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Remote Lands' First Private Jet Journey to Feature Gael Greene and Simon Winchester
Travelers Can Experience Asia in Sybaritic Style with Celebrity Authors
(NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 20, 2006) - Remote Lands, Inc., America's only provider of Asian luxury bespoke travel and private jet journeys with celebrity speakers, has announced their first private jet journey, "Passionate Epicures and Insatiable Travelers." Best-selling authors Simon Winchester and Gael Greene will be the raconteurs for this trip, scheduled to take place October 13-26, 2007. Guests can learn about Asian culture through its food on this two week adventure that will take travelers to five countries, Thailand, Burma, Bhutan, India and China, aboard a luxurious Boeing Business Jet outfitted with just 40 first class seats. Accommodations are at Asia's most sumptuous five-star properties. The journey costs $49,950 per person, based on double occupancy with a $5,000 supplement fee for single occupancy. Space is limited to just 36 guests and reservations should be made by April 1, 2007.
"Passionate Epicures and Insatiable Travelers" is a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the rich culture and cuisine of Asia, with celebrated food critic and best-selling author Gael Greene and award-winning author and Asia expert Simon Winchester. Guests are whisked through the five countries, staying in splendid hotels and indulging in spa treatments and magnificent cuisine. Highlights of this stimulating trip include dining with members of the Thai royal family, a visit to the Yekshenba Bazaar, the largest open air market in the world, located in Kashgar; dinner with the Maharaja at his palace in Udaipur; a wedding ceremony in a charming Bhutan village; and a private young monk ordination and ritual head-shaving in Burma.
Remote Lands strongly believes in promoting peace and understanding between cultures by having their clients personally interact with a well-balanced cross-section of local society. The company's elite/indigenous experience allows travelers to meet and spend time with individuals ranging from monks to Maharajas, fisherman to financiers, and nomads to nobility. Talented chefs of local restaurants give cooking lessons in their own kitchens, with guests dining at their homes with their families. Remote Lands' unparalleled insider access opens doors to private events such as religious ceremonies, family celebrations, and meetings with local royalty and celebrities on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Remote Lands also has Golf and Art & Architecture journeys planned that will take place in January and May 2008. Golf enthusiasts will have the opportunity to play some of Asia's best and most interesting courses with a famous golf personality. Highly-knowledgeable art connoisseurs will take travelers on a journey visiting a wide range of fascinating places where they can learn about Asian art and architecture from ancient to modern.
Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism and donates five percent of its profits directly to local charities in Asian countries for continued development of tourism projects. The company also supports 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.
For enquiries or to make reservations, please call 646.415.8092.
About Remote Lands
Remote Lands, Inc. is a midtown Manhattan-based provider of Asian luxury bespoke travel and private jet journeys with celebrity speakers. The company specializes in extraordinary experiences in magical, far-flung destinations and insider access to exceptional people and exclusive events. The venture capital-backed company was founded by seasoned business and travel entrepreneurs Catherine Heald and Jay Tindall, both of whom have lived, worked and traveled all over the world. Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism that strives to bring an understanding of other cultures and helps to preserve their way of life. Five percent of the company's profits go directly to local charities in developing countries. For more information please visit www.remotelands.com.
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