15 Jun 2016
This week's highlighted trips from the ITC Luxury Travel Group include some epic experiences – the chance to experience a safari in Kenya with Virginia McKenna and Will Travers of the Born Free Foundation; a holiday to the hotel in India where Prince Charles celebrated his 65th birthday; and a rare discounted stay with the chance to learn cowboy skills on a ranch in Colorado.
- Join Virginia McKenna on safari in Kenya – last rooms remaining
The movie Born Free, released some 50 years ago, told the story of conservationists George and Joy Adamson's battle to return Elsa the lioness to a wild and free life and now there is an incredible opportunity to spend time in Kenya with Virginia McKenna OBE, the actress who portrayed Joy and was inspired by the film to set up the Born Free Foundation with her husband and co-star Bill Travers. The Born Free Safari 2016 has two departures scheduled for this summer and just a few rooms remaining to be booked. The 12-day trip by Cheli & Peacock Safaris includes three nights at Amboseli, three nights in Loisaba and four nights at Meru, beginning and ending in Nairobi. Two groups will travel over the same dates but in opposite directions to arrive on different days at each lodge. Guests will be hosted along their journey by Virginia McKenna, her son Will Travers OBE and other members of the Born Free Foundation who will tell them about BFF's work with wildlife as well as offering unforgettable wildlife experiences in some of Kenya's most stunning National Parks. The Born Free Safari 2016 can be booked through Rainbow Tours (www.rainbowtours.co.uk, 020 7666 1266). Prices start from £7,099 per person for the trip which runs from 29th August – 9th September 2016.
- Holiday like Royalty – or a Millionaire – in Kerala from £1,199 per person
This Friday sees the second episode of The Millionaires' Holiday Club – a behind the scenes look at ITC Luxury Travel Group – air on BBC Two. This episode sees Western & Oriental clients Peter and Christine on a SKI trip to India – that's Spending the Kids Inheritance… Peter and Christine visit the Kumarakom Lake Resort in Kerala where the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall celebrated Prince Charles's 65th birthday, but as evidence that you don't have to be royalty OR a millionaire to visit, Western & Oriental is currently offering seven nights at Kumarakom Lake Resort from £1,199 per person. This price is based on two adults sharing a Meandering Pool Villa on a bed and breakfast basis and includes international economy class flights and return private transfers. To book, contact Western & Oriental on 020 3588 6130 or see www.westernoriental.com.
http://www.westernoriental.com/holiday/kumarakom-lake-resort-india/
- Hone your cowboy skills with 50% off a Colorado ranch stay
Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls – USA ranch specialist Western & Oriental is offering 50% off normal accommodation rates at Colorado Cattle Company for the week of 9th – 15th October 2016. Guests on the ranch can participate in daily activities including horse riding, cattle work, Cowboy School – or relax at the indoor pool, hot tub, dry sauna or the licensed bar. The ranch owns around 80 quarter horses and over 800 cattle and guests can be as involved as they wish in the day-to-day working tasks of the ranch. This special offer is valid for just the week of 9th – 15th October with discounted prices now starting from £1,830 per person based on two adults sharing a Queen Room at the Colorado Cattle Company on a full board basis for six nights. The price also includes return flights with British Airways from London Heathrow to Denver. To book, contact Western & Oriental on 020 3588 6130 or see www.westernoriental.com.
For full details, see http://www.westernoriental.com/holiday/colorado-cattle-company-usa/
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For further information, please contact Kate Popham, Group Head of PR on 020 7666 1259 or email kate@westernoriental.com