Time Out For Myself Travel Blog

Desert Crossroads & The Himalaya
Exploring Majestic Oases, Remote Outposts & Ancient Trade Centers
Mali • Egypt • Jordan • India • Bhutan
March 21-April 3, 2010
14 Days / Limited to 78 Travelers

Sacred Places of Asia
Discovering the Treasured Cultures & Legendary Architecture of Ancient Kingdoms
Thailand • Indonesia • Cambodia • Vietnam • China • South Korea • Japan
April 5-19, 2010
15 Days / Limited to 78 Travelers

The Ancient Silk Road
Following in the Footsteps of Nomads, Monks, Merchants & Kings
China • Mongolia • Uzbekistan • Armenia • Turkey
April 20-May 4, 2010
15 Days / Limited to 78 Travelers

Join us for your choice of one, two, or three interconnected journeys by private jet to the world’s sacred places, rarely-encountered cultures, and spectacular landscapes.

Explore majestic oases, remote outposts, and ancient trade centers in North Africa, India, and the Himalaya while on the Desert Crossroads & The Himalaya expedition. Discover the treasured cultures and legendary architecture of ancient kingdoms in Southeast Asia and East Asia while on Sacred Places of Asia. And follow in the footsteps of nomads, monks, merchants, and kings in East Asia and Central Asia while on The Ancient Silk Road.

Accompanying you will be a team of experts from renowned institutions such as the National Geographic Society, the Smithsonian, the American Geographical Society, Antidote Education Company, and the American Museum of Natural History. You will also meet with local experts, curators, dignitaries, and families who will open doors and give you a rare insider’s view into their cultures.

As you are whisked from one destination to the next aboard our newly configured private jet, enjoy the ultimate in convenience, security, and service. Relax in the expert care and guidance of our expedition staff and flight crew, including a dedicated physician. Unwind in many world-class accommodations. And take advantage of a uniquely flexible itinerary that allows you to easily tailor the trip to your own interests.

In addition, by joining any or all of these expeditions, you will automatically support efforts to enhance the conditions of the places and peoples we visit—there is no further commitment necessary. Our expedition will transport supplies to medical clinics and schools, and contribute funds for essential services and innovative projects.

This unprecedented program offers something for everyone, with a choice of destinations, a range of prices, and an extraordinary educational travel experience that is two, four or six weeks long.

Subject to availability. Prices quoted are in U.S. Dollars. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

Contact us at 1.800.710.1008 or 415.864.4581 to book your private jet vacation or click here for reservations.

The Ancient Silk Road by Private Jet
Following in the Footsteps of Nomads,
Monks, Merchants & Kings

China • Mongolia • Uzbekistan • Armenia • Turkey
April 20-May 4, 2010
15 Days / 78 Travelers
with optional China & Tibet Pre-Tour

Chart the course of history along the world’s most famous trade routes, where ancient cities and cultures have flourished and still resonate with their unique, glorious pasts. In the heart of China in Xi’an, marvel at the Qin terra-cotta warriors and a kung fu performance by Shaolin monks, or venture to the legendary Famen Temple to see the Sui and Tang dynasty riches of the largest religious vault ever discovered in the country. In China’s desert frontier, step into the fourth-century cave monasteries of Dunhuang, filled with awe-inspiring Buddhist art that few have ever seen. In Mongolia, search for dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs and spend an unforgettable night in a comfortable ger camp. In Uzbekistan, admire Samarkand’s markets and traditional Islamic architecture. In Armenia, visit the oldest churches in the world’s first Christian nation. And in Turkey, explore the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Hagia Sophia at Istanbul, legendary wonders of the ancient world.

Special is subject to availability. Prices quoted are in U.S. Dollars. Certain restrictions apply. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

Contact us at 1.800.710.1008 or 415.864.4581 to book your private jet vacation or click here for reservations.