{"id":19217,"date":"2015-01-27T01:58:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-27T01:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/aks-top-travel-picks-for-2015-including-destinations-adventure-and-cultural-experiences\/"},"modified":"2015-01-27T01:58:00","modified_gmt":"2015-01-27T01:58:00","slug":"aks-top-travel-picks-for-2015-including-destinations-adventure-and-cultural-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2015\/01\/aks-top-travel-picks-for-2015-including-destinations-adventure-and-cultural-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"A&K’s Top Travel Picks for 2015 including Destinations, Adventure and Cultural Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"
As the founder of luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent and a pioneer in experiential travel, Geoffrey Kent certainly knows the best destinations to recommend for adventure, authentic experiences, and unique cultural interactions \u2013 places that will change the way you look at the world.<\/p>\n

Having travelled around the globe and consulted with A&K destination experts, here are his top picks for the best travel experiences for the year ahead.<\/p>\n

Rivers of Southeast Asia<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? Travelling along these historic rivers offers a comfortable way to explore remote regions and glimpse into the daily lives of the local peoples. Cruising along the Mekong River reveals remarkable landscapes, stilt villages, incredible birdlife, wing-tipped pagodas and remote Buddhist monasteries. But for a glimpse of old Indochina, there is no more eye-opening destination than Myanmar, and no better way to experience the romance of a bygone era than by cruising the Irrawaddy River aboard the new all-suite Sanctuary Ananda<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Journey on the Mekong<\/a> itinerary (10 days from $10,545 per person twin share); A&K\u2019s Myanmar in Style<\/a> itinerary (11 days from $7,335 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? Rise early to visit the fascinating Cai Rang floating market in Vietnam\u2026and bring your camera, this is the place to capture brilliant photographs of daily market life. <\/p>\n

India<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? India stirs your senses from every direction, and there are several distinctly different ways to explore the country. You can view the magnificence of the Taj Mahal, then venture deeper into the heartland of rural India. You can combine culture with rich wildlife viewing, from elephants and rhinos to lions and the true king of the jungle, the endangered Bengal tiger. Or you can take in the highlights travelling in comfort by private jet, ending in Hyderabad with a gala three-day festival of gourmet dining, local entertainment and five-star hospitality hosted by Geoffrey Kent at the legendary Taj Falaknuma Palace.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Splendours of Rajasthan<\/a> itinerary (14 days from $9,355 per person twin share); In Search of Tiger<\/a> itinerary (8 days from $4,233 per person twin share); India by Private Jet<\/a> (15 days from US$28,995 per person twin share; includes Gala Chairman\u2019s Event with Geoffrey Kent).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? India is one of the most consistently rewarding places to visit in the world and I can think of no better way to celebrate it than in a manner worthy of the maharajahs of old.<\/p>\n

Southern Africa<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? Combine outstanding wilderness experiences in Zambia when you visit the South Luangwa, home of the ‘walking safari’ and widely considered one of Africa’s finest and most unspoiled wildlife reserves, and two of Botswana’s richest game viewing areas – Chobe National Park and the Okavango Delta. You’ll see game from safari vehicles, get up close on foot and float gently past herds on a river cruise. Unspoilt natural beauty and abundant game make these two countries an ideal southern African safari.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Best of Zambia and Botswana<\/a> itinerary https:\/\/www.abercrombiekent.com\/travel\/?tid=6018<\/a>(12 days from $10,594 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? To relax in complete comfort after a day filled with adventures, listening to the sounds of the bush and seeing the spectacular starry sky \u2013 that is one of my favorite things.<\/p>\n

China<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? What better way to get the next generation to understand another culture than by exploring with all five senses? Climb the Great Wall by cable car\u2026then ride down by toboggan. Visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and ride a bike along the old Xian city walls, and see gorgeous baby pandas, an experience is not to be missed. Hands-on experiences include a kite-making factory, a lesson in kung fu and the chance to ride (or pedal) a pedicab through the winding alleys of Beijing’s hutong district.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s China: A Family Adventure<\/a> itinerary (12 days from $9,708 per adult; $8,388 per child (under 12)).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? Adults and kids alike will delight in seeing pandas in their natural habitat. The Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center has just been awarded the prestigious \u201cGlobal 500\u201d honor by the United Nations.<\/p>\n

Egypt<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? A bucket list destination for centuries, there has never been a better time to travel to Egypt. Not only is the country buzzing with renewed optimism, but its many fabled sites are free of crowds and open to in-the-know travellers. Discover the secrets of the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities with your expert Egyptologist. Relax on a scenic four\u2013night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard an award-winning Sanctuary Sun Boat, stopping at off-the-beaten track Denderah, Edfu and Kom Ombo. Enjoy guaranteed entry into one of Egypt\u2019s legendary pyramids, which you literally explore from the inside out.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Nile in Style<\/a> journey (9 days from $5,325 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? The experience for tourists in Egypt right now is as welcoming and upbeat as I\u2019ve ever seen it, plus the ability to see the pyramids without crowds won\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n

Peru<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? World famous for its ancient ruins, spectacular scenery and colonial architecture, Peru can now add cuisine to its international appeal. Voted \u201cBest Culinary Destination in South America\u201d, Peru can also claim Lima as the continent\u2019s culinary capital. Sophisticated and inventive, the Peruvian culinary scene is one of the world\u2019s most exciting. Guests can sample the country\u2019s remarkable local produce, scour markets with a local chef and take part in a cooking class, as well as taste local specialties like ceviche. Or venture beyond Lima to the Amazon rainforest, the source of so many of the local ingredients found in this innovative cuisine.<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Taste of Peru<\/a> journey (9 days from $8628 per person twin share); Cruise the Amazon<\/a> (4 days from US$3,165 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? Explore the upper reaches of the wild Amazon in luxury on a cruise. What better way to understand the local cuisine than to see where so many of the indigenous foods come from.<\/p>\n

Japan<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? Though steeped in tradition, parts of Japan are stylishly modern. Tokyo is as cosmopolitan a city as you\u2019ll find with its skyscrapers, neon lights and fashionably dressed citizens. But travellers can still glimpse ancient cultural traditions, from kimono-clad geishas in Kyoto to Shinto shrines. There\u2019s incredible architecture, fascinating history and world famous gardens. Leading the country into the new millennium are cutting edge art installations on Naoshima Island and amazing hi-tech hotels. Then there are those cherry blossoms\u2026<\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Ancient and Modern<\/a> itinerary (10 days from $12,675 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? A visit to Kyoto is like travelling back in time. Founded in the seventh century, it is home to so many of Japan\u2019s national treasures. Marvel at the 1,001 statues of the Goddess of Mercy at Sanjusangendo Temple, visit Kodai-ji for a lesson in Zen meditation, or take part in a tea ceremony.<\/p>\n

Wonders of the World\u2026 in one extraordinary globe-spanning journey<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why do it? Machu Picchu, Easter Island, the Taj Mahal, Angkor Wat, Istanbul. These are some of humankind\u2019s most enduring achievements, places that have drawn travellers for centuries. Join 50 privileged guests on a privately chartered Boeing 757-200ER with custom-designed Italian leather lie-flat seats. End the journey in Marrakech with A&K founder Geoffrey Kent. <\/p>\n

How to do it? A&K\u2019s Wonders of the World by Private Jet<\/a> journey (24 days from US$108,000 per person twin share).<\/p>\n

GK\u2019s Travel Tip? Ride a camel through the pristine Erg Chebbi dunes to A&K\u2019s exclusive desert camp. The handcrafted caidale-style tents once welcomed dignitaries in Moroccan palaces. Watch the sun set over the dunes and enjoy an unforgettable dinner under the stars with a traditional performance by local tribesmen.<\/p>\n

To book your A&K itinerary today or to enquire further please contact Abercrombie & Kent on 1300 590 317 or visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au<\/a> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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