Horizon & Co. Launches New 2005 Classic Series

Horizon & Co., one of Canadas leading small group luxury travel companies, is pleased to present the new 2005 Classic Series of 21 handcrafted journeys. The itineraries range from the enduring romance of the Baltic States & Russia to the spiritual drama of India ; from the elegance and sophistication of the Orient Express to the rustic charms of the Gaspé Peninsula .

Toronto (PRWEB) October 6, 2004 -- "The Classic Series reflects the sensibilities of the golden age of travel, when graciousness and sophistication triumphed over speed and money; when experiences were meant to be savoured rather than accumulated; when it was all about the journey and not the destination" says Markus Schale, President and one of owners of the business along with Dino Zuppa & Norman Howe. "We have honoured this spirit by crafting trips that are once-in-a-lifetime experiences, filled with exclusive events, private-access visits and our signature Horizon surprises. On these journeys anything is possible - you can enjoy the quiet hush of the Hermitage before the crowds arrive, savour a romantic dinner at one of the best restaurants in North America, feel the cool marble beneath your feet at the Taj Mahal, soar on a private plane over the Grand Canyon, or sip champagne on the Orient Express as it rolls through the countryside -- the choice is yours".

"These journeys are designed for older travellers who seek a virtually all-inclusive, rigorously-planned group travel experience where you can see as many sights as possible at a reasonable pace and in relative comfort without worrying about a thing." says Dino Zuppa, COO. "For this audience, our Classic Series offers the best value and most interesting itineraries in the market today (and dont forget the 12 Classic Series cruises contained in our 2005 By Water brochure)".

"In contrast to the Classic Series, our Exploratory Series is designed for a younger and more active audience seeking opportunities to immerse themselves in the true character of a place, to slow down, go deep, and participate in something that is authentic, meaningful and real." says Norman Howe, Creative Director. "The architecture of the itineraries is designed with a focus on personal freedom to allow travellers to savour experiences, haggle in the marketplace, linger over meals, lounge around the pool, curl up with a book, and imbibe wine with the locals at the cafe. The trips themselves are built around a narrative arc that varies depending on the specific place and theme (cultural sampling inVietnam, literary exploration in Krakow, theatrical insight in New York, culinary adventures in Tuscany, etc.), and the style of travel is sophisticated without being snobby, luxurious without being nouveau, stimulating without being irritating, and stylish without being slavish."

The Exploratory Series will be launched in late October 0f 2004. Please note that prices below are in Canadian dollars - US dollar pricing is available on our website.

Horizon & Co (formerly Horizon Holidays, founded in 1963), is one of Canadas leading small group luxury travel companies. Horizon has been creating unique journeys around the world for 41 years based on the simple belief that cultural enrichment does not have to come at the expense of personal comfort and exceptional service. In addition to offering guided journeys by land, by water and by rail on all seven continents, Horizon handcrafts custom journeys for discerning private groups.

Please contact Norman Howe (nhowe@horizon-co.com, 416-585-9911) if you are interested in additional information.
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