Bear Grylls is a world-renowned survival expert and adventurer. He partnered with Parajet International to launch BG Paramotor for adventurers who strive to find additional ways of experiencing the world.

The new BG Paramotor can now provide stunning aerial views of some of the most hard to reach areas of the world. With flight time durations of up to 3 hours, BG Paramotor is ideal for long cross-country expeditions or extended local flying.

BG Paramotor is the simplest of all powered aircraft. With a small engine to drive a propeller, the device functions like a backpack under a paraglider wing. The engine provides thrust for take off and the ability to climb and maintain level flight.

Specially designed by Bear Grylls, he was quoted “I’m so excited by the launch of the BG Paramotor – I’m a huge fan of the sport and take every opportunity to take to the skies and explore. For me it is my escape!”

With BG Paramotor, now you can enjoy amazing aerial views and reach the remote back country, fly amongst the clouds and explore the distant landscape. It truly is a “one man personal powered flight.”

It get started could not be easier. Just strap on the backpack propeller and the powerful one man engine provides all the thrust your paraglider ‘wing’ needs to soar high. You will feel like a bird and be able to swoop and fly high above before returning to earth.

Attend the Bear Grylls Accredited Parajet Flight Academies and learn how to fly the BG Paramotor. The majority of students complete flight training within 10 days.

Storing and transporting BG Paramotor is quite simple. It’s easy to assemble and be taken in a large case or the trunk of your car.

The BG Paramotor Adventurer Package includes:<,b>
– BG Paramotor including a bespoke harness, wing and helmet
– 10 days training at BG Accredited Parajet Flight Academy
– Chassis Bag including first aid kit and water bottle pouch
– Prop Covers
– BG Ultimate Survival Knife
– Travel Luggage System including Travel Bag
– Spar case and Cage bag

The purchase price for the BG Paramotor Adventurer Package is £10,688 + VAT and includes all the equipment and training listed above.

This is the perfect Christmas gift for someone who loves the outdoors and wants to push the boundaries of adventure.

Bear Grylls has been an avid supporter of Parajet and used paramotors on many occasions. Most notably are two expeditions with flights over the remote jungle plateau of the Angel Falls in Venezuela, in addition to teaming up with Parajet founder Gilo Cardozo to fly over the summit of Everest in 2007

If you are ready to fly like an eagle or know somebody who would love owning the BG Paramotor, contact The Life of Luxury today. Keep up with other luxury travel news stories by following this luxury blog.

The weather in the Dominican Republic is excellent year-round, since it’s located in the Caribbean. Dominican Republic is also the most visited tourist destination in the Caribbean.

The Dominican Republic is becoming very popular destinations in what is expected to be a booming travel year in 2015.

The southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic is emerging as a haven for the eco-conscious tourist who seeks a natural, all-encompassing Caribbean escape.

Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge is a 13-room property that has become the region’s leading eco-resort. As a model in eco-tourism, Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge features its own hydroelectric plant that provides 30% of its own electricity. The resort also features a certified organic garden, hiking and mountain biking trails, plus an organic river spa.

There is lots to do nearby and adventure types will love the numerous excursions available such as tour nearby national parks within the Jaragua, Bahoruco and Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve. You can also visit an organic coffee plantation, Oviedo Lagoon and Lake Enriquillo, the Casa de Tarzán (Tarzan’s House), Las Aguilas Bay and even explore caves with ancient tribal art.

Enjoy the beauty of Samaná Peninsula, which is tucked away on the Dominican Republic’s northeastern coast.

The Samaná peninsula is becoming more popular each year as one of the Caribbean’s top new destinations. It’s an authentic, Caribbean destination that boasts incredible beaches and scenic mountain ranges.

Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences is the top boutique hotel in the area. Providing ultimate intimacy and privacy along with pristine, private beaches stretching for miles, it’s an ideal travel destination.

Sublime Samana is a modern yet elegant luxury resort and member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The seven-acre property is located amongst an expansive canal of pools that stretch almost 500 feet from end-to-end.

In such a beautiful environment, you can sleep soundly at Sublime Samana Hotel & Residences. Relax in your choice of contemporary-designed 1- 2- and 3-bedroom suites and casitas that provide hotel guests an understated luxury.

If you would like to travel to the Dominican Republic, contact us and a luxury travel concierge agent will assist with all your vacation needs. Follow this luxury blog to keep up with the latest travel industry news.

There is no doubt how important health and fitness is and how we all need to do more in our daily lives. A trend that is becoming increasingly popular is integrating health and fitness into the luxury travel industry.

These days, many luxury resorts are bringing in highly regarded fitness experts from popular programs like Barry’s Boot Camp in addition to other famous NYC & LA gyms. The goal is to provide luxury resort guests with similar, high intensity workouts they can receive back home.

Of course, the big allure for many in the world of luxury travel is getting to exercise in beautiful settings such as a tropical beach with blue waters and abundant sunshine.

If you are interested in learning more about being part of an innovative fitness program in the Caribbean, we wanted to share four Caribbean luxury resort properties that are industry leaders:

· Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda introduced a new and enhanced Wellness Retreats fitness program for 2014. The fitness programs at this luxury resort consist of four-day retreats offering rigorous programming that include: Self Myofascial Release therapy, beach boot-camps with Kettlebell training and TRX suspension training. Developed and organized by well known NYC fitness expert Frank Baptiste, Frankly Fitness® Immersion provides program participants a high-intensity experience that’s been designed to get your heart racing and burn away calories. The Rosewood Little Dix Bay luxury resort also works with renowned yoga instructor Johnny Anzalone for the Revitalize, Refresh, Renew Yoga retreat. He leads classes that range from Multi-level Yoga to Core Strength and Choreography of Asana.

· Viceroy Anguilla created the ultimate workout for its resort guests who desire to integrate a fitness routine into their tropical vacation. The luxury resort in scenic Anguilla offers its renowned Barry’s Boot Camp classes. These exercise classes are offered almost every holiday weekend.  Barry’s Boot Camp has quickly escalated to top of the luxurious resort’s fitness schedule.  The course features one of Barry’s celebrity trainers from their L.A. or New York locations.

· This year, the amazing El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, which is a luxury Waldorf Astoria Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico offers an immersive four-day health and wellness program. The luxury resort has partnered with Lisa Taylor of Twist-Life. The fitness program offers its resort guests: guided meditation, a way to build strength and stability with hikes, educational workshops and seminars in addition to a wonderful superfood cooking demonstration.

· Another luxury Caribbean luxury resort – The BodyHoliday LeSport in St.Lucia provides wellness retreats that feature an intensive, two-week long boot camp that’s led by Olympic champion Sharron Davies, pro athlete Danny Crates, as well as professional coach Ayo Falola. Get in shape and indulge in a luxury lifestyle like no other.

If you are ready to experience your dream, luxury vacation and try a fitness program at one the above Caribbean luxury resort choices, please contact us to make your travel reservations. Want to keep up with the latest luxury travel news? Then follow this luxury blog.

Patagonia lighthouse

As Christmas is just around the corner, it’s time to get serious and plan those special luxury gift idea and holiday gift purchases. You want to make each gift perfect and not end up being returned for a refund, handed off to someone else, or even donated to a charity.

If you are looking impress that special female in your life with something unique, or want to surprise your best friend with a fun gift, these classy gifts are sure to bring on a holiday spirit, while avoiding the usual cliché gifts. We love sharing luxury gift ideas with our loyal blog readers.

Here’s a list of several luxury gift ideas that are sure to impress and make this holiday season one to remember:

No matter whether she’s been naught or Nice, get playful with Good and Bad Conscience Earrings by Rebekah Lea
Every girl’s got a good side and bad side. This season discover that hidden wild side with jewelry designer Rebekah Lea’s dangerously elegant Good and Bad Conscience Earrings
<http://www.rebekahleadesigns.com/collection/forbidden-forest/ ($750) from her dramatic Forbidden Forest collection.  Gentlemen ­ get flirty this holiday and see if your sweetheart has been naughty or nice this year! Just like her, these earrings have a little bit of both sides ­ black diamonds, white diamonds, black rhodium, sterling  silver, and some rose gold plating just to spice things up!  This is the perfect gift that will show her your fun side and just how much you care. Who knows, maybe it’ll bring out her wild side!
Available at www.rebekahleadesigns.com

Travel the Mayan Calendar in Luxury with Kensington Tours
Despite people’s scaremongering that the world will come on to end on December 21st 2012, a closer look at the much talked about Mayan calendar actually shows that this is all just a misbelief. Thankfully, that means you and your loved one, closest friends, or family, have still got time to visit all those places on your bucket list – including the home of the Mayans themselves. Treat them to the ultimate luxury gift with Kensington Tours decadent The Mayan Calendar in Luxury http://www.kensingtontours.com/tours/central-america/mexico/2012–the-mayan-calendar-in-luxury, tour which will bring them to Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan Peninsula where a private guide will take them to various cultural sites around the city including the famous Mayan Ruins of Chichen Itza. The city, once revered by priests and nobles for its prestigious cultural and religious significance, exists today as a testament to the success of the Mayan civilization. Then, after all that culture, they can rest along the beach in Cancun and enjoy some of the best entertainment
in Mexico. Just make sure you include yourself in the trip!
$2,089.00 per person for 7 days, available at www.KensingtonTours.com

Take your nearest and dearest to the ends of the earth with Jacada Travel
The perfect gift for the hard to please, Jacada Travel’s To the Ends of the Earth
http://www.jacadatravel.com/Holidays/500_to_the_ends_of_the_earth_torres_de
l_paine_tierra_del_fuego_ushuaia_and_the_glaciers&tab=Map  tour gives the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to really explore and experience the varied and rugged beautiful landscapes of Southern Patagonia. The tour takes you down to the Moreno Glacier, across the border to the Torres del Paine national park (among the most beautiful areas in the world) before embarking on a 4-night navigation of the straits of Magellan and the Beagle Channel. The tour can also be customized to suit your every need and want. Even the most nonchalant of recipients couldn’t help but be impressed!
$5,445.00 per person for 15 nights, available at www.JacadaTravel.com

Immortalize your loved one with a custom piece by Paul Gerben
It might not quite fit under the Christmas tree or in a Christmas stocking, but a custom commissioned piece by fine artist, photographer and designer Paul Gerben is a holiday gift that will really take your loved one’s breath away. Gerben’s captivating mixed media compositions are timeless classics that will not only brighten a holiday morning, but can be treasured throughout life. His celebrity art portraits cover the spectrum, from Hollywood legends such as Marilyn Monroe and Frank Sinatra to rockstars like The Beatles, and sports legend Muhammad Ali. Prefer something a little more personal? Gerben incorporates his distinct aesthetic and unique style into every custom commission he creates. La La Anthony, wife of Knicks Star Carmelo Anthony commissioned a large abstract piece from Gerben earlier this year so that she can still look at her husband every day, even when he’s on the road.
Prices available on request, for more information, please visit www.GerbenFineArt.com

Photo: Victor

Traveling with your dog can be a challenge, but we all love to pamper your pooch. Conventional airlines often treat the pet more like cargo than a member of the family.  This can be a frightening and stressful experience for both the dog and their owner.

Flying is not an enjoyable experience when you are worried about the well-being and safety of your canine companion the entire flight.

But now that is all changing.  Victor, a private jet charter company based in the UK, lets you book a seat for your pooch.  Dubbed “Furs Class,” Victor is enticing pet lovers onto its planes by allowing guests to purchase a seat for their dog.

You can now bring along your furry companion and no longer will your beloved family pet be loaded into cargo.  But the service doesn’t come cheap, with the cost of a seat for Fido averaging a total of $2,000.

Your dog will thank you as he relaxes in his very own leather-upholstered seat, strapped in for safety, all while enjoying a window view.  For on-board entertainment, treats and toys can be arranged.  There is no charge for pets under eight inches tall or weighing less than six and one half pounds … they fly for free.

For famous jetsetters such as Paris Hilton and actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, the notion of traveling with one’s pup on a flight is  not a new luxury by any measure.  But for those affluent animal lovers who cannot afford their own private jet yet dislike the idea of their dog in a crate with the cargo, Victor will allow you to share aircraft costs by teaming up with other pet lovers.

As stated on the company;s website, “Your pet is a member of the family. You wouldn’t ship your sister or grandfather as freight, so why treat your pet any differently?”

If money is no issue and you believe the price is worth it, you can visit Victor’s website to book a pair of seats for you and your pooch. It’s time pamper your pooch

UTOPIA

Do you have a passion for luxury travel? Do you aspire to live in a luxurious home? Well now you can combine them both in the ultimate “world home.”

The incredible UTOPIA ship is truly the most elegant residential ocean liner in the world.

Purchase one of UTOPIA’s luxury residences and sail the world in your new home, while visiting the most amazing places on earth.

Enjoy your home aboard this stunning luxury liner that offers 199 residents, while also providing their families and guests the opportunity to explore the world in the comfort of their own home.

Measuring a staggering 981 feet long (299 meters) UTOPIA will feature a luxury hotel, retail boutiques, a casino, 500 seat theater, fine dining restaurants, medical facilities with helipad, luxurious spa, gymnasium, a retractable marina, cigar lounge, 6,000 sq ft golf center, and more …. in addition to the most advanced technologies available today.

The luxury residences range in size from 1,453 square feet (135 meters) to a whopping 6,123 square feet (569 meters). You can choose from 2, 3 and 4 bedroom configurations. All homes also come fully furnished.

Prices for the elegant residences begin at $3.9 million (US).

Two premium membership opportunities are available – The Residents’ Club and The Golf Club.

Residents’ Club members have access to concierge, restaurant, lounge and swimming pool. Enjoy dining on UTOPIA’s spacious terrace offering unbelievable ocean and city views.

As a member of the Golf Club, live out your golfer’s dream and enjoy playing on the world’s best golf courses.

Although the living accommodations are sensational, combining the ability to travel to vibrant ports and personally adventure around the world is what makes UTOPIA a dream come true.

The UTOPIA will travel the globe, visiting the world’s greatest cities. While navigating the seas, UTOPIA will dock and offer passengers the chance to experience world famous cultural and sporting events such as the The Olympics, Tour de France, Cannes Film Festival, Mardi Gras, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, Rio de Janeiro Carnaval, Melbourne Cup, Venice Carnevale, America’s Cup, Running of the Bulls, in addition to other amazing events.

There is no doubt that once launched, UTOPIA will be the most luxurious ship in the world. Due to that fact, it is drawing extreme interest and commitments from the world’s most richest people.

For example, singer and gospel Hall of Fame Inductee Pat Boone recently purchased one of UTOPIA’s residences.

It’s a once in lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself and see the world in the most unique way …. from your home.

To learn more about UTOPIA and owning a piece of history, please visit: http://www.utopiaresidences.com

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Are you looking for that special romantic experience? Would you like to be swept away in a luxurious limo to begin a night you’ll never forget? A romantic dinner, then …. skies the limit !

If you are considering the ideal marriage proposal, or an unforgettable honeymoon, or a once in a lifetime anniversary event, choose the ultimate event.

Maybe your spouse is an avid sports fan. How about surprising him with a wonderful Super Bowl package or front row seats to an NBA game? Have you ever fantasized about acting out a James Bond 007 mission, while searching for clues and living on the edge?

Go Get It Events is a premier event planner service and can customize your dreams …. anytime of the year.

Owner Jenifour Jones has the most unique job in the world: she makes other people’s dreams come true.

Jenifour knows what elaborate events are and is the best in the business. Jenifour is the brains behind the elaborate and special events and marriage proposals that her company, Go Get It Events produces.

People use Go Get It Events whenever they want to “Wow” their lovers, friends, colleagues, or clients!

I asked Jenifour how she got started with this type of business theme. She replied,
“I started doing elaborate ‘hunts’ for friend’s birthdays and anniversaries. I used my background in acting, writing and production to take traditional scavenger hunts a huge leap forward-I wrote a script for the recipient and then placed them in the middle of their own “story.” Depending on who it was for, it could be exciting, romantic, adventurous, seductive, etc. After I did two of these my colleagues and friends all saw how this experience was similar to producing a film and encouraged me to start it as a business.”

Since 2003, the results have been incredible. “Everyone loved it,” remembers Jenifour. “People told me they felt like they were living an incredible movie or dream. I took them out of their reality for a night and gave them something much more powerful than a normal, tangible gift.”

The possibilities are endless. Can you imagine waking up on day and then you find yourself thrown into an exciting and glamorous adventure that whisks you away in a helicopter or private planes? Jenifour can and has successfully done it for countless clients.

Jenifour can set up marriage proposal on top of the Eiffel Tower, in a romantic moonlit gondola under the Venetian sky, or even in the middle of a snowy Central Park!

Due to their unique approach to event planning, Go Get It Events has been featured on the Rachael Ray Show, in addition to well over 40 major publications.   The company’s events are unique, elegant, fun, inspiring and also have a refreshing blend of creativity woven into each and every event.

Napa Valley Wine Train

When asked why she thinks her business has been so successful, Jenifour responded,
“I think because I truly believe in what I do. My clients tell me it was the best night of their life. Period. That is enough to me to know I have created something so special in their life. When I started, some people loved what I did and some did not see how I would make a living.”

….. she continues “I also think it was important that I was open to growing and broadening the services my company offers. I started off only doing our signature escapades, but when clients asked me to do their weddings, parties, corporate meeting, travel, etc. I said yes. Now, we offer almost any type of event production and travel services.”

Here is a small list of fantasy events Go Get It Events can plan & arrange for you: private luxury yacht & dinner, private helicopter ride, limo scavenger hunt, private balloon ride, complete spa and makeover package, personal stylist for the day, custom travel to anywhere in the world, and much more !!!

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner and many people worried about what to do for their loved ones, why not plan an amazing adventure you’ll never forget?

Jenifour Jones interview with Rachael Ray

For a once in a lifetime experience, call today to begin planning your special occasion, celebrate a major life milestone or big event, and fulfill your dream !!!

For additional information on Go Get It Events, please visit – http://www.gogetit.org/ or call:
– East Coast Contact: (212) 252-2362
– West Coast Contact: (323) 633-2049
– Louisville Contact: (502) 550-6647

Ferrari

As online car shopping continues to surge, another trend has surfaced that will have a greater impact on the overall travel industry.

Instead of shopping at the local car dealer, people are increasingly traveling to other regions to pick up their vehicle. This change of habit dubbed “Automotive Tourism,” has resulted in a slight boost to local economies via lodging, restaurants and minor sight-seeing.

LeaseTrader.com is nation’s most popular car leasing marketplace and assists people who takeover the remaining portion of vehicles that are still under contract. This attractive method allows them to obtain a short-term car lease with no down payment.

LeaseTrader reports that 15 percent more people this year are taking over leases of vehicles from outside their own region.

Although LeaseTrader.com offers transportation quotes to have their vehicle shipped to them, more and more buyers are opting to travel to pick-up their car and driving it back home.

The company explains that almost 40 percent of all lease transactions occur between two people not in the same geographic region.

Here is a list of the Top-10 Destinations where people are traveling to pick up a car they bought online:

1. Daytona Beach, Fla.
2. Dallas, Texas
3. Baltimore, MD
4. Nashville, Tenn.
5. Thousand Oaks, Calif.
6. Tuscon, AZ
7. Phoenix, AZ
8. St. Paul, MN
9. Reston, VA
10. Cleveland, Ohio

To find additional information, please visit www.LeaseTrader.com,
or call (800) 770-0207

Machu Picchu – Peru

With more than 40 years dedicated to life-enriching experiences worldwide, Smithsonian Journeys is the Smithsonian Institution’s own travel program. Smithsonian Journeys offers more than 150 expert-led international and domestic tours that feature exclusive access and unforgettable travel experiences.

Smithsonian Journeys has just announced a unique, private jet tour to Central and South America. The “Central and South America by Private Jet” tour has been scheduled for March 26-April 10, 2011.

“Central and South America by Private Jet” is a 16-day private jet adventure that will include memorable stops that range from Machu Picchu and Buenos Aires to the Amazon region.

Travelers will explore five countries and eight World Heritage sites, experience diverse cultures and witness some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders-all in a single journey.

Flying in luxury aboard a private Boeing 757, tour participants will be able to bypass commercial airline routes and schedules. The chartered Boeing 757 jet is specially configured to generously accommodate 78 VIP-style seats instead of the standard 233 seats.

Detailed information about the World Heritage sites visited and articles about previous private-jet tours and photographs can be found at www.SmithsonianJourneys.org/privateair.

Enhancing the overall travel experience, a team of experts will accompany the trip, including one of the world’s leading Inca specialists, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, a zoologist and a former ambassador stationed in Latin America.

Travelers will be able to enjoy a wide variety of excursions hat truly showcase both cultural and natural wonders. Participants can also choose between an active or relaxed pace on other days. Some of the tour high-lights include:

* Guatemala – Visit the Mayan ruins of Tikal and jungles of El Petén.
* Peru – Tour the treasures of Cuzco. Visit either the sacred citadel of the Inca’s Machu Picchu, Chan Chan, the mysterious Nasca Lines, or the ancient homes of Moche and Chimu peoples.
* Argentina – Travel amid the stunning landscape of the Argentine Lake District, visit cosmopolitan Buenos Aires then off to the world-renowned natural wonder of Iguaçu Falls, which spans the borders of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
* Brazil – Two days in the Amazon feature a river cruise and different ways to explore the jungle, such as a canopy walkway or forest walk with a member of the Yagua tribe.
* Costa Rica – In the Guanacaste region, choose between horseback riding, discover the unique habitats of a tropical dry forest or relax on some of the best beaches in the country.

The price for the “Central and South America by Private Jet” tour is $46,950 per person. Travelers enrolling from Sept. 28 to Oct. 11 will receive a complimentary pre-tour hotel night at the Ritz in Orlando, Fla.

Tour cost includes round-trip private jet travel from Orlando, luxury accommodations, all meals, ground transportation, excursions and activities, welcome reception, lectures by experts, on-board physician, baggage handling, gratuities and emergency evacuation insurance.

For additional information on this once-in-a-lifetime trip, plus other private-jet expeditions offered in 2011 and 2012, please call toll-free 1 (877) 338-8687 or visit www.SmithsonianJourneys.org/privateair

Flexjet 25

Whether you are a wine connoisseur, enjoy traveling to scenic Napa Valley or love fine dining, we found the perfect luxury gift that that combines all three!

A wonderful holiday gift would be the Flexjet 25 “Napa Valley Edition” Jet Card. If you purchase the card form now until Jan. 15, 2011, you’ll receive very best in private jet travel, provided by U.S. air carrier Jet Solutions, plus a private dinner and cooking class with Iron Chef Morimoto!

This is a rare opportunity to actually attend an intimate culinary experience and meet with Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

This exciting package is currently scheduled for June 2-5, 2011 and will include:
· Two all-inclusive four-day passes to Auction Napa Valley, the industry’s signature social and charity event of the year
· An invitation for two to an intimate dinner personally prepared by world-renowned Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
· A private cooking class and sake tasting with Chef Morimoto at Morimoto Napa, his newest restaurant which opened July 2010
· Accommodations at Meadowood Napa Valley, the area’s first and finest luxury resort and setting for Auction Napa Valley since its inception
· Personal driver and luxury vehicle throughout the weekend

Flexjet 25 Card

In addition to the luxury experience, your purchase also goes to to a worthy cause. With every special edition jet card sold, the Flexjet 25 Jet Card program helps Auction Napa Valley raise money for the healthcare, youth service and affordable housing non-profits it supports.

This annual fundraiser has raised nearly $100 million for Napa Valley area charities!

For additional information, please visit www.flexjet25.com/napavalley or call 888-240-2108

The Flexjet 25 Jet Card program was introduced in 2006. The jet card program offers travelers a simple way to sample private aviation without actually assuming ownership of a plane. This appealing program provides customers with an unbeatable combination of choice, flexibility and benefits amongst jet cards.

Everybody has a bucket list, so to speak of iconic destinations and attractions around the world that draw us to them. Such as the Great Wall of China, for example. And the Pyramids of Egypt. Certainly, the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto and its Golden Pavilion would be included.

Coming up with the list is the easy part. Arranging a trip that makes these stops is another thing altogether. Thats where AHI Travel, the Chicago-based travel experts, come in. They have developed and are now offering the Grand Journey Around the World.

This is an all-inclusive, 26-day adventure to eight countries, three continents and nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites that is priced at about half the cost of comparable luxury around-the-world programs.

On this Grand Journey Around the World you will see:
The ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto with its renowned Golden Pavilion;
Beijings Forbidden City and the Great Wall;
Bangkoks Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha;
A desert safari and alfresco dinner in the dunes in Dubai;
Egypts Pyramids, Valley of the Kings and the Sphinx:Petra, Jordan, with its magnificent architecture carved into red sandstone walls;Jerusalems Mount of Olives, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock;
A Rhine cruise to the vineyards and medieval towns of Germany.On this journey, creature comforts are emphasized: Youll be part of a small group limited Rosetta Stone Portuguese to a maximum of 20 and will travel in business class on Star Alliance carriers. The trip features world-class accommodations: In Asia, enjoy the impeccable service at legendary Peninsula hotels.

In Amman, stay at a hilltop Four Seasons with views of the city. In Cairo, the Four Seasons offers views of the Nile River and the Great Pyramids. In the Rhine Valley, you’ll stay at an exquisite schloss built on the site of a 12th-century castleprehensive pricing, including business-class airfare, is $29,995 per person (based on double occupancy).

Program dates for 2010 are: Aug. 28-Sept. 22, Sept. 4-29, Sept. 11-Oct. 6, Sept. 18-Oct. 13, Sept. 25-Oct. 20 and Oct. 2-27.Included are specially selected accommodations in world-class hotels; flights to and from your gateway city; business class flights to Japan, China, Thailand, Dubai, Egypt, Jordan and Germany; flights within Egypt; first-class bullet train transfer in Japan; and deluxe motor coach transfer to Israel.Also included: 24 breakfasts, 14 lunches, eight dinners and eight in-flight meals (with select meals at restaurants featuring local cuisine); all domestic and foreign governmental airport/departure taxes and fees; baggage handling throughout; automatic $250,000 flight insurance for all passengers ticketed by AHI Travel.Extras include gratuities for all excursion guides and drivers and detailed travel and destination information to assist in planning.