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Family Sized Savings On Kidtastic Asia Adventures

09 May 2013 / Compass Editor

For summer 2013, save up to $800 on customizable family tours to Japan, China, Bali, Vietnam, India & more. With summer vacation on the horizon, Kensington Tours is offering special savings on exotic family trips to Asia. From sumo training and samurai interactions in Japan to elephant safaris in Thailand and hot air balloon rides in Myanmar, we're offering families up to $800 off on these exciting adventures for travel between June 1 and September 1, 2013.
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Introducing Explorer In Residence, George Kourounis

02 May 2013 / Compass Editor

Referred to by the Toronto Star as a "Modern day Indiana Jones", adventurer and new Kensington Explorer-In-Residence George Kourounis is considered to be an outlier in his field. More correctly, his entire field of work could be considered well outside the realm of normal. He's dedicated his life to exploring and documenting the most extreme places on Earth, from the Arctic to the Antarctic and most points in between.
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African Safari, Tailor-made Private Tours

Travel, On Your Own Terms

10 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

If you've ever been on a trip that hit only the most heavily visited tourist destinations, you know how frustrating that can be. While experiencing famous landmarks and historic sites is undoubtedly a rewarding endeavor, if you're just one of thousands in the crowd, it's easy to see why your may not be as you imagined it.
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Explorer-in-Residence, Brett Rogers, featured on National Geographic's Blog

05 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

Brett Rogers, Kensington Explorer in Residence, reveals firsthand experiences of his Ganges river expedition on National Geographic's blog. The National Geographic blog brings to light the emotions and perspectives carved from Brett's adventure of paddling the Ganges River as an intrepid explorer and story teller.
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Travel

Where To Sleep - Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

03 Apr 2013 / Compass Editor

Brazil is a place of many icons; football, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Iguassu, Amazon, Caipirinhas, Samba and Carnaval are just a few examples that epitomizes the South American giant. Recently returned from Rio de Janeiro, we asked Karl Kannstadter to add to the growing list. Our South America specialist had an answer that was top of mind, "the Copacabana Palace has become a pop culture icon in its own right".
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Between Hanoi and Angkor Wat

28 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Kerstin Sowden, Asia Specialist, had grand expectations of Angkor Wat. Delving deep in to research and reveling in countless pictures she romanticized about standing amidst the ancient ruins, lit by the soft hues of day break. She transformed her imaginations to reality last month on her private-guided Vietnam and Cambodia tour and she's returned more enraptured than when she left.
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Exclusive Access

Introducing New Elite Collection of European Tours

26 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Kensington is proud to now offer an Elite Collection of European tours for travelers looking for rare experiences, one of a kind moments, and exclusive access. Experience the grandeur of the Sistine Chapel afterhours alone with expert private guide or walk through Voltaire's private library or tour St. Petersburg on a private excursion led by Dostoevsky's great grandson. These are just a few examples of our extraordinary portfolio, hand-crafted by our team of Senior European Specialists.
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Travel

Brett On The Water: Ganges River, Conclusion

20 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

In his blog, Brett on the Water – Ganges India, Brett Rogers shares his adventure of paddling the Ganges River as an intrepid explorer and story teller. From his arrival to the bustling city of Delhi and travels to the foothills of the Himalayas to his introduction to the Ganges, Brett brings this holy river to life with the enriching experiences and new friends he gained along the way.
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Travel

Mark Terry Wins Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal

15 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Explorer in Residence and filmmaker, Mark Terry, was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his international humanitarian service on Mar 6, 2013. The award acknowledges Mark's work with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and their partnership on his documentary feature films The Antarctica Challenge: A Global Warning and The Polar Explorer. "It is a great honour to be selected for this award," said Mark.
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Town & Country Magazine Features Alaska By Private Plane Tour

15 Mar 2013 / Compass Editor

Town & Country Magazine features Kensinton Tours' Alaska by private plane tour in its April 2013 issue; "Explore Alaska's rugged terrain with Kensington Tours. On the group's safari, you'll stay in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and fly into the wildnerness each day on private plane for guided safaris, kayaking, and rafting". Travelers experience the best of this Alaska Tour by traveling on a private plane.
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