American World Traveler Fall 2017 Issue

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Trafalgar’s 2018 Asia Program Combines
Tranquility with Exotic Exploration
Trafalgar has launched its 2018
Asia program offering travellers 22
curated journeys that capture the
contrasts of the diverse continent. The comprehensive
collection features five new itineraries,
each tapping into the themes of
spirituality, nature and colonial discovery.
These five voyages take place across Japan
(home to three brand new journeys), India,
and Singapore and Malaysia.
Spanning 12 countries – including India,
Japan, China, Thailand, Cambodia,
Malaysia, and Vietnam – the new program
combines Trafalgar’s 70+ year legacy of
small group sizes, flavor-packed tastes,
and enchanting local encounters to deliver
travellers the true spirit of Asia with worryfree
travel.
NEW trips featured in Trafalgar’s 2018
Asia program include:
Nine-day Spiritual Japan
Homing in on Land of the Rising Sun’s
more ethereal experiences, this trip traces
ancient rituals and sacred spaces through-
out Osaka, Mt Koya, Shirohama, Shima,
Iga, Nabari and Kyoto. Travellers will experience
extraordinary rituals performed
throughout millennials through visits to the
birthplace of Shingon Buddism, and
monastery lodgings where local monks will
treat them to a feast of vegetarian dishes. A
moment of incredible introspection atop
the Daimonzaka Hill at the Nachi Taisha
Shrine will take guests’ breath away.
12-day Spiritual Japan with Tokyo
For travellers who want to combine the
meditative with metropolitan, this is an
extended version of the nine-day Spirital
Japan with three nights in Tokyo, plus a trip
to iconic Mt. Fuji, the country’s tallest peak.
Guests will visit the ancient Sensoji Buddist
temple, one of Tokyo’s most colourful and
popular temples, founded in 628 for an
afternoon of quiet reflection and aweinducing
architecture. Travellers will feel the
energy of the country through centuries-old
traditions merging with futuristic cultural
treasures.
Five-day Hokkaido Discovery
Famous for being one of Japan’s final frontiers,
nature lovers will enjoy the contrast of
endless vistas against the buzzing towns of
Otaru, Sapporo, Biei and Furano. From
dramatic mountains and sprawling lavender
fields to a burgeoning wine industry
and 19th century mansions, this journey
provides travellers with the chance to see
the best of the island.
Eight-day India’s Golden Triangle
with Varanasi
This enlightening exploration of India combines
the nation’s wondrous icons of Delhi,
Agra and Jaipur with the color and vibrancy
of Varanasi. Guests will be transported
by rickshaw to Red Fort, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, largely considered to be the
most opulent palace of the Mughal Empire.
From there, travellers will trek through different
spots of worship and history before
stopping at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven
Wonders of the World.
12-days Colonial Singapore and
Malaysia with Beach Stay
An assembly of cultural influences sown
over hundreds of years blend together
seamlessly on this heritage trip through
Singapore, Malacca, Kuala Lumpur and
Georgetown. Travellers will explore historical
cities to marvel at ancient architecture
before venturing into small villages for a
truly authentic experience of local foods
and handcrafted wares.
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American World Traveler Fall 2017