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News
from Around the World
■ Six Senses opens Evason Ma’In in Jordan — Renowned for
developing resorts in inspirational settings, Six Senses is once
more preparing to launch just such a property. We are huge
fans of the Six Senses portfolio (as are our clients) and they
bring the eco-sensitivity for which they are so acclaimed to an
extraordinarily rugged location in Jordan, just minutes from the
Dead Sea and a one-hour drive west of the capital city of
Amman. Situated in a rocky ravine 264 meters below sea
level, the resort features hot mineral spring waterfalls whose
therapeutic benefits have attracted visitors for centuries dating
back to King Herod’s time. With 97 guest rooms and suites,
the resort will open its doors officially in April 2009. This is an
ideal place for a few days of “R&R” at the beginning or end of
a sightseeing trip in Jordan to well-known sites such as the
rose city of Petra and awe-inspiring Wadi Rum.
■ Abercrombie & Kent introduces Journeys for Women — A
mother-daughter bonding experience — A reunion of college
roommates — A welcoming environment for the solo traveler.
Discover the world’s most remarkable destinations in the company
of other women with sightseeing and activities presented
from a woman’s perspective. Discuss women in art and design
with Asian art activist Megan Conolly. Attend a cocktail reception
and dinner at Ati Arts Gallery with socialite art collector Mrs.
Poonam Sarin in Delhi. Raft the Cataract Canyon with a team of
female rafting guides. Explore historic sites, from the Female
Warriors at the Yangling excavation in Xian, China, to the palace
of Versailles, in the company of seasoned guides who illuminate
these must-see places from a rewarding new point of view. Call
for details on A&K’s twelve departures in 2009.
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■ LAN Ecuador has gained rights to launch domestic services
within Ecuador. This gives passengers more options in terms
of flight access and fare options with the attractive LAN
regional passes for multi-segment travel within South America.
According to the report, in March the service will connect the
capital Quito with Guayquil and link both cities with Cuenca
and Galapagos, using Airbus A320 aircraft. Lan, a member of
the Oneworld alliance, is one of the most reliable carriers in
the region and a favorite among Frontiers’ clients.
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