DAY 1

Depart your hometown independently on a commercial flight to Washington, D.C. Meet your fellow travelers and the expedition staff at a reception at the National Geographic Headquarters followed by dinner at our fine hotel. 

The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C.

DAYS 2 - 4

Fly to Lima and overnight, then transfer by local air to Cusco, center of the Andean world for centuries. See the historic district where Spanish Baroque palaces, a beautiful cathedral, and the grand Plaza de Armas were built directly on foundations laid by the Incas. In the colorful square, visit local artisans—including master Andean weaver Nilda Callañaupa—who are dedicated to preserving the region’s distinctive music and arts.

The next day, travel by train through the spectacularly scenic Urubamba Valley to Machu Picchu. This sacred citadel was abandoned by the Incas, reclaimed by the jungle, and lost to history until it was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham in 1911. It is truly one of the world’s most extraordinary architectural achievements. Explore its terraced gardens and examine the artfully-cut stone Sun Temple. 

Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Instead of spending two nights in Cusco, you may opt to spend one of these nights near Machu Picchu at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Hotel. Spaces are very limited.

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Travelers who wish to avoid the high altitude of Cusco and Machu Picchu may instead choose an excursion to Northern Peru, to visit the temples of Chiclayo and Trujillo, where the richest burial chambers ever found in the Americas were discovered. See where the ancient Moche and Chimu peoples lived, including Chan Chan, the largest adobe city in the world. Visit Huaca de la Luna and learn more about this extraordinary site at the National University of Trujillo Archeological Museum. At the Museum of the Royal Tombs of Sipán, discover Peru’s ancient Mochica culture.

Our expedition will bring supplies to a primary school attended by the Quechua children of Willoq village in the Urubamba Valley.

Swissôtel, Lima and Hotel Monasterio, Cusco

DAY 5 & 6

Fly more than 2,300 miles westward across the Pacific Ocean to Easter Island, the most remote inhabited island in the world and an open-air museum of ancient stone villages, sanctuaries, and giant statues called moai. Explore many parts of this island—a UNESCO World Heritage site—with local archaeologist Edmundo Edwards, who will reveal the stories behind the moai, ceremonial centers, petroglyphs, and lava formations. In the evening, marvel at the award-winning Kari Kari Rapanui Ethnic Ballet dancers who will perform lively and authentic dances and songs at a festive dinner. 

Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: In Easter Island, hike the grassy hills or explore additional archaeological sites with our guides. Our expedition will contribute funds to the Eastern Pacific Research Foundation, which supports the ongoing work of archaeologists, including Edmundo Edwards.

Hanga Roa Hotel, Easter Island

DAY 7

Experience the relaxing atmosphere of Samoa—a land that has changed little from ancient times, making it one of the most traditional of Polynesian cultures. This beautiful chain of volcanic islands enchanted Robert Louis Stevenson who called it home and wrote of the “sense of seduction” inspired by this unique habitat where some of the world’s most vivid natural colors can be found. On Upolu Island, Samoa, we’ll be treated to an island feast, and a fia fia, a colorful performance of traditional Samoan dance and song. 

Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Visit Vailima, Stevenson’s lovely plantation-style estate and his last home, now a museum restored to show the lavish comfort he and his wife, Fanny, enjoyed.

Our expedition will bring supplies to the Satapuala Primary School, attended by more than 300 children from Satapuala and nearby villages.

Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa, Apia

DAY 8

From Polynesia we continue our voyage westward, crossing the International Date Line. We lose a day en route and arrive in Australia the following afternoon.

DAYS 9 & 10

We land in Cairns and transfer to Port Douglas, a charming resort town on the shores of the South Pacific Ocean. From here, venture out to the pristine northern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, where the fish and coral are the most colorful and diverse. This 1,250 mile stretch of reefs is home to an exceptionally rich variety of marine life, unparalleled in the world. Snorkel amongst rainbow-colored corals and schools of triggerfish, unicorn fish, and sea turtles. 

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Instead of exploring the Great Barrier Reef, you can discover the flora and fauna of the world’s oldest rain forest—the Daintree—approximately 90 million years older than the Amazon rain forest. Take a Dreamtime walk with an Aboriginal guide, a member of the Kuku Yalanji group, to learn about his people’s legends and special relationship with this unique tropical environment. Our expedition will support an artisan of the Gumbaynggirr tribe who creates traditional paintings. We will also donate funds to the Royal Flying Doctor Service that provides medical care and transportation to people who live in the Outback.

Sea Temple Resort & Spa, Port Douglas

DAYS 11 – 13

Fly to Siem Reap, our base for a leisurely exploration of Angkor, the heart of the ancient Khmer Empire and one of humankind’s greatest architectural triumphs. Visit the stunningly beautiful Angkor Wat temple complex, and survey its massive towers, carved murals, colonnades, and courtyards that exemplify classic Khmer architecture. See Angkor Thom, which features the famous Bayon Temple and the Terrace of the Elephants; and visit Ta Prohm, which has been left largely as it was found, still engulfed by thick banyan trees. Enjoy cocktails and a sumptuous spread of the local cuisine at our historic luxury accommodations. 

Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following in Cambodia: Photographers may take advantage of a sunrise excursion to Angkor Wat to capture the shadows and changing light of this fabled monument. Also, if you wish, browse Siem Reap’s Old Market; visit the Angkor National Museum to see treasures from the golden era of the Khmer Empire; or stop by a local school.

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following in Cambodia: Instead of visiting Angkor Wat, travel to the lost jungle temple of Beng Melea, overgrown with majestic trees and surrounded by a lush bamboo forest. Then travel to the ninth-century Rolous temple complex, which includes Preah Ko, the first temple built at this ancient site. Visit Bakong Temple and the multitowered Lolei, once an island temple in the center of the great reservoir. Take part in a tea ceremony with a resident monk at a pagoda and learn about monastic life here. Then visit village workshops to observe the production of silk textiles, ceramics, miniature sculptures, and shadow puppets.

Alternate to Cambodia - Travelers who prefer not to explore Angkor may instead continue by commercial air to Vietnam. Explore historic Hanoi, a beautiful 1,000-year-old city filled with lakes and parks. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s wooden house on stilts and the curiously shaped One Pillar Pagoda, originally built in 1049. Then travel to the spectacular seascape of Ha Long Bay, and cruise among more than a thousand karst limestone pillars, islets, and floating villages. Return by commercial air to Siem Reap, to rejoin travelers who remained in Cambodia.

Our expedition will support Watthan Artisans Cambodia in Phnom Penh, which provides training and employment in traditional Cambodian textile arts. We will also donate funds to the Preahatit Orphanage, located in a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Siem Reap

DAYS 14 & 15

We board our private jet and fly to Agra, India, site of the famous Taj Mahal. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned this astoundingly beautiful monument in the 17th century as a tribute to the memory of his second wife. Wander this enchanting work of art, which incorporates and expands on Persian, Hindu, and Islamic styles. Admire the Taj Mahal’s lovely form among the reflecting pools and gardens that surround it, and observe up-close the intricate ornamentation and inlaid precious stones.

Reboard our private jet and fly to Jaipur, the “Pink City,” named for the rose color of its prominent buildings that were painted for a citywide makeover to honor a visit by the Prince of Wales in 1876. See the unique Palace of the Winds, an oasis for women of the court to secretly observe palace activities. Visit the sumptuous City Palace and its museum to see royal artworks and artifacts, including exquisite robes, toys from the royal playroom, and antique weaponry. Explore the whimsical Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century observatory with enormous and sculptural astronomical tools. In the evening, gather for a gala Rajasthani dinner at Dera Amer, beautiful home of the family of the legendary Maharaja of Jaipur, Mansinghji. Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following in Jaipur: Browse local shops for a chance to see fine traditional carpets and other textile arts, and Jaipur’s renowned gems, including exquisite pieces made for Rajasthani princes.

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following in Agra: Instead of exploring the Taj Mahal, you may visit the first Mughal structure built entirely of marble, the tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah; and visit Kachhpura, a village in Agra inhabited by the Harijan people, otherwise known as “Untouchables.” Our expedition will donate supplies to the school of Kuchpura Village near Jaipur. Our expedition will also donate funds to Jaipur Foot, an organization that distributes prosthetics to impoverished people in India and around the world.

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

DAYS 16 & 17

Depart India in the morning and fly by private jet to Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will transfer to private local aircraft to venture into one of two different areas of Tanzania. No other country on Earth has more land devoted to national parks and game reserves.

Take a short flight to the Serengeti National Park, site of the most complex and least disturbed ecosystem on Earth. Begin your safari from the moment you land in the bush with a game drive en route to your lodgings. Later, venture deep into the savannah and be surrounded by the beauty of the land and the staggering concentration of animals that live here. Africa’s densest “big cat” predator populations (lions, cheetahs, and leopards) thrive here. Wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, impala, and giraffe also abound, and although these animals are protected from human hunters, they may not be spared by the “big cats,” as we may witness while exploring this area.

Or descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to observe the permanent population of about 30,000 animals in the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Aside from the great herds of wildebeest, gazelle, and zebra, you may also see the “big five” (rhinoceroses, lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo).

Note: Travelers who stay at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge and the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge will have the opportunity to meet either Meave or Louise Leakey, whose family of renowned anthropologists and paleontologists has discovered many important fossil finds in the area. Handicrafts made by a local women’s cooperative will be purchased and given to travelers on this expedition. We will also donate supplies to a local school.

Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Migration Camp, Serengeti; or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater

DAYS 18 & 19

Arrive in Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes, where temples and tombs of some of history’s greatest kings and queens are found. Spend time in the Valley of the Kings and visit Tutankhamun’s tomb, discovered nearly completely intact in 1923. Stop at the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the longest reigning female pharaoh and one of history’s great leaders. Visit the Colossi of Memnon, and gaze up at the colorful reliefs at Medinet Habu, the mortuary temple of Ramses III, considered Egypt’s last great pharaoh. See Luxor Museum’s stunning collection of statues, figures, bas-reliefs, and mummies. Sail the Nile River in a felucca, a traditional sailboat. Then visit the Great Hypostyle Hall and temples at Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, described by the ancient Egyptians as “the most perfect of places.” In Luxor, a leading Egyptologist will give a talk and answer questions about the incredible sites we visit. In the evening, enjoy a gala dinner.

Sunday, October 17. Board our private jet and fly to Cairo, then transfer to Gîza to visit the Pyramids, including the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops). After a luncheon in view of the Sphinx, we continue on to Morocco. 

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Instead of exploring Luxor, visit one of the world’s most enchanting archaeological sites—Petra, Jordan. Hidden in deep canyons south of the Dead Sea, this awe-inspiring site was founded more than 2,000 years ago. Marvel at the elaborate buildings and tombs carved into rose-red rock of a mountainside. On Saturday evening, return to Luxor, rejoin the expedition in Egypt, and enjoy a gala dinner.

Our expedition will provide supplies to the Awladi Orphanage, which provides a home and education through university level, for more than 300 boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 21.

Sonesta St. George Hotel, Luxor

DAYS 19 & 20

On Sunday evening, after arriving in Marrakech, we transfer to our fine hotel. The following morning, we begin to explore this 1,000-year-old city, situated in an oasis of palm and olive groves, and steeped in Berber tradition. Enter the halls of the Ben Youssef Madrasa, an Islamic college founded during the Merinid Dynasty. Wander through the craftsmen sections of the bustling souk to catch a glimpse of daily life in the medinas of Morocco. Explore the lavishly decorated rooms of Bahia Palace, many of which open onto small pleasure gardens. Gaze up at the towering minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech. Wander through the enchanted Djemaa el Fna, the busiest market square in all of Africa, with its snake charmers, storytellers, acrobats, and a myriad of fascinating diversions. In the evening, celebrate our adventure at a gala farewell dinner with traditional entertainment. 

Option - In addition to an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: If you wish, in the afternoon, immerse yourself in the blue and green paradise of Jardin Majorelle, a garden estate created in 1924 by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent. Admire the delightful combination of traditional Moroccan architecture, Islamic art and artifacts, rare plants from five continents, and North African birds.

Alternate - Instead of an activity or excursion in the main itinerary, choose the following: Instead of exploring the city of Marrakech, you may choose to spend the day in the Atlas Mountains and visit a Berber village.

Our expedition will provide supplies and contribute funds to the school at Tallatast, a remote Berber village in the Atlas Mountains.

Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma, Marrakech

DAY 21

Following breakfast, our private jet flies us to Washington, D.C., to connect with your regularly scheduled commercial flight home.

The expedition price is per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement applies. The expedition price includes all private jet flights, meals, accommodations, educational program, and philanthropic contributions. Commercial airfare to and from the first and last destination is not included. Please see the Terms & Conditions for details. For your protection and peace of mind, all payments are secured in a bank escrow account that is fully insured by the U.S. Federal Government.

The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C., USA

The largest luxury hotel in Washington, D.C., this national landmark is a member of Historic Hotels of America, located in the heart of Washington’s business district, very near to the White House and across the street from National Geographic Society headquarters. The property offers an historic environment with all of the modern conveniences. The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel has recently completed an exciting $10 million guestroom renovation with a classic, progressive design and the addition of high-speed Internet. Amenities included in each stately guestroom are individual climate control, high-speed Internet access, hairdryer, cable/satellite TV, and mini bar. The hotel offers a fitness center and 24-hour room service. The hotel’s Café Promenade serves Mediterranean cuisine while the Town & Country bar/lounge offers distinctly American fare.

Swissôtel
Lima, Peru

Located in Lima’s most exclusive residential and commercial district, San Isidro, the Swissôtel offers all the comforts discriminating guests expect in their home away from home. Le Café boasts a delicious Swiss buffet, Peruvian delicacies, exotic tea, and seasonal food festivals; and La Fondue features spectacular Swiss cuisine and wines. Other dining options include the Italian restaurant La Locanda, the Lobby Bar, and the Gourmet Deli. The property also has an on-site spa including pool, Jacuzzi, sun salon, sauna, steam room, and massage. This elegant 18-story property features finely appointed rooms with all the modern comforts, including mini bar, safe, cable/satellite TV, coffee/tea-making facilities, and hairdryer.

Hotel Monasterio
Cusco, Peru

Originally constructed over 300 years ago as the San Antonio Seminary, the Hotel Monasterio is a museum hotel providing all the comforts and quality of a deluxe property. The guestrooms reflect their origins as the home for the Jesuit seminarians, decorated in a combination of modern and traditional Spanish colonial styles. Set in the center of town, the hotel is surrounded by convenient shops where you can find local handicrafts, textiles, and jewelry. Hotel Monasterio also offers a business center and two excellent restaurants. The Illary Restaurant is adjacent to the main courtyard and is an ideal place for a light lunch or superb dinner. Enjoy breakfast in El Tupay, the original refectory of the monastery, or a refreshing beverage in the Lobby Bar. There is also 24-hour room service.

All rooms are equipped with telephone, mini bar, in-room safe, cable TV, and hairdryer. Laundry service is available 24 hours a day. A limited number of oxygen-enriched rooms (to help minimize the effects of altitude) are available at an additional cost. Please see the enclosed Suite Upgrade document if you would like to reserve one of these rooms.

Hanga Roa Hotel
Easter Island

Located just a few minutes from the airport, each bungalow at the Hanga Roa Hotel has an ocean view. The largest hotel on the island, it has a cozy bar, restaurant, and small gift shop. Laundry service and room service are available. Each guestroom features a color TV, small refrigerator, direct dial telephone, small patio, and private bath with hairdryer. Rooms are open to ocean breezes and equipped with fans.

Aggie Grey’s Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa
Apia, Samoa

This resort was built in 2005 and is nestled amongst 224 acres of tropical gardens along a stretch of white sand beach with its own blue turquoise lagoon. In keeping with Aggie Grey’s legacy, it is a warm, relaxed, and friendly place. Enjoy the extensive spa, fitness area, tennis courts, outstanding food at the Fale (Beach) Restaurant, and a staff whose hospitality is characteristic of the island. Each air conditioned room is situated to take advantage of the view of the white sand beach and nearby islands, and features such amenities as international direct dialing, mini bar, in-room safe, satellite TV with complimentary in-house movie channels, hairdryer, and coffee/tea-making facilities.

Sea Temple Resort & Spa
Port Douglas, Australia

Opened in the summer of 2006 and set on almost 10 acres of tropical beachfront at the southern end of Four Mile Beach, Sea Temple Resort & Spa combines luxury and first class service to create a haven of privacy and relaxation. With the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest, and Cape Tribulation all on your doorstep, Port Douglas is the gateway to a magnificent display of Australia’s natural beauty. Resort features include a restaurant and unique island pool bar, resort boutique, day spa, lagoon-style pool, lap pool with gentle waterfalls, fully equipped fitness center, extensive gardens, adjacent 18-hole golf course, and direct beach access. Each beautifully detailed guest apartment includes two bedrooms, one bath, individual air conditioning, private balconies or terraces, International Direct dialing, Internet access, in-room safe, hairdryer, personalized mini bar upon request, and coffee/tea-making facilities. Many rooms feature a spa bath. Self-service clothes washers and dryers are available in each unit.

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor
Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Grand Hotel d’Angkor has all the modern comforts to complement the grandeur of the destination. The nearly 15 acres of gardens provide a spectacular setting with formal, lotus, temple, and river-styled gardens. The hotel features four bars and restaurants that include an international buffet at the Café d’Angkor, fine dining at Le Grand Restaurant, and delicious snacks at the Poolside Terrace. The state-of-the-art Amrita Spa houses treatment rooms, a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, and steam-bath facilities. There is also an excellent 35-meter lap pool, business center, and three fine shops. Each room in the hotel has been tastefully restored and refurbished to the original architectural style. Guestroom amenities include 24-hour valet service, individual thermostat control, international direct dialing, in-room safe, hairdryer, satellite TV channels, mini bar, coffee/tea-making facilities, and full laundry and dry cleaning service.

Rambagh Palace Hotel
Jaipur, India

This former maharaja's palace spreads out over impeccably landscaped grounds. Receive a "royal welcome" on the formal front garden, greeted by painted elephants and festooned camels. Spacious guest rooms feature roomy closets, marble baths, high ceilings and plenty of period furnishings and architectural detail. The tennis and squash courts are well maintained, and the original pool with stained-glass windows evokes an ornate bathhouse.

Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania

This tranquil hillside lodge is the only tourism development in this section of Tanzania’s largest national park. Because the lodge is situated where acacia trees and water can be found year-round, a great variety of wildlife roam the environs. Also enjoy the lodge’s swimming pool, satellite direct-dial telephone facilities, shop, and indoor and outdoor dining. Each of the rooms has been recently refurbished, with wall-to-wall carpeting, mini bar, spacious bedroom, shaver sockets, hairdryer, and private veranda offering stunning views of the Serengeti Plain.

Sonesta St. George Hotel
Luxor, Egypt

This modern, ten-story building overlooks the Nile River. Sip your favorite drink by the pool or enjoy a light meal at Jeb’s poolside restaurant. You will also find an authentic English lounge, Oriental cuisine at the Aladdin Restaurant, coffee and pastries in the Lotus coffee shop, Italian specialties à la carte at Beban, international and Japanese selections at Serapis, and Japanese cuisine at Luxor’s first Japanese restaurant with teppan yaki tables and sushi bar. The Sonesta St. George also offers a massage service, hairdresser, outdoor heated pool, aerobic classes, complete fitness center, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi. Each room includes individual climate control, TV with in-house videos, hairdryer, mini bar, and in-room safe.

Mandarin Oriental Jnan Rahma
Marrakech, Morocco

Each of the lavish suites and guestrooms feature a private outdoor terrace. Luxuriously decorated with mosaics, woven cushions and ornamental rugs surrounding daybeds, they are designed for the seasoned traveler. All rooms are richly furnished with local artistry; frescoed plaster walls, skillfully woven carpets and exquisite colored glass chandeliers. The traditional character is complemented throughout by Mandarin Oriental finesse. All rooms are bright with natural daylight and the bathrooms are atmospheric, with deep, square marble baths.

Jack Daulton

Jack Daulton is an acclaimed lecturer on the art and architecture of non-Western civilizations. He has been a study leader on educational trips to more than 50 countries, including Mongolia, Vietnam, Bhutan, India, Ethiopia, and Mali. He is an expert on the art and architecture of Asia and Africa as well as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and other religions. Daulton is also a practicing attorney with an interest in international law relating to the preservation and conservation of the world's cultural heritage. In a widely reported 1995 federal case, he recovered a 1,000-year-old sculpture that had been stolen from a temple in Burma.

Eleanor Sterling

Eleanor Sterling is Director of the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC). As a conservation biologist, Dr. Sterling conducts fieldwork, studying the distribution patterns of biodiversity in tropical regions of the world and translating this information into recommendations for conservation managers, decision-makers, and educators. Dr. Sterling also teaches at Columbia University’s Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology, where she serves as the Director of Graduate Studies.

Eszter Foldvary

Eszter Foldvary began guiding and leading expeditions after graduating in 1978 from tourism school in Hungary. “I could not picture myself as a teacher…I like to work with people and am interested in traveling….I never wanted to do anything else in my life,” says Eszter. She has led private jet journeys throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and many other places around the world. Eszter's vast experience, interest in the history of art, ability to speak multiple languages (Hungarian, English, French, and German), and excellent organizational skills serve our travelers very well.

Method of Travel: Boeing 757

We offer educational expeditions that use custom-designed Boeing 757 private jets. With their long-range capabilities and 99 percent reliability rate for operating without mechanical delays, our jets are ideally suited for visiting an incredible variety of far-flung destinations around the world in one expedition.    We make use of our flying time with engaging lectures by distinguished experts, and some fascinating flightseeing. And we fly only during the day, so that you may have a proper night’s rest in some of the world’s finest hotels.    Our VIP-configured jet seats only 78 travelers, so you can enjoy more comfortable seating, more dedicated services and amenities, and unparalleled access to expedition lecturers and staff.

 

Our specially-outfitted Boeing 757 private jet for 78 travelers offers many special comforts and amenities:

• Generously seats 78 passengers in 2x2 configuration instead of the standard 233 seats.
• Elegant and plush VIP-class leather seating with 45-degree recline, and ergonomic ecomfort™ foam that reduces pressure and stress.
• Onboard education system with 24 flat-screen monitors for onboard seminars and destination-specific movies and documentaries, and a library of destination-specific books and other publications.
• Award-winning meal service inspired by the cuisines of the destinations featured in our itinerary.
• Noise-canceling headsets, in-seat power outlets and plenty of storage space for laptops, digital cameras, and other personal devices.
• A specially-trained flight crew of 3 pilots, an expedition chef, a catering officer, two engineers, a dedicated luggage handler, and eight flight attendants, offering one of the highest crew-to-traveler ratios in the business: 1 to 5.
• Operated and maintained by the award-winning Thomson Airways, formerly First Choice Airways, based in England.