A long-time member of the American Society of Travel Agents and International Travel Network, Pacific Holidays was a pioneer in touring to China and Asia, and for years has been a leader in offering the discerning traveler tours to virtually every corner of this vast continent. Now Pacific Holidays offers its ultimate Luxury Travel Program, a new series of creative luxury tours throughout Asia to the most popular destinations as well as to more remote, off-the-beaten-track sites. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or taking your first trip to foreign lands, Pacific Holidays' carefully designed itineraries provide comfort and amenity while presenting the unforgettable experience of Asia. Our attention to detail and service on land, sea and air offers you the ultimate in luxury touring, perhaps unparalleled in the industry.

Guaranteed Departures
Setting a new luxury standard, Pacific Holidays pledges to guarantee all its departures, regardless of the number of tour participants. Even if only one person participates, the tour goes, as long as air and land space are available. The traveler is escorted in all cities visited.

Luxury Hotels
We select the finest centrally located accommodations in each city, reserving deluxe rooms with city, river or harbor views. At certain hotels such as the Four Seasons in Chiang Mai, Thailand , and the Strand in Yangon, Myanmar, only suites are available. And at destinations where the best available properties fail to meet our exacting standards, lodging is upgraded to suite accommodations.

Luxury Dining
Most meals are included in Pacific Holidays' Luxury Travel Program. A generous buffet breakfast served at the hotel and a light lunch during the tour are the norm, with dinners at superb world-class restaurants serving local and international cuisine. On some occasions, full breakfast may be skipped in favor of a dim sum brunch at a selected Cantonese restaurant. Meals are not arranged for free days or half days, so that the traveler can independently explore local culinary options. Pacific Holidays treats its travelers to world-famous restaurants, such as the Tiffin Room at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore; Cafe Deco atop Victoria Peak in Hong Kong; and the Li Family Restaurant in Beijing. Or we may dine in an elegant dining car while en route via rail to our destination. Numerous gala dinners are arranged with fascinating cultural presentations to accompany the meal. The Tang dynasty dinner theater in Xian, China; the Sound and Light Show at the Red Fort in Delhi, India; and classical Thai dance performances at the riverside Sala Rim Naan Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, are only a few of the featured events. On many occasions you are free to dine a la carte. (Some exceptions do apply.) Bottled water is served with all meals.

Luxury Transportation
We select our partners for trans-Pacific and trans-Atlantic flights from airlines that rank among the finest in the world. Steeply discounted fares for Business Class are often available for longer flights. While the use of Asian domestic airlines is obligatory in China, India and Indochina, we offer free upgrades to Business Class whenever possible. On land, we enjoy the superb accommodations of the legendary Eastern Orient Express, the ultimate in rail travel luxury. And in India, the Palace on Wheels takes us through the domain of the Mughal emperors to the land of Rajasthan. For water travel, we embark on The Road to Mandalay, sailing through the idyllic and unspoiled land of Myanmar. In China, a ship of the Victoria Cruise Lines welcomes us for a cruise along the Yangtze River, the most magnificent waterway on earth.

Luxury Transfer
Wherever possible for sightseeing excursions and transfers, deluxe air-conditioned vehicles are used, such as Mercedes Benz luxury sedans in most major cities in Asia, or Red Flag (Hongqi) limousines, reserved exclusively for state officials and guests in China.

Small Groups and Private Touring
Pacific Holidays indulges its travelers in the luxuries of scale: the advantages of traveling privately and in small groups in contrast to the less personal service and inefficient use of time encountered in large-group touring. Pacific Holidays Luxury Travel Programs are privately escorted. With all our specially designed tours, personal attention always takes first place, and is to be expected from your tour manager and chauffeur.

Professional Tour Guides
Seasoned, fluent English-speaking local guides with intimate knowledge of the area enhance the pleasure of every tour. A national guide is also available for a nominal fee on a comprehensive itinerary within a given country. For historic high points such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia; the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian, China; and the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, area scholars provide expert commentary to guide our travelers through the history and art of the site.

Gratuity-Free Touring
Since all gratuities are included, no tipping is necessary. Free of this concern, travelers on our Luxury Touring Programs can concentrate on absorbing the bewitching sights, sounds, and flavors of culture and scenery around them.

Partial Tours or Extensions
For travelers wishing to omit a city from an itinerary, to extend a stay in a city, or to add another city entirely, Pacific Holidays offers partial and customized versions of the Luxury Travel Program. Pacific Holidays' Asia experts will assist in arranging any desired modifications.

Luxury Spa Service
After a long day of sightseeing, an hour of spa service at the hotel refreshes and energizes the traveler for the adventures of the next day. As available at selected hotels, the traveler has the choice of traditional massage, herbal body polish or herbal facial, at no additional cost. Relax and enjoy!