Abercrombie & Kent and David Rosengarten Present the culinary pleasures of Hong Kong
Join Abercrombie & Kent and food and wine expert David Rosengarten on Southward from the Peak: Hong Kong to Bora Bora by Private Jet (December 27, 2008 - January 19, 2009), for a personal introduction to the culinary pleasures of Hong Kong. Learn to identify the specialties of local food markets, appreciate the details that differentiate regional cuisines and celebrate the New Year with a dinner meticulously planned out by David Rosengarten.
Your epicurean adventure begins on a luxuriously appointed 757-200ER in the skies between Seattle and Japan, where an on-board discussion introduces you to the varied cuisines you will encounter during your journey through the Pacific. With just 52 privileged guests (instead of the 186 most airlines carry) there will be plenty of time for leisurely conversations with David over dinner or drinks in the Sky Lounge.
Discover why meals are celebrated events in China as you ring in the New Year with a private New Year’s Eve dinner hosted by David Rosengarten.
Continue the festivities on a private cruise in Victoria Harbour, taking in the heady spectacle of A Symphony of Lights, a spectacular multimedia show involving more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbor, enhanced with rooftop pyrotechnics.
In each destination, Abercrombie & Kent offers guests a choice of tempting Design Your DaySM options from sightseeing, cooking, sports, shopping, even spa treatments. Guests may spend New Year’s morning with David Rosengarten, navigating the vibrant markets of Mongkok, Hong Kong’s most populated area. From the mystifying ingredients found at produce stands to the one-hundred year old egg, David will help make sense of it all. Savor an authentic Chinese lunch featuring seafood you’ve personally selected at a nearby fresh fish market. Later, bid farewell to David while lingering over a dinner at one of David’s favorite restaurants in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is just the beginning of your journey through some of the most intriguing destinations in the Pacific: Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and Tahiti. Throughout your trip, you’ll have many opportunities to experience unique local cultures and cuisines at their authentic best. Learn cooking techniques from a local Hanoi chef. Witness the grace and beauty of classical Apsara dancers during a poolside feast in Cambodia.
Privileged Access
Deep roots in Asia and long-established relationships make it possible for Abercrombie & Kent to offer a degree of access and insight no other travel company can match. Walk amidst ruins that offer silent testimony to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire and learn about the fight to save them through two decades of civil war. Cruise through the forested islands, pristine beaches and rugged limestone hills of Ha Long, the “Bay of the Descending Dragon.” Glimpse the lives of local fishermen who spend them almost entirely afloat. Experience a panoramic view of mystical landscapes and jungles from Malaysia to Bangkok aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express train. Visit a private botanical garden in Australia’s tropical rainforest.
The Finest Accommodations
Carefully selected accommodations provide the ultimate comforts and style in each destination. From Hong Kong’s Hotel InterContinental, take in the views overlooking Victoria Harbour and one of the world’s most impressive panoramas. Trace Hanoi’s rich history at the landmark Sofitel Metropole, with its century-long tradition of hospitality toward ambassadors, statesmen, writers and celebrities. In addition to Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, other highlights include the Sea Temple Resort & Spa on the Great Barrier Reef and over-water villas at the St. Regis Resort Bora Bora, recently featured as part of the winning dream honeymoon destination on NBC’s ‘TODAY Throws a Wedding’ series.
Travel by private jet makes it possible to experience these intriguing and remote wonders on an itinerary planned with comfort in mind. On-board service is unobtrusive but ever-present, with one cabin attendant for every eight guests and a private chef and chef’s assistant to prepare memorable in-flight meals. Guests are invited to meet their fellow passengers and dine in the inviting Sky Lounge - an A&K exclusive - while sipping premium wine and spirits, including Laurent-Perrier’s esteemed Grand Siècle champagne.
Join us for a New Years celebration to remember. Call (800) 554-7094 or go to www.akprivatejet.com. From $91,350 per person, double occupancy.
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