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GRAND CIRCLE
TRAVEL SPARKLES
WITH THE JEWELS OF
THAILAND
Extended-Stay Vacation Available from 17 U.S. Cities for $80 Per Day
For mature Americans who want to experience gilded palaces
and teak forests at their own leisurely pace, Grand Circle Travel offers its
popular 15-day Jewels of Thailand extended-stay vacation.
“Thailand is a country alive with art, music, and dance;
rich with spirituality; and characterized by the warmth and friendliness of its
people,” said Mark Frevert, executive vice president of Grand Circle
Corporation. “The pacing of our Jewels of Thailand program allows travelers
plenty of time to explore this beautiful country. With Grand Circle’s exclusive
Discovery Series events and included tours lead by Thai nationals, we give our
travelers the rare opportunity to really get to know the culture of this unique
country. Also remarkable is the exceptionally low
price Grand Circle offers – a result of our local expertise and experience
offering quality vacations at extraordinary value.”
The Jewels of Thailand journey begins with five days in Bangkok, including a city tour
featuring the sprawling Grand Palace and legendary Emerald Buddha. Next is a
boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to Thonburi City. Then a Discovery Series
visit to a local restaurant for a “Taste of Thai” cooking class, and a
Discovery Series visit to Lupini Park for an
authentic Tai Chi session. Two days in Bangkok are at leisure, with optional excursions
available
to the famous floating market or a tour of the Bridge on the River Kwai.
The discovery continues with six days in Chiang Mai,
including a tour of the Old City, home to more than 300 temples; an excursion
to a working elephant camp to learn how these revered animals are used for
forestry and a ride on one of these gentle giants; a Discovery Series lecture
about the role of Buddhism in everyday Thai life; and a visit to the area’s
most holy temple – Wat Prathat Doi Suthep. Optional excursions include a tour of the city’s Craft Street, a tour of
Lampang, and a visit to remote hill tribes. The tour concludes with a farewell
dinner in a private Thai home.
Essential Information:
Grand Circle’s Jewels of Thailand program includes round-trip
transpacific
airfare (domestic airfare from 17 U.S. cities); first-class and superior first
class accommodations; 23 meals – 13 breakfasts, two lunches, and eight
dinners; comprehensive sightseeing; exclusive Discovery Series events; services
of a Thai national Program Director for greater insight into the local culture;
airport transfers; and baggage handling. Optional excursions are available at
rates from $5 to $25 per person. The 15-day Jewels of Thailand program is
available for rates starting at $1,195, or $80 per person from 17 U.S. cities –
including New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Houston, and Miami.
Travelers may also choose to extend their stay in Thailand
with additional weeks in Chiang Mai for only $295 per person, per week. This
trip extension includes seven nights accommodations; daily breakfast and
dinner; sightseeing, including tours of the Botanical Gardens and Baan Taiwa
Arts and Crafts Center and a river cruise featuring a home-hosted dinner; and
all transfers.
For travelers who want to arrive in Bangkok more refreshed,
Grand Circle also offers a pre-trip extension to Hong Kong. This extension
includes accommodations, daily breakfast, a city tour, all transfers, and air
transportation to Thailand. This four-night stay in available for $495 per
person.
For more information on Jewels of Thailand, please call Grand
Circle’s catalog and information hotline at (800) 248-3737.
Edited by Kerry Cohen
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