March 15, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE OF TRAVEL PROMOTIONS, INSPIRATION AND TIDBITS:
Promotions
Mwa-ha-ha-haunted Dracula - Beyond the Legend - Marvel in New Zealand from Christchurch to Auckland - Take a Grand Tour of Switzerland
Ride Horses and Camels with Mongolian Nomads - Hop Around the Galapagos Islands - Go Wild in Costa Rica
Cruise to Rhine Castles and the Swiss Alps - Indulge in Regal Treasures London to Dublin - Cruise Adults Only Caribbean
Splurge in Culinary Croatia by Yacht and Land - Excite Your Senses on a Multi-Activity Trip in Bali
Gather Friends for a Rishikesh Yoga & Meditation Experience
Inspiration
Video: Life Flashes Before Your Eyes
Article: Lights, Camera, Action, TRAVEL!
Article: Following The Sound of Music in Austria
Travel Tidbit
Your VPN: Don't Leave Home Without It
IN THIS ISSUE OF TRAVEL PROMOTIONS, INSPIRATION AND TIDBITS:
Promotions
Mwa-ha-ha-haunted Dracula - Beyond the Legend - Marvel in New Zealand from Christchurch to Auckland - Take a Grand Tour of Switzerland
Ride Horses and Camels with Mongolian Nomads - Hop Around the Galapagos Islands - Go Wild in Costa Rica
Cruise to Rhine Castles and the Swiss Alps - Indulge in Regal Treasures London to Dublin - Cruise Adults Only Caribbean
Splurge in Culinary Croatia by Yacht and Land - Excite Your Senses on a Multi-Activity Trip in Bali
Gather Friends for a Rishikesh Yoga & Meditation Experience
Inspiration
Video: Life Flashes Before Your Eyes
Article: Lights, Camera, Action, TRAVEL!
Article: Following The Sound of Music in Austria
Travel Tidbit
Your VPN: Don't Leave Home Without It
EXPLORATIONS
cultural - historical - architectural - castles
MWAA-HA-HA-HAUNTED DRACULA - BEYOND THE LEGEND
8 days in Transylvania from $1,615pp
We have prepared a real Dracula Tour that includes the real Dracula castle, of course, as well as sightseeing and heritage tours, all organized in a day by day itinerary. People that are naturally drawn by mystery will look for the legend of the most famous vampire in Transylvania, the vampire that possesses incredible powers- Count Dracula. For eight days, you will visit some of the most important landmarks that are related to the famous vampire and its origins in one of the best Transylvania tours. HIGHLIGHTS: Bucharest, Royal Court, archaeological exploration at Poenari Castle, Sibiu, Corvin Castle, Alba Carolina Fortress, city/town tour at historic center of Sighisoara and St. Nicholas Church, Viscri Village, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Snagov Monastery. INCLUDES: seven generous breakfast buffets with fresh local products, two bottles of water per day, comfort quality accommodations for seven nights in centrally located hotels 4*- best available in town, transfer in a modern car/minivan from arrival through departure, an informative, friendly and professional guide that will give you a comprehensive tour to understand the legend of Count Dracula and history of voivode Vlad the Impaler and entrance fees for the sights included in the itinerary.
8 days in Transylvania from $1,615pp
We have prepared a real Dracula Tour that includes the real Dracula castle, of course, as well as sightseeing and heritage tours, all organized in a day by day itinerary. People that are naturally drawn by mystery will look for the legend of the most famous vampire in Transylvania, the vampire that possesses incredible powers- Count Dracula. For eight days, you will visit some of the most important landmarks that are related to the famous vampire and its origins in one of the best Transylvania tours. HIGHLIGHTS: Bucharest, Royal Court, archaeological exploration at Poenari Castle, Sibiu, Corvin Castle, Alba Carolina Fortress, city/town tour at historic center of Sighisoara and St. Nicholas Church, Viscri Village, Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Snagov Monastery. INCLUDES: seven generous breakfast buffets with fresh local products, two bottles of water per day, comfort quality accommodations for seven nights in centrally located hotels 4*- best available in town, transfer in a modern car/minivan from arrival through departure, an informative, friendly and professional guide that will give you a comprehensive tour to understand the legend of Count Dracula and history of voivode Vlad the Impaler and entrance fees for the sights included in the itinerary.
MARVEL IN NEW ZEALAND FROM CHRISTCHURCH TO AUCKLAND.
14 days from $4,617pp
One country, two islands, two weeks, countless highs… this could well be the ultimate New Zealand guided tour. Standouts include gem-like Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere, cruise through World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Waitomo Caves tours to spot glowworms and expeditions across turquoise lakes. We haven’t even mentioned the atmospheric towns and cities yet – tours in Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch all beckon. HIGHLIGHTS: From helicopter jaunts to jet-boat rides, winery expeditions and Hobbiton tours, your travel director is ready to organize optional experiences across Rotorua and Queenstown; From snow-tipped mountains to a wild and dramatic coastline and turquoise alpine lakes, the Southern Lakes region is one of NZ’s most diverse and distinctive wilderness areas; waterfalls, ancient escarpments and dolphins await in Fiordland National Park’s Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. This World Heritage Site is as humbling as it is immense; Dark Sky Project is committed to preserving our night skies by connecting manuhiri (visitors) to the relevance of the night sky via scientific and cultural experiences.
14 days from $4,617pp
One country, two islands, two weeks, countless highs… this could well be the ultimate New Zealand guided tour. Standouts include gem-like Franz Josef Glacier/Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere, cruise through World Heritage listed Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, Waitomo Caves tours to spot glowworms and expeditions across turquoise lakes. We haven’t even mentioned the atmospheric towns and cities yet – tours in Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin and Christchurch all beckon. HIGHLIGHTS: From helicopter jaunts to jet-boat rides, winery expeditions and Hobbiton tours, your travel director is ready to organize optional experiences across Rotorua and Queenstown; From snow-tipped mountains to a wild and dramatic coastline and turquoise alpine lakes, the Southern Lakes region is one of NZ’s most diverse and distinctive wilderness areas; waterfalls, ancient escarpments and dolphins await in Fiordland National Park’s Milford Sound/Piopiotahi. This World Heritage Site is as humbling as it is immense; Dark Sky Project is committed to preserving our night skies by connecting manuhiri (visitors) to the relevance of the night sky via scientific and cultural experiences.
TAKE A GRAND TOUR OF SWITZERLAND.
9 days, September 2024, $4,217 with flights from the UK
From the 3,000m summit of Gornergrat to the idyllic shores of Lake Maggiore, this Switzerland tour’s spectacular highlights make ‘grand’ a fitting title. You’ll take several amazing journeys on funicular, cogwheel and regional trains to get a true sense of the country and its unforgettable panoramas. You’ll see the silhouette of the Matterhorn come into view, stroll around the elegant city of Brig, lay your head in the famous resort of Zermatt and sail the length of beautiful Lake Lucerne. Breathtaking. INCLUDES: Eight nights in hotels; international flights with British Airway from London Heathrow; walking tour of Lucerne, 13 meals (eight breakfasts, five dinners), 10 excursions and visits, open funicular Stans-Stanserhorn, Hergiswil Glass Factory, boat ride Hergiswll-Lucerne; paddle steamer ride Lucerne-Fluelen, journey on Gotthard Panorama Express route Fluelen-Locarno; Ticino ticket, Centovalli train journey Locarno-Domodossola; return cogwheel train Zermatt-Gornergrat; Golden Pass Panoramic train from Zweismmen to Montreux Plus; travel in destination by coach, porterage.
9 days, September 2024, $4,217 with flights from the UK
From the 3,000m summit of Gornergrat to the idyllic shores of Lake Maggiore, this Switzerland tour’s spectacular highlights make ‘grand’ a fitting title. You’ll take several amazing journeys on funicular, cogwheel and regional trains to get a true sense of the country and its unforgettable panoramas. You’ll see the silhouette of the Matterhorn come into view, stroll around the elegant city of Brig, lay your head in the famous resort of Zermatt and sail the length of beautiful Lake Lucerne. Breathtaking. INCLUDES: Eight nights in hotels; international flights with British Airway from London Heathrow; walking tour of Lucerne, 13 meals (eight breakfasts, five dinners), 10 excursions and visits, open funicular Stans-Stanserhorn, Hergiswil Glass Factory, boat ride Hergiswll-Lucerne; paddle steamer ride Lucerne-Fluelen, journey on Gotthard Panorama Express route Fluelen-Locarno; Ticino ticket, Centovalli train journey Locarno-Domodossola; return cogwheel train Zermatt-Gornergrat; Golden Pass Panoramic train from Zweismmen to Montreux Plus; travel in destination by coach, porterage.
EXPERIENCES
adventure - ethical eco- and animal tourism - events and celebrations
RIDE HORSES & CAMELS WITH MONGOLIAN NOMADS.
9 days (4 days of horseback riding, 1 day of camel riding) from $2,333pp
In this Mongolian horse riding holiday, you get the chance to ride horses through the sublime Naiman Nuur mountainous region of Central Mongolia and stay with local nomadic families along the way in their felt gers to experience their pastoral way of life, delicious natural foods and culture. While a mix of hiking and riding is an option, this is predominantly a riding trip and you need to have some basic riding experience. We will also visit beautifully preserved 16th Century Buddhist Monasteries and ride Bactrian camels across the sands of the Gobi Desert. Mongolian horses tend to be small, but have tremendous stamina and speed, and are well adapted to the harsh environment of the steppe where they have thrived for centuries. They are well used to being ridden as the nomads use them throughout the year as a means of transport and for herding their livestock. Riding freely through the endless horizons of this historical land is an awe-inspiring feeling of freedom, and a complete return to the natural way of life so sorely missing from many modern societies. We will learn about the history of the areas we travel through; visiting the site where Genghis Khan founded the famed cosmopolitan capital city of the Mongolian Empire in the 12th Century, and riding through the Orkhon Valley where he finally defeated the army of Tayang Khan, leader of the western Naiman tribe, to unite the nine Mongol tribes before conquering Central Asia as far as the Danube in Hungary. We will also pass many ancient nomadic burial sites and one of the mysterious ‘Deer Stones’ scattered across Siberia and Mongolia, dating from the peoples of the Bronze Age. HIGHLIGHTS: Tour capital city Ulaanbaatar, stay with local nomadic families in gers, ride through the beautiful Naiman Nuur region, ride/hike up to a picturesque mountain monastery.
9 days (4 days of horseback riding, 1 day of camel riding) from $2,333pp
In this Mongolian horse riding holiday, you get the chance to ride horses through the sublime Naiman Nuur mountainous region of Central Mongolia and stay with local nomadic families along the way in their felt gers to experience their pastoral way of life, delicious natural foods and culture. While a mix of hiking and riding is an option, this is predominantly a riding trip and you need to have some basic riding experience. We will also visit beautifully preserved 16th Century Buddhist Monasteries and ride Bactrian camels across the sands of the Gobi Desert. Mongolian horses tend to be small, but have tremendous stamina and speed, and are well adapted to the harsh environment of the steppe where they have thrived for centuries. They are well used to being ridden as the nomads use them throughout the year as a means of transport and for herding their livestock. Riding freely through the endless horizons of this historical land is an awe-inspiring feeling of freedom, and a complete return to the natural way of life so sorely missing from many modern societies. We will learn about the history of the areas we travel through; visiting the site where Genghis Khan founded the famed cosmopolitan capital city of the Mongolian Empire in the 12th Century, and riding through the Orkhon Valley where he finally defeated the army of Tayang Khan, leader of the western Naiman tribe, to unite the nine Mongol tribes before conquering Central Asia as far as the Danube in Hungary. We will also pass many ancient nomadic burial sites and one of the mysterious ‘Deer Stones’ scattered across Siberia and Mongolia, dating from the peoples of the Bronze Age. HIGHLIGHTS: Tour capital city Ulaanbaatar, stay with local nomadic families in gers, ride through the beautiful Naiman Nuur region, ride/hike up to a picturesque mountain monastery.
HOP AROUND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS.
8 days from $2,290pp
Amazing wildlife, both on land and under the water, is the main drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. On this eight-day trip, you’ll explore this otherworldly archipelago on foot and by boat with an expert naturalist guide to lead the way. Swim with sea turtles, see giant tortoises up close, watch sea lions lounge around town and discover fascinating, varied landscapes. Learn about the conservation efforts on Isla Santa Cruz, take a cooking class to make a famed Ecuadorian soup and enjoy multiple snorkeling opportunities, as well as a full-day hike to the second-largest volcanic crater in the world! This trip will have you cruising and exploring by day and relaxing on land by night, with all the logistics taken care of for you. Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide. This dinosaur-like creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands. Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) – an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colorful fish call home. See the giant tortoises that freely roam the islands. Many visitors come to Isla Santa Cruz just to see these enormous creatures in their natural habitat! Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death-defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air. Calling all avid birdwatchers! Start and end your trip in the Galapagos (as opposed to mainland Ecuador) – this means it’s easy to stay longer if you fall in love with the archipelago.
8 days from $2,290pp
Amazing wildlife, both on land and under the water, is the main drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. On this eight-day trip, you’ll explore this otherworldly archipelago on foot and by boat with an expert naturalist guide to lead the way. Swim with sea turtles, see giant tortoises up close, watch sea lions lounge around town and discover fascinating, varied landscapes. Learn about the conservation efforts on Isla Santa Cruz, take a cooking class to make a famed Ecuadorian soup and enjoy multiple snorkeling opportunities, as well as a full-day hike to the second-largest volcanic crater in the world! This trip will have you cruising and exploring by day and relaxing on land by night, with all the logistics taken care of for you. Learn about the unique habits of the marine iguana with your expert naturalist guide. This dinosaur-like creature has an iridescent sheen and is only found on the Galapagos Islands. Snorkel the incredible waters of Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) – an eroded volcanic cone where sea turtles, rays and colorful fish call home. See the giant tortoises that freely roam the islands. Many visitors come to Isla Santa Cruz just to see these enormous creatures in their natural habitat! Watch the aerobatic routines of blue-footed boobies and the death-defying stunts of the frigate birds as they whizz through the air. Calling all avid birdwatchers! Start and end your trip in the Galapagos (as opposed to mainland Ecuador) – this means it’s easy to stay longer if you fall in love with the archipelago.
GO WILD IN COSTA RICA.
15 days from $1,842pp
Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica, and understand why this part of the world is called the ‘rich coast’. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, will provide you a comprehensive journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of this pure Central American location. Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get your hands dirty on a sustainable farm. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches. This adventure takes you into the heart of a country whose people are all about a ‘pura vida’. Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this trip into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica. Long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, elegant ocelots and three-toed sloths – Costa Rica is home to exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to spot them all. Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community; the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. Refresh after jungle hikes spotting endemic wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna. Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.
15 days from $1,842pp
Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica, and understand why this part of the world is called the ‘rich coast’. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, will provide you a comprehensive journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of this pure Central American location. Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get your hands dirty on a sustainable farm. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches. This adventure takes you into the heart of a country whose people are all about a ‘pura vida’. Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this trip into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica. Long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, elegant ocelots and three-toed sloths – Costa Rica is home to exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to spot them all. Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community; the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. Refresh after jungle hikes spotting endemic wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna. Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.
EXPEDITIONS
immersive land plus sea - river - ocean - yacht - world
CRUISE TO RHINE CASTLES AND THE SWISS ALPS.
7 nights from $3,499 -Add two nights Amsterdam pre-cruise and three nights Lake Como post-cruise
Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps before spending time in Italy’s haven for the rich and famous, Lake Como. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.
7 nights from $3,499 -Add two nights Amsterdam pre-cruise and three nights Lake Como post-cruise
Discover fairytale castles, historic vineyards and the stunning remnant of a world frozen over with glaciers, Italy’s Lake Como, as part of this all-encompassing Rhine River cruise and land fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks. Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps before spending time in Italy’s haven for the rich and famous, Lake Como. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.
INDULGE IN REGAL TREASURES: DUBLIN TO LONDON.
9 nights, September 23, 2024 (other dates available) from $2,849pp
An overnight in the iconic London allows time to explore its many landmarks, like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye. But you can also find hidden gems like the British Library, where you may see a scribbled page of Beatles songwriting or a Leonardo da Vinci notebook. Although proudly Irish today, Waterford still holds a great deal of Viking history found throughout the city, from the 13th-century defensive tower to artifacts like the Kite Brooch. Dive back in time in the charming town of Poole with a trek to the Hartland Moore National Nature Reserve, where the former royal fortress of Corfe Castle sits. In Bantry, the 17th-century manor known as Bantry House exudes a stately essence, and the gardens on its grounds create a stunning, Edenic scene. INCLUDES: FREE cultural immersion, FREE gourmet dining with ever-changing menus, FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers, FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés, FREE stocked in-room minibar, FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices, FREE afternoon and high tea, FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet, FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer, FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities, FREE pre-paid gratuities, FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars, FREE reusable water bottle, FREE butler service and expanded room service menu in suites.
9 nights, September 23, 2024 (other dates available) from $2,849pp
An overnight in the iconic London allows time to explore its many landmarks, like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Bridge, Big Ben and the London Eye. But you can also find hidden gems like the British Library, where you may see a scribbled page of Beatles songwriting or a Leonardo da Vinci notebook. Although proudly Irish today, Waterford still holds a great deal of Viking history found throughout the city, from the 13th-century defensive tower to artifacts like the Kite Brooch. Dive back in time in the charming town of Poole with a trek to the Hartland Moore National Nature Reserve, where the former royal fortress of Corfe Castle sits. In Bantry, the 17th-century manor known as Bantry House exudes a stately essence, and the gardens on its grounds create a stunning, Edenic scene. INCLUDES: FREE cultural immersion, FREE gourmet dining with ever-changing menus, FREE unlimited beverages, including fine wines, spirits and craft beers, FREE open bars and lounges, including 24-hour bar service with specialty canapés, FREE stocked in-room minibar, FREE specialty coffees, teas and fresh-pressed juices, FREE afternoon and high tea, FREE champagne and gourmet canapés during meet and greet, FREE 24-hour room service, including spirits, wine and beer, FREE L'OCCITANE bath amenities, FREE pre-paid gratuities, FREE use of walking sticks and binoculars, FREE reusable water bottle, FREE butler service and expanded room service menu in suites.
CRUISE ADULTS ONLY CARIBBEAN.
7 Nights, Dec 14-21, 2024 and February-March 2025, from $1,907pp
Set out from San Juan on this epic seven-night voyage to some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands. Start in Road Town, the capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, where you can visit local rum distilleries, or relax at Cane Garden Bay Beach. Then complete your whirlwind Caribbean tour by heading to Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Maarten. INCLUDES: FREE amazing food, FREE wi-fi, FREE tips, FREE soft drinks and water, FREE shows and entertainment, FREE group fitness classes, FREE flexible booking, FREE no-fuss name changes.
7 Nights, Dec 14-21, 2024 and February-March 2025, from $1,907pp
Set out from San Juan on this epic seven-night voyage to some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands. Start in Road Town, the capital of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, where you can visit local rum distilleries, or relax at Cane Garden Bay Beach. Then complete your whirlwind Caribbean tour by heading to Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, and St. Maarten. INCLUDES: FREE amazing food, FREE wi-fi, FREE tips, FREE soft drinks and water, FREE shows and entertainment, FREE group fitness classes, FREE flexible booking, FREE no-fuss name changes.
EXCURSIONS
friends trip - wellness - wine, whiskey and culinary
SPLURGE IN CULINARY CROATIA BY YACHT AND LAND.
8 nights from $8,996pp
Enjoy a symphony of taste along the Dalmation Coastline from Dubrovnik to Split (and beyond) from both land and sea. This luxurious, fully hosted tour of must-see Dalmatian coastal cities was curated with love and a deep passion for Croatia. If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality. The yachting portion of your tour begins in Dubrovnik, the walled city with ties to the fictional city King's Landing of Game of Thrones fame. As a guest of this 164 foot ultra-luxe yacht, you will view Croatia's most historic cities and villages from a vantage point reserved for the lucky few. Guided excursions into Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar and Split are all on the menu during your six days on the yacht. Your final three days are spent exploring the beautiful hill towns of Istria peppered with truffle tastings, wine tastings and excursions through vineyards and olive groves. What else can we say but bon voyage, bon vivant!
8 nights from $8,996pp
Enjoy a symphony of taste along the Dalmation Coastline from Dubrovnik to Split (and beyond) from both land and sea. This luxurious, fully hosted tour of must-see Dalmatian coastal cities was curated with love and a deep passion for Croatia. If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality. The yachting portion of your tour begins in Dubrovnik, the walled city with ties to the fictional city King's Landing of Game of Thrones fame. As a guest of this 164 foot ultra-luxe yacht, you will view Croatia's most historic cities and villages from a vantage point reserved for the lucky few. Guided excursions into Dubrovnik, Korčula, Hvar and Split are all on the menu during your six days on the yacht. Your final three days are spent exploring the beautiful hill towns of Istria peppered with truffle tastings, wine tastings and excursions through vineyards and olive groves. What else can we say but bon voyage, bon vivant!
EXCITE YOUR SENSES ON A MULTI-ACTIVITY TRIP IN BALI.
6 nights from $5,299pp
Experience sacred temples, tropical waters and luxurious retreats in Bali, a world of striking natural beauty, captivating culture and exotic flavors. Connect with the bustling local life as you bike through friendly rural communities and visit outdoor markets. Relax at our luxury retreats, indulging in five-star amenities from Bali’s lush tropical highlands to its spectacular coast. Raft through a rain forest-draped canyon on the Ayung River, splashing in waterfalls along the way. It’s easy to find inspiration in Bali. You’ll see it among terraced rice fields and exotic temples. In bustling market towns and on tropical palm-studded beaches. And among some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Come explore Bali with in a way that few travelers experience. INCLUDES: All breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners, expertise and services of experienced trip leader, snacks and beverages between meals, additional guides and experts from the region on many trips, van shuttles to support a variety of route options, private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions, all gratuities at hotels and restaurants, special events, including wine tastings, use of fully equipped titanium bike plus helmet and accessories, trailercycles, carriers and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing, park and other entry fees, fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel, select coach transfers, baggage transfers and porterage.
6 nights from $5,299pp
Experience sacred temples, tropical waters and luxurious retreats in Bali, a world of striking natural beauty, captivating culture and exotic flavors. Connect with the bustling local life as you bike through friendly rural communities and visit outdoor markets. Relax at our luxury retreats, indulging in five-star amenities from Bali’s lush tropical highlands to its spectacular coast. Raft through a rain forest-draped canyon on the Ayung River, splashing in waterfalls along the way. It’s easy to find inspiration in Bali. You’ll see it among terraced rice fields and exotic temples. In bustling market towns and on tropical palm-studded beaches. And among some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Come explore Bali with in a way that few travelers experience. INCLUDES: All breakfasts, six lunches, five dinners, expertise and services of experienced trip leader, snacks and beverages between meals, additional guides and experts from the region on many trips, van shuttles to support a variety of route options, private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions, all gratuities at hotels and restaurants, special events, including wine tastings, use of fully equipped titanium bike plus helmet and accessories, trailercycles, carriers and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing, park and other entry fees, fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel, select coach transfers, baggage transfers and porterage.
GATHER FRIENDS FOR A RISHIKESH YOGA & MEDITATION EXPERIENCE
8 days from $1,000pp
Get a group of ten friends! Start and end in New Delhi! With the health, spa and wellness tour Rishikesh Yoga and Meditation Experience, you have an eight day tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and three other destinations in India. INCLUDES: accommodations in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Rishikesh Ashram - DAILY SCHEDULE:
Wake Up Call (Morning Bell) - 05:15 AM
Morning Meditation - 05:30 AM TO 6:30 AM
Morning Yoga - 06:45 AM TO 8:00 AM
Havan (Fire Ritual) - 07:30 AM TO 8:00 AM
Breakfast (Silence Observed) - 08:15 AM TO 9:00 AM
Vedanta Darshan (Spiritual Lecture) - 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM
Library Hours (WiFi Access) - 11:30 AM TO 12:00 PM
Lunch (Silence observed) - 12:00 To 13:00 HRS
Digestive Breathing - 12:45 TO 13:15 HRS
Library (Reading all yoga and spiritual books) - 13:30 To 15:00 HRS
Lecture, Q&A about Yoga, meditation & philosophy - 15:15 TO 16:00 HRS
Evening Tea - 16:00 TO 16:20 HRS
Evening Yoga - 16:30 TO 17:45 HRS
Evening Meditation - 18:00 TO 19:00 HRS
Dinner (Silence Observed) - 19:15 TO 20:00 HRS
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"Bhajan" (Holy Hymns), on Monday and Friday after dinner.
"TRATAKA" (Candle flame meditation) on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday after dinner.
Sunday closed, no classes but Karma Yoga (Cleaning Off Halls) will be 6:00 to 8:00 AM.
8 days from $1,000pp
Get a group of ten friends! Start and end in New Delhi! With the health, spa and wellness tour Rishikesh Yoga and Meditation Experience, you have an eight day tour package taking you through New Delhi, India and three other destinations in India. INCLUDES: accommodations in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Rishikesh Ashram - DAILY SCHEDULE:
Wake Up Call (Morning Bell) - 05:15 AM
Morning Meditation - 05:30 AM TO 6:30 AM
Morning Yoga - 06:45 AM TO 8:00 AM
Havan (Fire Ritual) - 07:30 AM TO 8:00 AM
Breakfast (Silence Observed) - 08:15 AM TO 9:00 AM
Vedanta Darshan (Spiritual Lecture) - 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM
Library Hours (WiFi Access) - 11:30 AM TO 12:00 PM
Lunch (Silence observed) - 12:00 To 13:00 HRS
Digestive Breathing - 12:45 TO 13:15 HRS
Library (Reading all yoga and spiritual books) - 13:30 To 15:00 HRS
Lecture, Q&A about Yoga, meditation & philosophy - 15:15 TO 16:00 HRS
Evening Tea - 16:00 TO 16:20 HRS
Evening Yoga - 16:30 TO 17:45 HRS
Evening Meditation - 18:00 TO 19:00 HRS
Dinner (Silence Observed) - 19:15 TO 20:00 HRS
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"Bhajan" (Holy Hymns), on Monday and Friday after dinner.
"TRATAKA" (Candle flame meditation) on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday after dinner.
Sunday closed, no classes but Karma Yoga (Cleaning Off Halls) will be 6:00 to 8:00 AM.