Marlin Travel launches a series of exclusive group departures branded under Exclusive Experiences. There are three tours scheduled to depart in the Fall of 2010, and each tour departing is accompanied by one of these three Celebrity host: Kevin Brauch, Celebrity Chef David Adjey and grill master Chef Rob Rainford.
“Each of the three Exclusive Experiences tours present a great way to travel, explore and learn” says Mary Ogaki, Groups Specialist from Transat Distribution Canada. “We’re putting together tours that are meeting our customers’ needs, something different and exclusive.
The first departure hosted by Kevin Brauch will journey through Northern California from San Francisco to Napa Valley and highlights include a visit to Alcatraz, visits to award winning wineries, a hot air balloon ride over the valley and a gourmet dinner on board the Napa Valley Train. Departure is on September 25, 2010 for seven nights and is $3499 per person based on double (land only) occupancy.
Tuscany departure on October 9th for one week sold out in less than three months. Celebrity Chef David Adjey will be right along side the guests as they roll up their sleeves for some private culinary lessons through Florence, Pisa and Arezzo. Combining local cuisine, award winning wines and great company is a sure win. Priced at $3499 per person based on double occupancy plus tax.
November 10th marks the date for a 14-day trip a lifetime to South Africa with Celebrity Chef Rob Rainford. The adventure begins from Sandton through Drakensburg Mountain Range en route to Kruger National Park for an open air safari game drive in search for the Big 5, riding an ostrich and exploring the famous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are just the beginning. Private demo’s and wine pairings lead by Chef Rob have been arranged for the group. Priced from $6999 per person based on double occupancy plus tax.
A number of exclusive group departures are scheduled for 2011 and will be announced later this year.
Marlin Travel is one of the largest travel agency networks in Canada and a member of Transat A.T. Inc., an integrated international tour operator with more than 60 destination countries and that distributes products in over 50 countries.