Cultural Connections Around the World 2015 By Private Jet Traveling with no more than 30 guests with suite accommodations in most destinations March 10 – April 3, 2015
BRAZIL • EASTER ISLAND • BORA BORA GREAT BARRIER REEF • CAMBODIA • INDIA • DUBAI • FRANCE
Dear World Travelers, We are thrilled to introduce to you an Around the World by Private Jet tour in the spring of 2015 that encompasses a collection of extraordinary experiences. It is exciting and gratifying to see so many familiar faces on each journey; a clear validation of the importance of introducing a different itinerary each time. The unique itinerary features a southern route around the world with exciting stops in Brazil, Easter Island, Bora Bora, Great Barrier Reef, Cambodia, India, Dubai and France. As you peruse the pages ahead you will find a combination of cultural, historical, and spiritual attractions throughout this journey. We hope you will be enticed to join us as we explore some of the most gorgeous and fascinating places on Earth in traditional Lakani style – including the ultimate in transportation, accommodations, dining, and service. With kind regards, Heidi Lakani
Lakani Philosophy We are guided by a set of core values - four fundamental principles that are the cornerstones of Lakani World Tours. Experience and Innovation inspires each itinerary we create. Quality and Value are essential attributes of every Lakani program. Service begins the first time you call and continues indefinitely. Integrity permeates the company in our communication with you and with whom we conduct business.
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Alfresco dining
Dine By Choice One of the greatest joys of travel is in the gastronomic discoveries of each destination. Delight in tasting wonderful culinary specialties on your journey around the world – in your own personal style. We believe that your dining experience should be your choice. Whether you choose to take your meals in the company of fellow travelers in the extraordinary hotel restaurants, or venture out for a romantic meal in a local bistro – it’s your choice and always included in your Lakani Private Jet tour. Of course, should you want to spend a quiet evening in the comfort of your hotel room, you may certainly avail yourself of Room Service at no extra charge.
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Enjoy In Your Own Way
Luggage One-Touch
Lakani Private Jet Tours are designed to allow you ample time to become immersed in local culture and history. Stroll along cobbled streets of medieval cities; shop for indigenous specialties in traditional markets; spend time in prominent galleries and museums; or indulge in spa treatments. Delight in abundant photographic opportunities and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself!
Enjoy your 25-day vacation in the most worry-free way. Even your luggage is totally handled for you from the moment it arrives in Miami or Ft. Lauderdale, until you arrive back on U.S. soil in Boston. We call this exclusive service “luggage one-touch.”
All-Inclusive Luxury Service and quality are our most sought after amenities. We believe in upholding the highest of standards; attention to service and quality are our core values. Your Lakani Private Jet tour includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey. You need not worry about paying extra for optional sightseeing, meals or services – because they are already included! Revel in these all-inclusive amenities: An all business class cabin with reclining seats
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plus separate lounge areas for socializing – with NO overnight flights First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes
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aboard the Lakani Private Jet Accommodations in an array of the most luxurious
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hotels hand-selected entirely for this one time journey Touring in small groups of only 10-15 guests
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All meals – including our signature Dine By Choice,
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Sophistication and Unmatched Comfort Feel the pampered luxury with Lakani on the ground as well as in flight. Each luxury hotel is carefully chosen for its location, comfort, service, and character. Even in the most newly emerging destinations, we seek to find excellence that inspires. With phenomenal ocean view suites, beds fit for a king, and plush décor; we accommodate you with hotels comprising of the grandest attributes.
Your Personal Concierge Winging your way around the world aboard a Lakani Luxury Private Jet is the most worry-free and relaxed way to travel. Your professional tour managers take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your journey. They work to make sure that arrival and departure formalities are smooth and efficient, hotel rooms are ready when you are, and sightseeing is maximized to make the best use of your valuable time. Consider your Lakani tour manager your personal concierge who makes restaurant reservations for your Dine by Choice pleasure, assists you with personal shopping and is at your disposal 24/7. No request is too big, too small, or too difficult because the Lakani tour managers are devoted to making your travel experience special and memorable.
offering you opportunities to sample local eateries, experience fine dining, or order room service Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for everyone for
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optimum viewing during sightseeing excursions All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff
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and Lakani Tour Managers Special entertainment and gala evenings
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Cultural interactions and comprehensive sightseeing
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Jan Moester
John Webley
Heidi Lakani
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Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Copacabana Palace, Rio – Beach view Suites Feel the ocean breeze tousle your hair and catch breathtaking views of Sugarloaf Mountain from your beach view suite veranda. Take a walk through this soulful city or simply relax on the pool deck and drink coconut milk served fresh in a coconut shell. Enjoy aperitifs while listening to sophisticated jazz at the piano bar. Explora Rapa Nui, Easter island – Varua Rooms Welcome to the most secluded and fascinating inhabited island in the world. Explore the land in this private location and notice how the architecture of the hotel seems to mimic the landscape of the beautiful rolling hillside. Walk down to the ocean, visible from your room, and feel the waves refresh your feet. Spoil yourself with the freshly prepared local cuisine that offers pure flavors from the best-quality ingredients.
Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap
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St. Regis, Bora Bora – Overwater Villas Pristine aqua blue warm water full of colorful fish and stingrays with palm tree after palm tree shading the pearl white sand; a heavenly tropical paradise like no other! Experience a most relaxing destination in the finest accommodations. Your villas are individual hut-like buildings that line the ocean. Each villa appears to be floating on water and is something similar to your very own island. Pamper yourself with a spa day where the ambiance is nothing short of magical.
Hotel du Palais, Biarritz
Explora, Easter Island
Shangri-La, Cairns – Marina View Suites This hotel displays a fusion of Australian and Asian inspiration in its architecture, decor and cuisine. Nestled inside of the marina, the view from your suite is absolutely stunning. Take advantage to see more views of the marina with the waterfront dining in the Marina Dining Promenade. Meanwhile, the very hospitable staff aims to assure you have all the comforts of home. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap - Suites Be captivated by your surroundings with the Royal Palace across the street and immaculate French gardens encompassing. Take note of the staff uniforms, inspired from the Royal Palace, including different colored trousers for each day of the week. Treat yourself to a Cambodian Spa treatment, basking in the ancient Khmer rituals of healing. Order champagne from the Elephant bar and catch the vibrant sunset over Tonle Sap Lake. At nightfall, retire to your plush suite to rejuvenate for another exciting day. Rambagh Palace, Jaipur - Suites Experience royal service from the moment you walk through the grandly textured archways. You are greeted by a shower of petals and the palace butlers who will see you to your suite that was once the sanctuary of kings, princes and their guests. Immerse yourself in exquisite dining in a variety of restaurants – from The Verandah overlooking the beautiful gardens to the
Copacabana Palace, Rio
elaborate Suvarna Mahal, formerly the palace ballroom – or enjoy a private meal in your suite. Engage in a traditional polo match on elephant back, take a swim, or pamper yourself at the celebrated Spa. Armani Hotel, Dubai – Fountain View Room From the man who created his own line in high fashion, experience luxurious comfort with style. From the street view, to the impressive entrance and to your Fountain View Room; the attention to detail is undeniably immaculate. Modern day amenities and conveniences are combined with a sophisticated and ageless beauty. Even the six choices for dining mingle Armani’s innovative taste. Hotel du Palais, Biarritz - Suites Settle into your spacious and beautifully appointed suite at this elegant national monument, a former private residence of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie. Unwind in any of the luxurious lounging areas. Swim in the indoor swimming pool and visit the sauna, Turkish bath or Jacuzzi. Perhaps take a refreshing dip in the outdoor salt-water pool overlooking the beach and Atlantic Ocean. Savor fine Basque cuisine and take in breathtaking ocean views at La Rotonde, or experience elegant dining at the Michelin-starred Villa Eugénie.
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Your in-flight chef
Welcome Onboard
The Luxury of Space
Impeccable Service Aloft
Step aboard your luxury Private Jet and you immediately feel the capacious comfort of your home in the sky. Your aircraft provides spacious all-business class cabin with reclining seats. No more than 30 travelers, not the usual 50 to 80 travelers on other private jet tours. The usual configuration of the aircraft averages 140 capacity, so you can imagine the spaciousness. While in flight, socialize in one of the comfortable lounges or enjoy music and movies on your personal state of the art entertainment system.
Your experienced cabin attendants are friendly, gracious and enthusiastic. With an incomparable staff to passenger ratio, you can expect personalized attentive service from your cabin crew and onboard chef. They are devoted to enhancing your flying experience. Discover how they manage to bring the theme of the destination on board the aircraft to provide many unforgettable moments and photo opportunities. Traveling in the company of an extraordinary crew, acclaimed Tour Managers, and like-minded fellow travelers, you will soon come to regard your private jet as “home�.
Epicurean Delights Dining in the sky is sure to be an extraordinary experience from beginning to end. The on-board chef stays with you throughout the journey around the world and creates new menus with mouthwatering dishes on every flight. In each destination, while you are enjoying the sights, the crew ventures out to local markets to find the freshest ingredients for the meals served on the next leg of your journey. Travelers marvel at the innovative gourmet cuisine aboard the jet, with flavors representing the places visited along the way. Naturally, each course is accompanied by fine wines selected to complement the dishes served.
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Making Friends While aloft, you will have a chance to socialize with your fellow travelers in the unique onboard lounge. Get together with newfound friends, have some cocktails and review your photos from the last destination. There are a myriad ways to enjoy your time aboard.
In Flight Sample Menus
Exclusive Itinerary Your Lakani private jet tour is carefully crafted to take advantage of a select collection of remarkable sights during the optimal time to visit. We understand that your time is valuable and you deserve an outstanding experience. We look forward to welcoming you aboard our Private Jet Around the World journey.
Depart
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Ft. Lauderdale, USA
Caracas, Venezuela
3:10
Caracas, Venezuela
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6:00
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Santiago, Chile
4:35
Santiago, Chile
Easter Island, Chile
5:35
Easter Island, Chile
Papeete, Tahiti
6:00
Papeete, Tahiti
Nandi, Fiji Islands
5:00
Nandi, Fiji Islands
Cairns, Australia
5:10
Cairns, Australia
Siem Reap, Cambodia
7:25
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Agra, India
4:25
Agra, India
Jaipur, India
0:40
Jaipur, India
Dubai, U.A.E.
3:30
Dubai, U.A.E.
Biarritz, France
8:00
Biarritz, France
Boston, USA
7:55
Sample Menu Caviar Service Icelandic Caviar Served Russian Style: Blinis, Sour Cream, Red Onion, Egg White and Yolk, Vodka & Champagne First Course Creamy Tomato and Basil Soup Served with Mini Croissant main Course Quiché Lorraine and Crab Cake Served with Bouquet of Vegetables & Cocktail Sauce Dessert Selection of Fine Cheeses & Fruits Please ask your cabin crew for today’s featured selection of local wine.
Sample Menu Captain’s Dinner Selection of Canapés Grilled Scallop, Avocado soup, Bayonne Ham with Melon Your warm and gracious crew
First Course Sautéed Foie Gras With Caramelized Fig, Apple & Calvados Confit main Course Beef Tournedo with Green Pepper Corn, Pommes Anna, Broccoli Florets & Baby Carrots or Captains Choice of: Yellow Fin Tuna and Shrimp served with French Butter, Potatoes, Asparagus & Julienne Vegetables or: Ravioli with Creamy Pesto Roasted Tomato Sauce. Dessert Grand Marnier Cheesecake
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Easter Island dancers
Great Barrier Reef
Colorful Rajasthan
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Carnival Costumes
Exotic And Awe Inspiring
Exclusive Access
Moai statues, often referred to as “Easter Island heads,” have become a world famous fascination. These figures are well known for their puzzling expressions and characteristically overly large heads; three-eighths the size of the whole statue. Most of them have no visible legs and when found appeared to be simply a head because they were buried to their shoulders. Learn the interesting history and explore this exotic UNESCO World Heritage Site for yourself.
Enjoy a myriad of special events prepared exclusively for Lakani private jet travelers – including beach side feasts, barbecues, authentic traditional meals, and private folkloric dancing. In Tahiti, gather on the hotel’s main beach for a tropical cocktail and dinner party accompanied by a colorful Tahitian performance with traditional fire dancers.
Learn of the love story that inspired the creation of the Taj Mahal. Many refer to this marble mausoleum as an architectural marvel but few realize the center dome is actually a tomb for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died during the birth of their 14th child.
Breathtaking Landscapes The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world’s largest single structure made by living organisms. This underwater spectacle will take your breath away as you dive into the depths and among the coves of vibrant coral formations. Be astonished by the never ending variety of indigenous marine life this UNESCO World Heritage Site supports.
Enticing Choices We know your time is valuable and believe in personalized group travel. Notice many choices in which to spend your day. In Biarritz choose from a “tapas rally” in San Sebastian, Spain’s Basque country, where you move from place to place sampling the region’s famous appetizers; an excursion to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao which is a truly remarkable building due to its astounding architecture; or shop for ingredients in the local food market with a Biarritz chef and prepare a traditional meal in his home kitchen. The choice is up to you!
In Rio de Janeiro choose to gain access to the Samba school warehouse where all of the previous year’s Carnival costumes and floats are stored and the future year’s floats and costumes are created. In Brazil, Carnival is the most famous holiday and the vibrant festival occurs annually just before Lent.
Enchanting Encounters Experience a memorable trip into the desert of Dubai by 4WD for a private traditional feast in the sand dunes accompanied by an incredible demonstration on falconry. Falconry is the hunting of wild quarry by means of a trained bird of prey and dates back to 2000 BC. In Jaipur delight in the very special arrangements in your honor to view a Royal Elephant Polo match at the City Palace. Traditional polo has been played by royalty since the sixth century BC, but elephant polo is much more contemporary and originates in Nepal. This growing phenomenon has gained recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records and even has its own association and World Cup. If you are feeling adventurous, you are welcome to participate in the match.
Journey Through Tradition And Time Explore the ancient ruins of Angkor, built in the 12th century. The very appropriate name of Angkor refers to “City of Temples”. These monumental structures are determined to have been the largest preindustrial city in the world. As the best-preserved temple at the site and largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat is still deemed a significant religious center to this day. Easter Island Moai
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Cultural Connections Around the World By Private Jet March 10 - April 03, 2015 Cost per person: $117,500 Single Room Supplement: $13,900 Limited to maximum 30 travelers
Your Journey Begins... M IA M I/ F T. LA U D E RD A LE , F LO RID A TU E . , M A RCH 1 0 M a n d a r i n O r i e n t a l Ho t e l Your journey begins as you travel from your hometown to Miami or Ft. Lauderdale Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your luxury hotel. Meet fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Managers this evening at a welcome reception and dinner party.
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Christ the Redeemer
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITY Samba School Warehouse Visit the place where Carnival costumes and floats are stored and manufactured. A Samba School director will explain the Carnival logistics and how the whole concept of a Carnival Parade is prepared one year in advance. You will have the chance to take pictures with premium carnival costumes used in former Carnival Parades and observe how skilled artisans work on the creation of the floats. Afterwards, some of the beautiful “Samba Queens” from the Samba School will teach you the first steps of samba. Niteroi – Art & Architecture A short ferry ride across Guanabara Bay brings you to the city of Niteroi, claiming one of the largest numbers of works from renowned architect Oscar Niemeyer. Drive along the coastline with its many beautiful beaches. Return by road, crossing the 8 mile bridge that links Niteroi with Rio.
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Samba dancer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL WED., THU. & FRI., MARCH 11, 12 & 13 Copacabana Palace Hotel Board your Private Jet flight to Brazil. Settle into the sumptuous surroundings of your private aircraft and enjoy gourmet meals, cocktails and wines of your choice. Arrive in Rio de Janeiro, a city of rhythm, flavor and life, and check into your hotel fronting the famous Copacabana Beach. Experience the exuberant nature of Rio, aboard renovated military jeeps, riding along the shores of the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas into the highlands of the Tijuca National Park. Ascend to the top of Corcovado Hill to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue at 2,300 feet. Continue through the forest to Taunay Fall and the Mayrink Chapel. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at one of the best churrascaria in town. Before sunset ride a cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 1,300 feet above the sea. As the sun sets over the bay, enjoy pre-dinner cocktails at Urca Hill and watch the glimmer of lights twinkle on in the city.
Mysterious moai of Easter Island
EASTER ISLAND, CHILE SAT. & SUN., MARCH 14 & 15 Explora Rapa Nui Board your Private Jet bound for Easter Island, a remote spot in the South Pacific located 2,347 miles off the coast of mainland Chile. After a traditional island welcome, transfer to your hotel. Your exploration of the island takes you to Rano Kao, one of three extinct volcanoes on the island whose crater is pocked with over 100 small lakes. At Rano Raraku, there are 396 moai in the quarry, many of them still half carved. Continue to Ahu Tongariki, one of the most visually stunning sites on the island and the largest reconstructed temple in all of Polynesia.
Friendly Rapa Nui islanders
A lavish barbecue lunch is served under a tent at Anakena Beach, where you can swim or snorkel in the calm turquoise cove of the warm Pacific waters. Enjoy a private dance performance of the ethnic Ballet Kari Kari. From the vantage point at Orongo, the curvature of the earth can be seen with an unending vista of open ocean.
Ancient rock carvings
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St. Regis Bora Bora
Feeding fish in the Lagoonarium
Curious sea turtle
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Seaside dining
Lovely Tahitian dancers
B OR A BOR A, F REN CH POLYN ESIA ( TAHITI) MON., TU E ., & WED., M ARC H 16, 17 & 1 8 The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort Enjoy first class cuisine on your Private Jet flight to Tahiti. Arrive Papeete and take a short local charter flight to the island of Bora Bora, where a private yacht awaits to transfer you to your resort ideally situated on its own private motu (island). Check into your overwater bungalow nestled on a lagoon that’s an artist’s palette of blues and greens, overlooking the lush tropical slopes and valleys covered with hibiscus and palms. Spend the morning cruising by private boat around the island, with stops for shark watching, stingray and manta ray feeding and snorkeling in the Coral Garden. Enjoy a picnic barbecue lunch on a private motu (island) where there is opportunity for swimming in the calm crystalline lagoon.
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITY 4WD ISLAND EXCURSION Discover Bora Bora’s legends and Polynesian culture. Drive to the interior of the island along forest roads that wind high above the lagoon to panoramic stops that can only be reached by 4WDs. The island’s role during World War II is revealed with the large U.S. naval guns left behind in 1945. Visit a pearl farm where there is an opportunity for a pearl diving experience. LEISURE & SPA Avail yourself of the many facilities and activities offered at your resort, including kayaking, kite surfing, fishing or snorkeling in the resort’s private Lagoonarium. Be pampered with a Tahitian massage in the Spa Miri Miri.
In the evening, gather on the hotel’s main beach for a tropical cocktail and dinner party with a colorful Tahitian performance with traditional fire dancers.
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Kuranda Rainforest Ranger
CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA FRI., SAT. & SUN., MARCH 20, 21 & 22 Shangri-La The Marina Cairns Board your Private Jet and after crossing the International Date Line, arrive Friday afternoon in Cairns, located at the northern end of tropical Queensland. Cairns is known as the city where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Transfer to your waterfront hotel at the Cairns Marina.
Great Barrier Reef
Enjoy an exhilarating cruise by private catamaran on the Great Barrier Reef – one of the world’s largest and most magnificent coral reefs stretching 1,200 miles from Papua New Guinea to the Tropic of Capricorn. Accompanied by marine biologists, discover the colorful outcroppings of coral and the abundance of other sea life as you swim or snorkel in the crystalline waters. Enjoy lunch onboard before returning to Cairns in the afternoon. On Sunday board the famous Kuranda Scenic Railway, passing spectacular viewpoints and waterfalls as the train climbs up to the pretty village of Kuranda. Explore this village in the rainforest with its colorful market until time to board the Skyrail Cable Car and glide over the rainforest canopies.
Skyrail over the Rainforest canopy
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Angkor Wat
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA MON. & TUE., MARCH 23 & 24 Raffles Grand D’Angkor Fly by Private Jet to Siem Reap, in northwestern Cambodia, and transfer to your hotel. Many of Angkor’s most popular sights are located within this area’s 6 square miles, including the fortified city of Angkor Thom. Visit the mysterious Bayon Temple and its central sanctuary where giant stone faces smile at you from every angle. Other popular sites include the South Gate Terrace of the Elephants Terrace and Preah Ko, which consists of six brick towers arranged in two rows of three towers each perched on a sandstone platform. Explore Ta Prohm, which has been left in much the same condition as it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors.
A LTE RN ATE A CTIVITY: If you have previously visited Siem Reap and wish an alternate experience, opt to venture into Cambodian life with a visit to a local village. Visit a Khmer home, talk to the Head of the local community, take a short ride on an ox-cart along the paddy fields and see how palm sugar or Khmer noodle is made.
The highlight of your tour is the visit to Angkor Wat, the jewel of Khmer architecture and the national symbol of Cambodia. In 1992 the UNESCO World Heritage Committee declared the monument, and the entire city of Angkor, a World Heritage Site. This evening enjoy a dinner party with traditional Cambodian dances.
Cambodian village life
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Flower ladies
Royal Elephant Polo Match at the City Palace
The Taj Mahal
AGRA & JAIPUR, INDIA WED., THU. & FRI., MARCH 25, 26 & 27 Rambagh Palace Board your Private Jet flight to India, touching down in Agra for a day tour. Discover the fabled Taj Mahal, a breathtaking site with its intricately carved marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. Re-board your Private Jet in the afternoon and continue flying to Jaipur, the rose-pink capital city of Rajasthan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your palatial hotel. Trace Jaipur’s history at the Amber Fort, the former seat of the Rajput rulers of Jaipur. Ascending the fortress wander around the beautiful palace. The interior of the palace is in ruins but still retains its lavish courtyards, elaborately decorated halls and glittering Hall of Mirrors. Visit the open-air royal observatory “Jantar Mantar” and the “Hawa Mahal” or the Palace of Winds. Next to the Observatory is the City Palace and Museum. The Royal family occupies a portion of this Palace, with other areas converted to museums, displaying their vast collection of textiles and costumes, an array of armoury, miniature paintings and carpets. In the evening enjoy a colorful Rajasthani dinner party with festive dances.
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On Friday a very special event has been arranged in your honor at the City Palace. After lunch on the Palace Terrace, attend a Royal Elephant Polo match, beginning with a regal procession of bejeweled camels, and folk dancers in traditional dress. A commentator will explain the rules of the game and the historic incidences relating polo and the Royals. Those who wish to ride the elephants are welcomed to participate in the match.
A LTE RN ATE A CTIVITY: If you have previously visited the Taj Mahal, you may opt to visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as the Red Fort. Its imposing gates and walls are constructed of red sandstone, and the many buildings within make it a city within itself.
Dubai skyline
Dinner party in the desert dunes
D UB AI, U AE S AT. , S U N. & MO N., M ARCH 28, 29 & 3 0 Armani Hotel Begin your exploration of this fascinating city with a visit to the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). Operating under the philosophy and banner of “Open doors, Open minds” the SMCCU strives to remove barriers between people of different nationalities and raise awareness of the UAE’s local culture, customs and religion. Housed in traditional wind tower house in the heart of the Historic District, here you will enjoy tea and refreshments while your local Emirati host chats with you about the local customs and traditions. Afterwards your host will guide you on a walking tour of the Al Fahidi Historic District. Take a short ride across the Dubai Creek in an abra (ancient water taxi). Walk through the famous Spice and Gold Souks which will dazzle your senses and give you an insight into Dubai’s growth as a major trading center. A memorable late-afternoon excursion in 4WD vehicles takes you into the desert for a fascinating demonstration of falconry, followed by a private traditional feast in the dunes.
Meeting with local Emiratis
Desert falconry
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITY DUBAI’S ISLANDS AND LUNCH AT THE BURJ In a private motor boat, cruise around Dubai’s world renowned Palm and World Islands – reclaimed land in the sea that is now some of the hottest real estate in the world. Afterwards, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel’s sky view restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the city. EMIRATE OF SHARJAH & LUNCH AT THE BURJ Drive to the neighbouring Emirate of Sharjah, which was voted the Cultural Capital of The Arab World in 1998 – a tribute to the city’s rich Islamic heritage. Visit The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, housing more than five thousand exquisite Islamic artifacts from all over the Islamic World. Visit The Heritage Museum, one of the traditional historic buildings in Sharjah. Explore the Souq Al Markazi, where you will find retail shops selling a fabulous variety of merchandise including gold, carpets, antiques and perfumes. Drive past the King Faisal Mosque before returning to Dubai. Afterwards, enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel’s sky view restaurant, offering unparalleled views of the city.
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San Sebastian
Local village in the south of France
CHOOSE YOUR LEISURE DAY ACTIVITY SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN It will be easy to see why the kings and queens of Spain chose this picturesque city as their royal seaside resort. Today Donista-San Sebastian is the cultural hub of Spain’s Basque country. In the historic Old Quarter, you participate in a “tapas rally” lunch – moving from one tapas bar to the next savoring the delicious local appetizers for which this region is famous. BILBAO, SPAIN & GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM: Visit Frank Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Learn about the titanium, limestone and glass building which gained worldwide acclaim since its completion in 1997 and is said to be a collaboration of Americans and Basques. COOKING LESSON: Under the direction of a local Biarritz chef, shop for ingredients in Biarritz’s food market. In his home kitchen, learn practical tips and time-tested techniques as you prepare and taste a traditional local menu.
Tapas lunch rally
B iarritz , F rance TU E . , WE D . & THU . , M A RCH 3 1 , A PR I L 1 & 2 Hotel Du Palais Today’s flight brings you to the south of France’s coastal city of Biarritz, playground to Europe’s elite. Napoleon III built a palace on the beach so his Spanish wife, Eugenie, could invite aristocrats and celebrities to visit. That splendid palace is your home for the next three nights. Take a walking tour of Biarritz’ main beach and market district. A short distance away is the city of Bayonne, with its three distinct areas: “Vieux Bayonne” was built on the ruins of a 4th-century Roman garrison town; “Saint Espirit” quarter is traced to the arrival of Portuguese Jews fleeing the Inquisition; and “Petite Bayonne” is lively with Basque bars and traces of Medieval influence. Enjoy a Basque choir concert while sampling Bayonne ham and local wines. This evening you are invited to a private dinner-dance in the elegantly furnished ballroom of the Hotel du Palais.
Your Journey Ends BIARRITZ / BOSTON FRI., APRIL 3 While your cabin crew lavish you with fine wine and great food on the final segment of your luxury Private Jet journey, your tour managers will recap the trip’s highlights. After you exit U.S. Customs in Boston, you will be assisted with connecting to your flight home.
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Terms & Conditions Cultural Connections Around the World By Private Jet Tour Price: $117,500 per person (double occupancy) $13,900 single supplement Included in tour price: All private jet flights between Ft. Lauderdale and Boston; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; mostly suite accommodations at finest hotels on share basis; single accommodations are available at additional cost; (Lakani reserves the right to substitute hotels for those named in the brochure when necessary); three meals per day, a la carte where available or practical; bottled water, coffee and tea with meals on the ground; special events; transportation by deluxe air conditioned vehicles; entrance fees for comprehensive sightseeing; gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers; knowledgeable local guides, and Lakani tour managers; baggage porterage throughout including two pieces of baggage, total weight 100 pounds; airport taxes; amenities package; arrival transfer from Ft. Lauderdale airport to hotel at beginning of trip and from Boston airport arrival terminal to ongoing flight or to a hotel in Boston at end of trip; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale and from Boston; trip cancellation insurance; medical and accident insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses (such as mini bar, laundry, telephone, fax, and internet charges); costs to ship passenger documents to international addresses; inoculations and medications; other gratuities not specifically mentioned as included. Payment requirements: To confirm your reservation, we require an initial deposit of $5,000 per person. A second deposit of $20,000 per person is due July 10, 2014. A third deposit of $30,000 is due on September 10, 2014. Balance is due November 10, 2014. All payments are protected in part by a Surety Trust Agreement in favor of the charter participants by and between Lakani World Tours and Shelby Financial Corp, 5 Great Valley Parkway, Malvem, PA 19355. If Lakani World Tours is unavailable, claims should be filed directly with Shelby Financial Corp within 60 days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial Corp and Lakani World Tours shall be released from all liability to charter participants under the Surety Trust Agreement. Payment constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellations received: Cancellations Date: Before July 10, 2014 Between July 11, 2014 and Sep. 10, 2014 Between Sep. 11 and Nov. 09, 2014 After Nov. 10 and enroute
Cancellations Fee: $2,500 per person $10,000 per person $25,000 per person NO REFUND
Refunds will not be made for unused portion of the tour, such as, but not limited to, sightseeing excursions, meals, and or other pre-arranged services. Refunds are limited to the amounts as stated in our Cancellation Policy. An Operator-Participant Contract will be sent to you upon confirmation that outlines your right to cancel and receive a full refund in case of Major Changes. Insurance: Lakani World Tours cannot be held responsible or liable for loss, damage, or theft of luggage or personal belongings, nor for personal injury, accident, or illness. A travel insurance plan including trip cancellation protection is available through Lakani World Tours. Developed in conjunction with Travel Guard, this plan is available at the time of reservation and may protect you against unforeseen events. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Photography: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photographs and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani Travel Club for use in promotional materials. Participants who prefer that their image not be used for marketing purposes are asked to make this request known in writing prior to departure.
Health & Inoculations: Inoculation requirements and recommendations often change; therefore, we strongly recommend you contact your personal physician, local Health Department, or the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia, (404) 322-4559 or www.cdc.gov/travel and advise them of your itinerary. Responsibility: Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors and representatives act only as agents in arranging hotels or lodging, transportation, ground handling, restaurants, or other travel services and in no way shall be held liable in the event of failure by any person or company to render services to travelers, nor shall they be held liable for any negligent or willful act by any such person or company. Furthermore, neither Lakani World Travel Inc (DBA Lakani World Tours) nor its employees, independent contractors or agents shall be liable or responsible for any injury, loss, death, or damage to personal property in connection with any goods or services provided, resulting from force majeure, acts of God, civil unrest, acts of war, terrorist activities, labor strikes, or mechanical failure of transport while traveling. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, Lakani World Tours reserves the right, without notice, to withdraw any or all parts of a tour and or to make such changes as may be necessary. The extra cost, if any, for such changes will be the responsibility of the traveler. Lakani World Tours reserves the right to cancel the tour, in which case a full refund will be made without further obligation on our part. We also reserve the right to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour, or to require a participant to withdraw from the tour at their own expense when such an action is determined by Lakani World Tours tour staff to be in the best interest of the participant’s health and safety or that of the tour group. No refund will be made for the unused portion of the tour. The published tour cost is based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect in May 2014, and is subject to change. Any tariff, exchange rate or fuel surcharge will be passed on to the participants. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the air ticket when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the airline concerned. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance. Lakani World Tours accepts no liability for any airline’s cancellation penalty or change fee incurred by the purchase of a restricted air ticket in connection with this tour. In regard to credit card payments for travel services to Lakani World Tours the traveler (and or cardholder or the cardholders authorized representative) will hold Lakani World Tours and its employees, independent contractors or representatives harmless for any or all charge-backs exercised by them or their credit card companies, originating from any complaints regarding travel services or involving refund requests of monies paid when insurance was not purchased, or for any reason whereby the traveler did not utilize any portion of the prepaid travel services, or any reasons whatsoever. Arbitration Resolution: Any controversy or claim arising out of, or relating to, any services arranged by Lakani World Tours shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration in Orange County, California, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Acceptance of initial travel services and payment of monies to Lakani World Tours will constitute agreement by the traveler(s) of these Terms & Conditions. California law requires sellers of travel to be bonded. Lakani World Tours is bonded through Great American Insurance and is a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Corporation, TCRC fund. CST # 2073277-50 Lakani World Tours 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.lakani.com
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