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Unusual Europe Luxury Tour by Private Jet 2018 August 24 – September 7, 2018
Europe’s Off The Beaten Path
Lakani Philosophy When Heidi Lakani founded Lakani World Tours in 2003, she established a set of four fundamental principles that have become the cornerstones of the company. Experience and Innovation guide the creation of each itinerary. Quality and Value are included in every tour program. Service begins the first time you call and continues until the end of the journey. Integrity permeates the company in our communication with you and with whom we conduct business.
Dear Friends, After many years of traveling through Europe, I believe that this itinerary for 2018 is one of the most unusual collection of European destinations that I have seen offered in one trip - Europe’s Off-The-Beaten-Path . Of course, traversing the continent by private jet makes it not only possible, but seamless. In the pages ahead, learn the details of the journey that takes us from Madrid, Spain to Trieste, for a look at the Italian medieval city, on the way to Portoroz, Slovenia. Then, enjoy a real treat in Arctic Sweden where we’ll stay at the ICEHOTEL 365 – yes, in summer! It simply must be experienced to be believed. Following a northerly route, the next stop is the remarkable Faroe Islands (weather permitting) before we fly south to the British Isles. Here we’ll become immersed in Celtic culture and history in Wales, and then cross the Irish Sea to Belfast and Dublin. In Lakani style, you’ll enjoy deluxe accommodation, suites where offered along the way, fine dining, unforgettable sightseeing, and service fit for royalty. It is truly an Unusual Europe by Private Jet voyage not to be missed. Please join us.
Heidi Lakani President
Leisure Travel Lakani Private Jet Tours are designed to give you ample time to immerse yourself in the culture and history of each region. Stroll along cobbled streets of medieval cities; shop for local specialties in traditional marketplaces; spend time in prominent galleries and museums; or indulge in spa treatments. Enjoy abundant photographic opportunities and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun and enjoy yourself!
All-inclusive Facilities Your Lakani Private Jet tour includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey. You never have to worry about paying extra for optional sightseeing, meals or services – because they are already included. Enjoy these all-inclusive amenities: Luxury hotels with deluxe and suite accommodations • All meals • Lakani’s signature Dine By Choice with no limitations – including Room Service • Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for optimum viewing during sightseeing • All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff • Tour Manager plus an Operations Manager • Special entertainment and gala evenings • First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes aboard the Lakani Private Jet • Luggage One-Touch •
Experience remarkable dining enjoyment with our Dine by Choice meal program
Lakani’s Dine by Choice
Your Personal Concierge
One of the most thrilling aspects of travel is the opportunity to taste the local flavors of each destination. This is why Lakani includes the exclusive Dine by Choice meal program in each private jet journey. This feature gives you flexibility and a way to personalize your traveling experience. Dine where, when and with whom you choose. If you fancy a quiet evening in the comfort of your luxury hotel room, then order room service. Wander down to one of the dining options located in your hotel. But for those who want to experience the local specialties and ambience of the city, journey outside your hotel to the restaurant of your choice. And don’t forget to seek the help of your tour manager who will assist you with suggestions and reservations.
Winging your way around Europe aboard a Lakani Luxury Private Jet is the most stress-free and relaxed way to travel. Your professional tour manager will take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your luxury private jet journey. He will ensure 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 Manager is devoted to making your travel experience special and memorable.
Luggage One-Touch For 15 days, enjoy the best Europe has to offer without any care. Our exclusive “luggage one - touch” service assures that once your luggage arrives in Madrid, you won’t have to handle it again until after your departure from Dublin.
Jan Moester
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Experience the Difference… On our Private Jet Journeys to Europe
FEEL THE DIFFERENCE Step aboard your Private Jet and immediately feel the spacious comfort of your home in the sky, a huge departure from the perception that private jets are small and somewhat cramped. Stand up, walk about, and stretch out as often as you wish. Your wellbeing is of our utmost importance.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE Be reassured in knowing that the beautifully decked out super midsized jet has a capacity of 40 or more passengers, but it has been totally reconfigured for just 15 travelers in luxurious leather club seats.
FLY THE DIFFERENCE Immerse yourself in a distinct air travel experience aboard a totally dedicated luxury jet for your journey. Imagine you can store your excess luggage aboard until you need it. Appreciate the distinguishable difference from other “regional” jets.
EPICUREAN DELIGHTS Travelers marvel at the innovative gourmet cuisine which are chef prepared with flavors representing the places visited along the way. With the remarkable in-flight catering, any special requests you may have, will be attended to.
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Our guests tell us that traveling by Lakani Private Jet is the ultimate way to see the world. Here are the primary reasons why. Time is valuable and you want to make the most of it. Check-in and security at the airport is quick and easy while traveling on the private jet. We are usually on our jet minutes after arriving at the terminal because we often fly from private airport or terminals with faster security clearance and fewer travelers. Our Legacy 600 or Lineage 1000 private jets allow access to smaller airports close to our destinations, giving us ultimate flexibility and creativity in itinerary design, and making it possible to begin your touring, while scheduled travelers are still at the airport.
ICEHOTEL 365, Jukkasjarvi
Westin Palace, Madrid
Merrion Hotel, Dublin
Kempinski Palace Portoroz Istria
The Celtic Manor Resort, Cardiff
Hotels of Choice Arrive in Spain and settle into your beautifully appointed spacious Junior Suite at the historic Westin Palace, Madrid. Sink into the Westin’s signature Heavenly Bed® and rest up from your overseas flight in luxurious comfort. Ideally situated in one of the city’s most cultural and vibrant neighborhoods, you’ll have easy access to museums, parks, shopping and dining. Or you may choose to indulge in a spa treatment at hotel’s R’difusion Spa, and dine at the fine restaurants also located on the property. Fabulous views of the Adriatic await you in an elegant Grand Deluxe Seaview Room at the Kempinski Palace Portoroz Istria in Portoroz, Slovenia. Your supremely comfortable room is outfitted with the luxury amenities of a five-star hotel, with the added benefit of a spacious balcony where you can take in the sea air while relaxing on a lounge chair with a book, or simply enjoy looking out at the unforgettable Adriatic vista. One of the many highlights of this trip is surely a stay in the ICEHOTEL 365, Jukkasjarvi in Sweden. Get ready for a unique experience as you enter your Deluxe Suite. Your ice room has been hand carved by artists commissioned from around the world. You’ll slumber in thermal sleeping bags atop an ice bed covered with reindeer hides. In the morning you’ll be awakened with hot lingonberry juice at
your bedside. Take a hot shower and you are ready for the day. One night will be spent in the cold room and one night will be in a warm room. Be sure to visit the Icebar for a cocktail in a glass made entirely from ice! Land in Cardiff, Wales, where a Signature Room awaits you on the 6th floor at The Celtic Manor Resort. Relax in your contemporary well-appointed room with a balcony overlooking the stunning grounds and woodlands. You’ll feel special with the additional services on the “Signature” floor, where you have access to the Signature Lounge, and two splendid Signature Restaurants. A short flight across the Irish Sea brings you to Ireland and your luxurious Junior Suite in the Georgian Main House at the award-winning five-star Merrion Hotel. Settle into your elegantly furnished suite and get ready to explore the city. Step outside of the hotel and you’ll find yourself in the center of Dublin – an easy walk away from museums, galleries, and Trinity College, home to the Book of Kells. Or spend time at Merrion’s Tethra Spa where acclaimed therapists provide a range of treatments. While you are here, don’t miss an opportunity to experience the ‘Art Tea’ in The Merrion’s Drawing Rooms.
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Unusual Europe by Private Jet 2018 August 24 – September 07, 2018 Cost per person $89,500 Single supplement $6,250 Membership is strictly limited to 15 Travelers Suite Accommodations in most destinations
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The drama of Flamenco
Madrid, Spain Fri., Sat., & Sun., Aug 24, 25, & 26 Westin Palace Hotel Upon your arrival at Madrid – you will be met and assisted through immigration and customs, then you will be transferred by private vehicle to your luxury accommodations in the center of Madrid. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will lead you on a walking tour and help you to see why Toledo is also known as the “city of the three cultures,” as Christians, Arabs, and Jews have lived here together in harmony for centuries. Visit the Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue, and Santo Tome Church. After lunch, you’ll have some free time to explore Toledo independently. Back in Madrid, delight in an evening flamenco show and dinner.
Prado Museum
Join an art expert for a private tour of the historic Prado Museum, whose collection includes approximately 9,000 paintings. Visit the Royal Palace, occupied by the Kings of Spain from the 18th until the early 20th centuries. Walk through its beautiful gardens, and tour its most notable rooms, including the Royal Guards’ Room, the Columns Room, the Hall of Mirrors, and King Charles III’s room. Avail yourself to a half day of private vehicle and guide or a spa treatment during your free afternoon.
Toledo Castle
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Tartini Square
Miramare Castle, Trieste, Italy
Trieste, Italy & Portoroz, Slovenia Mon., Tue., & Wed., Aug 27, 28 & 29 Hotel Kempinski Palace Depart Madrid on the Lakani VIP Private Jet. Delight in unmatched service aboard the jet en route to Trieste, Italy. Your professional English speaking guide will meet the jet and escort you to the deluxe motorcoach awaiting to take you to lunch and on a tour of the city, formerly one of Europe’s most important seaports. Learn about its Latin, Slavic and Germanic cultures as you visit the highlights. Drive to Miramare Castle, located on the Gulf of Trieste and visit the gardens and museum.
Venture into the countryside to Lipica and visit the stables where the famous Lipizzaner horses are bred. Ride a horse drawn carriage through the park, and learn about Lipizzaner horse riding skills from experts. Enjoy a wine tasting stop on the way back to Portoroz.
We drive south to Slovenia and our hotel in Portoroz, located in the northwest corner of Istria, the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. We will explore Piran’s medieval streets and Koper, which was an island until the 19th century when it became connected to the mainland. We will visit Koper’s old town cultural monuments and see its rich architecture along the Slovenian coastline back to Portoroz. Graceful Lippizzaners
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Sami with reindeer
Oldest wooden church in Swedish Lapland, Jukkasjärvi
Summer dog sled training
Kiruna , Sweden Thu., & Fri., Aug 30, & 31 ICEHOTEL 365 Bid farewell to Slovenia and Italy as you board your private jet and fly north to Sweden. Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to a sled dog kennel in Kiruna. Participate in a training run with the dogs and a sled on wheels. Learn how the dogs are harnessed, and see how they train for the winter. Then spend some time meeting the adorable puppies! Check in at the ICEHOTEL 365, your home for the next two nights. Tour the hotel, and discover how this unique hotel came into being. Experience one memorable night in an Ice Room, where all the furniture and decor have been sculpted by an artist. Awake to a hot beverage served in your cold room. After breakfast take a short walk through the village to meet the native Sami people and learn about their reindeer-centered culture. You’ll be invited into the tipi for a traditional Sami lunch. This evening your accommodations will be in a warm room. Celebrate your ICEHOTEL experience on your last night with a 5-course gourmet dinner served on plates made from the Torne River Ice!
Faroe Island Village
Faroe Isl ands Day stop Fly over the Faroe Islands enroute to Wales. Weather permitting, we shall stop off for a quick glance of this remote island.
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Cardiff’s Gothic Mansion and Castle grounds
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Cardiff, Wales Sat., Sun., & Mon., Sep 01, 02, & 03 Celtic Manor Arrive in Cardiff where you will be transferred to your Signature Room at The Celtic Manor Resort, and perhaps go for a walk around the property. Discover 2,000 years of history on your tour of Cardiff Castle. Originally, a Roman Fort, the landmark in the heart of Cardiff passed through many families over the centuries. Finally, it arrived into the hands of the Marquesses of Bute in the mid-18th century and many renovations ensued, including a magnificent Gothic palace. You will be led through the castle by an expert guide who will take you into private rooms that are usually closed to the public. Venture into the captivating Wye Valley and see historic sites, such as Tintern Abbey. Pass through charming Welsh villages, scenic rivers, and streams, and admire the magnificent Black Mountains. Listen to harmonious voices singing traditional Welsh songs at a private performance. Dancers in Welsh National Dress
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Titanic Museum, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Irel and Day stop Tue., Sep 04 Board the Lakani Private Jet and fly across the Irish Sea to Belfast. Here you will be led through the fascinating Titanic Museum. Located in the heart of the city, beside the historic site of this worldfamous ship’s construction, the iconic six story building provides a state-of-the-art visitor experience. After lunch in Belfast, re-board the Lakani Private Jet for a short flight to Dublin. Titanic Staircase Replica
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Dublin’s city center
Powerscourt Gardens
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Sheep crossing near Glendalough
Trinity College, Dublin
Dublin, Irel and Tue., Wed., & Thu., Sep 04, 05, & 06 The Merrion Hotel Upon arriving in Dublin, you will be transferred to your elegant centrally located hotel for an evening of leisure. Spend Wednesday morning on a guided visit to Trinity College. Explore the Old Library, home to the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts, The Book of Kells. Continue to Christchurch Cathedral for a tour of the nearby 1,000 year old church and crypt. After lunch, you may choose your afternoon tour experience of your choosing. Options will be provided.
monastic settlements (Glendalough), beautiful gardens (Mt Usher, Powerscourt), pretty villages (Enniskerry), excellent walking (the Wicklow Way) and peaceful lakes. Return to Dublin and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Celebrate your final evening in Dublin and on Lakani’s Unusual Europe Tour by Private Jet with a special cocktail party with musical entertainment, followed by a festive farewell dinner.
You will venture to South Dublin and Wicklow. From the coast to the mountains go, “completely off the beaten track”. Discover remote film locations such as Braveheart and Excalibur in Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, and enjoy 750 square miles of rolling hills, mountains, and waterfalls. While the primary attraction is the great outdoors, Wicklow has something for most tastes, including ancient The Book of Kells
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Farewell to Ireland
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Bid farewell to Ireland and your newfound friends as you depart for the airport and your homeward bound flights.
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Terms & Conditions UNUSUAL EUROPE TOUR PRICE: $89,500 per person (double occupancy) $6,250 single supplement Included in tour price: All regional private jet flights, between Madrid and Dublin; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; an array of suites and deluxe rooms 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 airconditioned vehicles and motor coaches; entrance fees for comprehensive sightseeing; gratuities to hotel and restaurant staff, local guides and drivers; knowledgeable local guides; Lakani tour managers; baggage porterage throughout including two medium sized pieces of baggage; airport taxes; amenities package; transfers between airport and hotel in overseas gateway cities at the beginning and end of the trip; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: Airfare from hometown to Madrid and from Dublin to hometown; trip cancellation insurance; medical and accident insurance; passport and visa fees; personal expenses (such as mini bar, laundry, telephone, fax, and internet charges); inoculations and medications; other gratuities not specifically mentioned as included. Payment requirements: To confirm your reservation, we require an initial payment of $5,000 per person. A further deposit of $30,000 per person is due Feb. 28, 2018. Balance is due May 18, 2018. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing. Cancellation Date Cancellation Fees: Dates Cancellation Fee Before Feb. 28, 2018 $5,000 per person Mar. 1 – May 17, 2018 $35,000 per person After May 18 or enroute 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. 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. Responsibility of Traveler: This is an active program, requiring participants to be in good health and capable of moderate exertion. Participants must be able to ascend and descend the aircraft stairs. Special assistance and/or private ground arrangements may be available at additional cost, depending upon specific requirements. Smoking is prohibited on the private jet, at group meals, on buses and during all group activities. Travel documents: Lakani World Tours does not obtain personal travel documents or assume responsibility for notifying travelers of current requirements. All expenses incurred as a result of delays or itinerary changes related to lack of appropriate travel documents shall be borne by the individual traveler. 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.
Photography: Lakani World Tours encourages tour participants to take photographs and videos during the tour and submit them to the Lakani Travel Club photography contest or 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. Prices: Lakani World Tours reserves the right to increase tour prices to cover increased costs after prices are published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Lakani World Tours is under no obligation to provide a breakdown of costs involved in this program. 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 held 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 December, 2017, 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. Lakani World Tours 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.lakani.com
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