Around the World by Private Jet Cultures in Transformation February 8–March 5, 2018
Immerse Yourself in a Changing World We invite you on an extraordinary journey, a one-of-a-kind blending of benchmark-setting luxury and unparalleled insights into the changing world. Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation transports a group of just 50 guests on an itinerary inspired by The New York Times and brought to life by luxury travel experts Abercrombie & Kent. Discover the true stories behind today’s most compelling headlines as you experience destinations ranging from emerging Cuba and Colombia to cutting-edge Iceland and enigmatic Iran. Traveling with you at every stage are some of The Times’s most noteworthy journalists, who offer firsthand perspectives on the people and places that shape our world. Along the way, local Times contributors also meet with you to share what they have learned over years of dedicated reporting. Join an experienced flight crew aboard an exclusively chartered Boeing 757 with first-class, fully lie-flat seats, accompanied by A&K’s top-notch Tour Directors and local experts, for an around-the-world adventure like no other. Call 800 738 0864 or speak to your travel professional to reserve your seat today.
Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. Chairman & Publisher The New York Times
Geoffrey Kent Founder, Chairman & CEO Abercrombie & Kent
An Extraordinary Collaboration Inspired by The New York Times’s wide-ranging coverage and editorial insight, Cultures in Transformation reveals today’s most compelling destinations with the depth Times readers expect from America’s newspaper of record. The Times collaborated with Abercrombie & Kent, the world’s premier luxury travel company for more than 50 years, to create this unique itinerary. Your journey begins in New York with a private brunch in The New York Times Building in Midtown, where The Times’s publisher Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. is on hand to greet you. From there, some of The Times’s most notable journalists travel with you on select portions of this journey. With their years of expertise in tackling some of the most difficult and challenging assignments, they contribute a distinctive point of view to your destinations. For up-to-the-minute insights, you also meet with local Times correspondents and Times-selected experts in many stops on the itinerary. Calling on hundreds of their local experts around the world, A&K and The Times have created an itinerary that balances luxury with authentic, beyond-the-guidebook encounters with local people and places. Leading your journey is an experienced A&K Tour Director, assisted by a tour management team and joined at each destination by expert local guides.
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Meet the renowned New York Times writers accompanying you on this journey.
Alan Riding | Former Foreign Correspondent for The New York Times
Nicholas Kristof | Op-Ed Columnist for The New York Times
Traveling with you in Cuba and Colombia Born in Brazil and educated in the United Kingdom, Alan Riding worked for 30 years as a Times correspondent, spending much of that time in Latin America, first from a base in Mexico City, and then from Rio de Janeiro. He wrote the best-selling book “Distant Neighbors: A Portrait of the Mexicans.”
Traveling with you in Easter Island, Samoa and Australia Nicholas Kristof, a Times Op-Ed columnist and winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, has been praised for his efforts to document human rights abuses. President Bill Clinton said no other U.S. journalist “has done anything like the work he has done to figure out how poor people are actually living around the world, and what their potential is.”
Elaine Sciolino | New York Times Writer and Former Chief Diplomatic Correspondent
Cornelia Dean | Former Editor of Science Times
Traveling with you in Myanmar, Iran and Morocco Elaine Sciolino is a contributing writer for The New York Times and an expert on Iranian culture and politics; her book “Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran” was based on years of travel in Iran after the return of the Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979. In 2015, she served as the expert lecturer on the first Times-led tour to Iran.
Traveling with you in Morocco and Iceland Cornelia Dean is a science writer and former science editor of The New York Times and a distinguished visiting lecturer at Brown University. From 1997 to 2003, she was science editor of The Times, where she handled coverage of science, engineering, health and medical news in the daily paper and in the weekly Science Times section.
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Your Local New York Times Experts You also meet at select destinations with locally based New York Times contributors who provide an on-the-ground perspective.
Hannah Berkeley Cohen New York Times Contributor During your visit to Cuba, meet Hannah Berkeley Cohen, a photographer and New York Times contributor who has spent the last five years documenting the evolution of Cuban society.
Julia Symmes Cobb Freelance Journalist In Bogotá, meet Julia Symmes Cobb, a Colorado-born freelance journalist who has reported extensively on politics and culture in Colombia and throughout Latin America for The Times, Reuters and NPR.
Michelle Innis New York Times Contributor In Sydney, meet Michelle Innis, a longtime journalist who has written about Australia for The Times for years.
Carlotta Gall New York Times Senior Correspondent, North Africa In Marrakesh, meet Carlotta Gall, a Times journalist who has covered Afghanistan and Pakistan for the past 12 years. She is the author of “The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, 2001–2014.”
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Private Jet Travel Step aboard A&K’s chartered Boeing 757 and enjoy the utmost in comfort and style with 50 first-class, fully lie-flat seats; a dedicated cabin crew providing a crewto-guest ratio of 1:8; an onboard executive chef; and a range of thoughtful amenities, from an espresso maker to Bose® headphones and iPads® loaded with music and movies. Touch down in exotic destinations not easily accessible via the major carriers, bypass long customs and security lines, and come and go on a timetable based on your itinerary — not an airline’s convenience. It’s air travel as it was meant to be.
Your A&K Tour Staff Leading your journey is an experienced Tour Director who oversees the itinerary from start to finish. On the ground, your group divides into smaller parties of about 16, each led by a Tour Manager and assisted by local guides, who lend additional insight and expertise. A dedicated Luggage Manager oversees handling your luggage between every destination as part of A&K’s Travelling Bell BoyŽ service. Finally, some of the most renowned New York Times writers join your journey to lend their unique insights, and other journalists will meet you in the regions they cover.
Privileged Access Private jet travel allows for a more authentic and intimate journey than you have ever experienced. Our privately chartered jet accommodates just 50 guests, which, combined with The Times’s familiarity with newsmakers and events, allows us to pack your itinerary with exclusive, invitationonly experiences, including a private dinner in Bogotå’s Salt Cathedral, a special Australian culinary experience and an exclusive reception with a former personal assistant to the Nobel Peace Prize winner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Fine Dining & Entertainment Your on-the-ground meals are more than just a chance to dine — they are a feast for the senses, with local entertainment and stunning natural backdrops that turn a meal into an event. Share an earth-cooked feast in the home of an Easter Island family, dine in a mansion overlooking a serene lake in Myanmar and enjoy an exclusive dinner overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House.
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One-of-a-Kind Accommodations Private Jet Journeys feature properties that embody the A&K standard of authentic, luxury hospitality at every stop on your journey. Your memorable accommodations include a former Persian caravansary, a vintage Victorian property in Yangon and a 23-acre eco-lodge on Easter Island. You may also take advantage of A&K’s complimentary laundry service, Traveller’s Valet,® at points throughout the itinerary.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation February 8–March 5, 2018
Return to New York
An exclusive private charter for 50 guests $135,000 per person, double occupancy | $13,500 single supplement
New York, New York |
Lights of the Big Apple Feb 8
Go behind the scenes at The New York Times on an exclusive visit, and dine with its publisher.
Havana, Cuba |
The Enigmatic Island Feb 9–11
Discover emerging Cuba through a comprehensive people-to-people encounter, and hear from an on-the-ground journalist in Havana.
Bogotá, Colombia |
City of Gold Feb 12–14
Visit a nation shaking off its dark past and dine in the city’s Salt Cathedral, and hear insights from a journalist who has covered Colombia for years.
Easter Island, Chile & Samoa |
Way of the Moai Feb 15–18
Visit the Orongo ceremonial village, hike “the way of the moai” and learn how this island struggles with climate change.
Sydney, Australia |
Discovery Down Under Feb 19–21
Experience authentic Australian cuisine and culture in Sydney and the Australian bush, and hear about the nation’s issues from a veteran journalist.
Yangon, Myanmar |
Burmese Life and Times Feb 22–23
Meet a Nobel laureate’s assistant and a journalist and former political prisoner to hear about this nation’s controversial past and present, and light oil lamps at an iconic pagoda.
Isfahan, Iran |
Persia Revealed Feb 24–26
Learn about this enigmatic nation, a frequent source of conflict with the United States, and visit the Friday Mosque.
Er Rachidia & Marrakesh, Morocco |
The Road to Marrakesh Feb 27–Mar 1
Camp in luxury in the Sahara and hear of the nation’s difficult political balancing act from a Times journalist who has covered conflicts around the world.
Reykjavik, Iceland |
Completing the Circle Mar 2–5
Discover geothermal pools and see how climate change is affecting the land of fire and ice.
Marrakesh & Er Rachidia, Morocco
New York, New York Isfahan, Iran
Havana, Cuba
Yangon, Myanmar Bogotรก, Colombia
Apia, Samoa
Easter Island, Chile Sydney, Australia
Private Jet Flights New York - Havana (3.5 hours) Havana - Bogotรก (3.25 hours) Bogotรก - Easter Island (7.75 hours) Easter Island - Apia (10 hours) Apia - Sydney (6.5 hours) Sydney - Yangon (11.25 hours)
Yangon - Isfahan (7.5 hours) Isfahan - Er Rachidia (8 hours) Er Rachidia - Marrakesh (1.25 hours) Marrakesh - Reykjavik (5.25 hours) Reykjavik - New York (6.25 hours)
Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation February 8–March 5 Feb 8
New York, New York Arrive in New York and transfer to your hotel. This evening, gather with your tour leadership team and fellow guests over cocktails and dinner, sharing the anticipation of the adventures ahead. The next morning, take an exclusive tour of The New York Times Building, followed by brunch attended by the publisher, Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. Meals: D Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown This classic luxury hotel, soaring above Tribeca and the Financial District, offers chic rooms that are richly layered retreats, dining at CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Downtown’s newest lap pool and a peaceful spa.
Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. Chairman and Publisher, The New York Times Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr. became publisher of The New York Times in 1992 and was named chairman of The New York Times Company in 1997. A descendant of the family that has run The Times since 1896, he has helped redefine journalism in the digital age.
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Behind the Scenes at The New York Times The New York Times has been America’s newspaper of record since 1851, with 44 news bureaus in the United States and overseas and 119 Pulitzer Prizes. Its nerve center is The New York Times Building in Times Square, constructed in 2007 with a cutting-edge, eco-friendly design. The busy Times newsroom is closed to the public, but open to you for an exclusive tour (subject to breaking news). Following the tour, sit down to a private brunch with the publisher, Arthur O. Sulzberger Jr., on hand to welcome you and wish you well at the start of your journey.
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Feb 9–11
Havana, Cuba After your brunch at The Times Building, board your private jet and begin your people-to-people exchange in Cuba, joined by longtime Times correspondent Alan Riding. With the recent shift in Cuba-U.S. relations, Cuba has become both more accessible and more intriguing. Meet Hannah Berkeley Cohen, a Havana-based Times contributor, for on-the-ground insight. Get a closer look at Havana on a tour through the old city with an architectural expert. Meet a local artist or talk — and possibly play — baseball with locals. Gather for a private Buena Vista Social Club-style concert and meet the musicians. Talk with a Foreign Services Scholar about U.S.-Cuban relations and learn how both nations are working to overcome decades of mutual mistrust. See the whimsical studio of José Fuster, a renowned Cuban painter and ceramicist. Visit a cigar factory and discuss workplace issues, learn about local dance with a salsa instructor and stop by Finca Vigía, the former residence of Ernest Hemingway, and talk with local Hemingway experts. Meals: B L D Saratoga Hotel Built in 1933, this historic hotel in Old Havana was famous for the Cuban musicians who entertained on its colonnade. Restored to its former grandeur, it features a rooftop pool, fine-dining restaurant and full-service spa.
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Old Havana Up Close Havana’s colonial architecture is among the most distinctive — and most threatened — in the Western Hemisphere. On a walk with an architectural expert, learn how the city acquired its unique character, and about the efforts being made to preserve it.
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Feb 12–14
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Bogotá, Colombia Board your private jet for the flight to Bogotá. Once a dangerous country riven by drug and guerrilla wars, Colombia has become one of the fastestgrowing nations in South America, and Bogotá a safe, modernizing city. Your visit includes a meeting with Julia Symmes Cobb, a freelance journalist who has covered the region for numerous news organizations, including The Times. Visit the Museo de Botero, followed by a private dinner in the Casa de la Moneda complex. The next day, discuss emerging Colombian artists in Bogotá’s Art District with local experts. The next morning, Design Your Day® with one of several cultural excursions: Take a guided visit to the presidential palace’s surroundings; taste exotic fruit at the Paloquemao market; privately tour the former home of Simón Bolívar; or attend a Colombian music lecture with salsa and cumbia lessons. Have a private dinner in a closed area in the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral with a colorful folkloric performance. Meals: B L D JW Marriott Bogotá Hotel The amenities of this modern, deluxe hotel range from a full-service spa to pillow-top mattresses and feather beds. Several casual and fine-dining options are offered, including a bar with 73 types of martinis.
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Alan Riding | Feb 9–14 Former Foreign Correspondent, The New York Times Traveling in Cuba and Colombia Alan plans to talk about Latin American writers and the ways they have shaped the region’s image of itself; the legalization and taxation of drugs in Latin America, which have the potential to generate massive and much-needed revenue; and the shocking extremes of wealth and poverty in major Latin American cities.
Feb 15–17
The New York Times Expert
Easter Island, Chile
Nicholas Kristof | Feb 15–21
Fly 3,000 miles to remote Easter Island, known for its hundreds of moai — human figures carved between the 13th and 16th centuries — and today threatened by climate change. The New York Times Op-Ed columnist Nicholas Kristof joins you for the next few days. You are welcomed by your Rapa Nui hosts with a sunset cocktail and Hotumatua ritual, a celebration of the island’s mythic founding. Visit the Orongo ceremonial village, site of the island’s “birdman” rituals, an annual race to deliver the first sooty tern egg up the dangerous cliffs. Lunch on the beach is accompanied by native dancers performing in front of the row of moai facing the blue sea. Afterward, choose from activities including Polynesian rowing; an excursion to the historic wall paintings of the Ana Kai Tangata cave; a visit to the sustainably built Toki Music School; or a hike along “the way of the moai” to see many of the island’s extraordinary monoliths. In the evening, enjoy a special umu (earthcooked) feast in a Rapa Nui home. Meals: B L D
Op-Ed Columnist, The New York Times Traveling in Easter Island, Samoa and Australia Nick will speak about the ways Easter Island reflects the perils of climate change, and which countries will win and lose in a world of rising temperatures; how for-profit companies can often accomplish more than NGOs; and how journalism has changed since the beginning of his career in 1984.
Explora Rapa Nui Built on 23 acres and featuring beautiful ocean views, Explora Rapa Nui combines island tradition with modern, eco-friendly design in one appealing resort, with 30 rooms and welcoming public spaces. Explora is reserved exclusively for this journey.
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Apia, Samoa Your Pacific voyage continues with a brief respite in Samoa. On arrival you are greeted by a colorful dance troupe, followed by a welcome drink at your resort. Meals: B L D Sheraton Aggie Grey’s Resort Adventure and relaxation go hand in hand at this beautiful resort. Every room has a view of the ocean, as does the South Pacific Restaurant & Courtyard, a great spot for an al fresco refreshment.
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Feb 19–21
Sydney, Australia Board your private jet and fly to Sydney, Australia, a nation facing many of the same issues of immigration, race and class as the United States. Celebrate your arrival with dinner overlooking Sydney Harbour. Embark on a harbor cruise on board a privately chartered yacht, and disembark midmorning for a multistop culinary experience. With a wine expert at your side, taste cultural delights that only well-informed Sydneysiders know, from suburban hideaways to a pop-up restaurant created especially for you, where a well-known Australian chef creates something special for you. The next day includes a chartered helicopter flight over the Greater Blue Mountains to the Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa, a 4,000-acre wildlife and conservation reserve offering an Aussie bush experience. Design Your Day with optional activities, including a trail ride on horseback; wine and cheese tasting; a guided 4x4 excursion to see kangaroos, wallabies and wallaroos; or a spa visit. Return to Sydney for a relaxing private dinner in the Green Room at Quay, with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour. Meals: B L D Park Hyatt Sydney Insider Access
Tasting Tour Savor the varied multicultural cuisines of Australia in a multistop, multicourse tour of top restaurants and local hideaways, accompanied by your own wine expert.
Positioned on Sydney Harbour between Harbour Bridge and the world-famous Opera House, the Park Hyatt Sydney offers intimate comfort within one of the world’s most scenic cities. Your Opera View room features a private balcony overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House and the harbor.
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Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation Feb 22–23
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Yangon, Myanmar Arrive in Myanmar, formerly Burma, a nation still racked by ethnic strife despite its increasing progress toward democracy. You are joined by Elaine Sciolino, former Times bureau chief. Gather for an exclusive cocktail party with Ma Thanegi, former personal assistant to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, a dissident kept under house arrest for years, winner of a Nobel Peace Prize and now a leader of the government. Visit the National Museum and its bejeweled Lion Throne, and participate in a blessing ceremony at the Reclining Buddha Pagoda. After lunch at Rangoon Tea House, explore the bustling Scott Market or visit Yangon’s important Heritage Buildings, and then view work from artists throughout the country. At sunset, help to light the oil lamps at the magnificent, jewel-encrusted Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred of all Buddhist pagodas. Dine at Le Planteur, set in a beautiful mansion overlooking Inya Lake. Meals: B L D Belmond Governor’s Residence This timeless luxury hotel set in a 1920s colonialstyle mansion that offers every modern amenity features fan-cooled verandas, rooms adorned with carved teak and sumptuous silks, a swimming pool and the Governor’s Oasis spa.
Elaine Sciolino | Feb 22–27 New York Times Writer and Former Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Traveling in Myanmar, Iran and Morocco A pre-eminent expert on Iran, Elaine will discuss the history of the Iranian Revolution and the creation of the Islamic Republic; the status of women, who may vote, own businesses and run for office while still facing numerous challenges; and the torturous history of U.S.-Iranian relations, including the 1979–1980 hostage crisis, which she observed in Tehran firsthand: “I can tell you what is true and what is false in ‘Argo,’ having been there.”
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Meet Ma Thanegi Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, political prisoner turned stateswoman, spearheaded the effort to reform Burmese politics, earning the Nobel Peace Prize for her work. Learn about her remarkable struggle from her former assistant Ma Thanegi, an author and former political prisoner herself, at a private cocktail reception.
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Feb 24–26
Isfahan, Iran
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The City of Isfahan Isfahan was once a key trading hub in Iran, and one of the largest cities in the world. The wonders of its glory days are still very much on display, with 400-year-old bridges, churches, mosques and public squares catching the eye in all directions.
Your private jet now takes you to Iran, home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. This enigmatic nation has been sometimes friend to the West, sometimes foe, sometimes both at once, but there is no denying its ancient beauty and culture. The city of Isfahan is the 17th-century capital of the Safavids. See stunning bridges and stroll the Armenian Quarter with its important Cathedral of Vank and visit the grand Maidan-e-Naghsh-e-Jahan square. Experience the Ali-Qapu Palace with its balcony overlooking the maidan, from which the Safavid kings watched polo games. Immerse yourself in the bustle of the Qeisarieh Bazaar’s hundreds of shops bursting with the arts and handicrafts for which Isfahan is known. Visit the city’s magnificent Friday Mosque and its famous, artifact-rich Uljaitu Mihrab (Prayer Niche) of the Il-Khanid period. Drive to the Chehel Sotun Palace, built by Shah Abbas II in the 17th century; its 20 wooden columns reflected in the surface of the pool give rise to its name, “The Palace of Forty Columns.” Later in the afternoon, further explore the fascinating Maidan square. Meals: B L D Abbasi Hotel Built on the site of a 300-year-old Safavid-period caravansary for travelers and merchants, the Abbasi Hotel carries on the tradition of hospitality, with wall and ceiling decor in the Safavid-period style, a garden restaurant, and an inviting pool and spa.
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Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation Feb 27–Mar 1
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Er Rachidia & Marrakesh, Morocco Arrive at Morocco’s Er Rachidia airport. Mount a camel for a ride up the famous Erg Chebbi sand dunes to your private tented camp. Enjoy an unforgettable night in the Sahara, complete with a traditional performance by Gnaoua tribesmen. The next day, fly over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh, one of Morocco’s imperial cities, where you meet the former Times science editor Cornelia Dean, as well as Carlotta Gall, senior Times correspondent for North Africa, who has covered conflict in many regions of the world. Arrive in time for lunch and an exclusive demonstration of Arabian horsemanship. Soak in the bustle of Souk Smarine, a maze of stalls bursting with textiles and handcrafts. Visit the Ben Youssef madrassa and the Bahia Palace, and experience lively Djemaa el-Fna Square, a kaleidoscope of activity. Take a carriage ride to the Majorelle Gardens, known for their vivid cobalt-blue buildings. Gather at A&K’s exclusive Palm Grove camp for a lavish Berber feast. Meals: B L D
Cornelia Dean | Feb 27–Mar 5 Former Editor of Science Times Traveling in Morocco and Iceland Cory will speak about the ways in which science is understood by the public — or, often, misunderstood; how this impacts our ability to properly analyze the risks presented by issues such as global climate change; and of the so-called evolution wars that pit science against religion.
A&K Exclusive Luxury Desert Camp Experience the desert as you never imagined it when you witness a spectacular sunset over the dunes, stargaze under vast desert skies and sleep in luxuriously appointed private tents.
Four Seasons Marrakech The contemporary Four Seasons Resort sits within a walled, 40-acre garden oasis with arcades, fountain courtyards and native olive trees. The resort features several stylish restaurants, a rooftop terrace, a full spa and an adults-only swimming pool nestled among palm trees.
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Arabian Horsemanship Up Close The Arabian horse is one of the world’s most prized breeds, excelling in many areas of competition. Watch the masterly interplay between horse and rider at an exclusive demonstration.
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Geysers and Glaciers Iceland is a place where geologic history is made before your eyes. Explore the interior of a glacier, marking the occasion with a Champagne toast, and savor the spectacle of the world-famous Blue Lagoon in private, after it closes to the public.
Reykjavik, Iceland Leave Morocco for Iceland’s scenic and charming capital, Reykjavik. Known as the land of fire and ice, Iceland is learning to cope with climate change, adjusting as its ice sheets melt and precipitation increases. Head to Thingvellir, where the Vikings established the first Parliament in A.D. 630. Thingvellir is also a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. At Almannagja, walk the tectonic plates between two continents. Visit a working farm to watch the famous Icelandic horses, and then have a private lunch in the greenhouse with the farmers. Explore the Geysir area’s geothermal pools and see an eruption at Strokkur, which occurs every eight to 10 minutes. Visit Europe’s second largest glacier, Langjokull, for a Champagne toast inside an ice tunnel; that evening, after it closes to the public, marvel at the sight of the Blue Lagoon, a spring-fed pool of mineral-rich blue water, watching for the spectacular northern lights. On your final day, stop for a private showing at The National Museum of Iceland before heading for the airport. Board your luxury jet for your journey back to New York. Meals: B L D
Hotel Borg Hotel Borg combines old-time elegance with modern style in the heart of Reykjavik. The intimate, boutique hotel comprises only 99 rooms with custom-made furniture and modern amenities.
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Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation An exclusive private charter for 50 guests | $135,000 per person, double occupancy | $13,500 single supplement
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CANCELLATION Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of the postmark, fax or email receipt. All payments are non-refundable. Refunds will not be made for any missed services or missed days.
February 8–March 5, 2018 This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which ABERCROMBIE & KENT USA, LLC., 1411 OPUS PLACE, EXECUTIVE TOWERS WEST II, DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515 (hereinafter called “A&K”), in collaboration with THE NEW YORK TIMES COMPANY, 620 EIGHTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10018 (hereinafter called “Times Journeys”), agrees to provide the services described in the brochure for Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation (hereinafter called the “Tour”) from February 8–March 5, 2018. RESPONSIBILITY A&K is the charter operator and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, is responsible to the passenger for contracting for all services and accommodations offered in connection with the Tour. However, in the absence of negligence of A&K, we are not responsible for personal injury, property damage or other loss caused by (a) any air carrier, hotel or other supplier of any of the services being offered in connection with the Tour, or by (b) delays, or defects in or failures of any aircraft, vessel, automotive vehicle, or other means of transportation or supplier that is not under its direct control. CHARTER TOUR PRICE The price of the full Tour is $135,000 per person, double occupancy, with an additional $13,500 charge for a single room (subject to availability). Tour prices include charter flight, all applicable taxes and the additional services as described in the Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation brochure. Prices reflected in this contract are based on current taxes and jet fuel costs. Rises in cost of tax and/or fuel could necessitate a supplemental charge. Any tips or gratuities not specifically mentioned as included in the total charter price will be at your discretion. Except for “major changes,” as described below, no refund will be made for any accommodations or services included in the charter price which you voluntarily do not use. RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT A non-refundable deposit of $7,500 per person and a signed contract is required to secure a confirmed reservation for the Tour. A second nonrefundable deposit of $26,500 per person is due by June 13, 2017. A third non-refundable deposit of $33,500 per person is due by August 12, 2017. Final payment will be due on or before October 11, 2017. If your reservation is made within 119 days of departure (after October 11, 2017), the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of confirmation. If the Tour is fully booked when your reservation is received, your payment will be returned within 7 days, or with your authorization, we can retain the deposit and place your name on a waiting list in case other passengers cancel their reservations. Even if you authorize us to put your name on a waiting list, we will notify you within 7 days that your selected flight is fully booked. All checks and money orders must be made payable to our depository bank, “Shelby Financial Corporation - Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account,” or to your travel agent, who in turn must make a check payable to “Shelby Financial Corporation - Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, Escrow Account.” Payment may be made using any major credit card, check or wire transfer, and all payments are secured in an escrow account. ESCROW AGREEMENT All payments received by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, for travel services on this charter program are protected in part by a surety trust agreement that we have obtained from Level One Bank, 32991 Hamilton Court, Farmington Hills, MI 48334. Unless you file a claim with us, or, if we are not available, with the securer within 60 days after the completion of the charter, the securer will be released from all liability to you under this security agreement. Claims should be filed directly with Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, and Shelby Financial Corporation, Attention: Michael Glynn, 5 Great Valley Parkway, Suite 110, Malvern, PA 19355 within 60 days after the completion of the trip. Otherwise, Shelby Financial Corporation, Level One Bank and Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, shall be released from all liability to you under this Agreement. INSURANCE Trip cancellation, health and accident insurance are strongly recommended. We will send you information on Abercrombie & Kent’s Guest Protection Program. To cover a pre-existing condition, the insurance premium must be confirmed at the time of booking and will be based on the initial deposit required. The balance of the insurance premium must be paid at the time of the second deposit. Insurance premiums and refunds are subject to the policies of the insurance carrier. BAGGAGE Each participant is strictly limited to 80 pounds of checked baggage in a maximum of two suitcases. Small carry-ons should be limited to one per person. Baggage, when not handled by Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, and personal effects are at all times the sole responsibility of the participant. Check
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If you cancel your reservation, your right to receive a refund is limited, per the following schedule:
CANCELLATION FEES PER PERSON Date
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Before June 13, 2017
$7,500
Between June 13 and August 11, 2017
$34,000
Between August 12 and October 10, 2017 On or after October 11, 2017
$67,500 100% of the program price
If you cancel and provide a substitute participant for this trip, you will receive a full refund of money paid toward the charter price less an administrative charge of $25 within 14 days after the substitute has paid in full. The costs for visas, commercial air tickets, and pre-tour or post-tour independent arrangements may not be refundable. If you paid for the Tour by credit card, you may cancel and receive a full refund any time until you have signed an Operator Participant Contract. Such refund will be made within 14 days of cancellation.
No individual air ticket will be issued to the travelers on the private jet. Rather, each traveler will be listed on a master air manifest that will be the responsibility of the Tour Director throughout the Tour. Air Carrier’s Right to Deny Boarding The Air Carrier shall have the right to refuse boarding or to remove any passenger: (a) Who appears to be intoxicated or under the influence of any illicit drug or controlled substance; (b) Who refuses to consent to any reasonable checks of his person or baggage deemed by the Air Carrier or responsible airport authorities to be in the best interest of the flight; (c) If necessary for the reasonable safety and comfort of the other passengers or if the passenger is creating a hazard or risk to himself or other persons or property; (d) Whose passport, visas, vaccination certificates and all other required travel documents are not complete, or who has not complied with the applicable laws, regulations, orders, demands or travel requirements of any country or state from, through or to which a charter flight is operated on the Tour. Tour Itinerary The full Tour begins in New York, NY on February 8, 2018, and ends in New York on March 5, 2018. The information regarding the itinerary, flight segments, hotels, and ground services provided in the Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation brochure is hereby incorporated by reference.
The passenger shall have the right to cancel and receive a full refund if A&K makes any of the following “major changes” in the Tour prior to departure:
Passenger’s Representations (a) Passenger certifies that he or she has not recently been treated for, nor is he or she aware, of any physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard to him or herself or other members of this Tour or reduce their ability to enjoy and benefit from the sightseeing and dining program. Passenger agrees that he or she may be removed from the Tour at his or her own expense if not compliant with the foregoing.
(a) A change in the departure or return date, unless the change results from a flight delay required by the Air Carrier that does not exceed forty-eight (48) hours, and of which A&K received less than two (2) days’ notice.
(b) Passenger agrees to comply with all treaties, customs, police, public health and other regulations including the immigration and customs laws of each country or state from, through, or to which the Tour is operated.
(b) A change in the origin or destination city, unless the change affects only the order in which cities are visited.
(c) Passenger accepts full responsibility for all consequences of his or her failure to obtain passports, visas, vaccination certificates and all other documents required for travel to destinations in the Tour itinerary.
(c) A substitution of any hotel of lesser quality that is not named in this contract. (d) A price increase of more than 10 percent (10%). Notice of any “major change” described in this paragraph will be given within seven (7) days of learning of the change, but at least ten (10) days prior to the scheduled departure date. Provided, however, that if A&K first learns of a major change within ten (10) days of the scheduled departure date, it will notify the passenger as soon as possible. Within seven (7) days after receiving notification of a major change, but in no event later than departure, you may cancel your reservation and you will receive a full refund within fourteen (14) days. If a major change occurs after the departure of the flight which you are unwilling to accept, A&K will refund, within fourteen (14) days after the return date named in this agreement, that portion of your payment which applies to any services not provided. A&K reserves the right to cancel the Tour at any time for any reason whatsoever, in its sole and unreviewable discretion. Provided, however, that A&K shall have no right to cancel the Tour less than ten (10) days before the scheduled departure except due to circumstances that make it physically impossible for it to operate the Tour. If a charter is cancelled 10 or more days before the scheduled departure, A&K will notify you in writing within 7 days after the cancellation, but in any event, at least 10 days before the scheduled departure. If cancellation within 10 days of the departure date is required because it is physically impossible to operate the Tour, A&K will notify the passenger as soon as possible. The passenger’s acceptance of any refund offered under this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any additional remedies. A&K and the Air Carrier each assume no responsibility and shall not be held liable for Acts of God, fire, flood, fog, smog, weather, mechanical failures, acts of government or other civil or military authorities, wars, civil disturbances, riots, terrorist acts, crimes, strikes, shortages of aviation fuel, epidemics, quarantines, hazards incident to sea, land and air travel, or any other similar occurrence that is beyond its reasonable ability to control. AIRCRAFT AND FLIGHTS ICELANDAIR, Reykjavikurflugvollur, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland, the Air Carrier, will be using a Boeing 757-200ER Business Jet with 50 VIP-style seats. The Air Carrier reserves the right to change the aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute of comparable capacity. The timetable and flight routes for the Tour are approximate and subject to change. In addition, international flights are subject to landing rights and other restrictions that are under foreign government control. If a foreign government for any reason denies landing rights, and if travel to that destination is cancelled, the passenger will receive a refund with respect to such flight. Passengers and their personal belongings, including baggage, are subject to search by airport authorities to ensure the safety and security of the flight. Any passenger who, upon request, refuses to consent to any such procedure may be refused transportation.
(d) Passenger warrants that his or her passports have a sufficient number of blank pages (at least one per destination) to last the duration of the itinerary as described in the Around the World by Private Jet: Cultures in Transformation. PROGRAM INCLUSIONS Included in the quoted program price: Aircraft: The private jet flights will be performed using a Boeing 757-200ER aircraft with 50 first-class, VIP-style seats from New York, NY, USA, routing via Havana, Cuba; Bogotà, Colombia; Lima, Peru (technical stop); Easter Island, Chile; Papeete, French Polynesia (technical stop); Apia, Samoa; Sydney, Australia; Darwin, Australia (technical stop); Yangon, Myanmar; Isfahan, Iran; Er Rachidia, Morocco; Marrakesh, Morocco; Reykjavik, Iceland; New York, New York, USA. The air carrier for the private jet flights will be Icelandair. Additionally, local charter flights and/or helicopters will be used for transportation and excursions in Australia and Morocco. Accommodations: Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary, based on double occupancy. Single occupancy is available at a supplementary cost. Single accommodations are limited on this program. A limited number of suite upgrades are available at additional cost at some destinations and can be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis. Note: A&K will assign seats on the private jet and hotel/camp accommodations on a first-come, first-served basis at its discretion. Meals: All meals beginning with dinner in New York on February 8, and ending with lunch on board the private jet on March 5, 2018. Beverages: Bottled water at all meals and on excursions. Local beer and house wine at all lunches and dinners where available. Full bar service on private jet flights. Private transfers: Transfer on arrival to join the trip in New York is included, regardless of the day of arrival. Additional inclusions: A&K’s Travelling Bell Boy Service is provided; however, because of security regulations, this service may be limited at some airports. A&K’s Traveller’s Valet includes laundry service for ten (10) pieces. Dry cleaning is not included. Services: Services of professional A&K Tour Director, Tour Managers and Luggage Manager throughout the itinerary; local guides are provided as appropriate. Hotel and airport taxes. Internet access: Internet access will be limited in some destinations; where available, complimentary Internet access is included. Entrance fees: During all sightseeing tours. Gratuities: All gratuities, including those for your professional A&K Tour Director/Managers and Luggage Manager. Not Included In The Quoted Program Price: A&K’s Guest Protection Program; airfares to join/leave the program;
additional or alternative sightseeing not included in the itinerary; excess baggage charges; personal expenses such as costs to obtain passports and visas which are not included in the Tour cost; special assistance; meals other than specified in the itinerary; premium liquor except on the private jet and during special events; beverages, other than those with group meals; personal laundry (except for A&K’s Traveller’s Valet); and communication charges. Itinerary, accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond A&K’s control. Every effort will be made to operate the Tour as planned. SPECIAL PROGRAM NOTES: PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE PROGRAM IN CUBA Please note that the Cuba portion of this journey encompasses a special, people-to-people program which will be different from other programs on which you may have previously participated and from other destinations visited on this journey. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC operates the people to-people program to Cuba under a general license issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control and, as dictated by U.S. law, all participants are required to adhere to a full-time schedule of activities designed to inform, educate and promote meaningful interaction with the people of Cuba. Deviation from this itinerary, even in part, is not permitted. Per the general license requirements, this is a full-time program with many inclusions and there will be little to no free time on most days of the program. Specific itinerary inclusions (visits, meetings with individuals and organizations, home visits) are dependent on outside factors and host availability; therefore, it may sometimes be necessary to substitute with alternatives of equal relevance and interest. Things work differently in Cuba, and activities that had been scheduled far in advance may sometimes become unavailable for a number of reasons. Therefore, flexibility is key and it is very important to go into this experience with an open mind. Your local guide will be adept at swapping activities for others when and if needed, but do not be disappointed if something in your program changes — it is likely to happen. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit a country that has been inaccessible to Americans for a long time, so you are encouraged to make the most of it and enjoy every moment. The people-to-people program in Havana will put you in direct contact with Cuban citizens, and provide structured activities to facilitate your discussions. Your experienced guide will facilitate many of these interactions, but it is a good idea to ask questions to get the most out of the experience. While the people you meet may not speak English, you will be surprised at how much you can share through body language and with the help of a good translator. As part of your obligations as an authorized traveler under the general license, you are obligated to comply with certain requirements, including maintaining a record of your activities and expenses for five years. We encourage you to keep a travel journal. In addition, there are limits on what you can bring to Cuba and what you can bring back from Cuba that are explained in more detail in your Destination Information. PRICES & ARRANGEMENTS The quoted Tour price includes planning, handling and operational charges, and is based on current rates of exchange, tariffs and taxes as of July 2016. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, reserves the right to increase Tour price to cover increased costs, fuel surcharges, tariffs and taxes after brochure is published, and to reflect fluctuations in foreign exchange markets. Marco Polo Club discount is not applicable to this program. Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, also reserves the right to change the aircraft if it becomes unserviceable with a reasonable substitute of comparable capacity, withdraw a Tour or any part of it, to make such alterations in the itinerary, to change the maximum number of passengers, or with the Tour inclusions as it deems necessary or desirable and to pass on to Tour members any expenditures or losses caused by delays or events beyond its control. Minimum age for participation may apply. Please ask your travel consultant for details. Visa Documents/Entry Permits: It is the guest’s sole responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to all international destinations. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank pages for visas and immigration stamps. Many destinations also require a visa for U.S. citizens. Visas and authorization for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba must be obtained prior to arrival in Cuba. These documents will be procured by A&K on your behalf and will be delivered to you prior to your departure. Associated fees are included in the cost for participation in the program. Tour participants must also complete a Visa Application Form and sign a Travel Affidavit confirming that they are traveling under the auspices of an OFAC-authorized, people-to-people general license. These documents, along with instructions for completion, will be sent to you upon deposit. In order to obtain the necessary documents required for travel, you must complete all forms, and sign and return them to A&K. At the time of printing and in addition to the visa required for Cuba, U.S. passport holders are also required to be in possession of tourist visas for entry to Australia, Myanmar and Iran; these should be obtained prior to departure by the tour participant. Information and instructions for the procurement of required visas will be provided in your pre-travel documentation. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey. You may be refused boarding or disembarked from a vessel without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if you do not have proper documentation, and you will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by A&K which result from improper
documentation or non-compliance with applicable regulations. Any extra costs for rerouting participants without visas and/or entry permits will be the responsibility of the participant. Health Requirements: This is an active program, which requires you to make a realistic assessment of your health. All participants are expected to be in active good health, to enjoy traveling as part of a group, and to be ready to experience cultural differences with grace. Walking and climbing stairs are required in many hotels and airports, to board the aircraft, and as part of many excursions. Prior to traveling, we highly recommend visiting your personal physician for a check-up, so that you may discuss your ability to participate in this type of journey. For the latest recommendations on specific health precautions for the areas you will visit, consult your physician and the Centers for Disease Control. Any physical condition requiring special attention, diet, or treatment should be reported in writing when the reservation is made. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate participants with special needs; however, we cannot accommodate wheelchairs. If you require a slower pace, extra assistance, or the use of a cane or walking stick, arrangements will be made for private touring at each destination, if necessary, at the discretion of our tour staff. Any extra cost for such arrangements will be the responsibility of the participant. A&K reserves the right to decline acceptance of anyone whom it considers unsuitable due to fitness level. A&K also reserves the right to remove from the trip, at the participant’s own expense, anyone whose physical condition or conduct negatively impacts the enjoyment of the other guests or disrupts the tour. With the exception of travel within Cuba where participation in scheduled activities is required, if you would like to forego some of the scheduled sightseeing to rejuvenate and relax, please feel free to do so. PHOTOGRAPHY DURING TRAVEL Abercrombie & Kent reserves the right to take photographs and video during the operation of any program or part thereof and to use them for promotional purposes. By booking a reservation with A&K, program members agree to allow their images to be used in such photographs. Program members who prefer that their images not be used are asked to identify themselves to their Tour Director at the beginning of their program. LIMITS ON RESPONSIBILITY Neither Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively A&K nor The New York Times Company, its employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents and assigns (collectively “NYT”), own or operate any entity which is to or does provide goods or services for your trip. Transportation (by aircraft, coach, train, vessel or otherwise), hotel and other lodging accommodations, restaurant, ground handling and other services are purchased from various suppliers (including from time to time other affiliated Abercrombie & Kent companies). All such persons and entities are independent contractors. As a result, neither A&K nor NYT are liable for any negligent or willful act of any such person or entity or of any third person. In addition and without limitation, neither A&K nor NYT is or shall be responsible for any injury, financial or physical loss, death, inconvenience, delay or damage to personal property in connection with the provision of any goods or services whether resulting from but not limited to acts of God or force majeure, illness, disease, acts of war, civil unrest, insurrection or revolt, animals, strikes or other labor activities, criminal or terrorist activities of any kind, overbooking or downgrading of services, food poisoning, mechanical or other failure of aircraft or other means of transportation, or for failure of any transportation mechanism to arrive or depart on time. There are many inherent risks in adventure travel of the type involved here, which can lead to illness, injury, or even death. These risks are increased by the fact that these trips take place in remote locations, far from medical facilities. Guest assumes all such risks associated with participating in this trip.
In the event of an active State Department Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location(s) of the trip, should the guest still choose to travel, notwithstanding any travel advisory or warning, the guest assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against. ARBITRATION AGREEMENT Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms and Conditions, to the Limits on Responsibility clause, to any A&K brochure, to any information regarding any A&K trip, service or package (including, in any event, the Times Journeys website, trip materials or other advertisements or information) or to any A&K-related trip, activity, service or package, shall be submitted exclusively to and resolved in binding arbitration in Chicago, Illinois under the CPR International Non-administered Arbitration Rules, before a single arbitrator appointed by CPR. Any party or their representative may appear for the arbitration by telephone or video conference. Each party shall bear its own fees, costs and expenses and an equal share of any arbitrator and administrative fees. GUEST’S REPRESENTATIONS The guest represents that neither he nor she nor anyone traveling with him or her has any physical or other condition or disability that could create a hazard to him or herself or other members of the Tour. A&K reserves the right to decline to accept anyone on a trip, and to remove from the trip, at his or her sole expense, anyone whose condition is such that he or she could create a hazard to himself or herself or others, or otherwise impact the enjoyment of other guests on the trip. Additional guest assistance is available at a supplemental cost. AIR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM NEW YORK Air transportation to and from New York is not included in the Tour price. Upon request we will arrange the best-priced airfare available in the class category you request at the time of your booking. Please note that certain airfares are subject to a service fee. Should you cancel or change your air reservation before or after your departure, cancellation penalties may apply. Air reservations will not be confirmed until a passport copy is received. ALL AIRFARES AND CONDITIONS THEREOF ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time guests are not on board their planes or conveyances. These programs may use the services of any IATA carrier. International air carriers are subject to international air conventions limiting their liability. The limitations of liability are contained on the reverse side of the airline ticket and form part of the terms and conditions of this package. The passage contract in use by these companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the companies and the purchaser of these travel programs and/or passage. A&K reserves the right to substitute, without giving reason, another one or more aircraft of suitable standard and configuration for the aircraft operated. ANY PAYMENT TO ABERCROMBIE & KENT CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT HEREIN, WHICH MUST BE CONFIRMED BY SIGNATURE ON THE CONTRACT THAT WILL BE SENT TO YOU UPON CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION. ONE NAME: ONE UNPARALLELED STANDARD WORLDWIDE Throughout this brochure, you’ll see references to “Abercrombie & Kent” (or simply “A&K”). This is our shorthand for the many independent A&K companies that work with Abercrombie & Kent USA, LLC, of Downers Grove, Illinois, to provide its travelers with a consistent worldwide standard of expertise and excellence in travel. Their independence allows our guests to benefit from unique local knowledge and specialized services available only from destination-based operating companies around the globe.
If you decide to participate in any activities including, but not limited to, any excursions involving animals, riding on animals, scuba diving, snorkeling, hot air ballooning, zip lining, high altitude treks, climbing, whitewater rafting, primate tracking and any activity which A&K considers to carry inherent risk of serious illness, injury or death (“Activities”) then you fully understand and acknowledge that Activities carry with them various inherent risks, including serious illness, injury or death and you take complete responsibility for your own health and safety and agree to assume all risks of injury, illness or death, whether foreseen or unforeseen, that may befall you as a result of participating in any Activities and agree to release A&K, NYT and their affiliates, their agents, employees and representatives from any liability whatsoever related thereto.
AMENDMENTS A&K reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in its published materials and to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time as the result of any material changes to legislation or regulation. All amended Terms and Conditions shall automatically be effective upon being posted by A&K to the website abercrombiekent.com. Accordingly, guests should check the website abercrombiekent.com prior to travel in order to ensure they are aware of any changes.
Further, as consideration for being permitted to participate in the Activities, you release A&K and NYT, whether known or unknown, from, and agree not to sue or make claim against A&K or NYT for, property damage, cancellation of any Activities for any reason, illness, negligent rescue operations or procedures, personal injury, or death arising out of your participation in the Activities, and any activity related thereto, including transportation to and from the site of the Activities, regardless of whether such property damage, illness, personal injury, or death results from the negligence of A&K or NYT (but not their reckless, willful, or fraudulent conduct), and/or from any defect in equipment. You further agree to indemnify and hold each of A&K and NYT harmless with respect to any claim made against A&K or NYT by anyone else which (a) related to your participation, or (b) which would be subject to the above release and covenant not to sue if you had made the claim directly yourself.
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TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS It is the responsibility of the traveler to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the U.S. State Department’s travel website at travel.state.gov or by phone at 888 407 4747.
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