WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET CULTURAL CONNECTIONS October 14 – 30, 2019
THAILAND TURKEY
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MALDIVES • KENYA • EGYPT MACEDONIA • PORTUGAL
Dear Travelers, In response to overwhelming requests, it is with great pleasure that we present our Private Jet World Tour for 2019. As you peruse the pages ahead, you will find a one-of-a-kind itinerary representing a combination of world class sights and exclusive rarely visited locales. Begin in the lively city of Bangkok then retreat to the tranquility of the Maldives; experience the thrill of a safari in Kenya on a private conservatory exclusively reserved for us, and be at one with nature, totally undisturbed; visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens of Egypt and the temples of Karnak and Luxor; explore Ephesus and Bodrum while staying at a premier resort overlooking the Aegean Sea; discover historic Skopje, Macedonia, birthplace of Mother Teresa, enroute to Lisbon, Portugal, where you’ll see a multitude of historic and cultural sights. Flying aboard the Lakani Private Jet is key to making this program possible. Our hand-picked crew insures your comfort and enjoyment aboard with meals specially prepared by an onboard chef accompanied by fine wines. And you’ll luxuriate in suites at every carefully selected hotel, resort or lodge along the way. Making your travel dreams come true is our business and we hope to have you join us on this exquisite journey. Best traveling wishes,
Heidi Lakani Heidi Lakani President
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 guides 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.
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The Luxury of Inclusiveness
Ample Time to Enjoy And Explore
Luxury suite in world renowned and exclusive hotels await you throughout your private jet journey. Accommodations are carefully selected to give you the best location, service, amenities, and attention to detail. Your Lakani Private Jet vacation includes everything you can possibly imagine in a luxury journey, and more! You will never be asked for additional fees for optional sightseeing – because they are already included! Delight in these all-inclusive features:
Immerse yourself in local culture and history; stroll through castle courtyards and down charming streets lined with centuries-old buildings; shop for indigenous specialties and custom-made crafts in local markets; browse prominent galleries and museums; collect a gallery of photographs; or indulge in pampering spa treatments. Lakani Private Jet journeys allow you the freedom of time to discover each destination in your own way and never feel rushed. Relax, have fun, and enjoy yourself!
• A spacious all first-class cabin with comfortable leather reclining seats – with NO overnight flights • First class cuisine with fine wines and champagnes aboard the Lakani Private Jet • Exclusive accommodations in suites at luxury hotels – with views wherever possible • Touring in small groups of only 8 – 10 guests • All meals – including Lakani’s Dine By Choice freedom to explore local eateries • Deluxe vehicles with a window seat for everyone for optimum viewing during sightseeing excursions • All gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel and restaurant staff and Lakani Tour Managers
Dine By Choice Discover charming local eateries or fine dining restaurants; dine with your special someone or in the company of your fellow travelers; Lakani’s signature Dine By Choice allows you the freedom to personalize your vacation as if you were traveling privately. Whether you choose to take your meals in the extraordinary hotel restaurants, or venture out for a romantic meal among the locals – it’s your choice and it is always included in the cost of your Lakani Private Jet Tour! Of course, you are always welcome to spend a quiet evening in the comfort of your hotel room and avail yourself of Room Service at no extra charge.
• Special entertainment and gala evenings • Cultural interactions • Alternative sightseeing for those places you have already visited
Your Personal Concierge Winging your way aboard a Lakani Luxury Private Jet is the most stress-free and relaxed way to travel. Your professional Tour Managers take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy every moment of your well-deserved vacation. They ensure that arrival and departure formalities are smooth and efficient, hotel rooms are ready when you are, and sightseeing is maximized to make optimal 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 unforgettable.
John Webley, Heidi Lakani and Jan Moester
Luggage One-Touch Enjoy your vacation in the most worry-free way. Even your luggage is totally handled for you from the moment it arrives in Bangkok, and you won’t have to handle it again until you depart from Lisbon. We call this exclusive service “luggage-one-touch.” Luggage One-Touch
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Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
The Peninsula, Bangkok
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
REVEL IN THE “SUITE” LIFE AT OUR HOTELS OF CHOICE The Peninsula, Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok and step into luxurious comfort in your ample Deluxe Suite overlooking the river. Recover from your overseas flight in your tastefully decorated suite with teak floors, silk furnishings, and Asian artworks. The lavish marble bathroom has walk-in closets and Oscar de la Renta amenities. You may choose to visit the spa for a rejuvenating massage or sit out by the pool in a traditional Thai sala and sip cocktails while watching the world pass by on the Chao Phraya River. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Your heavenly Sunset Water Villa with Pool awaits you at this idyllic spot in the North Male Atoll of the Maldives. Step outside of your villa and take a walk along the white sandy beach and then cool off in your private plunge pool. Feel completely at home and relaxed in your beautifully outfitted villa with 42-inch plasma TV, L’Occitane bathroom amenities, and outdoor shower. Whatever your interests – water sports, Yoga, turtle interaction, or just soaking up the sun and relaxing – you may never want to leave the serene island living and Maldivian charm.
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Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Ol Jogi House
Ol Jogi House Immerse yourself in the wildlife and culture of the Laikipia plateau in Northern Kenya while indulging in lavish comfort in your Suite at Ol Jogi House. With cozy fireplaces, spacious sitting rooms, beautifully appointed bedrooms, and fantastic views of the bush, each suite has its own style. Choose from a myriad of activities – game drives, nature walks, horse riding, walk with Baboons, bird watching, conservation center visit, and much more. Take a dip in the pool, spend time at the spa, and then indulge in the gastronomic delights offered by the onsite French chef at a candlelit dinner under the stars. What could be more satisfying and romantic? Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor Walk in the steps of royalty and celebrities as you enter this historic hotel situated on the shores of the Nile. Bask in a tranquil atmosphere steeped in history, romance, and adventure in your luxurious Nile View suites elegantly appointed with all of the amenities expected of a five-star hotel. Choose from fine French dining to international cuisine in three onsite restaurants. Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Your spacious and luxurious Junior Suite awaits you at the five-star resort set on the cliffs of unspoiled Barbaros Bay on
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum
the Bodrum peninsula. Step out onto your balcony and feast your eyes on the picturesque sea view. Your suite amenities include LED satellite TV, iPod docking station, safe, espresso machine, and Salvatore Ferragamo bathroom amenities. Sample contemporary Turkish cuisine, Italian, Pan Asian, or international dishes in your choice of five eateries. After a day of sightseeing, perhaps you’ll want to visit the state-of-the-art spa facility with Hammam, sauna, indoor pool, and luxury treatment rooms. Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon To cap off your fabulous journey around the world, a spacious, elegant Four Seasons Junior Suite welcomes you in the heart of Lisbon. As you walk through the historic hotel, you will soon recognize that the cultural heart and soul of Portugal is found here in the décor and collection of contemporary local artwork lining the halls. You have your choice of three restaurants should you wish to dine in – or of course, you can always have a romantic dinner served in the privacy of your suite. You may wish to experience the luxury spa before you leave for home. Or perhaps you’ll want to explore the local neighborhood for some last minute shopping.
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Sky Lounge
Welcome Onboard
The Luxury of Space
Impeccable Service Aloft
Just imagine the spaciousness and personal attention! You are one of just 20 guests on a jet that normally accommodates 50 to 80 travelers on other private jet tours. The normal configuration of the BBJ (737) averages up to 160 seats; however, this jet is outfitted with all first-class reclining leather seats with a lounge area.
Relax and enjoy the individual attention from your gracious and friendly, experienced cabin attendants. With an incomparable staff to passenger ratio, you can expect extraordinary 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. Traveling in the company of an outstanding crew, acclaimed Tour Managers, and like-minded fellow travelers, you will soon come to regard your private jet as “home.”
Pampered Experience Indulge in watching movies or listening to your favorite recording artists from a selection of onboard entertainment on a screen at your seat. Or converse with newfound friends and share photos from the last destination. And be sure to charge your electronics in the power outlets and USB ports on board. Enjoy your hours in the sky, as they’ll pass quickly with so many activities to keep you occupied. You’ll be spoiled on the ground too! A wonderful benefit of traveling on the Lakani Private Jet is the access to smaller, private airports, providing seamless check-in and arrival formalities with little to no wait time.
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Epicurean Delights Dining in the sky is an amazing experience from beginning to end. 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.
Unique Itinerary Your time is valuable and you deserve an outstanding experience. Your Lakani Private Jet itinerary is carefully crafted to take advantage of optimal sightseeing in a select collection of remarkable sights. We can’t wait to welcome you aboard and begin what promises to be an exciting and unforgettable Private Jet Journey!
DEPART
ARRIVE
HOURS/ MINUTES
Bangkok, Thailand
Male, Maldives
4:35
Male, Maldives
Nairobi, Kenya
5:50
Nairobi, Kenya
Luxor, Egypt
4:20
Luxor, Egypt
Izmir, Turkey
2:15
Izmir, Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
1:00
Bodrum, Turkey
Skopje, Macedonia
1:20
Skopje, Macedonia
Lisbon, Portugal
3:50
In Flight Sample Menus
SAMPLE MENU CAVIAR SERVICE Caviar 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 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 Your warm and gracious crew
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WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET October 14 – 30, 2019 Suite Accommodations Throughout I Cost per person: $134,900 Limited to Maximum 18 Travelers | Suite Single Occupancy Supplement: $13,850
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Your Journey Begins... BANGKOK, THAILAND MON. & TUE., OCTOBER 14 & 15 The Peninsula Bangkok Arrive in Bangkok and enjoy VIP Fast-Track Service and a transfer to your hotel. Get together with your Lakani Tour Manager and fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail and dinner party. See the highlights of Bangkok on a morning city tour, then observe local river life on a cruise down the Chao Phraya River and end at the Royal Barges Museum. See the unique artist house and attend a private puppet show.
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KUDA HURAA, MALDIVES WED., THU., & FRI., OCTOBER 16, 17, & 18 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Board the Lakani Private Jet and delight in a gourmet lunch on your way to Male, Maldives. Transfer by speedboat to the Kuda Huraa on the North Male Atoll, located about 25 minutes from the airport in the Indian Ocean. Immerse yourself in the island paradise of the Maldives. Treat yourself to a massage at the spa, go catamaran sailing in the tranquil turquoise water, swim, play tennis, dive, fish, or feed baby turtles. Observe Maldivian village life, cruise to a private island for a delightful picnic lunch. There is plenty to do and time to relax by the pool with a book.
Serene Maldivian Island Scenes
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OL JOGI WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY, KENYA SAT., SUN., & MON., OCTOBER 19, 20, & 21 Ol Jogi House Your Lakani Private Jet takes you from the idyllic Indian Ocean to Kenya for your thrilling, exclusive African bush retreat. You’ll have plenty of options to explore the wildlife and culture on the 58,000-acre property of Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy reserved just for you and your fellow jet travelers. Venture out on an early morning game drive to see the cats begin their day. Join a ranger on a fascinating walking safari. Visit the rescue center and vet clinic. Spot rare and endangered species like black and white rhino and grevy zebra and a variety of Kenya’s wildlife. Take a helicopter excursion to explore the spectacular flamingo populated shores of Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a special visit to meet the Pokot people, one of the most authentic cultural experiences you will ever encounter. Back at the ranch, delve into fabulous gourmet cuisine, then relax by the pool or on your patio and let the wildlife come to you.
Photos From Left to Right: Elephant Rescue Center, Flamingos at Lake Bogoria
LUXOR, EGYPT TUE. & WED., OCTOBER 22 & 23 Sofitel Winter Palace Return to Nairobi via a local charter to then board our private jet to continue to Luxor, Egypt. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the famous tombs of King Tut and Queen Nefertari, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch while sailing on a Felucca on the Nile. Step back into history as you tour the fascinating Karnak and Luxor temples. Learn about the dramatic history of Karnak and Thebes at a private Sound & Light show.
Photos From Left to Right: Traditional Felucca on the Nile, Luxor Temple
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BOD RUM , T URKEY TH U ., FRI., & SAT., OCT OB ER 2 4 , 2 5 , & 2 6 Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum Climb aboard the Lakani Private Jet and set off for the Turquoise Coast and your fabulous accommodations at pristine Barbaros Bay on the Bodrum peninsula. Tour the former ancient city of Halicarnassus, now the charming city of Bodrum where the imposing Castle of St. Peter overlooks the seafront and contains an impressive Museum of Underwater Archaeology. Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, with its iconic Library of Celsus and not to be missed Terrace Houses.
Top photo: Marina Yacht Club, Bodrum Bottom Photos From Left to Right: Bodrum Promenade, Fruit-Vegetable Market, Ancient Ephesus
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SKOPJE, MACEDONIA SUN., OCTOBER 27 DAY STOP Experience one of the true benefits of travel by private jet as you fly from Bodrum to Skopje for a tour of the capital of the Republic of Macedonia. Visit the Mother Teresa Memorial House, one of the most beautiful mosques in the city, and the historic fortress. After a traditional Macedonian lunch, continue on the final leg of the Lakani Private Jet to Lisbon, Portugal, arriving in time for dinner.
left photo: Mother Teresa Memorial House Bottom Photo: Old Town Bridge
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LISBON, PORTUGAL SUN., MON., & TUE., OCTOBER 27, 28 & 29 Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon Discover Portuguese Manueline architecture on your private visit to Jeronimos Monastery. Explore the pristine Alfama District aboard a private tram and indulge in a private panoramic cruise around Lisbon’s Belem area. Venture outside the city to picturesque Queluz to visit its Versailles-like Palace and Cascais, a formerly quaint fishing village that became a popular Royal resort in the early 20th century. Reminisce with fellow travelers and your Lakani Tour Manager at a farewell cocktail and dinner party.
Top Photo: Lisbon’s old town Right Photo: Historic trams
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Your Journey Ends... WED., OCTOBER 30 Say goodbye to newfound friends as you depart for the airport and your homeward bound or onward flight.
TERMS & CONDITIONS 2019 WORLD TOUR BY PRIVATE JET: $134,900 per person (double occupancy) $13,850 single occupancy supplement Included in tour price: Private Jet Flights between Bangkok and Lisbon; all beverages including liquor on the private jet; suite or deluxe room 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 in Bangkok and departure transfer in Lisbon; and Lakani tour managers from arrival Bangkok to departure Lisbon; medical evacuation insurance of $100,000 for covered reasons. Not included in tour price: 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 payment of $5,000 per person. A further deposit of $65,000 per person is due April 30, 2019, and final balance is due June 14, 2019. Refunds & Cancellation Policy: All requests to cancel confirmed reservations must be received in writing.
Cancellation Date: From date of deposit until April 29, 2019 Between April 30 - June 13, 2019 Between June 14, 2019 and enroute
Cancellation Fee: $5,000 per person $50,000 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. Refund claims should be filed within 60 days after cancellation. Signature with your Payment constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions. 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 January,2019, 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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