Exceptional service,  meticulous
attention to detail and superb facilities are the perfect complement to a supremely convenient location poised at the edge of magnificient Victoria Harbor.

Renowned over 120 years for its unique ambience of timeless colonial-style elegance in an exotic Eastern setting on the bank of Chao Phya ("River of Kings"), it is in the center of Bangkok. This is one of the world’s truly great hotels.

This is a premier five-star deluxe oasis in the heart of Kathmandu. Modern-day sophistication greets cultural heritage on the beautifully maintained grounds of the 100-year old palace and newly designed structure of the hotel. 

This is one of Asia’s richest and most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries. Treehouses and bungalows lie deep in the heart of the Park. The Nepalese style dining hall, lounge area, with its huge domed roof and central open hearth will be your special place for relaxation.

Day 1 USA - Hong Kong

Depart the USA on your afternoon flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong.

Day 2 Hong Kong

Flying westward across the international dateline, you arrive in Hong Kong in the early evening; upon arrival at the city’s new airport, you go by private car to your hotel, The InerContinental, with a spectacular view of Victoria Harbor. It is located in the city’s best area - directly on the waterfront promenade, where the world watched The Britannia depart that 1997 evening with the last English governor and Prince Charles aboard. The lights of the city are visible through the three-story glass wall in the polished rose granite lobby that is decorated with priceless Asian art.

Unwind from your long flight by relaxing in the mezzanine lounge, with a spectacular night-time view, or in the privacy of your own room, which has a similar view of the city lights. Your sleeping accommodations feature floor-to-ceiling windows, Japanese wallpaper, Tai Ping carpets, Thai silk spreads and cushions, and marble baths with large sunken tubs.

Day 3 Hong Kong

This glamorous city is a fascinating mixture of people and styles. Although it is certainly one of the world’s most modern cities, it still has neighborhoods that have maintained old ways. After breakfast, you set out to explore the various districts. Crossing the harbor on the Star Ferry to the northern tip of Hong Kong Island, you take a Peak Tram ride up to Victoria Peak for a breathtaking view of the Harbor and the South China Sea.

Then, you drive to Stanley, one of Hong Kong’s oldest settlements. Along the traffic-free lanes of Stanley Market, cottages and shops have been converted into well-stocked boutiques selling a wide range of clothing, porcelain, rattanware and other crafts. After lunch along the beach at Repulse Bay (named after a British ship), you continue on to the ancient fishing port of Aberdeen. Here, brightly decorated trawlers double as floating homes for local families.

Tonight, please join your travel companions for a private cocktail reception with a delectable assortment of hors d’hoeuvres. (B,L,)

Day 4 Hong Kong

This morning, after your relaxing gourmet breakfast, a local tailor comes to the hotel to take your measurements for a custom-made silk shirt or blouse. The finished product will be delivered to your room tomorrow. The remainder of the day is yours to visit those districts that particularly interest you. Your tour manager will be in the lobby to answer any questions you may have and to offer suggestions.

Underlying all Chinese cooking is the Yin/Yang theory of food science, which divides all food into three groups: Yin for cooling, Yang for heating, and Yin/Yang for neutral. This grouping does not consider a food’s actual spiciness or means of preparation; rather, it is based on maintaining the balance of the body and its energies in Yin/Yang terms. Thus, while certain piquant herbs are deemed "cool" in effect, other foods, such as lychee, are considered "hot", even when chilled. Vegetables, herbs, mushrooms, and meats all have health-promoting values; they are combined and prepared according to old traditions for balanced health and vigor. This evening, you dine at Spoon, featuring the best Cantonese cuisine in Hong Kong, and a favorite of master chef Alain Ducasse. (B,D)