By Abdi Ali
Published November 26, 2020

Living aboard a boat in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean in the Maldives steals my attention. The Maldives, a wonderland of white-sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs!Hey folks, are we travelling for leisure or are we still restricting our movement due to COVID-19 containment measures like lockdown and quarantine?

The fact is, no one, not even World Health Organization (WHO), really knows if or when this pandemic will ever go away.

Saying “this virus may never go away,” Dr Mike Ryan , Emergencies Director at WHO, warned against trying to predict when the virus would disappear during a virtual press conference from WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, in May 2020.

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Six months later, as we continue to keep safe, not touching hands, keeping social distance, wearing face masks, washing our hands and observing all WHO safety regulations and protocols, we still have to live, work, attend school, travel, play and have fun, don’t we?

Lets Go Travel Uniglobe travel planners of Nairobi just told us about some exciting getaway sites to visit and sample their sights and sounds not far away from Kenya. Interested?

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Safarilink flies 10 times weekly to Malindi with additional morning flights on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The airline also flies twice daily to Diani and Vipingo from Nairobi. If you are interested in a Kenyan coast holiday, Safarilink Aviation flies 10 times weekly to Malindi with additional morning flights on Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The airline also flies twice daily to Diani and Vipingo from Nairobi.

Interested in a no stress safari perfect for isolation in an exquisite setting, large elephant herd, iconic Kilimanjaro, 3000-acre private conservancy and exclusive use of Tawi Lodge?

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Then Salt Lick Safari Lodge, a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole and the vast Tsavo plains, may be ideal for you.

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, Lets Go Travel Uniglobe says, has well-appointed rooms with stunning views of the lush gardens surrounding the lodge, the beautiful free form swimming pool and some have exclusive views of the watering hole.

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Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa has well-appointed rooms with stunning views of the lush gardens surrounding the lodge, the beautiful free form swimming pool and some have exclusive views of the watering hole.But I think living aboard a boat in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean in the Maldives steals my attention. The Maldives, a wonderland of white-sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs!

“Live aboard boat trips allow you to tour amazing locations in Maldives without the need to endure long boat rides. You can explore remote sites without the hassle or slip into the calm morning sea at pristine locations across the island, living on you own boat,” Lets Go Travel Uniglobe says. “Live Aboard Boat is typically a boat that someone makes their primary residence during their holiday.”

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Well? Lets Go Travel Uniglobe says it is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have as you book your festive holiday now!