Virtuoso Vietnam

After decades of being closed to Westerners, Vietnam has become the mandatory destination for world travelers. Here you find a rich history, breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, and a people who are eager to move beyond the scars of an infamous past. This blend of Asian and French-Colonial cultures is mysterious and welcoming. With Absolute Travel, we can create a customized 16-day Delta Discovery tour that introduces you to the unchanged beauty and traditional culture along the Mekong Delta. We will include a boat trip to Cambodia to visit the magnificent temples of Ankor Wat.

The Kingdom of Bhutan

What struck me most about Bhutan was how happy the Bhutanese people are. This is the last remaining Buddhist Kingdom, landlocked between Tibet and India at the eastern end of the Himalayas. Filled with temples and dzongs (fortress-monasteries), Bhutan has remained independent of her powerful neighbors and retains a quality that makes it amazing. Extraordinary landscapes, lush valleys, clear lakes and streams, hallowed mountain peaks, this is a bird-lover’s paradise. And Bhutan offers exceptional trekking opportunities. Amankora, a series of distinctive guest lodges located throughout the country’s principal western and central valleys, offer incomparable access to Bhutan. Stay includes all meals, beverages, a trek to Tiger’s Nest with private guide, and more.

Six Treasures, Two Weeks, One World

Short on time? Unlimited imagination? TCS Expeditions is launching a World Highlights by Private Jet journey that visits six of the world’s greatest treasures in just 14 days. Traveling roundtrip from London by Private Jet, you will visit Petra, Jordan, the “Pink City of the Desert.” You’ll go to the Rajasthan capital of Jaipur and the Taj Mahal in India. You will visit the luxury city in the Desert, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. You will visit the magnificent temples of Luxor, Egypt. And you will visit magical Marrakech, Morocco. Departs February 26, 2009. Limited space.

Portugal

Experience life’s simple pleasures in Europe’s hidden jewel. Browse vibrant markets, savor a fine meal of fresh seafood and local wine, loose yourself in the soulful fado. Portugal is the best of Old World Europe, with genuinely friendly people and a lovely, gentle climate. With ancient towns such as
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Evora, Marvao, and Sintra, you can wander away the hours exploring the cobblestone streets. I suggest a 10-night itinerary that will visit the best of Portugal with your own private driver/guide.

Architecture in Portugal