiverse country in South American that has four different worlds in one magical Country: the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Coast, and the Galapagos Islands. On this evening, we will be focusing on the Quito region of Ecuador and its surrounding areas and the Amazon Rainforest. Ecuador is very rich in culture, with eighteen indigenous groups inhabiting the Country, amazing natural scenery, and wildlife galore.
Provence and Burgundy with Ama Waterways - Capturing the Essence of Provence along the Rhone River
The flavors of this region of France can be found in the food and the wine, highlighting this wonderful itinerary. You can visit a Romanesque abbey and its historic apothecary shop, and many French chateaux in the countryside on this journey. After your full day of touring, experience aperitif, a most fantastic French ritual that gathers friends and family together before dinner while enjoying cocktails or other light snacks and recounting your day with friends.
The flavors of this region of France can be found in the food and the wine, highlighting this wonderful itinerary. You can visit a Romanesque abbey and its historic apothecary shop, and many French chateaux in the countryside on this journey. After your full day of touring, experience aperitif, a most fantastic French ritual that gathers friends and family together before dinner while enjoying cocktails or other light snacks and recounting your day with friends.
Madeira "The Island of Eternal Spring" and Belmond Reid's Palace
Madeira is part of a group of Portuguese islands located in the Atlantic, approximately 90 minutes by plane away from Lisbon. The island is known for its sub-tropical climate, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Madeira is magnificent views, dense and green forests, volcanic mountains, gardens with exuberant flowers, passion fruit flavor, and dives into the blue Atlantic Ocean. It is the perfect destination for those who seek a bluer sky and a brighter sun. It’s caring smiles, outstanding hospitality that inspires calm and safety.
Madeira is part of a group of Portuguese islands located in the Atlantic, approximately 90 minutes by plane away from Lisbon. The island is known for its sub-tropical climate, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Madeira is magnificent views, dense and green forests, volcanic mountains, gardens with exuberant flowers, passion fruit flavor, and dives into the blue Atlantic Ocean. It is the perfect destination for those who seek a bluer sky and a brighter sun. It’s caring smiles, outstanding hospitality that inspires calm and safety.
Explore the Canadian Rockies by Rail with Rocky Mountaineer
All Aboard Amazing Starts Here. Carve your way through Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies onboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. Sky-high peaks, fine dining, roaming wildlife, impeccable service—a journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains by rail is quite simply, unforgettable.
All Aboard Amazing Starts Here. Carve your way through Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies onboard the world-renowned Rocky Mountaineer train. Sky-high peaks, fine dining, roaming wildlife, impeccable service—a journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains by rail is quite simply, unforgettable.
Photo: Rocky Mountaineer