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Snapshots of the Easy Life in Sicily

13 Feb 2013 / Europe Desitnation Expert

After spending a week in Sicily I decided that two things are required to visit this extraordinary island - a desire for diverse experiences and a ferocious appetite. Sicily is an island best explored without a stiff itinerary, allowing ample time to wander and explore its sometimes hidden treasures. Here’s another thing I learned – a private guide and driver are essential assets to help learn and discover the varietal gems of this island.
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Learn How To Cook Thai Food

22 May 2012 / Compass Editor

According to Destination Expert, Laurent Pinci, the best travel souvenir he ever brought home is a collection of Thai recipes he learned at the Blue Elephant Cooking School in Bangkok.
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Napa Valley Festival Del Sole - A Feast For The Senses

02 Apr 2012 / Compass Editor

Prestigious Celebration of Spirit & Song Napa Valley Festival Del Sole 4 Days from $2,495 pp Voyage to the sun-kissed Napa Valley Festival Del Sole on California tours. It is heralded by the New York Times as a "A feast for the senses." A fusion of performances by the finest classical & jazz artists as well as renowned wines, this elegant festival July 13- 22 is for those who appreciate the best.
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Notes on a Grand France Tour

20 Mar 2012 / Compass Editor

Europe Destination Expert, Kerstin Sowden, visits Paris, Caen, Provence, Riviera and Monaco on a France Tour. “Lunch at a local square in Avignon surpassed all experiences on this trip – especially the lingering memory of what is the most divine quiche I’ve ever had.
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Rome, Italy – A Personalized Family Discovery

16 Aug 2011 / Compass Editor

Kensington recently had the pleasure of entertaining Jennifer Miner, (cofounder of the popular blog the Vacation Gals), her husband and two daughters for a day while they were on a summer sojourn through Italy. As many know, this historic hotspot is typically awash with tourists, long queues and large tour groups - read on to sample a day in Rome from of our kidtastic private guided Italy Family Adventure and what the land of ‘La Dolce Vita’ is like … Kensington style.
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Eat, Pray, Love Tour Based on the Book

24 Aug 2010 / Compass Editor

Feed your soul and please your palate with mouth-watering wine and cuisine in Italy, find inner peace at a tranquil ashram in intoxicatingly exotic India and learn to love once again on the breathtaking beaches of Bali with this private guided journey of self-discovery based on the bestselling novel Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Italy Tour Based on the Movie Stimulate your senses with an appetizing culinary journey through Italy, a land renowned for its gastronomic pleasures.
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The Perfect Hotel – A Destination In Itself

05 Mar 2010 / Compass Editor

Kensington features literally thousands of incredible hotels, lodges, palaces, luxury camps and properties within our portfolio and sometimes even the best get lost amongst the crowd. What type of Travel Company would we be if we didn’t bring them to your attention? In order to prevent this from happening in the future, we’ll share a selection of our favorite places to stay here on the Kensington Tour’s Blog. Discover properties so enchanting you’d think they only exist in your dreams.
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UnBelizable

04 Mar 2010 / Compass Editor

Exotic 5* Belize Jungle & Private Island Elite An intoxicating fusion of South America’s jungles & the beaches of the Caribbean, this private guided tour of Belize is the ultimate in luxury escapes. Begin with adrenaline adventures in the rainforest followed by first class pampering in your own private island paradise. Immerse yourselves in the tropical wilds of the Belizean jungle as you voyage to a secluded hilltop eco-lodge perched minutes from the ocean.
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Kensington Launches Exclusive Getaways

08 Feb 2010 / Compass Editor

Imagine an intimate vacation in a European villa set against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world, immersed in artistic legacy, drinking fine Italian wines and the good company of your family and friends. Kensington Tours is excited to announce the latest exclusive offering in our vacation portfolio, luxury properties in the elegant countryside of Tuscany, Italy.
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Have An Appetite For Adventure?

02 Dec 2009 / Compass Editor

Kensington can’t wait for 2010. We’ve been busy creating some extraordinary gourmet itineraries for the New Year. Enjoy a sampling of these tasty tours below. Appetizing South East Asia Gourmet Culinary Tour 15 Days from $4,651pp Pamper your palate with this gourmet culinary tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia. Travelers will stimulate far more than their sense of taste during this 15 day private guided adventure.
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