19 Aug 2014
DOWNERS GROVE, IL – June 2014.... Many sophisticated travelers are returning to what were once considered “bucket list” destinations like Africa and Asia for a second or third time and seeking out new experiences, far off the beaten path. Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent reports interest in long-forgotten places along the storied trading routes that once linked Europe and Asia.
The kingdom of Morocco was a bridge between East and West, the first stop for traders who traveled along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.” Exotic fortresses seen in movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator line the route through the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara. Experience a night camping in the desert at the edge of vast Erg Chebbi dunes in a handcrafted caidale-style tent. Originally an accessory in Morroccan palaces, these tents were used to welcome visiting dignitaries and are made by artisans using methods unchanged for centuries (Splendors of Morocco – 11 days, $6,495).
Remote and tranquil Saadani National Park in Tanzania was once the gateway to the Indian Ocean. One of the only protected coastal areas in Africa – and the only wildlife sanctuary in Tanzania along the coast – this park rewards visitors with both a luxury safari experience and relaxing beach vacation. Game viewing includes giraffes, yellow baboons, hippos, waterbucks and hundreds of bird species along the rivers. Guests may also visit a Maasai Village to learn about their fascinating culture. New accommodations include Sanctuary Saadani Safari Lodge, set along the coast, and Sanctuary Saadani River Lodge on the Wami River (Signature Coastal Tanzania – 8 days, $5,195).
Sri Lanka is emerging from decades of conflict to reclaim its fabled reputation as a favorite of adventurers who described its shape as “a teardrop falling from the tip of India.” Formerly known as Ceylon, successive waves of Indian, Arab and European traders flocked to its palm-fringed shores, attracted by rare spices and precious stones. Today visitors are drawn by a fascinating blend of local and colonial cultures set in a landscape of upland tea plantations, jungles and palm-fringed beaches (Signature Sri Lanka – 13 days, $6,195).
To learn more about these destinations and additional exotic locales within reach, call your travel professional, go to www.abercrombiekent.com or call 800 554 7094 to speak to an A&K Travel Consultant.
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