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Adventure and Cultural Journeys make the world smaller, but enlarge your mind, and your heart.   It is our pleasure to bring you a variety of programs, travel styles, and destinations, all with philanthropic effects to get you involved with the people living in our big, beautiful world.

    

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Cultural Immersion programs have become a popular trend, and as a result, we are presenting some of the past completed journeys to various locations.  LUX World Travel and our partners, plan trips for like-minded organizations, institutions, donor trips and groups of 10 or more people traveling together.  Let us plan a journey of a lifetime for you and your colleagues, friends or family.

 

You  have clearly  always been interested in the world outside of yours--where people live and practice customs greatly different from your own.  Our goal is to get you on that journey of a lifetime.  But understand we will provide you with more than an itinerary...we know the people on the ground who will meet you, guide you, and give you a real hands-on approach to your world travels.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 FEATURED TRIP: AFRICA

 

South Africa: Wine and Wildlife: Luxury for Less: May - August 2009: This 7 day journey is the quintessential representation of the best of South Africa. Begin your journey in Cape Town from your luxury boutique hotel along trendy Kloof Street - lined with fabulous restaurants, intimate sidewalk coffee cafes, an exciting night life and within walking distance to the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy 3 nights as you explore the breathtaking Cape Coast and Winelands in two, full-day tours along with your very own private guide. The Timbavati Reserve, home to the Big Five, will be your base for the next 3 nights as you experience twice daily game drives, incredibly prepared cuisine with fully inclusive meals and beverages from one of South Africa's finest five-star luxury game lodges.

 

 

 

Land Only Pricing from $3281pp, based on double occupancy

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Bali Volunteer Vacation: June 22- July 7, 2009: 16 Days: Deluxe Tour: This amazing tours offers to our traveling friends, old and new, a wonderful opportunity to give something of themselves back to a little piece of the world that is in need of their services. Over the past few years travel organizations have discovered a surge of popularity in service programs, where travelers from privileged nations seek to lend a hand to the less fortunate, while immersing themselves in new cultural experiences. The first week is spent with intensive orientation sessions that will prepare participants in understanding the customs and culture of the Balinese, as well as some cursory Indonesian.  There will also be some island touring, as no holiday to Bali should exclude visiting the local sites. The second week our group will divide up, according to the projects you have selected to work with. There will also be some extracurricular activities, and socializing. There will be a farewell party for those departing at the end of the 2 weeks. An optional third week will end with another island tour, and additional work with your organization or project. Deluxe Accommodations. Land and Air Pricing from $2900 per person based on double occupancy.

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The working efforts of this journey benefit: The Senang Hati Social Group, BARC Bali Street Dogs Rehabilitation and Adoption Center, and the Environmental Quality Upgrade Project.

 

The Healing Arts of Bali Tour: 15 Days: July 6 - 20, 2009: Deluxe Tour:  This trip offers an in-depth excursion into the culture of Bali through the eyes of the Balinese, for those who wish to observe, appreciate, and experience alternative healing methods, at the same time enhancing their own health with traditional Balinese massage.  In Bali, art is part of religion and in some cases, healing. Enjoy performances of Balinese music and dance, and meet the artists and performers.  Participate in, and observe some ancient purification ceremonies, which are an important part of Bali Hindu religious cycles. Go with us on a guided herb walk, learn about mixing herbal medicines, and observe the use of these medicines during visits to Balinese healers. Learn the art of making a temple offering. And many highlights will include visits to traditional Balian's places of work, and in ceremony.  These moments will be central in our healing arts experience. Moderate and Luxury Accommodations. Land Pricing from $3200 per person based on double occupancy.

 

 

 

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Proceeds of $50 per booked traveler benefit the Environmental Defense Fund.

 

Costa Rica Organic Living Tour: 6 Nights: Available November 2008- May 2009: Deluxe Accommodations: Experience the best of Costa Rica while learning more about yoga, personal wellness, the rainforest, organic farming, medicinal herbs, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. The Organic Living Package begins at AmaTierra Wellness Center. Relax and renew your energy here, nestled on 8 luscious acres in the Costa Rican mountains, 1 hour west of the capital city of San Jose and 1 hour north of the Central Pacific Beaches. Offering yoga for all levels, massage and body treatments, herbal and nutritional counseling, and (edible!) lessons in the organic greenhouse. Next you will head to Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, which is an organic-biodynamic herbal estate and rainforest lodge that preserves natural resources. Learn and participate farming organic ginger, turmeric, and other tropical fruits and vegetables. The Lodge offers rustic yet luxurious rainforest lodge accommodations near Arenal Volcano, as well as educational experiences, designed to shape future generations.  Deluxe Accommodations.  Land Pricing from $1175 per person, based on double occupancy.

 

Proceeds of $50 per booked traveler benefit the AmaTierra Foundation in order to empower the people of Turrubares and provide new opportunities and community programs, such as recycling, eco-cultural tourism, health education and after-school programs.

 

New Mexico: Walking Vacation: Culture and Cooking, Taos to Sante Fe: Multiple Dates 2009: Discover New Mexico's stunning geography and rich culture on this Insider adventure in the Southwest. You'll find a land of extremes, with green mountain forests and arid red mesas, tiny rural villages and sophisticated cities. As you journey from Taos across the high desert to Santa Fe, our local experts reveal the complex roots of the region's broad-minded multicultural personality. Savor exceptional cuisine (accented with red or green chiles, of course) and relax at stylish inns reflecting American Indian, Hispanic and Anglo influences. Take your time experiencing the vibrant sights, sounds and energy that have brought so many famous (and not so famous) artists to New Mexico - and may well inspire you, too.  First Class Accommodations.  Land Pricing from $2298 per person based on double occupancy.  Meals Included.

 

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Turn this trip into a fundraiser for your community!  Call 1-866-269-2659 for details.

 

NEW! Inside Peru: Lost City of the Incas: Multiple Dates 2009: Weaving together stunning Andean landscapes, fascinating Inca history and captivating Quechua culture, our trip wraps you in the essence of Peru. Witness a blend of Pre-Columbian, Colonial and 21st-century cultures in Cusco, where trendy galleries rest on foundations of ancient Inca stonework and young locals clad in jeans pass rural women dressed in rainbow-colored pollera skirts and ponchos. Marvel at the folk music that keeps ancestral traditions alive. Feel the energy of the apukuna (mountain spirits) as you explore the mysterious citadel of Machu Picchu. Journey to a remote village in the Ollantaytambo region for a look at exquisite hand-loomed textiles. Put your artistic flair to the test at a ceramics studio dedicated to preserving ancient techniques. And delight in the company of our Peruvian guides, who offer personal insights into the region’s deep mythological and religious roots.  Luxury Accommodations.  Inclusive Land pricing from $4798 per person based on double occupancy.

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NEW! Embrace Tuscany: Tuscany and Umbria in Living Color:  Multiple Dates 2009: Ageless scenery, rich history and, of course, stellar wine and cuisine make Tuscany and Umbria ideal destinations for culturally curious travelers. This region is a second home for us: Our partners have had an office in Tuscany for 21 years. We've built relationships with locals who know the area intimately and can peel back its layers to reveal its passionate heart. We're excited to offer this trip filled with special events and encounters - from a behind-the-scenes exploration of Florence to fun-filled cooking classes - giving you the most in-depth Italian experience possible. You'll meet artists, chefs and historians who are happy to tell you their stories and share their expertise. And when you return home, don't be surprised if you've become part of an extended famiglia internazionale!  Luxury Accommodations. Inclusive Land pricing from $4698 per person based on double occupancy.

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