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Remote Lands Introduces Families to Asian Cultural Vacations

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 7, 2007 -- Remote Lands, Inc., America's only provider of luxury bespoke travel exclusively to Asia, is now offering families the opportunity to experience Asia in an entirely new way, with extraordinary cultural journeys. The company works closely with the parents and the children in order to get to know their own particular interests and desires, and then arranges one-of-a-kind tailor-made vacations for them. Remote Lands organizes insider access to remote communities, cultural events, ceremonies and much more, providing family holidays that are unique, profound, and unlike anything most Americans have ever experienced. Travelers are introduced to the traditions and customs of Asian families, as they are welcomed into private homes, schools and businesses. They witness first-hand everyday Asian life, work, educational and social activities, with the kids taking part in sports and games, while the parents learn about the adults' livelihoods and household duties. This cultural immersion provides families with an inside view of the world's largest and most diverse continent, and a much deeper understanding of Asian people.

Remote Lands' bespoke Asian journeys begin at about $1,000 per person per day, depending on the destination, plus international airfare, and go up from there depending on private jet charters, helicopters, VIP audiences, and personal staff including chefs, trainers, concierges and other professionals. Possible itinerary highlights include:

• Laos Elephant Camp: Ten miles outside of Luang Prabang, Laos, is an Elephant Camp where elephants who are freed from the brutal working of logging timber are brought to live out their days in a happy, safe, loving environment. Participants assist mahout handlers in bathing and feeding the magnificent animals, including the camp's recently-rescued three-year-old baby elephant. Parents and children have the opportunity to ride the elephants through the jungle, passing the picturesque Tad Sae waterfall before joining the animals for a refreshing swim in the Nam Khan River.

• Balinese Kite Making: Families are invited to the palace of the Prince of Bali, where they join him in building and flying traditional Balinese kites. A picnic is arranged on the lawns of the palace, where families participate in a kite-blessing ceremony, followed by a visit to the nearby beach to test their kites in the warm sea breeze.

• Bhutan Remote Village Visit: Families are invited to one of Asia's most remote farming villages, where they are welcomed by a traditional Chipdrel procession. The Bhutanese children host their American guests, guiding them through the village and introducing them to their school activities, games and sports. Adults chat with their Asian counterparts, who demonstrate their cooking techniques and their other household duties. The visit culminates in a traditional, home-cooked lunch of red rice, momo dumplings, cheese with chilis and curried yak.

• Bhutan Buddhist Wedding Vow Renewal: The entire family takes part in a traditional Bhutanese marriage ceremony, where the parents renew their wedding vows in an old village farmhouse or a Buddhist monastery. The ceremony includes the monks performing sacred blessings, playing traditional music, and serving symbolic libations and food such as rice and fruit. This lively yet highly spiritual event involves all members of the family and is an extremely memorable experience.

• Bali Orphanage Visit: Families visit the Franciscan Orphanage at Tuka Dalung in Bali, where American children are paired with Indonesian children for a first-hand learning experience inside the orphanage walls. The Balinese children demonstrate their culture and involve their American counterparts in their daily customs, with traditional music, sports and games. A lunch of "nasi goring" fried rice, "bakso" beef soup, vegetables and chicken satay is served in the dining room.

• Borneo Orangutans: Visit the Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary in Sarawak in northern Malaysia, and the nearby Probiscis Monkey Sanctuary, where orphaned and abandoned baby orangutans are raised before being re-integrated into the wild. In both places the family can see the animals up close and personal, but still in a natural habitat.    

• Cambodian Floating Village Visit: Tonle Sap, Asia's largest lake where houses, shops, schools, churches, temples, farms and gardens literally float on the water's surface, is the site of this cultural journey. Families cruise on their own private wooden river boat around the lake, visiting fascinating villages, temples and shops, and enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch with a local family in their floating home.

• Cambodian Helicopter Trip: Families take a helicopter ride from Phnom Penh to the breathtaking Cardamone Mountains. They have the opportunity to view unusual wildlife and a variety of interesting and remote places, including the site of the funeral jars discovered by a National Geographic team that normally requires 11 days of trekking to see. A picnic lunch at "Bokor Palace" - a famous and historic French colonial casino built in the early 20th century that is now a ghost town -rounds out this journey.

Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism and donates five percent of its profits directly to local charities in Asian countries for sustainable development tourism projects. The company also supports geotourism, which sustains and enhances the geographical character of a place - its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents - that helps build a sense of national identity and pride.
For enquiries or to make reservations, please call 646.415.8092 or visit www.remotelands.com.

About Remote Lands
Remote Lands, Inc. is a midtown Manhattan-based provider of Asian luxury bespoke travel and private jet journeys with celebrity speakers. The company specializes in extraordinary experiences in magical, far-flung destinations and insider access to exceptional people and exclusive events. The venture capital-backed company was founded by seasoned business and travel entrepreneurs Catherine Heald and Jay Tindall, both of whom have lived, worked and traveled all over the world. Remote Lands actively promotes socially responsible tourism that strives to bring an understanding of other cultures and helps to preserve their way of life. Five percent of the company's profits go directly to local charities in developing countries. For more information please visit www.remotelands.com.

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