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Mei-Mei Kirk

Expertise

Safari,
Outdoors & Nature,
Africa,
Antarctica,
New Zealand,
Europe

Based in

Estero, Florida TI 120707

Languages spoken

English, limited Cantonese

Travel Advisor

Mei-Mei Kirk

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About

I'm a retired media exec who has been passionately exploring the world for the past decade and helping others find their way.

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Travel style

At 65, my adventurous spirit is stronger than ever. But I like my luxuries, too, thank you. My personal expertise, discerning scrutiny and tireless research produce showstopping experiences that are unforgettable. I'd love to help make your bucket list dreams come true!

Mei-Mei's travel guides & trip reports

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Enchanting Galapagos: 12 Days in a Wildlife Wonderland

Just a four-hour flight from Miami is a unique, pristine wildlife wonderland. The abundance of endemic (meaning: exists only here!) plants, birds and creatures is astonishing, thanks to Galapagos'...

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Fascinating Malta: 4 Days of Discovery

Malta is one of the most unique, fascinating places we’ve ever visited. Just about the size and population of Atlanta, it’s bursting with 8,000 years of eclectic influences and cultures. Ruling it...

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Amazing Antarctica with Viking

Ancient glaciers frozen in time. Towering snow-clad mountains. Azure icebergs, sea and sky. Ferocious howling winds. Silence that takes your breath away. It’s hard to grasp the immensity of the white ...

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12 Days in Paradise: The Hilton Moorea and St. Regis Bora Bora

This bucket list destination is, indeed, like living in an Instagram postcard. Compared to Hawaii, French Polynesia is way more remote, compact and untouched, so its beauty intimately embraces you....

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Gorgeous Northern Norway in 10 Days

After our incredible Quark Ultramarine cruise around Svalbard in search of polar bears in May 2024, we spent 10 days immersing in gorgeous Northern Norway. The area around Tromso is well above the...

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Adventures in Longyearbyen: 3 Days at the Top of the World

Longyearbyen is for adventurous spirits. Just about 800 miles from the North Pole, this is the northernmost inhabited town in the world, well above Iceland and the Arctic Circle. Longyearbyen, on...

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Epic New Zealand Adventures in Three Weeks

New Zealand is packed with breathtaking beauty, death-defying adventure and charming whimsy. I've visited three times, and each has been extraordinary. Here's a collection of the top highlights in...

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How to Hike Cinque Terre in One Day From La Spezia

The five seaside villages of Cinque Terre are a riot of spectacular colors spilling down the mountains into the azure Ligurian Sea. Twenty-four years after my first attempt to hike the famed paths...

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Into the Wild: 12 Days of Namibia Discovery

My fifth trip to Africa seemed like the right time to go off the beaten path into Namibia, known for its unspoiled wilderness. Namibia is home to the Namib, the oldest desert in the world with some...

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South Africa in 3 Perfect Weeks: Cape Town to Kruger

This vast country is packed with beauty, variety, history and surprises. Enjoy the scenery, its gorgeous coast and the mountainous interior. Learn about the painful era of Apartheid. Dine on...

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Dreaming Of Antarctica? Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

Ancient glaciers frozen in time. Towering snow-clad mountains. Azure icebergs, sea and sky. Ferocious howling winds. Silence that takes your breath away. It's hard to grasp the pristine immensity of...

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In Search of Polar Bears in the Arctic

As I neared 65, I only had a few items left on my bucket list. One was to see polar bears in the wild. So in May 2024, I went on my first polar expedition aboard Quark's Ultramarine to Svalbard,...

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Favorite hotels

andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge

An oasis of luxury amidst Namibia’s otherworldly desert dunes.

Somalisa Acacia

Intimate safari experience with luxury tents, a pool and close-up wildlife encounters in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

Exclusive safari accommodations with tented suites, a private plunge pool and guided game drives in Kenya’s Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

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$50 - $100 hotel / resort credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

Inyati

South Africa property along the Sand River, offering thatched chalets, exceptional Big Five game viewing and a serene infinity pool.

Dunluce Boutique B&B

A luxurious escape in Te Anau, offering stunning lake views and warm Kiwi hospitality.

Trewornan Manor

Historic UK country house with beautifully designed rooms, lush gardens and a peaceful setting near Cornwall’s stunning coastline.

Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has 156 elegant guest rooms and suites, all with heart-stopping views of the lake or the charming village center.

Fora Perks

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$100 food / beverage credit.
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Breakfast daily.
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Upgrade & extended check-in/out whenever possible.

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Mei-Mei's reviews

Mei-Mei is outstanding. We needed help fine-tuning our two-week itinerary and, knowing we are water-loving Floridians (including two teenage boys who live at the beach), she worked diligently to create this wonderful experience for us in Amalfi. The other travelers in our group took a day-long round trip tour to Amalfi from Rome, but we are so grateful to Mei-Mei for suggesting the two-day getaway with an overnight at Residenza Luce. She arranged every detail and double- and triple-confirmed everything so that our time in Amalfi was spectacular.

Paige L.
Booked travel to Amalfi Coast
April 2025

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