NEW YORK, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury
Gold, the global leader in luxury guided journeys, is delighted
to launch its brand new 2020 worldwide collection as its parent
company, The Travel Corporation, celebrates 100 years of
extraordinary travel. The award-winning brand will continue to
honor the Tollman family's four-generation legacy by sharing their
unparalleled wealth of expertise and making travel matter through
their Luxury Gold Cares sustainable travel initiatives including
a new five-day ME to WE culturally immersive journey extension
in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Unveiling over 50 luxury guided
journeys to Europe, Africa, North & South America, Asia, India,
Australia and New Zealand, Luxury Gold's worldwide
collection offers the perfect blend of guided and independent
exploration. The three new itineraries include: Elegance of the
Pharaohs, Art, Culture & Cuisine of Colombia and Vibrant Eastern Canada & the
USA.
"Exotic destinations and sustainable tourism are becoming more
popular with our travelers and we want them to experience it in a
fully immersive way," said Jon
Grutzner, President of Luxury Gold. "We want our guests
to make a human connection with the local people and culture they
visit while also cherishing the exceptional service from our
passionate Traveling Concierges, our unforgettable experiences,
iconic sights, world-class accommodations and, of course,
delectable cuisine that truly embraces the destination they
visit."
Trusted Travel Advisors can encourage their clients to book
early to get the best deals possible with the biggest choice of
journeys and departures dates. Luxury Gold is pleased to
be bringing back the golden era of travel with the launch of their
worldwide collection by offering a 10% Early Payment Discount if
guests book and pay in full by December 18,
2019.
Here are some of the new and exciting 2020 itineraries and
Chairman's Collection experiences:
New Journey – Elegance of the Pharaohs
Guests will begin this extraordinary 10-day journey to this
enchanting land of the Pharaohs in Cairo at the five-star Mena House Hotel
with guaranteed Pyramid-view rooms. They will join an expert
Egyptologist and venture inside the Great Pyramids and admire the
mysterious Great Sphinx. Guests will also explore the renowned
Egyptian Museum with its ancient treasures including priceless
artifacts from the Tomb of Tutankhamun. The adventure continues
with guests traveling onwards to the UNESCO World Heritage Site
of Luxor to embark on a five-day cruise on the most
luxurious ship on the Nile, the River Tosca with
its beautifully appointed all-suite rooms. They will unwind with an
onboard gala reception and dinner. They will also enjoy
exclusive VIP Experiences including a visit the Temple of Luxor
after it has been closed to the public. One of the Journey
Highlights includes traveling to a Nubian village and meeting a
local family in their traditional dwelling where they will
demonstrate regional bread-making process. They will follow in the
footsteps of Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill as they experience a
colonial English-style high tea at Aswan's Old Cataract Hotel's
terrace during sunset.
New Journey – Art, Culture & Cuisine of
Colombia
This emerging destination should be at the top of travelers' bucket
list who are seeking to have their senses inspired. On this
unforgettable 10-day journey, they will enjoy exclusive VIP
Experiences with private visits to the Gold Museum and the
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral when they are closed to the public.
An after-hours visit to the Antioquia Museum in the transformed
city of Medellín is included, as guests are joined by
Alejandra Quintana, the daughter of
Fernando Botero, one of Colombia's most acclaimed artists where
they will admire one of the largest collections of his works. In
Bogotá, they will explore the vibrant culinary scene through its
local markets including Paloquemao Market with Chef Sofia Gaviria. Guests will learn about the local
produce, shop for fresh ingredients and prepare a traditional
Colombian meal for a delicious lunch. They will enjoy an
exceptional dining experience in Cartagena as they meet Chef
Jorge Escandon for lunch at his
culinary hotspot, La Cevicheria which was propelled into the
spotlight after the late Anthony
Bourdain shot an episode of No
Reservations.
New – The Chairman's Collection Experience - Count
Richard de Warren
Personally curated by The Travel Corporation (TTC)'s Chairman, Mr.
Stanley Tollman, the Chairman's
Collection offers a rare opportunity to meet Legendary
Locals on select departures and learn all about their unique
family heritage and special connections with the destinations. On
the 10-day French Vogue journey, guests will have
the opportunity to meet Count Richard de Warren who invites clients to his
magnificent mansion for a traditional Parisian meal. Count
Warren will recall personal stories about the history of his
aristocratic family. He is a direct descendent of the Sommier
family who are renowned for their entrepreneurial spirit and
philanthropic legacy. The historical mansion's original interior
decor has been beautifully transformed into a luxury boutique
hotel, the five-star Hôtel Alfred Sommier, located in the
chic 8th arrondissement. As an incredible VIP
experience, guests will have exclusive access to the Château de
Vaux-le-Vicomte--France's
largest privately-owned chateau. Guests can choose to walk through
the gardens guided by the estate's lead gardener or learn about the
subtleties of high society during a dining etiquette class hosted
by the owner's professional butler.
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Terms and Conditions:
10% Early Payment Discount: New bookings only. Applies only to
journeys featuring EPD in the price panel – see 2020 Luxury Gold
Worldwide Magazine for details. OFFERS: based on availability, does
not apply to all journeys/departures, and may be withdrawn at any
time and without notice. PAYMENT: A non-refundable deposit of
$200-$350 per person is due within 3 days of booking
with full payment by 18 Dec 2019 or
60 days before departure, whichever is sooner. Further restrictions
apply. CST No. 20687545-20
About Luxury Gold
Luxury Gold® sets an unmatched standard with its
collection of award-winning journeys. Guided by a Traveling
Concierge, Luxury Gold is a journey beyond the ordinary, where
guests enjoy exclusive VIP Experiences, savor exceptional dining
and relax in luxury hotels on every curated itinerary. As global
leaders in luxury travel with expertise accumulated over nearly 100
years, Luxury Gold epitomizes extraordinary exploration to some of
the world's most spectacular destinations. To find out more, visit
www.luxurygold.com
About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's
(TTC) family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a
not-for-profit that works to help ensure the environment and
communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come. To
date, TreadRight has supported some 50 sustainable tourism projects
worldwide. The Foundation's guiding principle is to encourage
sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership
and support for communities. Foundation priorities are set by the
Steering Committee, which includes sustainability leaders Céline
Cousteau and Costas Christ. Past project partners include WWF,
Conservation International, WildAid, The Travel Foundation and The
National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include supporting
various women's social enterprises through the Artisan Alliance,
the recently announced Wildlife Conservation Society's Big Cat
fund, WE.org and inspiring nature advocates like Terri Irwin. To learn more about our past and
current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.
Luxury Gold is a member of the family-owned The Travel
Corporation (TTC) and is renowned and trusted for its outstanding
quality, service, value, reliability and financial
stability.
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