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“Corporate Travel are consummate professionals and have many excellent contacts and resources to produce top level performances and events. Their organization, their ability to give attention to every detail, and their singular care to the needs of each individual, clearly and confidently meets expectations of all travelers.”

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Mark Thallander Foundation

"Corporate Travel is amazing. Their nonstop energy, spirit of service, and professionalism all find their source in one divinely inspired motive: to share the beauty and goodness of LIFE with as many people as possible. That’s not just a job. That’s a calling for the CTS Team, and it’s felt throughout the entire staff.”

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“Corporate Travel has played an integral role in our student travels for over ten years.  Their competitive pricing, tailor-made itineraries, and helpful sales and customer service team make it easy for us to lead a group of over 250 passengers to Chicago every year.  They are the true definition of community partners.”

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Welcome to Corporate Travel Service, your trusted partner for over half a century. As a family-owned, full-service enterprise, we take great pride in curating exceptional experiences for both groups and individuals. Our expertise lies in crafting premium experiences, ranging from soul-enriching pilgrimages and luxurious cruises to enlightening educational tours and inspiring performance tours. With a dedicated team of professionals, we go above and beyond to ensure every individual we serve receives extraordinary and personalized care. 

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We believe traveling is more than an escape from the everyday, we aim to provide experiences that encourage personal growth. Every trip you take with us is a chance to grow as an individual, a family, or an organization. Traveling isn't just about getting away, it's about what you bring back. 

We Enhance Lives.

There's more to travel than the journey and the destination, it's an opportunity to embark on a cultural odyssey, a chance to engage with the arts, try new cuisines, learn rich histories, witness breathtaking sights, and see the world in all its beatific majesty. 

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Educational Tours

Serving students and educators since 1965, we offer custom tours for students from fourth grade through the university level in all curriculums.

Faith & Pilgrimage

High quality religious tours featuring customized itineraries offering unique encounters of faith and the destinations' rich history and culture.

Classic Performances

Curated performance opportunities at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Notre Dame, and more for choirs, orchestras, and bands. 

Events & Conferences

Our meeting planners and event management specialists are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for all the contingents we serve.

Personal cruise travel and themed cruises from intimate family events to full-ship charters on the world’s major cruise lines for corporations.

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We are a full-service travel agency, tour operator, and event producer. Our tours around the world offer customized travel experiences for groups of all ages, interests, and sizes. 

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Your travels are our passion. Our Leisure Travel Advisors will want to know more than where you wish to go and what you wish to see — they desire to know why you are traveling. Whether you seek to celebrate an anniversary, bond with loved ones, experience foreign cultures, or simply treat yourself, our work begins with learning the spirit of your trip. This informs everything we do.

Consultation

The itineraries we create are never “off the shelf”. We customize everything, starting with the wants and desires that you share with us, and continuing with experiences from our own repertoire. We do the work, all of it, to create unique itineraries that are a true reflection of you.

While our travelers often know what they want, they seek from us how best to achieve it. We have spent decades forming relationships with the world’s best hoteliers, restaurateurs, drivers, and guides. We leverage our relationships to provide experiences unavailable anywhere else. Our depth knows no bounds, and sharing it is our greatest pleasure.

Relationships

Value does not always mean the very best that money can buy, nor does it always mean finding the “best deal”. The value we provide is finding the greatest travel experiences available — experiences many of our travelers would not have thought possible. We know that you will be entrusting us with a very meaningful part of your life. This we never forget.

There is no area of the world we cannot open for our travelers. Through our travel consortium, Signature Travel Network, we readily access the very best options available anywhere. Luxury is limitless. We delight in serving it. You’ll delight in living it.

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“I cannot say enough great things about Corporate Travel and in particular their leisure division, Exceptional Journeys.  Our trip to Northern Italy for our family of 5 was a spectacular success because of this travel team and our travel planner Jennifer Barto.  Everything went off without a hitch!  She secured for us a network of 5 star drivers and guides who were personable, knowledgeable, and extremely professional.  We learned so much and really enjoyed each and every one of them. We highly recommend planning a vacation with Exceptional Journeys and particularly Jennifer Barto.  You won't be disappointed!"

—Patty Sharkey

“I have used Corporate Travel Services' Exceptional Journeys many time over the course of the past few years and have always had extremely positive experiences with them. They always create the highest quality, customized journeys for me and my travel group tailored to our travel intentions, budgets, etc. Most recently they have planned my trips to Russia and Kenya -- developing customized experiences to get immersed into the culture and country! I would highly recommend them.”

—Ian Pappas

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The United States

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The United States: Luxury & Private Journeys

The United States is a patchwork of National Parks, national forests, public lands, state preserves, and home to a multitude of private lodges, camps, and ranches. Even if now isn’t the time to collect another stamp in your passport, you can still experience some of the most diverse, isolated, dramatic, and beautiful terrains in the world.

Through the U.S. National Parks system, we have access to more than 84 million acres of protected land spread across 419 areas in 50 states and territories. Bordering our federal lands, there are countless privately owned luxury properties – ranches, lodges, off-grid camps, fly-in camps, cabins, and boutique hotels – that are accessible by ground travel or short, domestic or private air.

Every state in the U.S. has several exceptional remote getaway opportunities if you know where to look. From the “wild west” and red rock canyons of the Southwest to the pristine forests and mountains of the Rockies , let us help you create safari-level adventure, nature and wildlife experiences close to home.

Secrets and Tips from our Experts

• For the ‘best of both’ combine glamping near a National Park with a luxury ranch
• Go on a road trip!
• Private tented camps are an amazing way to experience the great outdoors. Bring the whole family along – the more people, better the value!
• Take this opportunity to learn of our country’s history. Incorporate a cultural experience, such as a river float on the Rio Grande in New Mexico, with a local Pueblo guide who can speak to the people and history of this land.

Is the United States the right destination for you?

There are a lot of benefits to traveling in your own backyard:

• Avoid long international flights and passport/visa paperwork by embarking on a US-based journey.
• The active traveler will adore so much of what the US has on offer. From white water rafting, to hiking, to horseback riding, to boating… the adventure awaits.
• Bolster your appreciation for this big, beautiful country many of us call home. Learn something new about our own parks, animals, landscapes and history.
• Domestic travel is ideal for long weekends and 7-10 day trips.

When to visit the United States

The USA can be a year round destination; when you travel will be influenced by your locations and activities of choice.

Generally, spring and autumn will be lovely times to visit National Parks and reserves, due to more temperate weather and blooming flowers or vivid foliage. Winter and summer bring the most extreme temperatures.

In the northern half of the country, winter brings cold weather, with temperatures decreasing the further north and/or higher elevation you travel. At this time, expect snowfall, snow-capped mountains, and frozen lakes and rivers. Summer brings the heat, ranging from humid to dry, though generally the coasts and mountainous parks will be comfortable – making it a great time to visit.

As you move south, temperatures increase, and even in the middle of winter some locations will remain comfortably warm, like parts of New Mexico and Arizona. Summers in the south can be uncomfortably hot, and tend to get more humid as you move east. Though even in the scorching summers there will be a number of parks at higher elevation, coastal areas with cooler breezes, or luxury accommodations with icy A/C to keep you comfortable – all in all making summer a good time to travel.

How much should I budget for a USA journey?

Extraordinary Journeys wants you to experience your country like never before, in a style reminiscent of an African safari. Private tented camps and luxury lodging, customized itineraries, incredibly knowledgeable guides, unique experiences, all coming together into a seamless and memorable journey. This type of adventure can range from $800 to $2500 per person per night or so, fully dependent on the type of accommodation and experiences you are looking to include.

Tip: Private tented camps are a wonderful way to experience remote nature. The more people, the better value, so bring the whole family along!

Our favorite areas

As safari-addicts, we are excited by similar types of nature and wildlife based experiences here in the USA.

The Southwest offers some of this country’s most other-wordly landscapes, such as the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and Bisti Wilderness Area in New Mexico. This region offers a chance to learn of Native American culture, through many perspectives including the Navajo or Pueblo peoples. Expect a mix of towering cacti, sandstone canyons, open skies, and a dash of Route 66 Americana culture to boot.

Moving north, you’ll run into the great Rocky Mountains that continue from New Mexico up to British Columbia, spanning over 3000 miles. The Rockies are seemingly endless, and absolutely breathtaking, offering in its path an abundance of protected wilderness, just waiting to be explored. Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado are perfectly situated to enjoy all the peaks, valleys, and beauty at hand. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, and more, all while surrounded by some of the most beautiful and pristine wilderness the minds eye can conjure. We adore Yellowstone, Lake Powell, the Grand Tetons, Aspen, Big Sky, and so many more. For something different, unleash your inner cowboy or cowgirl while staying at a traditional (or maybe a not-so-traditional, super luxury) “dude ranch”.

What else should I know before planning a United States journey?

• One may assume that domestic travel is easy and not worth splurging on. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. To enjoy curated itineraries, insider knowledge, and unique, private experiences, enlisting an expert to create a seamless journey is well worth it. And what better place to explore and invest in than your home country.
• Our team will advise you of any relevant health and safety guidelines and precautions that must be followed by you, your guide, and the accommodations. Your safety is always our primary concern!

Ways to experience the United States?

• Hike, bike or walk through countless national parks and protected reserves
• Explore by water, be it white water rafting or boating
• Set out on horseback or quad bike
• Go fishing (pole fishing, fly fishing, ice fishing – you name it!)
• Snow-shoeing and cross country skiing in the winters
• See the world from above by hot air balloon or helicopter
• Dive into the history of our country with visits to Native American dwellings, settlements, and museums
• Enjoy an array of other activities, dependent on your interests, such as archery, shooting ranges, wine tasting, and more

Wildlife you will see

The wildlife you will encounter of course is dependent on where you choose to visit, and what activities you include. The wildlife experiences here in USA are so different from what you may have experienced on safari, but still quite impressive in their own right. Deer, elk, bison, bear, antelope, jackrabbit, coyote, prairie dog, opossum, fox, wild turkey, hawks, eagles, and so much more.

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The world is an extraordinary place—filled with breathtaking landscapes to be explored, vibrant cities and cultures to be savored, and exhilarating adventures to be had. Traveling opens the doors to these splendors, which is why every travel experience is, in some sense, magical.

Still, as the most discerning travelers know, there exists a category of journeys that is more enchanting still. It is these extremely special, rarefied experiences—often available to only a select few—that can be considered not just remarkable, but transcendent and truly exceptional.

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South Africa: Safari + Rhino Encounter

Set at the western edge of South Africa’s Kruger National Park, the 36,000-acre Ngala Private Game Reserve is home to a dazzling array of wildlife—including lions, cheetahs, and elephants, as well as a population of magnificent—and endangered—white rhinos.

Travel to Ngala and search for these amazing creatures with luxury safari company &Beyond . In addition to extensive wildlife-viewing opportunities by game drive, bush walk, and horseback riding, itineraries to South Africa include stays in sumptuous tented camps, lavish meals, and visits to tribal villages and wine estates. You can also add a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: The chance to actually touch a rhino . After the conservation team anesthetizes the endangered animal, you’ll assist with the important work of checking and ear-tagging the rhino for security and research, then releasing it back into its natural environs.

When to go: The dry season runs from May to September (when animals tend to be easier to spot); rhino conversation activity is subject to availability between April and September.

Photo courtesy of Uluru 2016 by Mark Pickthall, Field of Light © 2019 Bruce Munro Ltd.

Australia: Outback Magic

The literal and figurative heart of Australia’s Red Center is Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a 512-square-mile, UNESCO World Heritage site of deep cultural significance for its traditional Aboriginal residents that’s best known for its colossal red-sandstone monolith, Uluru (also called Ayers Rock).

Travelers who make Longitude 131° their home base in this remote and sacred territory will enjoy a truly extraordinary experience. Offering the most opulent lodgings within the national park—16 tented pavilions whose floor-to-ceiling glass panes provide uninterrupted views over Uluṟu—the property also arranges unique excursions that include camel rides, visits to Aboriginal art centers, and evening trips to Bruce Munro’s astonishing Field of Light art installation , with its 50,000 glowing spindles that illuminate the desert night.

When to go: Between May and September, when daytime temperatures are typically below 90°F (they can be much higher during the rest of the year).

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Scotland: Luxury Rail Journey

The Scottish Highlands are a natural paradise of majestic mountains, sweeping moors, verdant glens, and rugged coasts—all punctuated with historic castle estates and distilleries that produce the region’s world-famous whiskies.

Perhaps the finest way to experience this enchanting realm is by traveling aboard one of Europe’s most exclusive and elegant trains, the Belmond Royal Scotsman . It accommodates just 36 guests who sleep in plush, wood-paneled cabins with private en-suite bathrooms, dine on epicurean Scottish fare, and enjoy decadent treatments in a deluxe spa car. The classic, Edwardian-style train makes stops at many of the region’s most treasured highlights, such as the castle estates at Eilean Donan, Ballindalloch, and Rothiemurchus; glittering Loch Lomond; the highest mountain in the British Isles, Ben Nevis; and the storied Glenfiddich distillery, maker of superior single-malt Scotch whisky.

When to go: Between April and October (train tours are only offered during these months, to avoid cold and inclement weather).

Photos courtesy of Niar Krad/Shutterstock and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Antarctica: Unique New Cruise

Perhaps the ultimate bucket list destination, Antarctica is no doubt the toughest to reach of the seven continents. It’s also, many would say, the most alluring, with otherworldly glaciers, icebergs, and vast penguin colonies.

Now you can visit Antarctica in extreme style, thanks to luxury purveyor Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours . The company’s new Scenic Eclipse is a super-swanky, all-suite discovery yacht that brings some amazing toys to the continent—namely, helicopters and a submarine, allowing you to travel far inland and go deep underwater. (The ship also has more traditional Zodiac boats and kayaks.) The 11-night voyages to the White Continent from Ushuaia, Argentina are also over-the-top in their pampering. On board, you’ll find eight gourmet dining venues (unprecedented for a vessel of this kind) and a signature Whiskey Bar with more than 100 bottles, plus a cooking classroom, full-service spa, and yoga studio.

When to go: Sailing season in Antarctica runs from November through March.

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New York City: Behind-the-Scenes Broadway

For generations, theater enthusiasts from around the globe have made the pilgrimage to New York City’s legendary Theater District—where 41 illustrious professional theaters are centered around a 14-block stretch of Midtown Manhattan and known simply, of course, as Broadway. Most of the world’s best-loved musicals, from Rodgers & Hammerstein classics to Andrew Lloyd Weber extravaganzas, have originated here.

It’s a rare treat to step behind the curtain of these elaborate productions and meet the actors who work together to conjure Broadway magic. But Signature Travel Network offers travelers the opportunity to take a private backstage tour of a show of their choice, where they can meet and take photos with cast members. Or, for an even more special experience, you can arrange (with lots of lead time) to sit in on a rehearsal for select shows.

When to go: Year-round, but especially September through January, as Midtown Manhattan is especially alluring in the autumn and winter holiday seasons.

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Rome: After-Hours Sistine Chapel

The Vatican Museums—a vast complex of galleries, salons, and gardens that contain a trove of precious artworks by the likes of Caravaggio, Raphael, Titian, and Leonardo da Vinci—are among the most beloved art destinations in the world. The site’s crowning jewel, of course, is the Sistine Chapel, whose frescoed walls and ceiling are widely considered to be Michelangelo’s most glorious masterpiece.

For travelers seeking intimate communion with these artistic treasures, Context Travel offers the ultimate tour of the museums and Sistine Chapel—in private and after hours, when the museum galleries’ crowds empty out. Plus, the tour is led by an expert art historian, whose knowledge enriches an already-divine experience.

When to go: Anytime—with enough advance planning. Since these highly coveted tours are only offered on a very limited basis each year, bookings are typically made months ahead of time.

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Japan: Hidden Art Island

The remarkable and somewhat surreal “art island” of Naoshima, tucked away in Japan’s inland Seto Sea, is like its own five-square-mile, multi-dimensional art installation.

A bespoke tour of the island with Jacada Travel allows travelers to fully immerse themselves in this wondrous world, which is populated with fantastical outdoor sculptures and architect-designed museums that seem to have grown out of the surrounding landscape (or into it; some galleries are subterranean). An art-expert guide helps them navigate through the rotating cast of exhibits and international art shows, displayed in the ever-evolving collection of art spaces. Along with art appreciation, multi-day tours can include hikes and bikes around the island, beach visits, and stays in the stylish Benesse House, a museum that’s also a boutique hotel.

When to go: Between April and October, when rainfall is minimal.

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Los Angeles: Outré Dining

Chef Jordan Kahn doesn’t refer to his wildly unusual, deeply artistic dining establishment as a restaurant; rather, he prefers to describe it as a multisensory gastronomical experience. Since Vespertine first opened its doors in 2017, it’s been hailed as groundbreaking by critics and mobbed for reservations by intrigued diners.

Occupying a futuristic, latticed four-story tower, which appears to be undulating and hums with its own muted musical score, Vespertine offers a multi-course tasting menus whose dishes are so sculptural in presentation they’re not easily identifiable as food. Many incorporate surprising flavor combinations (scallops with smoked bone marrow, salted plum, and burnt onion) and rarefied ingredients like giant kelp, madrone bark, coastal redwood, wild yucca, and coastal halophyte plants. Nearly every guest lucky enough to dine here has agreed: a meal at Vespertine is alluring, baffling, and like no other in the world.

When to go: Anytime, but with advance booking only.

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Copenhagen: Dinner as Theater

The world’s most talked-about and over-the-top dining experience right now is the 50-course, outrageously operatic tasting menu served at Alchemist , chef Rasmus Munk’s Copenhagen restaurant.

Appropriately occupying a former set-building workshop of the Royal Danish Theatre, where bioluminescent imagery is projected above diners in a planetarium-style dome, the restaurant has been described as something akin to haute-cuisine-meets-Burning Man. A team of 30 chefs, along with a team of costumed dancers and actors, lavishes their attention upon just 40 guests per night, creating marvels of molecular gastronomy (employing foams and cryogenically frozen components) and culinary camp (a course of lamb’s brain comes coated with a cherry glaze). A meal here may not be for the faint of heart—but it is unforgettable.

When to go: Anytime, but with far-in-advance booking only (the waitlist is typically months’ long).

Photos courtesy of Rosetta

Mexico: In-Depth Culinary Tour

From its time-honored home-cooking traditions to its fine-dining restaurants, Mexico is a country with remarkably diverse—but uniformly delicious—cuisine.

Explore these gastronomic delights on a private, 10-day culinary journey from Oaxaca to Mexico City with Artisans Of Leisure . The itinerary invites guests to explore regional farmers’ markets, where they can sample local produce, chocolate, and cheeses; private cooking classes, where they can learn to prepare specialties like mole poblano ; tastings of street-food favorites like cemitas and tacos; and reservations at some of the country’s highest-end restaurants, like Mexico City’s Rosetta. The trip includes stays at luxury hotels, as well as cultural excursions to archeological sites, like the Great Pyramid of Cholula, via private car.

When to go: Between September and May, when temperatures are typically between 60° and 80°F and rain is minimal.

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Bhutan: Private Sanctuary

Famed for its remote Buddhist temples and fortress-like dzongs (monasteries) perched high among the peaks of the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan has long drawn travelers seeking spiritual retreat. Only recently, however, have visitors to this breathtaking country been able to combine their exploration with opulent modern comforts.

At Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary , the level of luxury attains new heights. Opened in 2018, this boutique resort set high in the Neyphu Valley treats its guests to peerless “inspirational hospitality”—including guided hikes and monastery visits; daily meditation, yoga, and mindfulness sessions; a serene spa offering traditional Himalayan wellness treatments; a lavish farm-to-table restaurant; and plush rooms whose private terraces offer sweeping views over the surrounding mountains.

When to Go: Either in autumn (September to November), when skies and clear and temperatures aren’t too cold; or spring (March to May), when wildflowers bloom along the mountainsides.

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Maldives: Underwater Hotel

Comprising 26 different coral atolls and more than 1,000 individual coral islands, the Indian Ocean nation of The Maldives is home to one of the most astoundingly diverse marine ecosystems in the world. Some 2,000 fish species—including manta rays, moray eels, and whale sharks—make their home in the crystalline waters here.

At the private-island resort of The Conrad Maldives , a truly unique new lodging option allows travelers to experience this underwater wonderland beyond snorkeling and diving trips. The resort’s one-of-a-kind Muraka residence, a two-level bungalow whose glass-walled and glass-ceilinged master suite sits 16 feet below the surface of the ocean, surrounds lucky guests with unparalleled all-around views of the vivid natural aquarium outside. Muraka guests also enjoy a plethora of extravagant perks, from a palatial private deck with an infinity pool to a 24-hour dedicated butler and private chef.

When to go: Between November and April, during the region’s dry season.

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Chile: Desert Stargazing

At the base of the Andes Mountains in the northernmost reaches of Chile, the Atacama Desert is the world’s premier stargazing destination. The region’s extreme dryness, altitude and freedom from light create near-perfect viewing conditions—which is why the globe’s most extensive astronomical observatories are located here.

Even amateur cosmologists, however, can experience the thrill of charting the night sky here—thanks to the exclusive stargazing tours offered to guests of the Atacama’s most luxurious boutique property, Awasi Atacama . By day, each guest at the 12-room lodge can arrange bespoke excursions to see volcanoes, geysers, llama herds, and ancient petroglyphs with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle. By night, astronomer-led trips to Awasi’s dedicated observatory reveals the celestial wonders above.

When to go: Anytime. Throughout the year, skies here are relentlessly clear, with daytime temperatures around 70-80°F and nighttime temperatures around 30-40°F.

Photo by Thomas Griggs/Unsplash

Around the World: Private Jet Journeys

The ultimate way to travel—to almost any destination in the world—is by private jet. As international dignitaries and celebrities have long known, having an exclusive aircraft at their beck and call, able to fly to places and at times that best suit their personal needs, provides unsurpassed luxury and convenience.

Now, TCS World Travel ’s collection of private-jet tours lets select travelers experience this superior model of travel, with itineraries that take in some of the globe’s most far-flung places. These include round-the-world tours that visit iconic sites like Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Machu Picchu, and Angkor Wat; and specific regional explorations like wine tours in Australia and New Zealand or the highlights of Brazil (Rio, the Pantanal, Iguaçu Falls). All trips include curated planned excursions, meals, and stays at world-class hotels.

When to go: Varies by destination; a TCS World Travel expert can help plan the ideal journey.

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Driving extraordinary customer experiences through 120 Exceptional Journeys

There has been an increase in consumer demand for more interactive and novel experiences. As such, the service economy went through a natural revolution, giving rise to the experience economy we see today. Euromonitor expects this trend in experience spending to continue, with global expenditure potentially reaching $8.2 trillion by 2028 1 .

Similarly, at JC&C, success goes beyond just providing great products and services; across the Group’s portfolio, customers are at the heart of everything we do. In an era where consumers are constantly on the lookout for brands that resonate closely with them, meaningful connections are pivotal to the customer experience for us.

In 2019, Cycle & Carriage, a leading automotive group and JC&C-subsidiary, celebrated its 120 th anniversary across its operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar. To commemorate this, a new brand promise, ‘Exceptional Journeys’ was launched. This builds on Cycle & Carriage’s passion for creating exceptional experiences – from delivering high quality products and services, to enriching connections with customers, partners, employees and communities.

In conjunction with the anniversary celebrations, Cycle & Carriage presented 120 customers with specially curated adventures to exciting destinations 2 . Through the ‘120 Exceptional Journeys’ campaign, customers from Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar were invited to participate in a lucky draw, where winners were presented an adventure of a lifetime to Mongolia and Nepal in September and November 2019. It also provided the opportunity for them to be a part of Cycle & Carriage’s social initiatives to uplift the local communities there.

In Mongolia, our guests journeyed across rolling steppes and the wild splendour of the Mongol Els sand dunes. They also visited the Hustai National Park and got acquainted with the takhi , the world's last wild horses. Finally, they were given a special opportunity to interact with a nomadic family and experience the local lifestyle first-hand. As part of its community efforts, Cycle & Carriage sponsored and, together with the guests, built a gher (a traditional form of housing) for the family, who reciprocated by naming one of their horses ‘CC’, after Cycle & Carriage.

Over in Nepal, guests embarked on a cultural discovery of the ancient kingdom, unlocking the wonders of Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage site. They also ventured into the mountain village of Nagarkot and basked in the glory of the Himalayas from an altitude of 2,200m, as well as experienced the stunning views and sublime beauty of the Kathmandu Valley. Together with Cycle & Carriage employees, the guests also prepared and donated school supplies and gifts to a local school.

To ensure that the entire journey made a strong impression, specials moments such as birthdays and wedding anniversaries were celebrated during the trips to deliver an experience that was unforgettable. Embodying Cycle & Carriage’s refined brand promise, the ‘120 Exceptional Journeys’ campaign represents a passion for exceptional experiences for all Cycle & Carriage customers, from the very moment they enter the showroom and throughout their journey with us.

An Exceptional Journey to Mongolia

An Exceptional Journey to Nepal

1  Global Consumer Survey 2018, Euromonitor International 2 The final trip scheduled to Korea in early 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19 and winners of the trip were reimbursed through other means.

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Trains Moscow to Elektrostal: Times, Prices and Tickets

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Moscow to Elektrostal by train

The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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Virail's search tool will provide you with the options you need when you want to go from Moscow to Elektrostal. All you need to do is enter the dates of your planned journey, and let us take care of everything else. Our engine does the hard work, searching through thousands of routes offered by our trusted travel partners to show you options for traveling by train, bus, plane, or carpool. You can filter the results to suit your needs. There are a number of filtering options, including price, one-way or round trip, departure or arrival time, duration of journey, or number of connections. Soon you'll find the best choice for your journey. When you're ready, Virail will transfer you to the provider's website to complete the booking. No matter where you're going, get there with Virail.

How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

Find the best day to travel to Elektrostal by train

When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Moscow to Elektrostal CO2 Emissions by Train

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In Moscow will take place the 16th international exhibition “Journey and Tourism”

From March 18 to 21 the 16th international exhibition “Journey and Tourism” organized by company ITE will take place in Expocentre on Krasnopresnenskaya.

For the first time the exhibition took place in 1994. Then 800 companies of 50 countries participated in it. Already next year “Journey and tourism” were recognized as the best professional forum of the year (portion of visitor – professionals 73%). Today this is the main tourist exhibition in Russia and the one of five largest in the world.

According to the data of organizers, this year in Expocentre will be assembled more than 3 thousand companies of 120 countries and regions of the world: Asia, Africa, Latin America, Australia, Oceania, Turkey, the countries of the Mediterranean and Europe.

According to the opinion of those who participated in the exhibition, it reflects clearly all the processes, proceeding in the branch. For this reason the majority of exponents come to the exhibition every year. So yearly the very last tendencies and developments in the sphere of tourism are demonstrated on the exhibition.

It is worthwhile to note that the geography of participants is enlarged yearly. On the 16th exhibition Columbia and Japan organize their pavilions for the first time. And Dubai will become the official partner of “Journey and Tourism”.

Organizers give special attention to the development of the programs of inbound tourism. To report the changes proceeding in this range international practical business-conference “the regions of Russia: new possibilities for the development of tourism” is organized.

For the first time the conference of this scale, dedicated to domestic tourism, took place on the 15th international exhibition. At the conference was represented the rating of the competitive ability of 46 Russian regions within the framework of international tourism, experience and prospects for the development of the tourist zones of Russia based on the example of Krasnodar edge.

Furthermore, according to the information bureau “Regnum”, the organizers of exhibition developed the program of the guest participation the Wild Card, intended for the national and regional tourist administrations, which yet did not assume participation in the exhibition. Free stand will be organized for them.

The festival of the commercials of the countries participating in the exhibition will become one additional outstanding event. The commercials of the conquerors – special judges will select them – will be transmitted on the plasma panels in the territory of exhibition.

Within the framework of the exhibition the presentation to yearly tourist reward “Star of Travel.ru” of 2008 will take place. This is Russia's first reward in the range of tourism, whose laureates are determined by the sums of Internet-voting users.

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Another Russia: Studies in the History of the Russian Emigration

Dr. Oleg Budnitskii of the National Humanities Center

On Friday, March 29th, 2024, the Walker Institute co-sponsored a lecture by Dr. Oleg Budnitskii, Professor of History and Director of the Institute for Advanced Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies at the National Research University–Higher School of Economics (HSE University) in Moscow. He gave a talk on his book "Another Russia: Studies in the History of the Russian Emigration." During his presentation, he described the political and social life of this community as they built their lives abroad while contemplating a return to Russia. Following his talk, there was a question and answer period.

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