Royal Malewane — The Heart of South Africa's Bushveld
Exquisite Royal Malewane safari lodge borders the Kruger National Park from the exclusivity of the Thornybush Private Game Reserve. The eight colonial-styled suites have private pools, Victorian baths, indoor and outdoor showers and fireplaces. Indulge in the Bush Spa — therapeutic massage, body treatments and hydrotherapy. World-class cuisine perfects the luxury experience, and all meals, local beverages and house wines are included. Home to lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black and white rhino, the reserve provides exceptional opportunities for game viewing.
Royal Malewane is featured in our Royal Portfolio Safari. Your journey may be customized to include a stay at the ultra-private Africa House (6 bedroom villa) at Royal Malewane. Contact Megan Bryant at 1-800-999-1758.
Small Heritage Properties of India — Top Picks
"So much has changed in the last 33 years of 'going home' to India, that I sometimes wonder if my memory has it right! Today's India has so many hotels to choose from that a traveler has a myriad of choices for where they will stay. Whenever I visit India these days I am constantly finding new and unique off the beaten track properties. Of particular interest are those lovely small heritage resorts, offering travelers a taste of long ago. From simple to grand, all exemplify a touch of history and romance that is often forgotten."
– Nicole Beattie, India Special Interest Programs Director
Read more about Nicole's favorite India heritage properties (such as Deogarh Mahal Palace and Chhatra Sagar), or contact Nicole Beattie at 1-800-999-1758.
Take the Kids to China this Summer — Special Family Tour
Give your children the opportunity to experience China on our special family-oriented tour. Learn about Chinese family life in the ancient Hutongs of Beijing and make kites and fly them at the Great Wall. In Xian, see the Terracotta Warriors up close and visit with rare Great Pandas in Chengdu. This exceptional journey ends in Shanghai with its modern skyscrapers and an amazing acrobat performance.
For more information on our private 2010 China Family Journey, contact Denise Gogarty at 1-800-999-1758.
Photographing Buenos Aires & Northern Patagonia in Argentina
Your expert host on this group journey is noted photographer and fine art printer Diego Ortiz Mugica. First stop will be culture-rich Buenos Aires to photograph its historic districts, sidewalk cafes, and tango dancers. Also visit the nearby Pampas region with its gaucho traditions. In northern Patagonia's natural alpine setting, excursions are planned to provide perfect settings for excellent photo shoots. Your photo professor will lead workshops, as well as daily instruction and personalized feedback in the field.
More details. From $5395 per person double occupancy. 8 days, 7 nights, Nov 6-13, 2010. Contact Rachel Robar at 1-800-999-1758.
Island of the Knights: Malta
Malta flourished under the influence of the Knights of St. John, and is noted for its fortified hilltop cities, beautiful art-filled churches, narrow, picturesque streets, and Mediterranean beaches. The republic also has Neolithic sites older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids.
You'll stay at the 17th C Xara Palace (Relaix & Chateaux), located in the walled city of Mdina, Malta's medieval capital. We recommend the optional seaplane flight from Valletta on your day trip to Gozo, for spectacular views of the archipelago. No visa is needed for Americans visiting Malta. From $2815 per person double; 5 days 4 nights.
To book our Private Travel Journey Island of the Knights: Malta, please contact Nicole Beattie at 1-800-999-1758.
Just Back From: The Kitchens of Southeast Asia
Denise Gogarty, our Asia & Pacific Product Manager, recently returned from Southeast Asia. Read about her culinary experiences in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. To learn more about incorporating cooking classes on your trip to Asia, contact Denise Gogarty at 1-800-999-1758.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites — Colombia
Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena
Situated in a bay along the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena has the most extensive fortifications in South America.
Los Katíos National Park
An exceptional biological diversity is found in the park, which is home to threatened animal species, as well as many endemic plants.
Historic Center of Santa Cruz de Mompox
Founded in 1540, Mompox played a key role in the Spanish colonization of northern South America. Most of the buildings are still used for their original purposes, providing an exceptional picture of what a Spanish colonial city was like.
National Archeological Park of Tierradentro
The park contains huge underground tombs dating from the 6th to the 10th century. Decorated with motifs that reproduce the internal decor of homes of the period, they reveal the social complexity and cultural wealth of a pre-Hispanic society in the northern Andes.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
The largest group of religious monuments and megalithic sculptures in South America display the creativity and imagination of a northern Andean culture that flourished from the 1st to the 8th C.
Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Widely recognized as one of the top diving sites in the world, these deep waters support important populations of large predators and pelagic species.
Select UNESCO World Heritage sites are featured on our Private Travel Journey Cartagena de Indias. To book your customized trip, contact Rachel Robar at 1-800-999-1758.
