Just Back From: Tokyo, Japan
Cox & Kings Asia & Pacifc Product Manager Denise Gogarty just returned from visiting Tokyo, Japan. "Tokyo is a city of contrasts — from the ancient to the quintessentially modern — a place where centuries-old traditions of bowing to acquaintances still transpire in the shadows of the city's skyscrapers and glittering Ginza district." reflects Denise. Here are her top 5 must-do's in this city: Imperial Palace Plaza, Senso-ji Temple, Shinjuku District, Tsukiji Fish Market, and shopping. Details here.
Whether attending a traditional Japanese tea ceremony or having afternoon high tea at the Peninsula Hotel, Denise can create a range of experiences in Tokyo designed to immerse you in both the modern and the traditional sides of Japan. See also our Private Travel Journey Treasures of Japan. Contact Denise Gogarty at 1-800-999-1758.
Ladakh — August Festival Departure
India's region of Ladakh is famed for its remote alpine beauty and ancient culture. Meet Ladakhi artists, enjoy guided walks through villages, and visit Buddhist monasteries and medieval temples, or gompas, which house the region's rich history. The main event of the area is the Ladakh Festival — truly a cultural extravaganza: locals dressed in their absolute finest traditional costumes, dance performances, music concerts, painting demonstrations, a polo match and archery demonstrations. Delhi and Agra (Taj Mahal) round out the trip.
Festival tour dates: Aug 30-Sept 11, 2010. From $4145 per person double. Contact Seema Prakash at 1-800-999-1758.
Zimbabwe Makes a Comeback
Having just returned from Zimbabwe, Megan Bryant talks about the country's improved stability and shares 3 new suggested itineraries for 2010-11 that incorporate the best wildlife viewing areas of this amazing destination. A newly stabilized Zimbabwe shines with its kind people, new USD-based bank, strong concentrations of game, affordable upscale accommodations and community projects. Read more. Contact Megan Bryant at 1-800-999-1758.
Celebrate Hanoi's 1000th Anniversary
Hanoi's 1000th birthday is being celebrated this October with a grand weeklong festival held throughout the city. We will be introducing distinctive excursions focusing on the culture and history of Hanoi and its environs — stay tuned for package details. A visit to Hanoi is included in our Private Travel Journey Classic Vietnam. For more information, contact Denise Gogarty at 1-800-999-1758.
A Family Journey to Peru: Llamas, Sea Lions & Incas
Share the wonders of Peru with your family — enjoy special kid-friendly activities created to enhance your family's learning experience of this colorful country. Our 9 day, 8 night tour includes Peru's main attraction Machu Picchu, along with fun activities like swimming with sea lions, pottery-making, horseback riding, and feeding llamas and alpacas at a breeding center in the Andes. Let Cox & Kings help make this a memorable family adventure!
From $4050 based on a family of 3 (triple or double/single occupancy, connecting rooms). Contact Rachel Robar or Lynsey Hendry at 1-800-999-1758.
Cairo's Egyptian Museum & Mummy Room
Any trip to Egypt would not be complete without a visit to the renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo, with includes the treasures of Tutankhamun. Behind the scenes is the royal Mummy Room, which contains 11 royal mummies from pharaonic times, where you'll meet some legendary kings such as Tuthmosis II, Seti I, and Ramses II.
Our fully escorted Treasures of Egypt, or our private tours Classical Egypt, Highlights of Egypt, Splendors of Egypt, Discover Egypt, and Ancient Roads of Egypt all feature a private tour of the museum and the mummy room upstairs. Contact Nicole Beattie at 1-800-999-1758.
Brazil Now Summer Promotions
Rio de Janeiro: Energetic Rio is one of the most important cultural and economical cities in Brazil and features some of the country's most famous attractions such as the Pão de Açúcar, the Corcovado, and Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. 3 days 2 nights, from $405 double.
Anavilhanas Jungle Lodge: The Amazon is the largest tropical rain forest in the world. Enjoy learning about this amazing area through a variety of different activities and excursions. 3 days 4 nights, from $885 double.
Belo Horizonte & Ouro Preto: Due to careful preservation of the city's beautiful Baroque churches, art and other elaborate, flowing architecture, you will feel as if you've stepped back in time to experience Brazil's former silver and gold rush. 3 days 2 nights, from $349 double.
For more information contact Lynsey Hendry at 1-800-999-1758.
Guaranteed Group Departures to India
Spend the holidays in India with Cox & Kings. Splendors of North India is a guaranteed trip, starting Dec 18, 2010 and finishing Jan 5, 2011. This fully escorted group tour encompasses the holy city of Varanasi, the intricately carved temples at Khajuraho, the iconic Taj Mahal and the beautiful palaces and lakes of Jaipur and Udaipur. From $10445 per person double. Additional guaranteed departures: Oct 30-Nov 17, 2010, Feb 12-Mar 2, 2011.
Space is also guaranteed for these India tour departures: Classical Journey of India and Nepal, Nov 3-Nov 23, 2010, from $10865 per person double. Wonders of the South, Dec 18, 2010-Jan 2, 2011, from $7115 per person double. Contact Seema Prakash at 1-800-999-1758.
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