Until recently, travel to Bhutan was restricted and visas issued only to invited guests and, on rare occasions, to small tourist parties. Executive Travel is proud to have been permitted to send tourists, both individuals and groups, to Bhutan. To maintain the unique culture and traditions, visitors to Bhutan are still restricted to about 2,500 per year. Executive Travel will be pleased to obtain a visa for you.

Your hotel in Darjeeling is THE WINDAMERE, situated on Observatory Hill. The views of the Himalayas from here are unsurpassed. This world-famous hotel features a fireplace in each of its 27 rooms and is equally proud of what it does not feature, such as television, lobby shops or central heating.

From the foothills to Darjeeling runs the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, affectionately known to railway enthusiasts and generations of school children as the "Toy Train".

Consider an apartment hotel such as the Quay West in Sydney. Located right in the center of the city, Quay West offers magnificent Sydney harbor views from the one- or two-bedroom units, all with full kitchens. Sydney offers world-class hotels and dining, splendid beaches, and evenings at the Opera House. Take a short drive to Canberra, and return the next day over the Snowy Mountains and along the Pacific back to Sydney.

Located in Palm Cove on the Great Barrier Reef, all accommodations at the ALLAMANDA are luxurious suites, with 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms, living room, dining area, full kitchen with all cooking facilities, including microwave oven, refrigerator, garbage disposal, dishwasher, tableware and dishes. All this from 18,700 yen per night. The Allamanda is absolute beach front, with three fresh-water pools and golfjust minutes away at one of Cairns' finest courses. Paragliding, wind surfing and horseback riding are some other options for a day of total enjoyment. Visit the Great Barrier Reef and observe nature's wondrous, living coral from your glass bottom boat. Swim, dive, snorkel and relax on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the largest, most complex expanse of coral reefs in the world.

Newly-opened in DALAT, the highlands of eternal spring, a half-day drive from Ho Chi Minh City, is the Palace Hotel; not first class, nor deluxe, this is Royal Class! Five years of renovation have restored the hotel to its former elegance and charm. Warm, inviting, gracious, comfortable, with services extending beyond your desires, you'll drown in the luxury; with a friend, eternal friendship is a certainty; with the family, you'll be a hero, guaranteed. You will surely want to spend a minimum of 2 nights here where eighteen holes of golf are available just steps from the hotel, or enjoy a trek in nearby forests in search of deer, pheasants, peacocks, black bears, panthers, tigers and elephants.

Visit the Long-Necked People in Mae Hong Son, just a short 30-minute flight from Chiang Mai on the Myanmar (Burma) border. Plan your visit to one of the several villages, perhaps one downstream on the Pai River. Travel by long-tail boat to and from the village, and then after lunch back at the River View Hotel, take a short elephant safari.

A leisurely full day's drive from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai takes you through beautiful mountain scenery of northern Thailand, with stops en route to visit Hill Tribe villages (minority nationalities). Compare the cultural differences and shop for handicrafts. The lovely le Meridian Baan Boran is situated on a hilltop overlooking the Ruak River and mighty Mekong with views of the borders of Thailand / Myanmar (Burma) / Laos. Enjoy a ride upriver on a long-tail boat or spend an afternoon on an elephant safari. There is excellent golfing in both Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

New in Myanmar: sail in absolute luxury between Pagan and Mandalay aboard "The Road to Mandalay". This liner, with a pool, lounges and deluxe accommodation, makes the tour of this northern part of Myanmar a relaxing and enjoyable experience. This service is operated by the Orient Express Trains and Cruises Group.