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Greenville, SC | Young Travel & Cruises | Aug 2024

In this Issue:
Biking in Bali | Silversea Tokyo | Holidays in Antarctica | Where ya Been? | Join Joy on the Rhine | St Barths | Short Escape to Kenya | Zion National Park | Self Booking Link for Virtuoso Properties | Venice | Client Feedback | Meet our Team | Patagonia | UNESCO List | Bolivia Indigenous | Passport Renewals | New Office Location
(photo above: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with Silversea Luxury Cruises)
Sacred Temples, Tropical Waters, & Luxurious Retreats
It’s easy to find inspiration in Bali. You’ll see it among terraced rice fields and ancient temples. In bustling market towns and on tropical palm-studded beaches. And among some of the most welcoming people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting. Come explore Bali with Backroads in a way that few travelers experience.
Highlights:
- Enliven your senses in Bali, a world of striking natural beauty, captivating culture and intoxicating flavors
- Connect with the bustling local life as you bike through friendly rural communities and visit outdoor markets
- Relax at our luxury retreats, indulging in five-star amenities from Bali’s lush tropical highlands to its spectacular coast
- Raft through a rain forest-draped canyon on the Ayung River, splashing in waterfalls along the way
7 days / 6 nights, from $5,999 - $6,699 / person
Join Silversea's President, departing Oct 15, for a journey through Asia
Join Silversea's President, Bert Hernandez, on the 2024 Venetian Society Reunion Voyage on board Silver Nova, departing 15 October from Tokyo, for a journey through Asia. With three overnights in port and eight days at sea, this voyage introduces travelers to whirlwind Asia while keeping the pace relaxed. Take in some of Asia’s most spectacular sights, from Kagoshima’s volcanic black sands, Seoul’s mix of technology and tradition, Hong Kong’s iconic skyline (and legendary kitchen) and Ho Chi Minh City’s chaotic and enchanting swirl of sensory stimulation. Punctuated by sea days and Silver Nova comfort, this cruise offers a chance to (re)discover Asia.
As part of this voyage, enjoy:
- complimentary events exclusive to Venetian Society members
- 5% Venetian Society Savings on your cruise fare
- commemorative gifts
- limited-time additional savings of up to $3,000 on Door-to-Door and Port-to-Port all-inclusive fares
- All inclusive onboard benefits
Fares from $8950 per person | 16 days | 5 countries | 6 ports
Enjoy the 24-hour gourmet dining, butler service, superb entertainment and premium beverages that Silversea is known for. There are 10 restaurants on board.
Claim your Seventh Continent! Over Christmas!
For many, the White Continent is the seventh and last continent on their travel bucket list. Setting foot on Antarctica is a thrilling moment for any traveler, one we want to share with everyone who craves inspiring adventure.
Departure date:
Dec 20, 2024–Jan 7, 2025 -- HOLIDAY VOYAGE
19 days from $24,990 per person (was $28,990)
Single supplement $0 (was $20,995)
Kids sail free
$5,000 per person air credit
A&K cruising expeditions include shore excursions, Zodiac excursions, an onboard enrichment program, an elegant culinary program, open bar, Traveller's Valet® laundry service, all gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and 24/7 room service on most cruises.
Where ya Been?
See how some of our clients filled their summer! If you have pictures you'd like to share, please send them to info@youngtravel.com.
Graduation Trip for 24 People, Ages 18-83
"Our family worked with Sarah Pitts to book an all inclusive family vacation for 24 with ages ranges from 18-83. We were looking for a good value with a little extra and received additional benefits such as a free room, room upgrades and personal reception that would not have been provided had we booked direct with the property." ..... "Sarah was awesome!"
Two Weeks in Alaska
South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe
Join Joy on a Rhine River Cruise: Brussels to Montreux
Join Joy from Oct 26 - Nov 6, 2024 with Tauck
Our travel advisor Joy Cutchin will be onboard with some clients from Atlanta and Greenville if you're interested in traveling this epicurean delights itinerary and date with people from your hometown. Tauck has been named to the Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards” list for 26 consecutive years.
This trip is almost sold out. Cabins are available in two categories:
- Category 6 - $8470 per person
- Category 7 - $9240 per person
Price includes:
- All private Tauck shore excursions – $4,228 value per person!
- 25 meals (10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners)
EXCLUSIVE: If you are new to Tauck, Young Travel can offer you a free pre- or post-hotel night (if available) due to our agents' certification status with Tauck.
Visit 5 countries!
This 10-night Rhine River cruise will showcase wine, cheese, chocolate and more in Strasbourg, Belgium and Switzerland... You'll sip wine in the Lavaux vineyards at a local wine-making cooperative. Taste craft beer and culinary specialties in Düsseldorf, French fare in Strasbourg, and local beer in Antwerp. Enjoy a chocolate demo in Brussels. Dine like royalty during a Tauck-exclusive dinner at medieval Slot Loevestein, set on a private island. And spend three nights at a luxurious Fairmont Montreux resort amidst spectacular scenery.
- Experience a taste of Swiss wine centuries in the making when you explore the historic Lavaux Vineyards aboard a mini train or a guided walking tour, followed by a wine tasting
- Become king of the castle during a Tauck Exclusive dinner at Slot Loevestein, enjoying a private island setting open only to Tauck
- Explore the charms of Montreux with a music-themed look at Freddie Mercury or journey into the Alps visit to Glacier 3000, where you can walk peak- to-peak across a breathtaking suspension bridge
- Savor an epicurean taste of Strasbourg on a guided tasting tour that indulges with wine, cheese, and other Alsatian specialties; and discover the secrets of Belgian beer in Antwerp and chocolate in Brussels during a chocolate demonstration
Contact Joy, Sarah, or Laura for more information or to make your reservation for a feast of culinary experiences. Book space soon for this trip, as well as any 2025 itineraries, because space is filling quickly.
St Barths...Island life with a French Flair
So many AWESOME hotel & dining options
See some of the best hotel options at this chic French Island. Rent a convertible, hold your breath when flying into the tiny airport, ride a moped or 4 wheeler around the island, grab a burger and a beer at the marina and watch the yachts roll in, shop 'til you drop at designer stores and local boutiques, watch a fashion show over a leisurely lunch at the beach....the list goes on!
This is a neat place to vacation if you like the island life, nice dining options, and 5-star properties.
Short Escape: Kenya
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey
Depart when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Experience two of Kenya's iconic safari destinations — Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Masai Mara Game Reserve — as you track the Big Five, spot unusual species unique to northern Kenya and visit with the indigenous Maasai people.
A&K Advantages
- Set out on exciting morning and afternoon game drives led by the region's finest guides, tracking Africa's Big Five: elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and Cape buffalo
- Stay in the heart of wildlife action, sleeping under African skies in luxurious safari accommodations
- Safari in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, home to a black rhino sanctuary and a host of unique northern species
- Learn about the nomadic traditions of the indigenous Maasai people during a visit to a local village
OFFER: Save 10% on new 2024 Tailor Made journeys booked by Sep 30 for travel by Dec 14, 2024
Private journey designed for you
7 days from $15,470 including internal air, per person, double occupancy
Extend Your Journey
Tailor Made Uganda: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Learn More
Tailor Made Rwanda: Volcanoes National Park Learn More
Have you considered a trip to the desert in Zion National Park?
Amangiri
Amangiri (which means “peaceful mountain”) is set in Utah’s stunning canyon country and incorporates the beauty of the Four Corners desert into its design. The central pavilion, built around a dramatic swimming pool, houses the living room, gallery, library, and dining room/cellar. Amangiri’s 34 suites and 1 private four-bedroom home offer modern, airy living, dining, and sleeping areas with white-stone floors that echo the area’s natural stone; some provide private plunge pools and rooftop terraces. Be sure to experience the Aman Spa, with its water pavilion, Pilates studio, candlelit rooms, and outdoor treatment terraces.
Serving as a springboard for exploration of the area, Amangiri offers private hiking trails, morning and afternoon Wellness experiences indoors and out, canyoneering, Via Ferrata routes, hot air ballooning, horseback riding and many other adventure activities. Fireside storytelling and star gazing in the evenings enable a deeper immersion in Native American culture, and guests can also learn more about the region’s history from expert archaeologists and paleontologists.
Virtuoso Amenities
For 2024:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Full breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full, to be applied towards incidentals excluding alcohol & boutique)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Do you want all the perks, but prefer to research rates and book yourself? You can use this link to book yourself at intimate retreats, sustainable safari camps, gorgeous beach resorts … and so much more. Click here for a list of complimentary Virtuoso Amenities.
Venice with Uniworld
You may have heard that cruise ships are no longer allowed in Venice, but did you know that the S.S. La Venezia, is the exception?
The Small Ship Solution
Rather than thousands of tourists, our program accommodates only up to 126 guests at a time for a more intimate, low-impact experience of Venice.
Venice & the Jewels of Veneto
This ultimate Venetian vacation is perfected by one unique quality: your stay onboard our floating boutique hotel. Not only will you benefit from an enviable location in Venice, you’ll also find that your hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby. Explore the waterfront shops, colorful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Farther south, discover Chioggia—a charming southern port loved by fishermen. And savor the spectacular wine and cuisines of this region every step of the way.
8 Days | Venice to Venice | from $3499 per person | View Details
New Sustainability Partner to Protect the Northern Venetian Lagoon
Uniworld also recently announced a new sustainability partner in Italy: the Barena Association. Through their not-for-profit organization, TreadRight, they're supporting their mission to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Northern Venetian Lagoon, including its unique wetland environment, fauna and flora, and the culture and traditions surrounding the lagoons. Learn More about the Conservation Project.
Feedback from Clients
"Sarah was an absolute joy to work with. She planned an extended family vacation for us - 24 people, ages 18 to 80+, arriving from multiple airports on multiple days. She took care of everything for us and the entire trip was as smooth as silk. Our resort, excursion and airport transfers could not have gone more smoothly thanks to Sarah’s planning and constant communication with us. Any time I need a travel agent, I’ll be reaching out to Sarah!"
"You are such an asset for us."
-David
July 20, 2024
Meet our Young Travel Team
LAURA
JOY
SARAH
Sarah's love for travel started as a child with a Christmas trip to St. Croix and has expanded to include travel to Italy, France, Costa Rica, Alaska, Canada, Ireland, Greece, and her most-memorable trip -- a safari to South Africa. Sarah is a Greenville native and works remotely from Charleston. Email Sarah
OUR OWNER, LINDA YOUNG
Ovo Patagonia
Ovo Patagonia is an unforgettable experience of contact with the forces of nature. A comfortable and safe living experience inside a vertical wall at 295 yards high. Located in Estancia Bonanza, Patagonia Argentina.
OVO invites you to connect with a unique visual and sensation; to connect with the height, the elements and the Patagonian ecosystem. OVO Patagonia is designed as a shelter from wind and rain, a comfortable and safe experience in the context of the Patagonian climate. Come and spend a special night enjoying southern Patagonia.
Each OVO has three different spaces: a bed on the upper level, a living room with a bathroom on the central level, and a net for lying down for a nap on the lower level.
UNESCO List now Features 1,223 Properties across 168 Countries & States
An Indigenous Community in Bolivia & their Way of Life
Deep in the Amazon rainforest lives a community whose hearts age more slowly and with ZERO cases of Alzheimer's among the entire adult population
As Martina Canchi Nate walks through the Bolivian jungle, red butterflies fluttering around her, we have to ask her to pause - our team can’t keep up.
Her ID card shows she’s 84, but within 10 minutes, she digs up three yucca trees to extract the tubers from the roots, and with just two strokes of her knife, cuts down a plantain tree.
She slings a huge bunch of the fruit on her back and begins the walk home from her chaco - the patch of land where she grows cassava, corn, plantains and rice.
Martina is one of 16,000 Tsimanes (pronounced “chee-may-nay") - a semi-nomadic indigenous community living deep in the Amazon rainforest, 600km (375 miles) north of Bolivia’s largest city, La Paz... (Read More)
Any chance you could take 30 seconds to give us a review on Google?
As Young Travel continually tries to build the business and bring in new clients, we have found that many people place value in Google Reviews. While this has not been a priority for our agency previously, Greenville has become such a melting pot that we feel this is an important area to address.
We've Relocated!
We've loved our home at Pinnacle Bank downtown for many years and have a longstanding, great relationship with them. Fortunately for them and unfortunately for us, they are expanding and needed to reclaim the space that Young Travel occupied. Property is hard to find right now in Greenville, as Greenville is a hot spot with many new businesses and individuals flocking here to live in our beautiful city.
Young Travel is now located near the East North and N. Pleasantburg intersection. Our new address is 25 Sweetbriar Rd, Suite 7B, Greenville, SC 29615. Come see us!
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