Based out of Manhattan, Remote Lands, Inc. is a provider of Asian luxury custom – or bespoke – travel and private jet journeys with celebrity speakers. The company specializes in unique travel experiences and insider access to local dignitaries and VIPs, and exclusive events. Founded by Catherine Heald and Jay Tindall, Remote Lands promotes socially responsible tourism by donating five percent of their profits to charities in developing countries.

Remote Lands’ first private jet journey, “Passionate Epicures and Insatiable Travelers,” features best-selling author Simon Winchester and celebrity food writer Gael Greene. The trip is scheduled for October 13-26, 2007 with space limited to only 36 guests. Guests will travel to Thailand, Burma, Bhutan, India and China to learn about Asian culture through its food, and will visit markets, private kitchens and homes. Highlights include a private cooking demonstration by a top chef at the home of Bhutan dignitary, a Thai wedding in Bangkok, a barbeque lunch on the beach with fishermen and their families in Cochin India, and a young monk ordination ceremony in Burma.

Remote Lands’ will be offering a golf trip and an art and architecture journey in 2008.

Besides these package trips, Remote Lands’ offers bespoke Asian travel allowing guest to experience Asia in a personalized, intimate way. Remote Lands tailor-makes each journey considering the individual’s travel and lifestyle preferences. Travelers also have access to special services such as audiences with local nobility, celebrities and other VIP’s, and a full staff including bodyguards, chefs, concierges, photographers, trainers, beauticians, and massage therapists.

The company has recently been featured in Forbes, the LA Times, and BusinessWeek.

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