b'MAGICAL James Golding Director of SalesCONNECTIONSAs far back as the fourth centuryWe at MyPlanet are proud to BC, the Greek philosophercontribute to such intimate and Aristotle referred to humansinvaluable experiences. At our as social animals. Our currentcore, we are about immersive obsession with social mediatravel. We are happy when our platforms, from Facebook toguests interact with locals and Instagram and X, reinforces thisengage themselves in their aspect of human nature. Mosteveryday lives for a while. people need to connect withWhen travellers become hugely othersto seek and cultivateimpressed with a city and culture, social relationships with friends,they sometimes develop a deep, neighbours, colleagues, and otherslasting connection to the placePHOTOS: TOURISM AUSTRALIA (COUPLE), ISTOCK.COM/STOBE_DE (LIONS), ONE HORIZON (GROUP)they meet. It is these interactions(p. 24). When guests spend their that make us laugh, cry, loveandtime in a sustainable way, the make us human. people of the host country can also benefit (p. 18). One of the highlights of travelling abroad is the chance to discoverIn this, our seventh decade, we new cultures and people. Suchlook back with joy at the many connections, even if fleeting,connections we have made over elevate us and expand our horizonsthe years. Because we test every and understanding of other waysdestination, accommodation, and of living. This is an importantservice provider, we have met aspect of travel that we shouldcountless enchanting people not underestimate, especiallythe world over, and many have given the terrible conflicts aroundbecome friends. Most significantly, the world, which underscore howhowever, is our connection to fragile peace is today.our guests. When we plan and curate each trip to meet our Travelling lets us experience first- guests personal preferences hand how closely connected we alland interests, we develop close are. Isnt it fantastic when differentrelationships. This connection is cultural and artistic currentsonly possible because you put enrich each other? How deliciousyour trust in us before, during, is it when culinary traditionsand after your trip. At the heart combine to create a new cuisineof the MyPlanet philosophy is the (p. 33)? How delightful it is whenconviction to translate this trust we dive deep into nature and getinto unforgettable and precious close to wildlife in a peaceful andencounters and adventures all responsible way (p. 08). over the world. TRUE VOYAGES \x1a3'