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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
What a year 2020 has been. In just a few months, our world has completely changed. We’ve grown accustomed to working from home, grocery delivery, and curbside takeout. Temporary fixes have turned into permanent solutions. We have fallen out of the habit of traveling and forgotten what it means to be a citizen of the world. After traveling every year for the last 30 years, sometimes on multiple international trips, I too have fallen out of the habit of traveling. Thankfully it doesn’t take much to remember those “good old days” of travel. The tiniest spark like planning for future travel can reignite our memories of what it feels like to travel again. That’s why I can’t wait to travel with my wife and friends to Zambia in June next year. Just thinking about being on safari again makes me happy. Rest assured, when you travel with Ker & Downey you are traveling with the “world’s best” as voted on by our clients in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. For you that translates into a flawlessly designed itinerary handcrafted for you by a real person who is there to talk you through each step of the process and keep you up to date on any travel restrictions or precautions. We take care of the details, so you can enjoy the adventure of a lifetime! Sometimes all it takes to get excited about traveling again is planning a trip or flipping through your favorite travel publication. We hope this holiday gift guide serves as inspiration for all your future travels. And when you’re ready to take that step towards exploring our world again, we’ll be here to help you get wherever it is you want to go. Whether you can gather with family and friends this holiday season or not, we hope you are finding reasons to celebrate and talk about what 2021 looks like for you. When you are ready to travel, let us know at luxury@kerdowney.com.
David Marek President
ON THE COVER: Dogsledding in Finland Photo couretsy of iStock
CLASSIC JOURNEY
UNCOVERING THE TREASURES OF EGYPT 1 0 D AY S / 9 N I G H T S On this 10-day handcrafted Egypt journey, unlock the treasures of Egypt. History comes alive in this ancient and historic country with the help of a private Egyptologist.
Photos courtesy of Haley Beham | Sanctuary Nile Adventurer
S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1-3: CAIRO | THE ST. REGIS CAIRO DAY 4-7: NILE RIVER | SANCTUARY NILE ADVENTURER DAY 8: ASWAN | SOFITEL LEGEND OLD CATARACT ASWAN HOTEL DAY 9: CAIRO | INTERCONTINENTAL CITYSTARS CAIRO DAY 10: DEPARTURE
F A M I LY S A F A R I
Photos courtesy of Saruni Samburu | Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
KENYA FAMILY SAFARI 1 1 D AY S / 1 0 N I G H T S The Kenya Family Safari by Ker & Downey is an all-ages luxury adventure, featuring fully-catered accommodations and the flexibility of personalized schedules on an exclusive 10-night itinerary.
S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1: NAIROBI | GIRAFFE MANOR DAY 2-4: LAIKIPIA | OL PEJETA BUSH CAMP DAY 5-7: SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE | SARUNI SAMBURU DAY 8-10: MASAI MARA | MARA HOUSE DAY 11: DEPARTURE
ADVENTURE JOURNEY
PATAGONIA SAFARI 1 7 D AY S / 1 6 N I G H T S Ker & Downey’s Patagonia Safari takes the spirit of the luxury African safari and transfers it to the stunning realm of giants that is Patagonia. On this in-depth adventure through southern Chile and Argentina, travelers are invited to immerse themselves in the untamed and unforgettable wildlands and panoramas of Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego, the South Patagonian Ice Field, and their mammoth glacial formations.
S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1-2: PUERTO BORIES | THE SINGULAR PATAGONIA DAY 3-6: TORRES DEL PAINE | TIERRA PATAGONIA DAY 7-9: EL CALAFATE | EOLO DAY 10-12: USHUAIA | ARAKUR USHUAIA RESORT & SPA DAY 13-16: TIERRA DEL FUEGO | M/V STELLA AUSTRALIS DAY 17: DEPARTURE
FIND YOUR NEXT
ADVENTURE IN CHILE From the Far North and the Altiplano to the Far South of Chile, someone is always waiting to receive you with open arms. You will find many diverse adventures await you in Chile from stargazing in the driest desert in the world, to millennial glaciers in the southernmost part of the planet, to hiking trails through enchanted forests, to spectacular lakes situated at the foot of massive volcanoes. Chile also boasts islands full of legends, winemaking traditions, and the modern city of Santiago. Chile has been named the “Best Adventure Destination in the World� by the World Travel Awards for the fourth year in a row. For your next vacation, Choose Chile, Where The Impossible Is Possible.
Contact Ker & Downey or your travel specialist to include Chile in your next custom journey. +1 800-423-4236 | KERDOWNEY.COM
TRAIN JOURNEY
PERUVIAN SPLENDORS 8 D AY S / 7 N I G H T S Discover the essence of Peru on this unforgettable week-long itinerary visiting Lima, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and Cusco. The epitome of this luxury journey through Peru is your exclusive use villa in the Sacred Valley and a luxury train ride through the Andes to the magical Lost Citadel of Machu Picchu.
Photos courtesy of Unsplash, Persnickety Prints, Abraham Osorio | Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel
S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1: ARRIVE LIMA | COUNTRY CLUB LIMA HOTEL DAY 2-4: SACRED VALLEY | CASA PUYUNCUY DAY 5: MACHU PICCHU | INKATERRA MACHU PICCHU PUEBLO HOTEL DAY 6-7: CUSCO | BELMOND HOTEL MONASTERIO DAY 8: DEPARTURE
C U LT U R A L J O U R N E Y
HANDCRAFTED SOUTH KOREA 1 1 D AY S / 1 0 N I G H T S Ker & Downey delivers luxury South Korea tours as few else can. On this 10-night handcrafted trip to South Korea, discover Korean temple food at Jinkwansa temple and sample other Korean cuisine like bibimbap in Jeonju. Visits to a number of historic and cultural sites to round out your journey.
S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1-4: SEOUL | FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SEOUL DAY 5: SEOUL/GYEONGJU/BUSAN | PARK HYATT BUSAN DAY 6-7: BUSAN | PARK HYATT BUSAN DAY 8: BUSAN/JEONJU | RAMADA BY WYNDHAM JEONJU DAY 9: JEONJU | RAMADA BY WYNDHAM JEONJU DAY 10: JEONJU/INCHEON | GYEONGWONJAE AMBASSADOR INCHEON DAY 11: DEPARTURE
Photos courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Discover Korea’s Luxury Experiences with Ker & Downey From a collection of world-class hotels, Michelin-star dining, and white sand beaches, Korea offers the ultimate luxury vacation. Take time to rejuvenate, relax, recharge in beautiful Korea. Contact Ker & Downey or your travel specialist to include Korea in your next custom journey. +1 800-423-4236 | KERDOWNEY.COM
W I N T E R H O L I D AY
FINNISH LAPLAND HOLIDAY 9 D AY S / 8 N I G H T S Ker & Downey’s Finnish Lapland Holiday is the ultimate winter wonderland escape. From snow hotels and dogsledding to remote lodges and Northern Lights views, this magical itinerary allows you to discover some of Finland’s most memorable snowy landscapes. There is nothing quite like the holidays in the Arctic! S U G G E S T E D J O U R N E Y AT A G L A N C E : DAY 1-3: ROVANIEMI | ARCTIC SNOWHOTEL DAY 4-6: INARI | JAVRI LODGE DAY 7-8: HELSINKI | HOTEL KÄMP DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Photos courtesy of Javri Lodge | Arctic Snowhotel
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