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African Safari – what’s hot in 2012 – the Sanctuary sneak preview!

Come visit Sanctuary Retreats

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December 16, 2011 at 7:06 pm

A&K | 2012 Extreme Adventures from $3,490

New 2012 Extreme Adventures from $3,490

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October 17, 2011 at 7:11 am

A&K Now on iPad

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Here’s a great app for your iPad. On your way to/from work on the train, or hanging out on your couch, you can check — in full amazing color — the world of luxury and exotic (or not so exotic) travel with Abercrombie and Kent. And of course, we’re a top partner with A&K which means clout for you.

Please click here for the info. Sorry, but it didn’t want to appear in the body of the post.

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October 13, 2011 at 7:29 am

A&K | New Solo Savings Journeys Added

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Save Significantly on New Solo Travel Departures
Great Value on New Solo Savings Departures

Abercrombie & Kent offers unbeatable savings for solo travellers who choose to see the world on their own. Save up to 75%on the single supplement on more than 20 departures.See all journeys offering savings to solo travellers.
Three new departures added:

The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Oct 5)
Under Southern African Skies (Oct 14)
Wings Over Botswana (Nov 1)
View the solo savings journeys with limited availability below.
Wings Over Kenya
Sep 18
(single supplement waived)

Soar above the herds and thrill to game viewing from “on high” with time-saving flights between game parks.
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Wings Over Kenya
Highlights of China
Jul 8, Aug 19
(50% savings on single supplement)

This introduction to Beijing, Xian and Shanghai includes a three-night cruise aboard the Sanctuary MS ‘Yangzi Explorer.’
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Highlights of China
Turkey: A Journey Through History
Sep 10
(75% savings on single supplement)

Explore ancient ruins, palaces and bazaars for a journey that takes you on a timeline of history.
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Turkey: A Journey Through History
Egypt Unveiled
Jul 14, Sep 22, Oct 6, Oct 20
(47-100% savings on single supplement)

Visit the best-loved sights of Cairo and board MS ‘Sun Boat IV’ for a cruise to discover the treasures along the Nile.
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Egypt Unveiled
To reserve your journey, contact your travel professional, call an A&K destination specialist at 800 554 7016 or visit abercrombiekent.com.
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June 11, 2011 at 3:59 pm

Helicopter Hiking | That’s a Novel Idea

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Unmatched Outdoor Heli-Hiking and Heli-Skiing in British Columbia
Unmatched Outdoor Heli-Hiking and Heli-Skiing in British Columbia

A&K’s partner CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures offers incredible experiences in the scenic Canadian Rockies. Established in 1965, Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) is the world’s oldest and largest Heli-Skiing and Heli-Hiking operator, providing opportunities to ski or hike in pristine conditions. After an active day, retreat to your convenient lodge that features 5-Star dining and a variety of relaxing amenities, including spa services and outdoor swimming.

Heli-Hiking
Each day, travel by helicopter with your expert guides to pristine locations in British Columbia’s Mountains for a Heli-Hiking adventure through incredible scenery.
Heli-Skiing
This is your chance to ski through untouched powder across diverse natural terrain, seemingly created by nature for the ideal Heli-Skiing experience.
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Heli-Skiing
Learn more about Heli-Hiking and Heli-Skiing with A&K’s trusted partner, CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures.

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May 17, 2011 at 7:58 am

A&K New Extreme Adventures

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Go to Extremes in 2011
Go to Extremes in 2011Experience the challenge of a lifetime on an A&K Extreme Adventure. Come face to face with nature at its most raw and demanding on expeditions such as Canada: Grizzly Bear Encounter, where you venture deep into bear country and observe North America’s mightiest predator from closer than you ever thought possible. Prepare for your expedition – and any other Extreme Adventure – with a workout specially customized for you by our partner, Fit for Trips.

Learn more about Fit for Trips and choose your next Extreme Adventure.

Exotic Indochina Beckons
Exotic Indochina BeckonsDiscover the very best of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam on Images of Indochina, a Connoisseurs journey through this fabled region. Whether you visit the foliage-engulfed Ta Prohm before other visitors arrive or cyclo through Hanoi just like a local, you experience the heart and soul of these colorful, beguiling countries.

Learn more about Images of Indochina.

Give the Gift of Travel
Give the Gift of TravelWith the holidays upon us, there has never been a better time to give the gift of unforgettable travel memories. Whether for friends, family or employees, A&K Gift Certificates make the perfect holiday present – they may be used for any published journey or a custom itinerary.

Purchase an A&K Gift Certificate online or call
800 554 7016.

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April 9, 2011 at 7:39 am

Single Traveler Savings with A&K

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Also let us know if you’re taking a cruise as a single traveler. Single supplements are reduced on many luxury cruise lines.

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Now Is the Perfect Time for Solo Travel with A&K
Now Is the Perfect Time for Solo Travel with A&KAs more travellers choose to see the world on their own, Abercrombie & Kent brings unbeatable new value on solo travel pricing. We offer inspiring journeys to some of the world’s most exotic destinations, where solo travellers enjoy the company of an A&K Tour Director, an expert in everything that makes their destination unique. They also travel in the company of others, while still lodging in the privacy of their own accommodations. And with A&K’s 60 offices worldwide providing on-the-ground support 24/7, we ensure their safety and comfort every step of the way.On A&K’s new Solo Savings departures, we are waiving the single supplement or reducing it by as much as 75%. Over 30 Solo Savings departures on 13 journeys feature our most popular destinations, including Turkey, Kenya and Tanzania.

In addition to Solo Savings, A&K continues to offer incredible value for solo travellers on existing departures with low single supplements (less than 15% of the total trip price). Specially priced A&K Extreme Adventures are also a popular choice for solo travellers looking for a challenge.

Learn more about Abercrombie & Kent’s new Solo Savings and great-value journeys for solo travellers.

Solo Savings Journeys
Solo Savings Journeys
Below is a sample of journeys with single supplement savings for solo travellers.

Single Supplement
Highlights of China Jun 3, Jul 8 and Aug 19 $945 (was $1,890)
Wings Over Kenya Jul 17, Aug 14, and Sep 18 $0 (was $1,625)
Gateway to the Himalaya Oct 17 $0 (was $1,385)
Yangzi Passage Jun 21 and Jul 19 $1,390 (was $2,780)
Turkey: A Journey Through History Jun 4, Sep 10, and Oct 15 $951 (was $3,805)
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April 1, 2011 at 8:48 am

A&K’s East Africa with Its Foremost Experts

Tour East Africa or Southern Africa with the best: Josh Friedman Luxury Travel and A&K
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The Ultimate Safari Experience
The Ultimate Safari Experience
Now is the time to explore classic East Africa, a destination that never goes out of style.Endless savannah grasses, fiery sunsets, larger-than-life game — it’s no surprise that East Africacontinues to be a must-see for every serious traveller. Nobody does East Africa better than Abercrombie & Kent. Born in Nairobi nearly 50 years ago, A&K knows this destination from the inside out, delivering you to the most authentic people, places and wildlife in Tanzania and Kenya. Learn more about:

A Day on Safari A&K’s Mobile Camping
Why Visit Now?
June to August — the African winter — boasts drier conditions and sparse vegetation, making game viewing much easier. Wildlife is also more active, searching for food and water. Time it just right and your clients may even see the Great Migration, a can’t-miss spectacle of nature.
Three Outstanding Safari Journeys
Tanzania Hemingway SafariTanzania Hemingway Safari
Experience the romance and excitement of four great game parks on this vintage, Roosevelt-era safari, overnighting under starry skies in A&K’s exclusive mobile tented camps.
Wings Over KenyaWings Over Kenya
Fly between permanent luxury camps and A&K’s mobile tented camps, allowing you to spend more time viewing wildlife in Kenya’s vast game parks.
East Africa Wildlife DiscoveryEast Africa Wildlife Discovery
Explore both Kenya and Tanzania, from the fabled Serengeti — home to lion, cheetah, giraffe and more — to the Masai Mara, land of the legendary Maasai warriors.
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March 6, 2011 at 9:20 am

Galapagos with A&K this Summer

Venture to the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, the Peruvian Amazon. Colca Canyon. Lake Titicaca! Contact us while you’re thinking about it. All luxury customized vacations.
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Venture to the Galápagos with A&K this Summer
A Natural Selection
Redefine the ideal island escape with A&K’s award-winning journeys to the Galápagos.The Galápagos Islands are one of the world’s greatest natural treasures — a living wildlife museum that awakens the explorer in people of all ages. Abercrombie & Kent journeys sail to the magical archipelago all summer long on board MV ‘Eclipse.’Why A&K?
Eclipse‘ received perfect scores for Shore Excursions and Itineraries/Schedules in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Poll. In addition, A&K was named one of the world’s Top 20 Cruise Lines in the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Why Now?
Summer is the perfect time to experience the islands, especially with your family. The Humboldt Current brings cooling waters and more nutrients to the archipelago, which means more wildlife sightings and activity.

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Which Voyage is Right for You?
This summer, A&K offers a wide variety of small group escorted departures, including:
Wonders of the Galápagos Wonders of the Galápagos
Encounter giant tortoise, sea lion, blue-footed booby and other curious, fearless creatures; then fall under the spell of Quito’s colonial charms.
The Galápagos Family Adventure The Galápagos Family Adventure
Bring your loved ones along on this voyage of discovery that features a dedicated children’s activity guide who tailors nature walks, games and wildlife talks for young explorers.
The Galápagos Family Adventure Peru & the Galápagos Family Adventure
Combine two legendary destinations on this family-friendly journey that takes you from magical island shores to the peaks of the Andes.
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Calling All Shutterbugs
Calling All ShutterbugsPhoto fanatics, get your cameras ready — photographer Jonathan Green leads special Photo Safari journeys on the May 20 Wonders of the Galápagos and August 12 The Galápagos Family Adventure departures. Learn how to document this once-in-a-lifetime journey with Green, who helps you find photo “hotspots,” leads informative lectures and provides hands-on advice.
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February 10, 2011 at 10:17 pm

A&K Discover Bronte Country on a Customized Luxury Vacation

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Visit Locations Featured in Jane Eyre
Visit Locations Featured in Jane EyrePut yourself in the middle of Charlotte Bronte’s 19th-century England when you embark on Tailor Made Jane Eyre & Bronte Country. Travel with your private driver-guide who shows you the sights as only a local can. Visit stately houses that were used in the soon-to-be-released film of Jane Eyre and places that inspired Bronte’s fiction. Explore the windswept moors and heather-clad fields of Yorkshire and the dramatic Brimham Rocks, featured in both Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.Learn more about this independent literary journey.
Spend a Memorable Spring Break in Egypt
Spend a Memorable Spring Break in EgyptHistory comes alive in Egypt every day, with countless sites to explore in Cairo and along the Nile. Visit in March and April avoid the high temperatures of summer in the desert. Consider Pharaohs & Pyramids, featuring a cruise aboard the esteemed MS ‘Sun Boat III,’ or you can get to know both Egypt and Jordan on Sands of Time.View Egypt journeys with spring break availability.
Celebrate Machu Picchu's 100 Years
Celebrate Machu Picchu’s 100 YearsThis year marks the 100th anniversary of Hiram Bingham’s discovery of Machu Picchu, and a March or April trip is a great time to discover it, when the ruins are less crowded. On Machu Picchu & Beyond, explore the site in the company of its former resident archaeologist, hike the scenic surroundings and discover Incan wonders in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.Learn more about Machu Picchu & Beyond.
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Abercrombie & Kent was voted “Best Luxury Tour Operator” and “Top Luxury Destination Management Company Worldwide” by experts who specialize in luxury travel. The Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence recognize the travel suppliers they consider the “best of the best.”
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February 1, 2011 at 7:34 am

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