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CONLEY & SILVERS Cruising the Mekong River Soirée 2017 CONLEY & SILVERS INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE OUR LOVE OF VIETNAM & CAMBODIA CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER SOIRÉE 2017 DECEMBER 4 – DECEMBER 17, 2017 WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS TO HANOI AND LUANG PRABANG Confidential & Proprietary CONLEY & SILVERS Cruising thE Mekong RivEr Soirée 2017 VIETNAM & CAMBODIA WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS TO HANOI AND LUANG PRABANG JOIN US AS WE JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF INDOCHINA SURVEYING THE MEKONG VIA RIVERBOAT DECK CHAIR GENUINE SMILES AND HEALING HEARTS FRENCH COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE DRAPED WITH A GARLAND OF ELECTRICAL WIRES CAPITALISM AT WORK IN A COMMUNIST COUNTRY VILLAGERS WEAVING RIVER WEEDS INTO BASKETS FOR IKEA CITIES PRESSING FORWARD IN AN OCEAN OF MOTORBIKES CLIMB ABOARD ELEPHANTS, CYCLOS, SAMPANS AND TUK TUKS THE ANCIENT ART OF THE KHMER AND THE ART OF CROSSING THE STREET CREAMY SWEET VIETNAMESE COFFEE AND PHO-SLURPING WITH FRIENDS WRAPPING OUR HEADS AROUND IT ALL. WITNESSING ANGKOR WAT FOR THE FIRST TIME AN ENCHANTING TORCHLIT EVENING DINING TEMPLE SIDE THE CURVACEOUS APSARA DANCING WITH HER EYES AND RED FINGERTIPS SUNRISE VIEWS OVER AN ANCIENT EMPIRE FORGOTTEN IN TIME WE WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL THE DETAILS. ALL WE NEED IS YOU. 2 Confidential & Proprietary CONLEY & SILVERS LLC CruisinG the MeKonG River Soirée December 4 – December 17, 2017 I. Our Soirées The goal of our small group trips, which we affectionately call our “Soirées,” is to capture the energy of a perfect dinner party—great food, fine wine, excellent conversation, beautiful company—and extend it for an entire trip. The group must be curious, intelligent, and fun. That’s you. The hosts need to be witty, charming, and full of great stories. That’s us. The location needs to be saturated with art, culture, history, stunninG sights and culinary delights. Where to this time? Vietnam & Cambodia with optional extensions to Hanoi and LuanG Prabang, Laos! II. A NotE from Dana Dear Soirée Friends, I first floated down the Mekong over 20 years ago, and was instantly captivated by the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty and flavorful food. What overwhelmed me most, however, was the kindness and generosity of the people. How could people who had lived through hellacious times be so forgiving and so hopeful? How could I feel safer in Luang Prabang than New York City? But I did (and still do!) I developed a curiosity for Buddhist studies and promised myself to keep returning. Over the last few years, I have had the good fortune to help our trusted travel partner, Criterion Travel, develop the itinerary set forth below. From inspecting the Mekong Princess as she was being built to tour managing university alumni tours after the ship was launched last year, I have had the privilege of partaking in this extraordinary itinerary and travel opportunity and I would love to share it with you. Conley & Silvers is working with Criterion Travel to provide logistics for the main trip, and I hope to share our experience with you on the Mekong! With joy, Dana 3 Confidential & Proprietary III. OvErviEw Indochina. The MeKonG River. Angkor Wat. These names evoke appealing imaGes of exotic cultures, maGnificent Buddhist and Hindu temples, and lush tropical landscapes punctuated by a patchworK of rice paddies. Join us for a fascinatinG journey through Vietnam and Cambodia, includinG a 7-night MeKonG River cruise aboard the all new Mekong Princess, a riverboat that embodies the gracious heritage and beauty of Southeast Asia, combined with a romantic French colonial style and all the modern comforts. Her small size and ultra-shallow draft allow us to experience this miGhty river from an intimate and authentic perspective, get a glimpse into the homes and lives of locals, and watch floatinG marKets come to life in the early morninG hours. Our program begins with a stay in busy and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City (still known to many as Saigon) exudinG energy and abuzz with activity. The main trip ends with two full days to explore the remarkable Khmer temples and monuments of legendary Angkor, one of Asia's most exquisite archaeological gems. In between, the MeKonG River takes us into the fascinatinG but seldom-visited world of one of Asia's great waterways. Marvel at floatinG villages where residents quite literally live on water—worKinG, shoppinG, even attending school and church. Tour a family-owned orchard, visit a noodle factory and a coconut candy maKer, and experiment with authentic Vietnamese inGredients at a cookinG demonstration. A pre-trip optional extension to Hanoi and breathtakinG Ha LonG Bay is also available, as well as a post trip to LuanG Prabang, Laos. 4 Confidential & Proprietary Highlights ❖ Spend seven nights aboard the luxurious Mekong Princess floatinG along the MeKonG River. The small size and shallow draft of our riverboat allows for exclusive visits to villages that are inaccessible to larger boats. Twelve comfortable cabins (all suites) have panoramic floor-to-ceilinG glass French doors. Enjoy 5-star luxury at hotels on land. ❖ Experience the cultural, historical, and culinary riches of Indochina in brilliant and intimate juxtaposition. Explore bustling cities and must-see museums and gain real insight into village life, with accompanying visits to floatinG marKets, farms, and artisanal worKshops. v Climb aboard the many colorful modes of transportation common in Southeast Asia, includinG elephants, sampans, cyclos, and tuK tuKs. ❖ Explore the temples of Angkor (UNESCO World Heritage Site) for two full days. Experience sunrise views of Angkor Wat from the peaceful surroundinGs of Ba KhenG Temple. For our exquisite farewell dinner arranged specially for our Soirée, dine by torchliGht at our privatized temple in Angkor, complete with a performance by local musicians and dancers. ❖ Enjoy the best of local cuisine on the Mekong Princess and carefully curated restaurants on land along the way. Take time to peruse some of the most charminG and characterful shops and marKets. ❖ Immerse yourself in conversation with our fabulous accompanying team of knowledGeable and charminG local guides. Throughout the trip, our study leader Dr. Julian Brown will lead us throuGh the maze of Indochinese history. As ever, tour manaGer Dana Conley will provide guaranteed daily sunshine. 5 Confidential & Proprietary III. ItinErary Day 1 – Monday, DecEMber 4th – HomE to Ho Chi Minh City, ViEtnam Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Day 2 – Tuesday, DecEMber 5th – ArrivE Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Upon arrival to Ho Chi Minh City airport, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to our luxurious 5-star hotel, the ParK Hyatt Saigon. After a lonG journey, we will Gather for a much-needed welcome reception at our hotel this eveninG with copious regional bites. For those of you who woKe up 36 hours ago, it’s early to bed! Good night Soirée friends, old and new. PARK HYATT SAIGON (Reception (R)) Day 3 – WednEsday, DecEMber 6th – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) After a lavish breakfast we will explore Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most dynamic city. On the orientation tour, we will show you all the hotspots ranGinG from Chinatown to the Notre Dame Cathedral, from City Hall to the Old Saigon Post Office. The Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum will provide insights into the local government’s perspective of the Vietnam War. Note: if the topic is too taxing for some, there is a café outside of the museum where you can strike up conversations or enjoy a book. Delight in lunch together in Saigon and enjoy an afternoon at leisure to choose the activities that best suit your personal interests. We can help you arrange activities such as: a visit to the infamous Cu Chi tunnels, a somber reminder of the Vietnam War; an independent or guided walK through the national art museums; a cookinG class; antique shoppinG or simply an afternoon relaxinG by the pool or in the spa. We can also help you with dinner reservations in the city tailored to your desired level of adventure. Julian and Dana will be venturing deep into Saigon for local fare—let us know if you would liKe to join us for an informal dinner. PARK HYATT SAIGON (B, L) 6 Confidential & Proprietary Day 4 – Thursday, DecEMber 7th – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon/Embarkation) After a decadent breakfast, check out of the hotel mid-morninG and visit the Ben Thanh marKet, where anything and everythinG is for sale. EmbarK the Mekong Princess and enjoy lunch as you cruise along the MeKonG River. This afternoon we will enjoy watchinG the world go by and have our first informal lecture on the history, art and culture of Vietnam by our regional expert, Dr. Julian Brown. Julian will give multiple informal talks on the ship over the course of the followinG weeK. A note from regional expert Julian Brown: Vietnam and the other countries of mainland Southeast Asia have fascinated me for well over two decades. When I am asked what it is that draws me to this region it is almost impossible to pin it down to one thing, rather it is a combination of the people, the countryside, the architecture, the history, the food - of course - and perhaps above all its distinct otherness from the European world I was brought up in. To broaden an understanding of this extraordinary region and to complement the visits and excursions we will be making with local guides, I propose giving a series of informal lectures (bring your cocktails along!) on subjects such as the early civilizations of the region (in particular the Khmer Empire of Cambodia and their neighbors the Cham in Vietnam), the plurality of religions, the French colonial period and the conflicts that followed it, language, tourism, conservation, the environment...The aim being to make the tour into a shared conversation of experiences and ideas as we float along the great Mekong River.
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