This morning dawned brisk, cloudy, gloves-and-wool-scarf cold. By we were on the road just as the sun rose and the full moon set over the river. Destination: the wine country of Alsace, France. Our first stop was the town of Obernai, surrounded by a thick wall with crenellated watch towers. Passing through the gates, we wandered through a warren of narrow streets lined with the best examples of half timber architecture I have ever seen---block after block of narrow two-story houses all dressed up for Christmas. Green boughs with red berries and raffia straw on doorways, windows and high on... Continue reading

Our last day in Vienna was a real gift. The sun came out and it was the first time we’d seen the play of light and shadows on the beautiful old cathedral domes or palaces. So we decided to stay outside as much as possible to take advantage of the break in the clouds. We started the day at the open-air 'Naschmarkt' located near the Kettenbrücke Bridge. This ‘nibble’ market is nirvana for foodies, a treat for the eyes and a playground for photographers. There are over 170 stalls that look like little houses set in a double row that... Continue reading

Spectacular weather — blue skies all day but cool enough for jackets and gloves. My favorite! We started the day on Kampa Island, one of the most peaceful areas in the center of Prague, just a short walk from the Charles Bridge but a world away. The houses ringing the island date from the 17th century and the park is a haven for strollers. Even now at the end of November it’s dappled with sun and a few brave souls are stretched out, savoring the last bit of autumn. Perched on the edge of the river is the Museum Kampa,... Continue reading

National Geographic has selected Cox & Kings' "Primates & Birding" itinerary for its list of 50 Tours of a Lifetime! http://www.coxandkingsusa.com/travel-destinations/africa/luxury-group/congo-sao-tome-principe-safari.html Continue reading

Arriving in the old section of Prague from the railway station was like taking a magic tramcar through a portal into the 13th century. With a nine-hour time difference, sleeping is a game of tricking yourself into believing in the darkness but insomnia has never been so beautiful. Our 700-year-old building sits at the end of the Charles Bridge. From one window we can see all 500 yards of its graceful marble and niches sheltering saints from every era. Another window frames is a narrow cobble-stoned street lined with a butcher shop, deli, wine store and lots of lively patrons.... Continue reading

Cox & Kings, The Americas October 2011 E-Newsletter is here! http://coxandkingsusa.com/offers/NLB102811/NLB102811CR.html Continue reading

Cox & Kings, The Americas has joined the U.S. Tour Operators Association (USTOA) as the group’s newest active member, bringing its current total to 45 corporate members and more than 150 brands. Continue reading

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E-News, July 2011: Cox & Kings Shines in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Award 2011 Wonders of Georgia Discovery Tour on Concierge.com Private Journeys to Turkey — Introductory Special Offer Travel Advisor of the Month: Susan Fetterly Singita's School of Cooking — A Community Project Maharajas' Express dream train journeys through India Visit the Cox & Kings Maharajas' Express site for photos and details. View details about guest lecturers scheduled for select 2011 journeys. Continue reading

COX & KINGS, THE AMERICAS SHINES IN
 TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARD
 2011 READERS’ SURVEY Cox & Kings, The Americas, is proud to announce its status as one of the world's best Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2011 readers' survey. Cox & Kings ranked as the top sixth tour operator as polled by Travel + Leisure readers for its 16th annual survey, which is considered an essential index of the places travelers want to go and the best companies to take them there.

 Cox & Kings' top rank in Travel + Leisure's... Continue reading

Susan Fetterly, Journeys Peak Travel (Signature Travel Network) With over 30 years as a Travel Professional, Susan Fetterly currently works as an independent with Journeys Peak Travel, part of Signature Travel Network. Her training in this field has been enhanced by many certifications through Wellesley College in MA with ICTA (Certified Travel Industry Executive, Certified Travel Counselor, and Destination Specialist for Africa, Western Europe, South Pacific, Pacific Rim, to name a few). Other designations she holds are: Premier Aussie Specialist with Tourism Australia, as well as Luxury New Zealand and Kiwi Specialist with Tourism New Zealand. She'll soon be completing... Continue reading

E-News, July 2011: Cox & Kings Shines in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Award 2011 Wonders of Georgia Discovery Tour on Concierge.com Private Journeys to Turkey — Introductory Special Offer Travel Advisor of the Month: Susan Fetterly Singita's School of Cooking — A Community Project Maharajas' Express dream train journeys through India Visit the Cox & Kings Maharajas' Express site for photos and details. View details about guest lecturers scheduled for select 2011 journeys. Continue reading

"You've done Paris, Rome, and London, but where next on your grand tour? We suggest it's time to venture off the beaten track to the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The folks at travel company Cox & Kings have launched a tour of Georgia as part of a new package of undiscovered destinations across the pond. The eight-day trip goes from a fourth-century fortress in Tbilisi to the birthplace of Stalin to the underground monasteries of Davit Gareja and the famed vineyards of Kakheti, the oldest wine-producing region in the world. Medieval churches, Soviet-era history, and ancient booze? That's enough... Continue reading

The Singita School of Cooking community project is located at the staff village that serves Lebombo and Sweni Lodges, in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The school was launched in 2007 by the Singita Sweni head chef at the time, with the support of one of his sous chefs. They created a chef training concept focused on unemployed young people from local communities. The project was extremely successful and is now headed by Oriel Mbowane previous Sweni Sous Chef. The third course began last September; 300 young people were interviewed and just 8 candidates were accepted. Students participate in a... Continue reading

The results of Travel + Leisure's annual World's Best Awards are in— Cox & Kings has been voted #6 in the Tour Operators & Safari Outfitters category. The survey results are based on readers’ ratings. Notes the magazine: "For the 16th year, Travel + Leisure's definitive list of the top hotels, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, outfitters, cities and islands, as voted by readers, is an essential index of the places you want to go and the best companies to take you there. Navigate the globe like a skilled insider—starting now." Find the complete "World's Best" list online, or in... Continue reading

Interview with Thomas Stanley, Chief Operating Officer at Cox & Kings, The Americas Mark Murphy Interviews Thomas Stanley at the new Cox & Kings office in West Hollywood. Cox & Kings' has a long, storied history and will greet the future with a renewed commitment to the travel agent community. Please watch Mark Murphy’s interview with Thomas Stanley in today’s featured video: click here Continue reading

The Helpful and Experienced Staff at Cox & Kings, The Americas At Cox & Kings new West Hollywood office Mark Murphy interviews some of the expert product managers who work there. Cox & Kings expert staffers have lived or traveled extensively in the countries they advise on. Their experiences ensure that customers get exactly the trip they desire. See what the product managers at Cox & Kings, The Americas are saying about what makes Cox & Kings unique in today’s featured video: click here Continue reading

Travel Pulse: Today's video features travel agents who are discovering Cox & Kings for the first time while the agents attend the grand opening party of Cox & Kings in West Hollywood. Mark talks to travel agents as they discover the Cox & Kings brand for the first time. See what the agents are saying about Cox & Kings in today’s featured video – watch it here. Continue reading

A perspective from travel agents who sell Cox & Kings At the opening of Cox & Kings’ West Hollywood office Mark asks travel agents why they love “the longest running travel company in the world.” Today's video features a perspective from travel agents who sell Cox & Kings – watch it here. Continue reading

It's Cox & Kings Week on Travel Pulse! Join Mark Murphy at the grand opening of Cox & Kings offices in West Hollywood. To celebrate the opening, Cox & Kings welcomed travelers of all types, including travel agents, influential personalities and media, to its new space in May, 2011 to toast the timeless art of travel in collaboration with Los Angeles Confidential magazine. Watch the video. Continue reading

E-News, June 2011: Introducing our new European Journeys Wonders of Georgia Discovery Tour on Concierge.com Private Journeys to Turkey — Introductory Special Offer Cox & Kings Wins in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards 2011 Singita's School of Cooking —A Community Project Maharajas' Express dream train journeys through India Visit the Cox & Kings Maharajas' Express site for photos and details. View details about guest lecturers scheduled for select 2011 journeys. Continue reading

Introducing Our New European Journeys Cox & Kings is now offering custom-designed and escorted European journeys, primarily to its less visited, off-the-beaten-path destinations, including Turkey, Romania, Russia, Sicily, the Balkans, Scandinavia and Iceland. Luxury five-star Private Journeys as well as the more value-driven Discovery Group Journeys are available to the region. Overseeing the development of these offerings is our newly appointed Europe specialist and Destination Manager, Thor Forsberg. European Private Journeys featured on our website range from the Marvels of Turkey to a Train Journey through Northern Spain, and far-flung Iceland and Western Greenland. Discovery Group Journeys include Treasures of... Continue reading

Savings of $650 per person for travel completed by Sept 30, 2011. From $5945 per person, 13 days & 11 nights. See our Private Journey Ladakh: Land of the Lamas, or contact Seema Prakash at 1-800-999-1758. Continue reading

Nicole Converse Converse Premium Services LLC Sarasota, FL Nicole was born in the Loire Valley of France and is now a proud US citizen. She is President of Sarasota, FL-based Converse Premium Services LLC. Following a Midwest and East Coast 20+ year career with American Airlines, Inc. involving Sales and VIP Customer Service Management positions, Nicole established Converse Premium Services LLC in 1995. Together with her husband and business partner, Jeffrey, and her colleagues, they focus on high-end corporate and leisure travel, as well as global event and meeting planning, particularity in the USA, Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Nicole... Continue reading

Overseen by recently appointed Destination Manager Thor Forsberg, new journeys will showcase "off- the-beaten-path" European destinations LOS ANGELES (June 21, 2011) – Adding to its in-depth destination offerings in Africa, Asia, Indian, Latin America and the Middle East, Cox & Kings expands into an entirely new, albeit "Old World" continent – Europe. Cox & Kings, The Americas is now offering custom-designed and escorted journeys to Europe, primarily the region's less visited, “under the radar” destinations, including meticulously detailed tours of Turkey, Romania, Russia, Sicily, the Balkans, Scandinavia and Iceland. Luxury five-star private journeys as well as more value-driven Discovery Group... Continue reading