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REWARD EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES

Costa Rica - Pure Papagyayo

Monaco Grand Prix F1

Pebble Beach - Golfing Mecca

Italy By Ferrari

RECOGNIZE CLIENT HOSPITALITY

Live the Legend of BMW

The Masters, Augusta

St. Andrews, Scotland

US Open, New York

REINVENT CORPORATE RETREATS

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD CARROT & STICK? We believe that the most rewarding experiences are the ones earned by a little sweat upon the brow, that the most piquant meals are prepared with our own hands and that the most enduring loyalties are born out of a sense of being a part of something exclusive and out of the ordinary. Delivering experiences like these which resonate and endure is not simply about entertainment but rather about engaging participants in an experiential program that finds the sweet spot across four different realms: entertainment, imagination, education and value. Horizon & Co’s trips are carefully choreographed to leverage the power of experiential travel as a catalyst to ignite the imagination and engage the emotions to create powerful associations and lifelong memories. Our corporate clients use these experiences to motivate, rejuvenate and innovate. In the pages ahead you will see a small sampling of our corporate portfolio and the experiences we custom design to fit the strategic goals of forward thinking organizations -- from emergent innovators to fortune 500s. We’ve separated these experiences into three streams:

REWARD: EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES RECOGNIZE: CLIENT HOSPITALITY & LOYALTY REINVENT: CORPORATE RETREATS

Jackson Hole - Winter Playground

An Epic Peruvian Adventure

Sedona, Arizona Desert Retreat

The 7th Continent, Antarctica

In practice however, our experiences can be tailored to fit across categories. Take for example our flagship Masters Golf experiences. First designed as an extraordinary hospitality opportunity, the power and pull of this exclusive experience had clients clamoring for more. We now regularly design powerful incentive programs built around the lure of Augusta National as well as marry this experience with meeting and training opportunities for corporate retreats.

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Regardless of which experiences are right for your organization, the key to a successful program, whether the goal is employee retention, management team-building or client loyalty, is a laser-like focus on Return on Investment. To achieve this, we keep our approach dead simple - we work with companies to assess needs; we articulate those into a simple brief (or program spec); we then design, stage & execute against the brief.

CASE STUDY MADE TO MEASURE TRAVEL

Case Study

Let Horizon’s team of experienced professionals rethink the way you Reward, Recognize and Reinvent.

Marsha Pautler Creative Director

REWARD EMPLOYEE INCENTIVES QUESTION: How to recruit, reward & retain the best employees? According to “The War for Talent”, sophisticated business people who are technologically literate, globally astute, and operationally agile.

ANSWER: Extraordinary travel experiences should be central to any HR strategy that seeks competitive advantage. Recruit people by offering unique lifestyle benefits, retain people by encouraging them to replenish their spirit before it is burnt out, and reward people by giving them something of real value that creates lifelong memories. The challenge is to design an experience that has a lasting effect and thus our trips aspire to the perfect combination of calibrated luxury with calculate risk.

SOLUTION: Here are four suggestions for’ ‘Rewarding’ Top Performers in all four quarters of the year:

Costa Rica - Pure Papagayo

Monaco Grand Prix F1 - The World’s Most Elite Car Race

Pebble Beach - Golfing Mecca

Style, Sophistication & Speed - Italy By Ferrari

COSTA RICA PURE PAPAGAYO

Costa Rica is a country blessed with unrivalled natural beauty, but it’s more than a destination; it’s an array of experiences. This land of tropical forests, exotic wildlife and ancient volcanoes has long been a magnet for idealists and adventurers. Whether it’s slipping into a hot thermal bath or watching a hummingbird hover in position, Costa Rica will leave you exhilarated by its diversity and charm. The North Pacific region is the jewel in the crown - a landscape of glowing volcanic peaks, dry tropical forests bordering majestic golden-sand beaches and warm, blue crystalline waters.

s 3 nights luxury accommodation at the exclusive Four Seasons Papagayo s

A cruise along the Papagayo Peninsula with cocktails, gourmet cuisine and live salsa music

s Deep sea fishing for sailfish, marlin, tuna, wahoo, dorado and roosterfish s Relaxing in the natural hot springs at Borinquen s A round of golf at the Four Seasons golf course s A private Canyon tour at Guachipelin featuring zip-lining s A breathtaking luxury sunset cruise s Rainforest wildlife safari

MONACO GRAND PRIX F1 THE WORLD’S MOST ELITE CAR RACE

Set against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, stunning architecture, limestone cliffs, glamorous casinos & a plethora of celebrities, it is no wonder that the season’s most coveted F1 ticket is to the Monaco Grand Prix. Featuring an exclusive VIP terrace overlooking 75% of the racetrack, champagne toasts, helicopter transfers and Ferrari fuelled fun; this Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix experience is sure to impress and excite your top performers. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the finest way to behold what is undeniably one of the most extraordinary sporting events in the world, there are few experiences with more power to motivate or reward the people important to your business. s 4 nights lavish accommodation at the Fairmont Monte Carlo s Scenic helicopter transfers to and from Nice s Saturday and Sunday at the Monaco Grand Prix s Access to an exclusive VIP terrace overlooking the racetrack s 5 star hospitality with delicious cuisine, fine spirits and champagne s Bilingual host and hostess to take care of your group during the race s A thrilling private Ferrari tour along the French Riviera s Private Riviera Cruise with open bar and live entertainment s Private chauffeured transfers

s Private chauffeured transfers

WHERE WE STAY: FOUR SEASONS PAPAGAYO

WHERE WE STAY: THE FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO

In a peaceful corner of the country, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Papagayo spills down a hillside to a peninsula of golden beaches, introducing cosmopolitan luxury and service to this pristine tropical setting. Near the tip of the Peninsula, the Resort’s earth-toned stucco buildings – with detail evoking leatherback turtles, armadillos and butterflies – blend perfectly with the wooded landscape. Enticing glimpses of the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean and two magnificent beaches – Virador Bay and Blanca Bay are revealed through the trees.

The Fairmont Monte Carlo hotel is a unique luxury convention resort located in the heart of the Principality of Monaco, nestled between Italy and France on the Côte d’Azur. The Riviera offers over 300 days of sunshine throughout the year. A place where the international elite gather, a harbor for the most beautiful yachts, a prestigious location for the most prestigious events, the Principality is known to everyone. Among Monte Carlo hotels, The Fairmont is a lavish retreat that puts the Principality at your doorstep and allows you to immerse yourself in the region’s joie de vivre.

PEBBLE BEACH GOLFING MECCA

The game of golf is at its worldwide best at Pebble Beach, awarded the platinum medal by Golf Magazine in 2009. Even if you’re not a golfer, you can’t help but appreciate the harmonious marriage of golf course topography and coastal majesty in and around Pebble Beach. From the legendary Lone Cypress to the famed eighteenth green of Pebble Beach Golf Links, a trip along 17-Mile Drive will leave you spellbound. For those less passionate about the game of golf, Pebble Beach is still the perfect launch pad to explore the delights of the North Californian coast.

STYLE, SOPHISTICATION & SPEED ITALY BY FERRARI

Experience the thrill of “La Dolce Vita” behind the wheel of a Ferrari. This extravagant tour puts your driving skills to the ultimate test as you cruise Rome, Mille Miglia, Viterbo, Bolsena, Acquapendente, Radicofani and Tuscany. Led by private tour director, you’ll be introduced to the world of Ferrari; learn the history, secrets and particulars of these legendary cars before your own journey. Stops include villages, vineyards and a renowned natural spa. Sample the subtle Italian blend of art, gastronomy, architecture and spectacular scenery from behind the wheel of one of the world’s most exotic automobiles. Stimulating, sophisticated and speedy this adventure is a must for any luxury car enthusiast.

s 3 nights accommodation at the world class Lodge at Pebble Beach.

s 5 nights accommodation at a choice selection of luxurious 5 star hotels

s 3 thrilling rounds of golf at Pebble Beach

s A visit to Rome’s celebrated Ferrari store

s Unlimited treatments at The Spa at Pebble Beach

s A private guided tour of Rome and its most famous landmarks

s An afternoon in Carmel-by-the-sea

s Aperitifs in the exclusive Sporting Yacht Club

s The historic sights of Old Monterey by trolley

s Professional Ferrari driving lessons

s Embark on a private chartered sunset dinner cruise along the coast

s Therapeutic treatments at the Fonteverde Natural Spa Resort

Vineyard tour and private wine and cheese tasting in the Garden Courtyard

s Incredible gourmet meals at celebrated restaurants s Private chauffeured airport transfers

s Private golf clinic with Pebble Beach golf pro’s s Dine at Club XIX overlooking Pebble Beach Golf Link’s 18th green

WHERE WE STAY: THE LODGE AT PEBBLE BEACH

WHERE WE STAY: HOTEL DE RUSSIE

The Lodge at Pebble Beach - Distinguished by its impressive architecture The Lodge at Pebble Beach is the crown jewel of the world class Pebble Beach Resort. Relax by the pool or enjoy a game of tennis in the resort’s state-of-theart facility. With four restaurants on-site offering a variety of elegant settings you are able to sample anything from casual American fare to succulent seafood. Rejuvenate and revitalize your body and spirit in The Spa at Pebble Beach. Rated the 3rd best spa in the world by Travel and Leisure Magazine.

The most unique luxury hotel in Rome, Hotel de Russie provides a stunning feature - extensive, terraced gardens which provide a tranquil oasis amidst the bustle of central Rome. One of the few Butterfly Oasis - created in collaboration with WWF - is located in the Secret Garden and you can observe these graceful insects, once so common but nowadays extremely rare in inner city gardens. The hotel also has one of Rome's best health clubs and spa.

LA POSTA VECCHIA The elegant former home of Paul Getty, La Posta Vecchia is a temple of art, lavishly decorated with Carrara marble bathtubs, Venetian lamps and Gobelins tapestries, offering luxurious comfort and inspired design features. This elegant Relais & Chateaux hotel in Rome overlooks the Tyrrhenain Sea and is located in the Estruscay Archaeological area.

RECOGNIZE CLIENT HOSPITALITY QUESTION: How do you keep your existing clients and find new ones in a hypercompetitive environment of shifting loyalties and constant change? As Jill Griffin, a leading authority on client loyalty, points out “Today’s customers are smarter, better informed and more intolerant of “being sold” than ever before. They expect doing business with you to be as hassle-free and gratifying for them as possible.”

ANSWER: Design intimate, bespoke hospitality trips to give your clients access to some of the world’s most coveted and unique experiences. Every client has a personal travel fantasy that, if fulfilled, will inspire cult-like devotion – we specialize in translating fantasy to reality in an environment that will give you full credit and unfettered access to your client.

SOLUTION: Here are four suggestions for 'Recognizing’ Clients & Stakeholders in all four quarters of the year:

BMW Action Weekend, South Carolina

Augusta - The Masters

A Pilgrimage to The Old Course - St. Andrews, Scotland

New York - US Open

LIVE THE LEGEND OF BMW Q1 BMW ACTION WEEKEND, SOUTH CAROLINA

AUGUSTA THE MASTERS

The experience of a lifetime for speed demons and adrenaline junkies. A must for any auto enthusiast, this exclusive BMW experience gives your VIP’s behind the scenes access at the only North American BMW factory, then puts them behind the wheels of these legendary cars. Learn what makes BMW “the ultimate driving machine”; go inside the production area, see the inner workings of a world-class manufacturing facility and witness the birth of BMW. Experience BMW’s past, present & future during a private tour of the museum where they showcase a great assortment vehicles & models. The pièce de résistance - a driving adventure through the mountains.

Let us be your ticket to golf’s most prestigious (and impossible-to-get-into) event. Spend the final day of the Masters walking alongside the best golfers in the world as they pursue the coveted green jacket, then celebrate victory in the shelter of our VIP Hospitality suite. Retire to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation to re-live the highlights over a nightcap and cigar, then spend two days playing the best collection of resort courses in America.

s 3 night accommodations at 2 of South Carolina’s most luxurious hotels

s 3 nights luxury accommodation at the Ritz-Carlton

s A private guided tour of the BMW Factory

s Exclusive VIP hospitality with all-day buffet and open bar at the Masters

s Viewing rare and important vehicles from BMW’s past at the Museum

s A sneak peak at the future of BMW s A gastronomic dinner in a former cigar factory s Driving M or X class vehicles

Masters Patrons badge (the most coveted tickets in sport, period) for the final Sunday

s Transfers by limousine with police escort into Augusta s

Three rounds of golf on the championship courses of Reynolds Plantation.

Testing your skills on the track at the Performance Driving Center with a certified BMW performance driving instructor

A private golf academy led by Golf Magazine Top 100 Instructor Charlie King

Speeding through the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountain range in a M class BMW

Have a set of top-of-the-line clubs custom-fitted at the renowned TaylorMade Performance Lab

s Private chauffeured airport transfers

s Unlimited access to treatments at the Ritz-Carlton s Bass Fishing on Lake Oconee

WHERE WE STAY: THE WESTIN POINSETT, GREENVILLE

WHERE WE STAY: RITZ-CARLTON REYNOLDS PLANTATION

See one of South Carolina’s most beautiful towns while staying at The Westin Poinsett, Greenville. The only four-diamond hotel in Greenville, guests enjoy quality service and an unbeatable location. The hotel is located just a few blocks from over 50 shops and restaurants as well as The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Falls Park on the Reedy River, and the Bi-Lo Center.

Named among the “World’s Best Places to Stay” by Conde Nast Traveler, the 251-room lodge is secluded on the lazy shores of Lake Oconee with 99 holes of golf designed by the greatest architects of the game and an award-winning Spa with unique southern-inspired treatments. (Sunday & Monday Night)

THE INN AT BILTMORE ESTATE The Inn at Biltmore Estate was built on the grounds of the renowned Biltmore Estate and was part of Mr. George Washington Vanderbilt's original vision when he completed a 250-room French Renaissance chateau and country estate in 1895.

RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD Decorated with 18th and 19th century antiques, the richly panelled lobby lounge is a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. The dining room is one of the city’s finest restaurants. The spacious guest rooms are exquisitely decorated with armoires and luxurious furniture. (Saturday Night)

A PILGRIMAGE TO THE OLD COURSE ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND

When you consider how much business is done on the golf course, it should come as no surprise that a round on this legendary course can change your game forever. There is nothing quite as epic as a pilgrimage to the “Home of Golf,” St. Andrews Scotland. Practically untouched by man, this hallowed course was designed by nature herself and is a legend amongst golf aficionados. To stand on the first tee in front of its regal clubhouse is to stand on the most famous fairway in history of the game. From the nerve racking first shot, your group will take up the challenge that has humbled so many of the world's top golfers. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will be talked about for years to come.

NEW YORK US OPEN

By almost anyone’s definition, New York is the center of the modern world. The buildings are soaring; crowds are boisterous; millions of restaurants cater to every conceivable taste; museums and performance spaces offer everything from masterworks to avant-garde creations. Around any corner is a commingling of energy, congruous and clashing at the same time. Cap an indulgent weekend in the city with the exhilaration of watching the Men’s Finals of the US Open at Flushing Meadows.

s Luxury accommodation at the St Andrews Hotel

s 3 nights luxury accommodation at the Four Seasons

s Full Scottish Breakfast each morning

s The men’s finals of the US Open from a luxury box

s A 3 course dinner served in a St. Andrews Restaurant

s Tennis lessons from a former pro at one of New York’s top clubs

s Lunches served each day in the Clubhouse Restaurant

A historian-guided walk through Manhattan’s many colourful neighbourhoods

A private party at Saks with champagne and makeup sessions for the women and bespoke suit fittings for the men

s A private guided tour of St. Andrews & the castles of Fife s A private guided tour of the the British Golf Museum s A dedicated Old Course Experience representative s Guaranteed tee time at St. Andrews s Souvenir photograph taken on the first tee of the Old Course

s Dinner at the chefs table at the United Nation dining room s Helicopter aerial tours of Manhattan s A private performance of soul-stirring gospel at the Brooklyn Tabernacle

s Private chauffeured transfers s

Get behind the scenes at the Frick Museum, New York’s most beautiful European Art museum

WHERE WE STAY: THE OLD COURSE HOTEL

WHERE WE STAY: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Bordering the renowned 17th ‘Road Hole’ of the Old Course in the Home of Golf, the Old Course Hotel enjoys a spectacular location overlooking the famous links courses, the West Sands beach and the beautiful Scottish coastline. With a combination of classically elegant and contemporary interiors, the hotel offers quietly confident service, luxurious facilities and a warm welcome in the finest traditions of Scottish hospitality.

Four Seasons Hotel New York rises over Manhattan’s premier shopping and business district, between Park and Madison Avenues, the I.M. Pei-designed hotel features stunning views and gracious style – a remarkable luxury experience. The hotel offers 368 oversized guest rooms, some with furnished terraces, including 63 suites. All guest rooms feature comfortable seating, a king-sized bed or two twin beds and a large marble bathroom. Legendary chef Joël Robuchon brings his breathtaking cuisine to Four Seasons Hotel New York at L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon.

The hotel has a range of conference and banqueting facilities including executive boardrooms, an elegant Ballroom, and a self-contained conference centre providing a flexible, modern space supported by user-friendly technology. Purpose built ‘break-out’ rooms and a dedicated entrance to the centre make it an ideal venue for any event with chauffeur driven car and helicopter services also available. 12

REINVENT CORPORATE RETREATS QUESTION: How to cultivate creativity, innovation and leadership development within your organization? Gary Hamel, the world’s reigning strategy guru, identified the most important issue of our time as building organizations “where innovation is both radical and systemic”.

ANSWER: Horizon designs unique travel experiences that acts as a catalyst for unlocking creative potential and innovative thinking. We achieve this goal by taking people to challenging environments where their conventional thinking simply won’t work. In our experience, environments that challenge people to think are the only environments capable of effecting real, sustainable change. They do this by shifting people’s perspective, something that occurs when the theatre of travel is staged in a truly innovative, unique and holistic way. Our executive retreats are intentionally designed to take people “comfortably” out of their comfort zones in order to shift their perspective, thereby liberating them to explore complex business challenges in new and creative ways.

SOLUTION: Here are four suggestions for’ Reinventing’ Leadership Teams across all four quarters of the year:

Jackson Hole - Winter Playground

An Epic Peruvian Adventure - Peru with a Famous Explorer

Sedona, Arizona - Spiritual Desert Retreat

The 7th Continent - Antarctica & Emperor Penguins

JACKSON HOLE WINTER PLAYGROUND

High in the Rockies, on the doorstep of Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, the jagged peaks of Wyoming’s Teton Range rise abruptly over pristine forests, fast-running rivers and the broad, flat valley known as Jackson Hole. Wrapped in such splendor, this celebrated year-round outdoor playground offers invigorating mountain air, skies dense with stars, and an astonishing profusion of wildlife. Jackson Hole defines ‘winter wonderland’.

s 3 nights’ accommodation at the luxury ski cabin Amangani

AN EPIC PERUVIAN ADVENTURE PERU WITH A FAMOUS EXPLORER

Voyage outside the ordinary and into the extraordinary on an epic tailor-made journey to Peru led by one of the world’s most famous explorers. Select between Oliver Steeds, one of television’s most famous globetrotters, Mikael Strandberg, published author and intrepid explorer, Richard Wiese from the BBC or Richard Madden former Adventure Travel Editor of the Daily Telegraph. Accompanied by one of our explorers, and supported by an experienced local guide, your group will uncover the hidden secrets of Peru’s ancient culture, history and natural wonders.

s Skiing at this coveted ski destination with private ski guides s Specially organized game tracking excursions s Spend a day heli-skiing or heli-touring with a mountain-top picnic s A private dog-sledding race s Horse-drawn sleigh rides

s A private guided tour of Yellowstone National Park

Luxury accommodations at renowned properties and lodges throughout

s Private guided tours of colonial & modern Lima s

Observe the ancient customs, traditions and handcrafts of the inhabitants of Lake Titicaca

s Learn the history of the awe-inspiring Sillustani tombs s Treks through the age old ruins of the Sacred Valley

s Bespoke cowboy hats for all s Scavenger hunts on snowmobiles, snowshoes or skis

Explore the mysterious and ancient mountaintop city of the Inca’s Machu Picchu

s Private guided tours of Peru’s largest jungle city s Cruise the Peruvian Amazon aboard an elegant river boat s Wildlife filled jungle safaris s Boat rides in search of pink dolphins s Piranha fishing

WHERE WE STAY: AMANGANI

WHERE WE STAY: THE COUNTRY CLUB LIMA

Amangani was sensitively designed, with a keen eye on embracing the wonders of its surroundings, from both sides of its Okalahoma sandstone columns and sweet smelling Pacific redwood walls. Nature reveals her power, wildlife and geology in dramatic style at Jackson Hole, and Amangani reflects this by using native materials and natural textures on a palette of ‘butte and hide’ tones. Amangani embraces the spirit of the West without disturbing the beguiling ‘calls’ of Nature’s wild and mystical rhythms.

A five star luxury property, is located in San Isidro, the most exclusive residential and commercial district in Lima.

SANCTUARY LODGE Voted the "Best Leisure Hotel in the Americas and Carribean," by Condé Nast Traveller Readers,’ The Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge is the only hotel located adjacent to the ancient citadel of Machu Picchu.

RESERVA AMAZONICA LODGE Climb the banks of the meandering Madre de Dios river, and enter another world. Wake to a symphony of tropical birdsong; end your days by lantern light, falling asleep to the gentle night noise of the Amazon rainforest. 16

SEDONA, ARIZONA SPIRITUAL DESERT RETREAT

Red-rock buttes reaching up into endless blue sky, colors intensified by lush pine forests and a otherworldly ambiance, welcome to Sedona, Arizona. Its breathtaking vistas are enhanced by the supernatural - this eerily beautiful land is the heart of one of the Earth’s most eminent energy centers. New Agers flock here as this generates a sense of balance, wellbeing and creativity unlike anywhere else. The town itself is hip, young and artsy with native boutiques around every bend – yet it is the glowing Red Rocks that make Sedona the perfect backdrop to take your leadership team out of the boardroom and into a new reality of balance and rejuvenation with team building and strategic planning.

3 nights luxury accommodation at the Enchantment Resort and Mii amo Spa

THE 7 T H CONTINENT ANTARCTICA & EMPEROR PENGUINS

Fly aboard a private Gulfstream jet from Cape Town to Antarctica’s only luxury camp. Welcome to Whichaway, a oneof-a-kind eco-camp located in the heart of Antarctica’s interior, one of the last great wildernesses on earth. In 24hrs of continuous daylight your team will partake in activities led by this exclusive camp’s experienced polar guides. Hike through mountains of snow, explore ice caves, try kite skiing or rock climbing, waddle with the penguins, visit an active science base or simply enjoy the grandeur of this desolate continent. Tread where few have gone before, this experience is truly once-in-a-lifetime.

A luxurious private G4 jet from breathtaking Cape Town, South Africa to the Antarctica interior

s Expert private guided desert tours

s Red carpet arrival

s Aboriginal encounters

s Climb unexplored mountain ranges with celebrated expert polar guides

Exhilarating guided hikes deep into the mystical wilds of the legendary Red Rocks

s Optional soul enlightening morning meditation sessions s Mountain biking adventures s A round of golf on the illustrious Seven Canyons Country Club course Dinner at a Spanish hacienda with a spicy twist and guacamole made s tableside and live music s VIP vehicle and driver to transport your group in comfort and style

s Explore majestic ice caves and tunnels s Kite-ski along the snow swept plains s Voyage to a nearby Adelie penguin colony s Visit science stations and interact with the researchers s Ice crevasse abseiling s Heli-Ski the mountains of Antarctica s Fly to an Emperor penguin colony of over 12,000 s Trek through the untouched oasis s Gourmet meals created by one of South Africa`s most renowned chefs

WHERE WE STAY: ENCHANTMENT RESORT AND MII AMO SPA

WHERE WE STAY: WHICHAWAY ANTARCTICA ECO CAMP

Set on 70 acres of panoramic natural terrain, Enchantment stands at the doorway of secluded Boynton Canyon...surrounded by red-rock formations known for inspiring the mind, body and spirit. Sip a prickly pear margarita while you enjoy breathtaking red-rock views, unique among Southwest resorts. Experience the Native American culture of this distinctive region. Dine in the Four Diamond Yavapai Restaurant, or relax in the more casual Tii Gavo or mindful Mii amo café.

Reminiscent of classic old world luxury, this beautifully designed eco-camp fuses traditional materials with cutting-edge comforts & technology. Elegant & intimate there are 6 sleeping tents, ensuring an intimate experience for every guest as well as personalized service from 5 renowned polar guides, distinguished naturalists & a celebrated chef from South Africa.

Enjoy exploring the hiking trails and ancient ruins amidst the Secret Mountain Wilderness as a delightful contrast to the luxurious splendor of the resort's world-class dining and destination spa. It all adds up to a truly enchanting experience.

CASE STUDY MADE TO MEASURE TRAVEL

BESPOKE TAILORING

OUR PHILOSOPHY:

THE TAILORS:

The prceeding ideas are meant as just a sample of what we can do. Every Horizon experience is completely customizable and more often than not you’ll find a great reward trip is easily tweaked to build an equally stunning recognition program. Let your imagination and your expectations run wild – Horizon will do the rest.

Our team of global nomads, regional cognoscenti and logistical gurus will craft a private trip to fit the unique needs and interests of your incentive, hospitality or corporate retreat group. Our equally impressive team of local guides will ensure that the journey is executed seamlessly, leveraging local relationships, mining insider knowledge, and unlocking their creativity to deliver a pitchperfect performance.

We plan all of our trips on the premise that engagement, immersion, and serendipity are the richest rewards for any journey. We are firm believers that the most memorable moments are the ones preceded by a seamless transition from passively observing to actively participating. Our ambition is to create the space in people’s lives where they can experience the joys of a purely spontaneous moment, when the cares of the world slip away and the mind and body become one.

CLIENT: US-based Investment Banking Firm.

BRIEF: To design a program that would allow the bank’s hospitality and incentive strategy to stand apart from their competitors and demonstrate improved and measurable return on investment.

OUR APPROACH: In our experience, the greatest challenge in building extraordinary travel experiences for larger groups is in leveraging the group format where it has strengths and de-constructing it where it is weak. Too often, the limitations of group travel become a straightjacket where everyone must conform to the lowest common denominator and no one ends up happy. We start by breaking down the group size into more intimate and manageable groups of 10-15, each with their own personal guide. Then we structure the days to combine fixed group activities that travelers come together to experience (i.e. al fresco picnics, Michelin-starred meals) with flexible options which are built along three thematic channels: physical activities (walking tours, rural biking, sea-kayaking, etc); gastronomic activities (wine tasting, cooking demos, etc); and cultural activities (art history tours, private choral performances, etc). Even when we have to come together for larger group experiences, we do everything possible to break down the format into more intimate sub-groups. Thus, when dining we stagger seating time and break the groups into smaller tables, when experiencing an event we design the flow for maximum flexibility so that people can arrive and depart of their own accord, and when listening to experts we avoid lecture halls and focus on interactive small group discussions.

THE THREAD: It’s often the things that you can’t see that are most important when it comes to holding it all together. Whether it’s agonizing over the wine selection at dinner, tasting every soupe de poisson within a hundred mile radius, or testing out each bed in Tuscany, we’re thorough about every detail. We’re thoughtful and we’re clever enough to hide all of the stitching, so that you can relax and enjoy the spontaneity of the moment.

THE CLOTH: The materials that go into constructing your company’s perfect trip are as varied as your individual taste. Hotel gems are one of our hallmarks and the less obvious the better. Transfers are about experiences, not mere transportation, so we’d take a helicopter over a bus any day. Meals are fuel for the soul, not just the body, and we have a weakness for regional specialties. Local events and characters are opportunities for epiphanies, not just distractions to pass the time.

THE FITTING: The best tailoring springs from a relationship of intimacy and trust between client and tailor. From a get-to-know-you consultation with our travel designers, we distil the essential elements of your mandate. Then we begin a dialogue to understand the motivations that lie behind the answers. The process is dynamic, and often requires multiple fittings, but the end result is a genuine understanding of the goals of your company and what they are seeking.

CASE STUDY SOLUTION:

Design 36 once-in-a-lifetime trips across the globe for pleasure and reward, rather than business (and thus no need for meeting space, etc.)

GROUP SIZE:

30 single travellers (no spouses) and 3 guides.

ACCOMMODATION: The most luxurious available. Minimum property size is 33 rooms for private buy-out, otherwise focus on larger resortstyle properties with character and charm. TRIP LENGTH:

4 days / 3 nights (thus travelling time to be kept to a

minimum).

JANUARY

DESTINATIONS: Continental North America, or anywhere else within a 5-8 hour flight of Houston and/or New York DATES:

36 trips (3 departures per month), evenly spread over a 12 month

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

Belize – Reef and Rainforest

Ancient Treasures of Egypt

Bermuda – Island Adventure

Cruising the Virgin Islands

Grenadines by Private Yacht

Mexico – Singing Schooners

Costa Rica – Pure Papagayo

Guatemala – Easter Parade

Mexico – Colonial Charm

Quebec – Carnival Adventure

Northern Exposure – Yukon

The Masters in Augusta

calendar.

BUDGET:

$200 ,000 - $400,000 per departure.

TRAVEL TO AND FROM:

Participants will be coming from Houston

and New York.

ACTIVITIES:

All of the proposed trips offer a wide variety of cultural, culinary and adventure-oriented activities, and most combine an element of learning & participation with the actual activity itself. In every case, the activities are exclusive, unique and orchestrated by world-class experts.

DAILY FLOW: Leisurely breakfast, then a choice of morning activities, then a collective lunch, then more optional activities in the afternoon. Opportunities for downtime in the mid to late afternoon, then cocktails and special event dinners in spectacular locations. GUIDES:

We prefer a guide ratio of 1 guide for every 10 travellers to ensure the highest level of personal service and seamless execution. All of our guides are superb hosts, sophisticated service-providers and masters of logistics. 22

MAY

JUNE

JULY

AUGUST

Kentucky Derby

Berkshires – Art & Culture

Niagara – Napa of the North

Cape Cod – America’s Cup Yachts

Santa Fe – New Mexico

Montreal Grand Prix

Copa América Final

Gulf Islands – Eco-Safari

Utah – Ethereal Luxury

Rockies by Super Car

West Coast – Go Wild in Grizzly Country

Whistler Epic Adventure

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Heli-Hiking in the Bugaboos

Napa & Sonoma – Epicurean Delight

Barefoot in Baja

Hacienda Hopping in Mexico

Buenos Aires & the Mendoza Vineyards

Tremblant – The Ultimate Playground

Private River Journey

Panama – Tailored to Perfection

Toronto International Film Festival

Yosemite by Motoring Classics

Santa Barbara – Multi-sport

Vegas – Let the Games Begin 23

WHERE (AND WHAT) ELSE The measure of a great travel company is in its ability to match the aspirations of its travelers with the realities of the road. Whether you are jet setting for business or leisure, Horizon & Co. will design a trip that resonates with your unique travel style:

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Horizon & Co. is a boutique travel company crafting upscale vacations for individuals and small groups. Founded in 1963, we have decades of experience. Our mission is to design and stage authentic and deeply personal experiences for discerning travelers. In addition to offering over 200 independent and escorted trips on 7 continents, we tailor-make bespoke trips for small groups of friends, families and businesses. Horizon & Co. is a trusted advisor to a distinguished clientele, and the world's leading travel agents.

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