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Journalist Wins Award for Nomads of the Sea Story
06 November 2008
Abercrombie & Kent congratulates journalist, Alistair Smith, for his recent achievement at the Australian Society of Travel Writers Awards. Alistair was commended for his work in journalism recieving the 'Best International Story over 1000 Words' for a piece appearing in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age based on his A&K trip to Chile in 2007 on the fishing Expedition 'Nomads of the Seas'. Congratulations Alistair on this outstanding achievement!
Abercrombie & Kent host IN-House charity screening at The Electric Cinema, Portobello Road, London
15 October 2008
Geoffrey Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of luxury travel company, Abercrombie & Kent, and Katrina Pavlos, founder of the IN-House Series, hosted a charity screening of ‘Un Coeur en Hiver’, introduced by Mr. Jeremy Irons on Tuesday 7 October. Celebrating the launch of Abercrombie & Kent’s ‘Extreme Adventures’- created for the traveller ready to meet a different kind of challenge – Geoffrey Kent donated a once-in-a-lifetime $16,500 A&K Extreme Adventure prize package, won by James Bond star, Simon Kassianides’ guest at the event, Berber Krop.
The Extreme Adventure will see Berber, accompanied by Geoffrey Kent, following the Trail of the Polar Bear as part of an extraordinary 9-day escorted tour, experiencing the pristine wilderness of the Nordic polar region. As a part of Abercrombie & Kent’s ongoing global philanthropy programme, all proceeds from the evening were kindly donated to FilmAid International.
Abercrombie & Kent local brochure launch, Berkeley Hall, Melbourne
15 October 2008
Sujata Raman, Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent Australasia hosted a sensory evening of sound, spice and exotic journeys to welcome the latest A&K portfolio, Inspiring Journeys 2009. Over sixty A&K clients marvelled in A&K’s newest destinations including Japan, Spain, France and the Amazon and exciting new options of Small Group Journeys to Kenya/Tanzania, South Africa/Zambia, India, Morocco/Libya, the Silk Rd and the much loved, Wonders of South America. Clients also enjoyed the cinematic launch of A&K’s more challenging journeys - Extreme Adventures and the latest from A&K around the world.
Aussie Luxe
10 September 2008
The new utopian retreat, Qualia, is a supremely private hideaway located on the northern tip of Hamilton Island with the Great Barrier Reef on your doorstep. Views across the Whitsunday Passage are out of this world and the pavilions are cool and elegant havens each with private sundeck and many with plunge pool. Further south The Byron at Byron has a delightful location amidst lush rainforest just minutes from Tallows Beach and a short way from town. There is a good choice of water-based activities available at each of these world class resorts as well as indulgent spa offerings. Contact your A&K Travel Specialist for more information.
New Luxury in Atacama Desert
10 September 2008
Celebrating 10 years in the world’s driest desert, explora Atacama launches four outstanding new suites artfully designed and decorated to reflect the beautiful and startling landscapes which surround the lodge. Each spacious room has a large comfortable sitting area with balcony, a jacuzzi and stylish use of unique wood finishes and tiled floors. Luxurious linens and custom-designed furniture complete the package. The lodge is a comfortable base for the enormous range of outdoor explorations on offer. Contact your A&K Travel Specialist for more information.
