By William Tomicki
How about feasting on steamed dumplings and Mongolian vodka with a bunch of horse-mounted nomads? Or cruising the Gobi Desert on a hairy, two-humped Bactrian camel?
While it may not seem like a vacationer’s paradise to some, intrepid travelers know that Mongolia has a fascinating culture and is alive with beautiful natural landscapes, crystal blue lakes, windswept grasslands, majestic mountains, and the rugged expanse of the Gobi Desert. Nomadic Expeditions, the pioneer of authentic adventure travel in Mongolia, is highlighting the country’s culture with tours of time-honored celebrations and natural wonders. One great trip, From Yak to Kayak is scheduled this summer (June 16 – 28 and July 14 – 26). Over the course of thirteen days you’ll go hiking, kayaking in Lake Hovsgol (also known as the “blue pearl” because it is considered to be the cleanest freshwater lake left on the planet), camel trekking in the Gobi desert, and horseback riding in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. Nomadic Expeditions offers more than two dozen authentic cultural and adventure experiences throughout Mongolia. For more information visit www.nomadicexpeditions.com.
Tickets to performances at the new Walt Disney Concert Hall are harder than ever to come by, but travelers to the City of Angels can get in by staying at the St. Regis Los Angeles, the Preferred Luxury Hotel for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This 297-room hotel is located in the heart of Century City on the city’s prestigious Westside, adjacent to Beverly Hills and within easy striking distance of Santa Monica and Downtown. The St. Regis Los Angeles has a Philharmonic Travel Package priced at $895 that includes two tickets to a performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, two nights deluxe room accommodation, breakfast for two, spa massage treatments for two, pre-concert dinner for two in the hotel’s elegant dining room, complimentary valet parking, two cocktails, and evening keepsake at turndown. An upgraded package includes accommodations in a St. Regis Luxury Suite and a private tour backstage at Walt Disney Concert Hall for $1,595. For more information call (310) 277-6111.
Red Mountain Resort & Spa is all about adventure and the joy of the spirit. Located just two hours northeast of Las Vegas in the beautiful rugged red rock cliffs, lava fields, and canyons of St. George, Utah, Red Mountain offers the most extensive hiking program in the Southwest – more than thirty guided hikes. This is the only spa in the U.S. that specializes in outdoor adventure fitness programs including kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and back country wilderness trips. Red Mountain also features an extensive selection of health and fitness programs from cooking classes to aerobics and meditation to massage. Relaxation, rejuvenation, and restoration are the key goals of the professional staff at Red Mountain for their lucky guests. One of the best parts about Red Mountain is its affordable cost. Daily rates start at $385 for a beautifully appointed room and includes daily hiking, sports activities and fitness classes, three healthy gourmet meals a day, and full use of the resort facilities. There are many enticing á la carte health and beauty options to choose from. Red Mountain is an ideal way to jump start a new, healthier lifestyle and guests are encouraged to tailor their own adventure programs. Guests who fall in love with Red Mountain can invest in a lifetime of healthy living with the purchase of one of their luxurious two-bedroom villas that come fully furnished. For more information call (800) 407-3002 or visit www.redmountainspa.com
March/April 2004
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