Meet LEGGO, IJUS Travel’s monthly spark of inspiration — part magazine, part guidebook, part love letter to exploration. ✨
FROM DAYDREAM TO DEPARTURE LEGGO I J U S travel YOUR MONTHLY SPARK OF TRAVEL INSPIRATION FROM
BLACK TRAVEL SUMMIT
CARNAVAL HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH YOUR CARNIVAL VIBES
SOULFUL CRUISES
FESTIVE SEASON GETAWAYS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
PACK YOUR BAGS, OPEN YOUR HEART, AND LET THE JOURNEY BEGIN
DECEMBER ‘25
CALIFORNIA SELLER OF TRAVEL #2151995-50
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10 MATCH YOUR CARNIVAL VIBE
SOULFUL CRUISE EXPERIENCES
CARNIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
CARNIVAL DEC - MAY
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16 COZY WINTER RETREATS 20
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WINTER BEACH RETREATS
GLAMOROUS NEW YEAR’S EVE
HOLIDAY WELLNESS
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CURRENT GROUP TRIPS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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Connecting the Diaspora, One Gathering at a Time IJUS Travel traveled to Rio for the @blacktravelsummit to connect with cultural ambassadors and bring heritage-rich insights back to our clients. Arrival + Opening Moments I touched down and checked into my oceanfront room at the @GrandHyatt_Rio . A quick visit to Christ the Redeemer offered the clearest views I’ve ever seen and grounded the start of this intentional journey. The Summit’s opening reception was alive with samba & vibrant conversation with exhibitors from Tanzania, Benin, & Barbados. @amawaterways shared how river cruising is evolving to uplift heritage storytelling. The energy was welcoming, expansive, and deeply rooted in connection. Cultural Immersion in Motion Afro-Brazilian samba class led by @mayombemasai , taught not only movement but meaning — connecting rhythm with lineage. Dance as resistance, joy, and remembrance. @etniasturismoecultura toured us through Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba, as we enjoyed cachaça tasting, and a music-filled stroll through Lapa keeping the night flowing with a vibrancy Rio is known for. Designing for the Diaspora Heritage-centered itinerary design, ethical storytelling, and culinary narratives across the Diaspora were explored in a powerful sessions such as the one led by @blackfoodfridays - reinforcing how food, memory, and migration shape the way we experience a place.
EDITOR & FOUNDER’S NOTE
@the.bhia —highlighted pathways into property development, real estate, and community-driven lodging, while @meryanneinspired explored Afro-diasporic design principles, reminding us that culturally rooted luxury doesn’t need to follow Western hospitality models. A Moment of Creative Expression Participating in the Mount Cinnamon Dream Room Design Challenge hosted by @mountcinnamongrenada , where we pitched culturally inspired hotel room concepts was a beautiful moment to merge storytelling, aesthetics, and cultural memory into a vision for hospitality rooted in belonging. We each interpreted Diaspora identity through color palettes, textures, and sensory details. The Gala: A Celebration of Black Imagination The weekend culminated in an evening honoring creatives, advisors, filmmakers, cultural leaders, and emerging voices who continue to uplift Diaspora narratives across the globe with artistry and intention. Looking Ahead @visitrio and @visitbrasil embraced us with rhythm, warmth, and cultural depth, reminding us why IJUS Travel is committed to designing journeys that highlight
art, music, food, dance, and wellness. As we look toward
@visitmilwaukee in 2026, we carry with us the energy, insight, and relationships formed at BTS. Obrigado, Rio!.
With my birthday twin & one of the BTS organizers, presenting at the Design a Room challenge
Founder & Editor, Leggo | IJUS Travel
C A R N I V A L THIS
MONTH'S HOT SPOT Island • Joy • Unbound • Spirit
LEGGO | DEC ‘25
CARNIVAL
THE SEASON OF FEATHERS, FLAGS & FULL-BODY JOY
After a fast-paced weekend in the Carnival capital of Rio, it only makes sense that this issue highlights the cultural celebration that moves across the entire diaspora: Carnival—or Carnaval, depending on where you land. From the Caribbean islands to the continent of Africa, to South America, Carnival is music, movement, memory, and a global expression of joy. I’ve had the pleasure (and the cardio test!) of experiencing several: Caribana in Toronto, Carnival in Trinidad, Carnaval in Mindelo, Cabo Verde, a few in the US and Junkanoo in The Bahamas. Anywhere we are, a celebration ensues. Including in the US and UK. Each one carries its own flavor, its own heartbeat, and its own way of reminding you that culture is alive and always calling. In this issue, we’re focusing on the carnivals that happen December through June—the ones that kick off the year with feathers, flags, rhythm, and revelry. No matter which you choose, you can count on fêtes, music, dancing, community, and full-body celebration. My Carnival journey started later in life, and let me tell you: it is the most exhausting fun you will ever have. A few of my hard-earned tips? Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Get your cardio up at least 90 days before. Register early with your band. Lock in your crew—because this is a marathon of fêtes, not a sprint. And come prepared: tights, pee funnels, fans, fanny packs, liquid I.V., mini liquor bottles, snacks, face gems… trust me, you’ll thank yourself. Carnival has a way of creating connections instantly—because even when a language barrier exists, the person liming, whining, or samba’ing next to you might just become your lifeline. Choose your company wisely. And choose a travel team that understands the logistics, timing, moving parts, and necessary R & R afterward (because you will need it). At IJUS Travel, our partners know Carnival inside and out—so your only job is to show up, shine, and let the music take you.
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CARNIVAL
Carnival is a masterclass in creativity and cultural preservation. As the season moves from winter into spring, celebrations shift in tone and tradition: some begin with sunrise rituals and powder, others with drums echoing through historic town squares; some rely on theatrical symbolism, others on glitter and feathers; some challenge you to keep pace, others invite you to slow down and witness. In the Caribbean and Atlantic region, Carnival often blends African retentions with island-specific rhythms—bouyon, calypso, soca, gwo-ka, jab, zouk—shaping road experiences that feel both familiar and new. Some islands root their storytelling in folklore and ancestral characters; others prioritize pageantry, costumes, or sonic innovation. Rooted in the sounds of the diaspora, Carnival is a return to our common language - JOY! MIKA SMITH DIFFERENT EXPRESSIONS OF THE SAME ANCESTRAL SONG. Across Africa, South America, and the The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), Carnival often expands into large-scale choreography, samba schools, trios elétricos, and processions grounded in Afro-Brazilian, Cape Verdean, or creole memory. These Carnivals stretch the imagination—bold, colorful, spiritual, and fiercely expressive. In places like Brooklyn, Miami Toronto and Notting Hill, Carnival takes on a different shape—blending cultural fragments, migration stories, and community traditions into celebrations that belong equally to the past and the present. Despite the differences, the throughline is unmistakable: joy as resistance, community as celebration, and rhythm as inheritance.
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🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis — Sugar Mas When: Mid-Dec–Jan 2 Music: Soca, calypso, steelpan Vibe: Warm, festive, Christmas-meets-Carnival fusion full of pageantry Bands: Legends, Xtreme Where to Stay: Park Hyatt St. Kitts, Marriott St. Kitts This issue we are highlighting the Carnival season that kicks off the year — a cycle of rhythm, revelry, and cultural expression spanning the Caribbean, the Atlantic, South America, the U.S., and the U.K. Each celebration offers its own interpretation of movement, memory, and joy. 🇻🇮 USVI — Crucian Christmas Carnival When: Mid-Dec–Early Jan Music: Quelbe, soca, calypso Vibe: Family-friendly, cultural, community-centered, Moko jumbies and Latin- Caribbean fusion rhythms create a warm, celebratory atmosphere. Bands: Local troupes Where to Stay: Caravelle Hotel, The Buccaneer Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: August–November 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico — Ponce Carnival When: Late Jan–Feb Music: Bomba, plena, folkloric percussion Vibe: Traditional, colorful, heritage-rich, iconic vejigante masks and the historic “Burial of the Sardine.” Bands: Cultural performance troupes Where to Stay: Hilton Ponce, boutique hotels Budget: $2,400 - $3,400 Book By: September–December 🇩🇲 Dominica — Mas Dominik When: January–February Music: Bouyon, calypso, Lapo Kabwit Vibe: Cultural, ancestral folklore, drumming, and traditional mas Bands: Hysteria, Paix Bouche Where to Stay: Fort Young Hotel Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: September–November 🇲🇶 Martinique — Carnaval When: Mid-Feb Music: Zouk, gwo-ka, soca Vibe: Artistic, symbolic, visually stunning, theme-based parade days Bands: Community troupes Stay: Trois-Îlets, Fort-de-France Budget: $3,200 - $4200 Book By: August–December Budget: $3,000 - $5000 Book By: August–October
CARNIVAL
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🇨🇻 Mindelo, Cabo Verde — Carnaval When: Mid-Feb Music: Samba, funaná Vibe: Afro-samba fusion with bold choreography and samba-school parades. Bands: Cruzeiros, Samba Tropical Stay: Ouril Hotel Mindelo Budget: $3,600 - $4,700 Book By: August–December 🇩🇴 Carnaval Dominicano When: February - March åVibe: Theatrical, folkloric, masks and province-based celebrations. 🇧🇷 Brazil Brazil hosts Carnivals mid-late February, each with its own spirit and rhythm, offering four distinct ways to experience the country’s heartbeat. Rio de Janeiro — Glamour & Grandeza Music: Samba Vibe: Dramatic, world-famous floats, choreography, and competition Samba Schools: Mangueira, Beija-Flor, Portela Stay: Copacabana & Ipanema (Zona Sul) Budget: $4,500 - $6,500 Book By: September–December Salvador — Afro-Brazilian Heartbeat Music: Axé, samba-reggae Vibe: Moving river of rhythm and collective joy Blocos (Bands): Olodum, Filhos de Gandhy, Timbalada Stay: Barra, Rio Vermelho Budget: $4,200 - $5,200 Book By: September–December Recife — Frevo Fire Music: Frevo, maracatu Vibe: Kinetic street party, Afro-Indigenous umbrella choreography Bands: Local frevo orchestras, maracatu groups Stay: Recife Antigo, Boa Viagem Budget: $3,200 -$4,200 Book By: September–December Olinda — Carnival Magic on a Hilltop Music: Frevo, maracatu Vibe: Bonecos de Olinda (giant puppets) and whimsical processions Bands: Bloco da Ladeira, puppet-led troupes Stay: Historic Olinda pousadas Budget: $3,200 - $4,200 Book By: September–December
CARNIVAL
Bands: Regional folklore troupes Stay: Santo Domingo, La Vega Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December
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CARNIVAL
🇸🇽 St. Maarten When: Late-Apr to Early-May Music: Welcoming, easygoing, ccmmunity-centered parades & concerts. Vibe: Bands: Rio Productions Stay: Holland House Budget: $3,000 - $4,000 Book by: November–February 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands — Batabano When: May - June Music: Soca, dancehall Vibe: Friendly, beach-chic, beginner-friendly mas with clean vibes and bright costumes — perfect for first-timers and friend groups. Bands: Tribal Carnival Stay: Kimpton Seafire, Westin When: Early to Mid-April Music: Soca + dancehall Vibe: Stylish, sexy, vibrant mas meets Caribbean nightlife energy. Bands: Xodus, Yardmas Stay: AC Marriott, ROK Hotel Budget: $3,500 - $4,500 Book By: November–January 🇭🇹 Haiti — Kanaval When: Mid–Feb Music: Rara, konpa Vibe: Intense, rhythmic, rara bands and satire deeply tied to Haitian history. Bands: Rara collectives Stay: Cap-Haïtien (as available) Budget : $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December 🇨🇴 Barranquilla, Colombia When: Mid-Feb Music: Cumbia, mapalé Vibe: Folkloric, energetic, UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage event. Bands: Comparsas Stay: Hotel El Prado Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December 🇯🇲 Jamaica — Carnival
Budget: $3,200 - $4,200 Book By: January–March
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PICK YOUR VIBE CARNIVAL WHICH CARNIVAL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
YOUR VIBE
YOUR MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Full energy, maximum music, nonstop movement, and road culture at its purest. This is the big leagues. Choreography, drumming, and Carnival that feels like a spiritual performance. Color stories, folklore characters, Vaval symbolism, and Carnival that doubles as an art exhibit. History moving—drums, heritage characters, rituals, satire, and cultural depth. Community vibes, family joy, steelpan, food, and Carnival woven with holiday traditions. Reggae, dancehall, and soca blend into one big “wine ya waist” celebration. Bold, sexy, unfiltered island energy that keeps you.
Energetic, Soca-loving, Whine-up-on-anyone type 🇹🇹
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Soulful Samba Queen/King Performer at heart
🇨🇻 MINDELO 🇧🇷 SALVADOR 🇧🇷 RECIFE
Artistic, Symbolic, & Expressive
🇲🇶 MARTINIQUE 🇧🇷 OLINDA
Culture Keeper, Roots- driven, Ancestral storyteller Warm, Festive, Holiday- Season Homecoming Energy Stylish, Freedom-loving, Reggae/Dancehall Queen or Rude Boi.
🇩🇲 DOMINICA 🇭🇹 HAITI 🇵🇷 PONCE
🇰🇳 ST. KITTS 🇻🇮 USVI
🇯🇲 JAMAICA
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PICK YOUR VIBE CARNIVAL WHICH CARNIVAL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
YOUR VIBE
YOUR MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
Fun without pressure. Beginner- friendly mas, beach-day energy, sweet vibes, and gorgeous routes. Carnival that shakes your spirit. Grand floats, stadium crowds, UNESCO heritage - once-in-a-lifetime. Big crowds, sound, and city energy. Caribana is a reunion: flags up, waistlines wining, and soca blasting down Lake Shore. Steelpan meets sound systems - soca, reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat flooding West London streets with global Black joy. Big soca energy. Dancehall meets soca meets Afro-Caribbean flavor. Fetes for days, road vibes that feel like a Caribbean homecoming. Flags high, waistlines working, and Caribbean pride everywhere - Brooklyn transformed into a massive reunion of sound systems, steelpan, and island spirit.
Easygoing, Try-anything- once Traveler
🇸🇽 St. Maarten 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
Go-big-or-go-home, Spectacle Lover, Bucket-list Road Warrior Outside-all-summer, North American Soca Baby, Fete- season Veteran Sound-system Lover, London Massive, Caribbean Diaspora Pride Diaspora-rooted, Culture- first, Yardie-at-heart Energy
🇧🇷 RIO 🇨🇴 BARRANQUILLA
🇨🇦 TORONTO
🇬🇧 NOTTING HILL
🇺🇸 MIAMI
Flag-up, Island-proud Yardie/Trini/Bajan- spirited
🇺🇸 BROOKLYN
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CRUISING SOULFUL EXPERIENCES
AMAWATERWAYS CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE
During the Black Travel Summit in Rio, AmaWaterways highlighted their Soulful Experiences—a series of river cruises designed to celebrate Black history, culture, and community around the world. These journeys blend intimacy, luxury, heritage, and joy in a way that feels deeply aligned with how we want our travelers to explore: with meaning, connection, and intention. What Makes a Soulful Experience Special AmaWaterways crafted these sailings to ensure every itinerary highlights culture as both inspiration and anchor. Guests travel with a community of like-minded explorers, sharing space, stories, meals, and moments that stay with you long after the river bends. Included Soulful Exclusives Heritage-focused pre/post hotel stay with cultural tours Up to three diaspora-inspired excursions spotlighting cuisine, history, and music Onboard heritage lectures and cultural programming One evening of live performances by regional artists honoring Black and African diasporic sound Curated music night with AmaWaterways’ onboard musician Juneteenth-inspired dining experience created by James Beard Award–winning chef Alexander Smalls We’re Excited at IJUS Travel AmaWaterways is taking Black heritage seriously. Their commitment to storytelling, culinary authenticity, and culturally aware programming mirrors the IJUS Travel philosophy—travel that reconnects us with our roots and expands our understanding of global Black identity. Guests consistently share that these sailings feel: Transformative Welcoming Emotionally resonant Rooted in joy and community
It’s luxury with depth, intention, and heart.
LEGGO | DEC ‘25
TRAVEL ADVISOR BENEFITS LET ME UPGRADE YOU
Did you know I can still add perks to your vacation — even if you’ve already booked it?
If you made your reservation directly with a hotel or cruise line, just forward me the confirmation email. I’ll contact them to see what extra amenities I can add — at no extra cost to you.
Hotel perks include: Complimentary upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
Daily breakfast for two guests per room $100–$400 food, beverage, or spa credit Early check-in / late check-out VIP welcome amenities
Cruise perks may include: Onboard credit Complimentary specialty dining or spa treatments Exclusive shore excursions
💌 Email me at mika@ijustravel.com and let’s elevate your next escape.
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FESTIVE SEASON GETAWAYS- DECEMBER 22 - 27, 2025
COZY WINTER RETREATS IF YOU’RE CRAVING MOUNTAIN VIEWS, FIREPLACES, AND SNOW-DUSTED ESCAPES
Pendry Park City Park City, UT Rates starting at $900/night 5 night minimum Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection Park City, UT Rates starting at $1,500/night 3 night minimum
Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Montreux, Switzerland Rates starting at $745/night 2 night minimum Southall Farm & Inn Franklin, TN Rates starting at $705/night No minimum
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Quebec, Canada Rates starting at $618/night No minimum Edgewood Tahoe Resort Stateline, NV Rates starting at $822/night 2 night minimum over NYE 3 night minimum for villas, cancellation period applies
Montage Deer Valley Park City, UT
Rates starting at $1,400/night No minimum, subject to change Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection Santa Fe, NM Rates starting at $699/night 3 night minimum
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FESTIVE SEASON GETAWAYS- DECEMBER 22 - 27, 2025
TRADE SNOW FOR SAND! THESE SUNNY SPOTS STILL HAVE AVAILABILITY THIS WINTER. WINTER SUN
Acqualina Resort & Residences Sunny Isles Beach, FL Rates starting at $1960/night 2-3 night minimum, dependent on start date StolenTime, St. Lucia Castries, St. Lucia Rates starting at $864/night 3 night minimum
Wailea Beach Resort Maui, HI Rates starting at $683/night Cancellation fee applies The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Sarasota, FL Rates starting at $594/night No minimum
St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Maldives
Six Senses Zil Pasyon Seychelles
Rates starting at $4,275/night No checkout on 31 December
Rates starting at $2,295/night 3 night minimum through Dec 30, 2025 Nanuku Resort Fiji Rates starting at $902/night 5 night minimum, 50% deposit due upon booking
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa Maui, HI Rates starting at $713/night No minimum
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FESTIVE SEASON GETAWAYS- DECEMBER 22 - 27, 2025
QUIET, MINDFUL ESCAPES TO RESET BEFORE 2026. WELLNESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Ranch Malibu & Hudson Valley Malibu, CA; Hudson Valley, NY Rates starting at $2,400/night 3 night minimum One&Only PortoDeci Montenegro Rates starting at $445/night 3 night minimum Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape Bali, Indonesia Rates starting at $1,025/night 2 night minimum, no check-in/out 31 Dec Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection Gardiner, NY Rates starting at $975/night 2 night minimum over NYE
The Sanderling Duck, NC Rates starting at $148/night No minimum One&Only Nyungwe House Rwanda Rates starting at $3,700/night 2 night minimum SHA Wellness Clinic Mexico Quintana Roo, MX Rates starting at $1,500/night No minimum
Domaine de Fontenille & Domaine de Primard Côte d'Azur & Loire Valley, France Rates starting at $370/night 2 night minimum, check cancellation policy
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FESTIVE SEASON GETAWAYS- DECEMBER 22 - 27, 2025
FOR THOSE WHO PREFER FIREWORKS AND CHAMPAGNE TOWERS TO FIREPLACES AND BLANKETS. GLAMOROUS NYE
Airelles Chateau de Versailles Le Grand Controle Versailles, France Rates starting at $5,750/night 2 night minimum L'Ermitage Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, CA Rates starting at $520/night No minimum The Fifth Avenue Hotel New York, NY Rates starting at $740/night No minimum Atlantis The Royal Dubai, UAE Rates starting at $1,200/night 5 night minimum
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Dubai, UAE Rates starting at $1,725/night No minimum L'Oscar London London, UK Rates starting at $550/night No minimum
Waldorf Astoria Chicago Chicago, IL Rates starting at $450/night Availability for all rooms except King Superior Rooms
Raffles Boston Boston, MA Rates starting at $480/night No minimum
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TRAVEL ADVISOR BENEFITS LOVE IS IN THE AIR From Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day, the world slips into Engagement Season—a glittery stretch where cozy gatherings turn into proposals, (AND ON THE ITINERARY)
Elegant settings. Iconic backdrops. Love amplified. Italy Belmond Caruso • Villa d’Este • Borgo San Felice Caribbean COMO Parrot Cay • Sugar Beach, Saint Lucia • Excellence El Carmen Greece Canaves Epitome • FS Astir Palace • Mykonos Blu France Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat • Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay • Hôtel de Crillon Mexico Viceroy Los Cabos • FS Mexico City • One&Only Mandarina Ireland & Scotland Ashford Castle • Adare Manor • Inverlochy Castle Ready to Start Planning? Whether you’re newly engaged or celebrating someone who is, IJUS Travel is here to make the journey seamless, stylish, and unforgettable—from the first spark to the final celebration. ✨ Start your honeymoon or wedding planning at https://bit.ly/IJUSTripQuote
celebrations, and the first whispers of honeymoon dreams. At IJUS Travel, we curate luxe, seamless, soulful experiences—so every milestone feels intentional, elegant, and stress-free. Celebrations deserve clarity and calm. We bring both. Your vision becomes our blueprint, and we orchestrate booking, contracts, logistics, communication, all the group dynamics—handled with care and precision. You dream it. We design it. You enjoy it. One advisor. Every detail. Zero overwhelm. Proposals → A perfectly timed surprise, with every detail discreetly managed. Wedding Room Blocks → Preferred rates, expert negotiation and coordination. Bachelor / Bachelorette Escapes → Group trips without the group- chat chaos. Honeymoons → Itineraries rooted in romance, customized for your vibe. The details → Transfers, activities, private chefs, wellness, cultural moments, and special touches.
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GROUP TRAVEL
✈️ RESERVE EARLY — SPACE IS LIMITED FOR OUR SMALL- GROUP, CULTURE-RICH EXPERIENCES.
Senegal 2025 >> ijustravel.com/senegal-2025
Ocho Rios 2025 >> ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-2025
Cabo Verde Carnival 2026 >> ijustravel.com/cabo-verde-2026
Trinidad Carnival 2026 >> Interest form
Ocho Rios 2026 >> ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-march-2026
Black Food & Wine Napa 2026 >> ijustravel.com/bfwe2026
Zanzibar 2026 >> ijustravel.com/zanzibar-july-2026
Bali 2026 >> Interest form
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SENEGAL 2025
Inspired Journey Unified Sound DEC 21 - JAN 4
Sync your heartbeat with the pulsing drums of Casamance and bask in the lantern-lit glow of the New Year’s Fanal in Saint-Louis. This 15-day odyssey carries you through Senegal’s living history and luminous coastline. Curated by IJUS Travel and guided by master drummer Aly Guissé, the journey invites you to reconnect with ancestral rhythms—feel the heartbeat of sabar beneath your feet, share in night-long Taneber celebrations, and trace the echoes of resilience and joy that cross the Atlantic. More than a tour, it’s a homecoming to the Motherland, where music, dance, and community open their arms and welcome you home.
MORNING BEATS. MARKET STROLLS. NIGHT-LONG DANCING UNDER THE STARS.
$3500 pp Limited spots. Reserve now. ijustravel.com/senegal-2025
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JAMAICA FOR THE HOLIDAYS
DEC 21 -26, 2025
Island Jingle,. Unwind Season
This Christmas, every sense is awakened—sunlit mornings, vibrant flavors, rhythmic music, and the luxury of a private villa retreat. Jamaica becomes more than a holiday; it’s a
season of joy, connection, and unforgettable island magic.
FLIGHTS FROM MKE INCLUDED, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2800 pp Limited spots. Reserve now. ijustravel.com/ocho-rios-2025
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MAR 6 - 13, 2026 JAMAICA SPRING BREAK Reset your mind this spring break— salt-kissed days, jerk spice and dancehall nights all from your private villa as home base. Hosted by Zahra, come catch a vibe after exams.
FLIGHTS FROM ATL INCLUDED, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$2775 pp LIMITED SPOTS. RESERVE NOW. IJUSTRAVEL.COM/OCHO-RIOS-MARCH-2026
Irie Jamaica.Unplug.Splash.
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JUNETEENTH IN NAPA
JUN 18 - 21, 2026 Celebrate freedom and the soft-life with your folk in Napa. IJUS Travel has curated a four-day escape around the acclaimed Black Food & Wine Experience—where Black culinary brilliance meets wine-country elegance. In addition to luxury Napa accommodations right in the center of the action, your weekend package includes early access to festival highlights: Thursday - Vibes & Vino
Friday - Juneteenth Dinner Saturday - Grand Tasting Sunday - Yoga + Brunch
$4865 pp WE HAVE SECURED A LIMITED NUMBER OF VVIP 4- DAY PASSES (SOLD OUT ON SITE) — BOOK NOW. ROOMS ARE DISAPPEARING FAST! BOOK YOUR PACKAGE NOW AT IJUSTRAVEL.COM/NAPA-2026
Plus IJUS exclusives such as curated winery visits, wellness mornings, after parties and concierge level care.
indulge jubilantly. unwind. savor.
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ZANZIBAR 2026
Island Journey Unforgettable Spice JUL 14 - 25, 2026
This 12-day IJUS Travel journey invites you to feel the island’s rhythm — one that moves with the tide, smells of spice, and celebrates connection. From the winding alleys of Stone Town to the sun-drenched beaches of Nungwi, you’ll experience the best of the Spice Island through culture, cuisine, and calm. Wander lush spice farms, savor oceanfront meals at The Rock Restaurant, and sail a private catamaran to Mnemba Atoll, where coral gardens shimmer beneath crystal-clear seas. Then, take to the skies for a fly-in safari across mainland Tanzania. Spend two extraordinary days in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) — Africa’s largest protected wildlife area — where game drives, river safaris, and starlit dinners bring the spirit of adventure to life. Each element of this small-group journey carries the luxe touch and fabulous details IJUS Travel is known for — boutique stays, personalized service, and curated local experiences that turn travel into art. Thoughtful pacing ensures you’ll have time to relax, reflect, and revel in the beauty that surrounds you.
LOSE THE RUSH, FIND THE RHYTHM, AND LET THE ISLAND SPICE MOVE YOUR SOUL. $5000 pp PRICE VARIES BASED ON AIRFARE AT TIME OF BOOKING. PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE. LIMITED SPACE. IJUSTRAVEL.COM/ZANZIBAR-2026 FROM
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PARTNERS MEET OUR PARTNERS
DAK Aly Guissé master drummer Senegal 12/21 - 1/4 TRAVEL IS BETTER WHEN IT’S PERSONAL. THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE INCREDIBLE LOCAL EXPERTS WHO MAKE IJUS TRAVEL JOURNEYS SO UNFORGETTABLE JAM Courtesy by Courtney Tours Ocho Rios 12/22 - 29
Flowers Rafting JAM Ocho Rios 3/6 - 13
ZNZ
Diddy Tours
Zanzibar 7/11 - 24
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CONTACT
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