Guests are encouraged to book now for end-of-year travel to exotic destinations
Cox & Kings, the world’s most enduring travel company, is adding spice to the holidays and encouraging travelers to live for the exceptional moments of the season with specially-designed itineraries ideal for end-of-year travel to several of the most exotic destinations on the globe. With customizable journeys to Africa, Asia & Pacific, India and Latin America, this year’s holidays are destined to bring tidings of comfort, joy and adventure.
Embark on an Epic Journey into 2011 in Namibia and Botswana
Reflect on the year and march anew into 2011 with unforgettable journeys from Cox & Kings in Africa. With the “Great Namibian Journey” dreams will reach far beyond just sugar plum fairies to include the stunning landscapes, endless skies, barren deserts, rugged mountains of Sossusvlei and the Skeleton Coast and spectacular wildlife of Etosha National Park. Travelers will experience such diverse activities including black rhino tracking, interacting with local tribes and hiking and cycling in Damaraland. For another grand adventure, ideal for the wildlife patterns November through May, the “Green Desert Expedition” will show travelers incredible contrasts in Botswana from the sporadic rains of the Kalahari Desert to the always-fertile islands and waterways of the Okavango. Witness a true miracle during one of the most prolific wildlife-viewing periods with concentrations of desert species and their young in the ancient river valleys of Deception Valley.
Cox & Kings’ 13-day, 12-night “Great Namibian Journey” itinerary starts at US $6,926 per person, based on double occupancy; the 8-day, 7-night “Green Desert Expedition” itinerary starts at US $3,145 per person, based on double occupancy.
Enjoy a Laid-Back Holiday in Laos
Laos, long isolated from international influences, is the ideal destination to find serenity during the holiday crush. Cox & Kings’ “Luang Prabang: Crown Jewel of Laos” journey traverses the magical and charming province of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and perhaps the best-preserved city in Southeast Asia. Travelers can witness monks gather to receive alms during the early morning, explore the weaving village of Ban Phanom and ride on elephants through the jungle to Tad Sae Waterfall before concluding the trip with a beautiful evening ballet performance. Cox & Kings’ 4-day, 3-night “Luang Prabang: Crown Jewel of Laos” itinerary starts at US $2,085 per person, based on double occupancy.
Embrace the New Year in Vietnam & Cambodia, Where Classic Meets Modern
There is no better place to welcome the New Year than in the dynamic, ever-evolving Ho Chi Minh City, which perfectly exhibits contemporary Vietnam’s amazing juxtaposition of old and new. On Cox & Kings’ “Classic Vietnam & Cambodia” journey, travelers cycle through the lovely northern city of Hanoi and take in a performance of traditional Vietnamese water puppetry, cruise Halong Bay, visit the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, enjoy sightseeing in the Marble Mountains, and lounge on China Beach – all before the real highlight of the trip, an exploration of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor in Cambodia, and a prime example of classical Khmer
art and architecture.
Cox & Kings’ 14-day, 13-night “Classic Vietnam & Cambodia” itinerary starts at US $6,465 per person, based on double occupancy, with a price of US $1,445 per person for the Siem Reap extension, based on double occupancy.
Experience Holidays of Curry and Color in Northern & Southern India
Count on India to make every day – not just the holidays – merry and bright. On Cox & Kings’ “Grand Tour of Northern India” journey, travelers tour India’s spiritual and regal landscapes, marveling at sumptuous palaces, sacred temples and dramatic sights along the way. One highlight is a cruise down the Ganges in Varanasi to see the gathered faithful locals, ritually cleansing themselves of their sins. On Cox & Kings’ “Wonders of the South” journey, guests luxuriate in tropical forests and visit lagoons canopied by coconut trees, savor the warm aroma of exotic spices, and observe the unique rhythm of Southern India. Included in this journey are visits to an agricultural farm in Cochin, the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai – one of the oldest living temples in South India – and the famous Kalakshetra Dance Academy in Chennai.
Cox & Kings’ 17-day, 15-night “Grand Tour of Northern India” itinerary starts at $5,430 per person October through December 2010, based on double occupancy; the 17-day, 14-night “Wonders of the South” itinerary starts at US $6,675 per person October through December 2010, based on double occupancy. Holiday supplements may apply.
Witness a Sacred Celebration in Guatemala & Belize
Guests can celebrate the holidays by exploring the sacred Mayan sites, colonial architecture and indigenous cultures of Guatemala – as well as marvel at the natural wonders of Belize – on Cox & Kings’ “Discovering the Ancient Mayans” journey. The experience includes a walking tour of colonial Antigua, the former capital of Guatemala and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a visit to the Mayan god Maximon in Santiago, with the scenic Lake Atitlan as the backdrop – all experiences that put the “holy” in holidays. Guests will also have the memorable opportunity to watch the sun set from Yaxha, as well as enjoy a luxury picnic at Tikal. Cap off the adventure with a jungle hike and river tubing in Belize’s Jaguar Paw. Likewise, Cox & Kings’ “From Ancient Kingdoms to Coral Reefs” journey offers snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley, where guests’ swimming companions are Central American nurse sharks and southern stingrays.
Cox & Kings’ 12-day, 11-night “Discovering the Ancient Mayans” itinerary starts at US $4,560 per person, based on double occupancy; the 12-day, 11-night “From Ancient Kingdoms to Coral Reefs” itinerary starts at US $3,795 per person, based on double occupancy. Book each by October 31, 2010 to receive a free Mayan Shaman ceremony at Iximche.
Have a Peru Christmas
For families looking to spend their holiday uncovering the Lost City of the Incas as opposed to unwrapping presents, Cox & Kings offers an intrepid 9-day, 8-night journey, “Peru: Llamas, Sea Lions & Incas,” in which guests don their best wetsuits and swim with sea lions, go horseback riding through the Sacred Valley, enjoy pottery workshops and weaving demonstrations, and conquer Machu Picchu, one of the most breathtaking sights in the world. For foodies looking forward to seasonal feasting, Cox & Kings’ 7-day, 6-night “Peru With a View” adventure offers a jaunt through Lima, where guests can enjoy a delicious fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Inca, Spanish, Italian and African culinary influences, before journeying on to Urubamba, Machu Picchu and Cusco. Lastly, Cox & Kings’ 10-day, 9-night “Luxury Peru with Orient-Express” journey offers well-heeled travelers unparalleled experiences in Peru, including a visit to the old town of Cusco, “the white city” of Arequipa, and the spectacular Colca Canyon. All accommodations on this journey are at Orient-Express’s luxury hotels – an indulgence too sumptuous to fit in a holiday stocking.
Cox & Kings’ 9-day, 8-night itinerary, “Peru: Llamas, Sea Lions & Incas,” starts at US $3,740 per person, based on double occupancy and on a family of 4; “Peru With a View,” starts at US $3,025 per person, based on double occupancy; and “Luxury Peru with Orient-Express,” starts at US $5,255 per person, based on double occupancy.
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