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Departures
The Departures Guide to the New India
10 Outfitters You Need to Know

The American Express Platinum and Centurion Concierge can arrange any trip to India along with these regional specialists [...]
Absolute Travel's privately guided trips and once-in-a-life-time experiences, like a one-on-one lesson with a famous sitar player, are the forte of this New York-based company... |
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Conde Nast Traveler
Family Travel in Asia
Leslie Overton, Absolute Travel
New York City

Traveling to Asia can feel daunting enough, but doing it with kids? That's another story. Overton, however - who within the past six years has traveled in nine Asian countries with her two daughters, ages four and eight - designs trips that will please parents and children alike. She can arrange water buffalo rides in Thailand, kite-flying adventures in China, and visits to local schools so the children can interact with kids their age... |
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Modern Bride
Daring Duos

Adventure is hot! Meet four newlywed couples who traded a laid-back week at the beach for heart-stopping thrills. By Andy Isaacson
Of course, not all newlyweds want thrills -- or fear, for that matter -- on tap for the entire itinerary, says Natalie Nevares of New York City-based Absolute Travel, which plans custom honeymoons. "I generally counsel couples to be less ambitious than they initially want to be. More than anything, what they need after the wedding is time to relax and be with one another." Her advice to those who seek adrenaline rushes... |
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Departures
BlackBook: A Guide for the Sophisticated Traveler Here & Abroad
Chile's New Rugged Chic

The Atacama is an unlikely playground. And yet with its true year-round adventure offerings and some of the most austere and stunning natural beauty in the world, this region in the extreme north of Chile is increasingly attracting North Americans and Europeans. As emerging high-end destinations go, the Atacama is in the sweet spot: only recently embraced by luxe travel firms -- Absolute Travel, Abercrombie & Kent and Geographic Expeditions all book trips here -- it's still light years away from becoming overrun. |
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