Abercrombie & Kent First In The Air With Lie-Flat Seats On Private Jet Journeys

New Wonders of the World Itinerary for 2015

- Abercrombie & Kent will be the first to operate

 luxury private jet journeys featuring fully lie-flat seats beginning in the fall of 2014. All of A&K's private jet

 journeys will now feature a privately chartered Icelandair Boeing 757-200ER with 50 custom-designed Italian

 leather seats equipped with a personal massage system, 4-way adjustable headrests and lumbar support,

 and a fully lie-flat bed more than 6.5' long (79" pitch).  Additional seating enables each guest to socialize in

 comfort with their travel companions, while a full privacy screen and extra-high seat back provide undisturbed

 rest.

"I truly believe – in fact I built Abercrombie & Kent on the belief – that we can provide our guests with an

 unexpected level of comfort," says A&K founder, chairman and CEO Geoffrey Kent. "So I'm thrilled that

 our guests will be the first to experience completely lie-flat, first class seats on our private jet journey around

 the world this fall."  

Travellers will have another opportunity to experience this extraordinary plane on Wonders of the World 

by Private Jet, which will whisk guests from Machu Picchu to Easter Island, Angkor Wat and Istanbul.

 Under ordinary circumstances these places would be difficult – perhaps impossible – to visit on a single

 itinerary.  But this journey brings all of these inspiring experiences within reach, while the small group size 

allows for an itinerary packed with exclusive, invitation-only events.

Wonders of the World by Private JetSeptember 17 – October 10, 2015

• Board the luxurious Hiram Bingham train on an exclusive charter to Machu Picchu.
• Walk through the volcanic quarry on Easter Island where giant stone moai were laboriously carved. 
• Unwind in the tropical paradise of Samoa.
• Enjoy dinner at the Sydney Opera House and attend a private performance.
• Explore Angkor Wat with a preservation specialist.
• Experience the power of the Taj Mahal at sunrise and sunset.
• Explore Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern when they are closed to the public.
• Sleep under the stars in the Sahara Desert and discover Marrakech with Geoffrey Kent as your host.

Leading every Private Jet Journey is an A&K Tour Director who oversees everything from start to finish. A team

 of exceptional Tour Managers guarantee seamless service, while expert local guides lend additional insight.

 A&K's Travelling Bell Boy^® service collects luggage from each room and ensures it is waiting at the next hotel.

Abercrombie & Kent is one of the most experienced companies in the luxury private jet business, 

having designed and operated private jet programs since 1999. Deep roots and long-established relationships

 — as well as 52 offices worldwide— allow A&K to offer unique encounters unavailable to others.

To learn more about Wonders of the World by Private Jet (24 days, from $108,000 per person, double

 occupancy) contact your travel professional, go to http://www.abercrombiekent.com/privatejet

 or call 800 554 7094 to speak to a Travel Consultant.

About Abercrombie & Kentwww.abercrombiekent.com

Abercrombie & Kent pioneered luxury adventure travel with their first African safaris in 1962, and today their

 award-winning travel services extend around the globe to more than one hundred countries on all seven

 continents. A&K's custom itineraries and small-group journeys offer one-of-a-kind inspiring experiences,

 while our 52 on-site offices ensure invitation-only access to the people and places that make every travel

 destination unique.

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Experience New Year’s Eve At The iconic Sydney Opera House

Experience one of the world’s most glamorous and magical evenings with passionate performances and a front row seat to the world’s best fireworks

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Opera Australia has announced details of a truly memorable evening full of glitz, glamour and excitement on New Year’s Eve at the stunning Sydney Opera House.

There are two spectacular performances to choose from, in addition to pre-show drinks, fine dining and a midnight party. The only way to experience NYE at the Sydney Opera House – complete with show, fireworks and unforgettable memories - is with a special package from Opera Australia.

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Sydney Harbour, this unforgettable event incorporates everything you need to see in the New Year with style, from wonderful performances the world-famous Midnight Party.

In the Concert Hall the annual Opera Gala (a favourite for young couples proposing!) will feature a remarkable line-up of Australian and international singers together with the Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra. They perform popular hits of opera like “Nessun Dorma” (from Turandot), the “Pearl Fishers Duet”, the “Lakme Duet”, the “Brindisi” (from La Traviata) and “I Could have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady).

In the other sail of the Sydney Opera House - in the Joan Sutherland Opera Theatre - is a stunning production of La bohème. This award-winning production is renowned for its glamorous staging, including a magnificent party scene, a fully rotating set with two-tiered balconies and a glorious painted backdrop.

"Any performance at Sydney Opera House is an exciting event. But the combination of one of my favourite roles, in one of my favourite operas, on such a special night is extraordinary!" Nicole Car, OA soprano – ‘Mimi’ in La bohème

Performances are timed perfectly for you to take in the spectacle of not one but two incredible fireworks shows from the Sydney Opera House’s exclusive harbourside vantage point while enjoying a glass of champagne with someone special. And at the end, audiences from both performances join with the singers to toast the New Year, at the stylish Midnight Party, held in the northern foyer overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There is simply no better place to see in 2016!

“A night at Sydney Opera House is the best way to experience Sydney on New Year’s Eve,” says Lyndon Terracini, Artistic Director of Opera Australia.

“Not only are guests be treated to the glamour and romance of Opera Australia’s spectacular opera La bohème and the Opera Gala, but they will also have the city’s best view point for the famous fireworks on the harbour – without a doubt the best in the world.

“Everyone should do this at least once in their lifetime,” he said.

“Spent New Year's Eve watching La Bohème and enjoying dinner at the Sydney Opera House beforehand, champagne reception at the interval and midnight fireworks party... definitely worth every penny!” UK tourist review, Trip Advisor.

This must-experience evening at Sydney Opera House is best enjoyed with the Platinum Package – the gold standard - including pre-performance dinner, the very best seats at the Gala Concert and entry to the Midnight Party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Opera Australia

Opera Australia is Australia's national opera company – the country's largest and busiest performing arts organization. Each year the company presents more than 600 performances of the world’s most-loved operas and musicals. Opera Australia's opera experiences are tailored to suit everyone. As one of the world’s most successful opera companies, visitors travelling from overseas make up a large proportion of Opera Australia’s regular audience members. Travellers from China, Germany, the UK and the US are frequent attendees thanks to a diverse, popular program that features world-class performers, spectacular sets and costumes. A visit to Sydney Opera House is not complete without going inside the famous sails and experiencing the magic of live opera!