2008 Insider's Guide to Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel - (Page 10) 10 h o r izo n & Co. horizon & Co. Where Indulgence Meets Adventure Horizon believes that true luxury lies in creating the space in people’s lives where they can experience the joy of a purely spontaneous moment, when the cares of the world slip away and the mind and body become one. In a world enamoured with speed, they cleave to the spirit of the slow. Where others go for breadth in search of guidebook checklists, they go for depth in search of sensory stimulation. When the crowds begin to gather to experience the set-piece contrivances of modern tourism, they head off-the-beaten path in search of experiences that resonate with authentic local life. When others accelerate the pace in pursuit of quantity of experience and geographical ambition, they slow down in search of solitude, contemplation and communion with the natural rhythm of the world. ThE MASTERS – ThE MOST COVETED TICkET IN SPORT ThE CONqUEST Of EUROPE CIRCUMNAVIGATE ThE ALPS COSTA RICA – fAMILY ADVENTURE 3 Nights • Available April 11 or 12, 2008; April 10 or 11, 2009 Atlanta · Masters Golf Tournament/Augusta · The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation or Château Élan Arrive in style with a private police escort and walk alongside the best golfers in the world as they pursue the coveted green jacket. Celebrate victory in the shelter of the exclusive VIP Hospitality lounge, then retire to either the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation or Chateau Élan. Play the designer championship courses for two days of challenging and exhilarating golf. 7 Nights • Available May-October 2008 Munich, Germany · Dolomites, Italy · Como, Italy · Lake Lucerne, Switzerland · Beaune, France · Baden Baden, Germany Conquer Europe in a sleek sports car as you drive along spectacular roads through Italy, Switzerland, France and Germany. Stroll through the magnificent Dolomites, admire the subtle beauty of the Italian Lakes, inhale the crisp mountain air at a chic Swiss resort, cycle through the vineyards of Burgundy and relax in the healing waters of Baden Baden. Choose from BMW, Bentley, Maserati, Lamborghini and other luxury car brands. 7 Nights • Available November 2008April 2009 San Jose, Finca Rosa Blanca · Manuel Antonio National Park, Lapa Rios · Nicoya Peninsula, Punta Islita Explore the epicentre of soft adventure and sustainable travel as we journey from restored coffee plantation haciendas to cutting-edge eco-lodges and over the top indulgent beach resorts. Climb through the tropical jungle canopy, slip into hot thermal baths, hike through lava fields, surf private beaches, enjoy gourmet meals and relax with the kids. Golf Getaways: The itineraries are built around difficult-to-access championship courses, impossible-toget-into golf tour events, luxury resorts, gourmet food and wine, seamless logistics and superb personal service. Trips include: The Masters, The Ryder Cup, The British Open, Bandon Dunes and Pebble Beach. family Expeditions: These trips take our Driving Adventures: The itineraries are built around high-performance automobiles and a sequence of spectacular roads that connect charming hotels, authentic local experiences and superb regional cuisine. Experiences include: Europe by BMW; Porsche Weekends; Italy by Ferrari; Rockies by BMW. renowned itineraries and weave in enriched activities, special events and learning opportunities for families. Experiences include: Costa Rica, Peru, South Africa, Western Canada, the Galapagos Islands and more. VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm Double Occupancy: $4,495 per person Single Occupancy: $4,995 per person Double Occupancy: $6,450 per person Single Occupancy: $10,450 per person VIRTUOsO RaTEs FROm Double Occupancy: $3,995 per person Single Occupancy: $4,750 per person
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