Learn about Asian culture through its food on a two week adventure that will take travelers to five countries as part of the newest trip on the roster of Asian luxury "bespoke travel specialist" Remote Lands. High flying activities include dining with members of the Thai royal family; visiting Yekshenba Bazaar, the world's largest open-air market located in Kashgar; savoring dinner with the Maharaja at his palace in Udaipur; enjoying a wedding ceremony in a charming Bhutan village; and observing a private young-monk ordination and ritual head-shaving in Burma.
As part of the Passionate Epicures and Insatiable Travelers private jet journey, scheduled for October 13-26, 2007, you'll be whisked through five countries, stay in splendid hotels, and indulge in spa treatments and magnificent cuisine. Celebrated food critic and best-selling author Gael Greene and award-winning author and Asia expert Simon Winchester will be along as raconteurs for the trip.
Remote Lands Passionate Epicures and Insatiable Travelers Jet Journey:
- COUNTRIES VISITED Thailand, Burma, Bhutan, India & China
- MODE OF TRANSPORT luxury Boeing Business Jet outfitted with just 40 first class seats
- LIMITED SPACE no more than 15 - 20 guests
- CELEB SPEAKERS author Simon Winchester & food critic Gael Greene
- TRIP DATES October 13-26, 2007
- COST $50,000 per person (double occupancy) with a $5,000 supplement fee for single occupancy
On an earthy-friendly note, Remote Lands donates five percent of its profits directly to local charities in Asian countries for continued development of tourism projects. They also support geotourism, which sustains and enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents - that helps build a sense of national identity and pride.
- The Travel Snob
It isn't necessary to arrange such luxurious transportation when you get it every time you fly Singapore Airlines.
Posted by: Asia Travel | November 17, 2008 at 07:11 PM