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South Africa by Rail 2 Nights | Available throughout 2014 Cape Town & Pretoria, South Africa Steep yourself in the soul of South Africa aboard The Blue Train, a romantic and memorable way to experience the countryside between Pretoria and Cape Town. You'll ride overnight, enjoying exquisite suite accommodations, personal butler service, gourmet meals, afternoon high tea and an off-train excursion. Also included is a one-night stay in pre-selected hotels in Pretoria or Cape Town before or after your journey, compliments of The Blue Train. Experience Includes: l l l A wide selection of South African wines from boutique vineyards One of the smoothest train rides anywhere in the world Suite accommodations complete with an en-suite bathroom, oversize picture windows, individual climate control, international direct-dial telephone and television Virtuoso Rates From: R13015 South African rand (approx. US $1,169) per person, double occupancy, deluxe suite in low season. VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY A complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and a souvenir gift in your room upon arrival. TRAVEL WITH MEANING: In addition to providing a smooth ride, The Blue Train's air-cooled suspension system makes for fewer emissions. Furthermore, the train proudly serves local food and wines and employs South Africans with insightful local knowledge. Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by Bike 10 Nights | Available throughout 2014 Hanoi l Hue l Hoi An l Nha Trang l Dalat l Ho Chi Minh City This Vietnam venture offers some of the country's best-kept secrets. Vietnam is just as charming and picturesque as a decade ago, but now with better roads - for happier bikes! - and even more luxurious hotels popping upon along the coast. The people remain the same - gracious, warm and infinitely inviting - and eager to share their country's treasures, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, China Beach to the Imperial tombs. Experience Includes: l l l l Biking and walking through rice fields to Thien Mu Pagoda, followed by a private riverboat cruise up the Perfume River Visit the market to watch local women haggle over the day's fresh fish Champagne and sunset views from the privacy of your beachfront villa A private visit with Butterfield & Robinson's special friend, Mr. Quy, who prepares a perfect lunch made entirely from local fresh produce Virtuoso Rates From: $8,895 per person, double occupancy. TRAVEL WITH MEANING: The B&R Fund recognizes the privilege of being welcomed into communities around the world. As passionate travelers, this allows them to protect and promote the health of vibrant living cultures by supporting several projects worldwide. VIRTUOSO EXCLUSIVE AMENITY In addition to the Virtuoso amenities at each hotel, enjoy a cooking class, massage at Evason Hideaway and visit with an art historian. Private tours, expert guides, enriching travels. 7

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of VAST 2014

VAST 2014
Absolute Travel
African Travel
Contents
Alpine Adventures
Aqua Expeditions
Arctic Kingdom Polar Expeditions
Australis
Backroads
Big Five Tours & Expeditions
Blue Parallel
The Blue Train
Butterfield & Robinson
Compagnie du Ponant
Cox & Kings
Elysian Golf
Greaves Tours LLC
Heritage Tours Private Travel
Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
International Expeditions
Kensington Tours
Knightly Tours
LADATCO TOURS
Lindblad Expeditions
Micato Safaris
Natural Habitat Adventures
Tourism New Zealand
Nomadic Expeditions
Orient-Express, Peru
Paul Gauguin Cruises
Peru (PromPeru)
PrimeSport
Remote Lands
Rocky Mountaineer
The Royal Livingstone
South African Tourism
Swain Destinations
Switzerland Tourism
Tahiti Legends
Tauck Culturious
Triple Creek Ranch
Un-Cruise Adventures
Tourism Vancouver

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