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Eu ro p e & Morocco
A m a n J e t E x p e di t i o n
2 3 -31 Oc tober 2021
G R E E C E • M O N T E N E G R O • I T A LY • M O R O C C O 1
WHAT’S INSIDE Page 4: YOUR PRIVATE JET Pages 5–7: THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE Pages 8–29: THE EXPERIENCE IN DETAIL Chapter One... Amanzoe, Peloponnese, Greece Chapter Two... Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro Chapter Three… Aman Venice, Venice, Italy Chapter Four… Amanjena, Marrakech, Morocco Page 30: TOUR LEADER Page 31: CLIENT AGREEMENT
Venice
GMT +2
Montenegro
GMT +2
Peloponnese
GMT +3
Marrakech
GMT +1
SCHEDULED FLIGHTS:
DATE FROM TO DEPART ARRIVE DURATION
1 hour 27 minutes
25 Oct 2021 Athens (ATH) Montenegro (TIV) 15:00 15:27
(–1 hour time difference)
27 Oct 2021 Montenegro (TIV) Venice (VCE) 11:00 12:23 1 hour 23 minutes
3 hours 30 minutes
29 Oct 2021 Venice (VCE) Marrakech (RAK) 11:00 13:30
(–1 hour time difference)
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YOUR PRIVATE JET
AIRBUS ACJ 319
• Four lounges
• Two restrooms
• Two flight attendants
• Two pilots
• One engineer
4
THE JOURNEY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 DAY 4
Saturday, 23 October 2021 Tuesday, 26 October 2021
Amanzoe, Pool Pavilion (Peloponnese, Greece) Aman Sveti Stefan, Milocer Garden View Suite
D (Montenegro)
• Arrive in Athens, Greece, on your long-haul flight. B
• Helicopter to Peloponnese at 16:00. • Touring to Kotor town.
• Welcome cocktails and dinner with history expert.
DAY 5
DAY 2 Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Sunday, 24 October 2021 Aman Venice, Palazzo Bedroom (Venice, Italy)
Amanzoe, Pool Pavilion (Peloponnese, Greece) B L D
B L • Private transfer to airport at 09:30 (30 minutes).
• Boat excursion to Spetses Island with lunch. • Private jet to Venice, Italy (11:00–12:23).
• Lunch on jet.
• Private transfer to hotel by boat (30 minutes).
DAY 3 • Afternoon touring.
Monday, 25 October 2021 • Welcome cocktails and dinner.
Aman Sveti Stefan, Milocer Garden View Suite
(Montenegro)
B D DAY 6
• Morning touring to Athens or morning at leisure and Thursday, 28 October 2021
private transfer to Athens. Aman Venice, Palazzo Bedroom (Venice, Italy)
• Private jet to Montenegro (15:00–15:27). B
• Private transfer to hotel (30 minutes). • Full day touring in Venice.
• Welcome cocktails and dinner with history expert.
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DAY 7 DAY 9
Friday, 29 October 2021 Sunday, 31 October 2021
Amanjena, Pavilion (Marrakech, Morocco) B
B L • Private transfer to Marrakech airport for your flight
• Private transfer to airport by boat at 09:30 (30 onward (30 minutes).
minutes).
• Private jet to Marrakech, Morocco (11:00-13:30).
• Lunch on jet.
• Private transfer to Amanjena (30 minutes).
• Welcome cocktails with history expert.
DAY 8
Saturday, 30 October 2021
Amanjena, Pavilion (Marrakech, Morocco)
B D
• Full day touring in Marrakech.
• Farewell cocktails and dinner with entertainment.
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PELOPONNESE, GREECE
The historic peninsula of the Peloponnese is home to great archeological sites such as ancient Olympia, Epidaurus,
Byzantine churches and castles. Alongside history and culture, the natural beauty is replete with white-sand
beaches, warm clear waters, mountains, forests and caves, making the Peloponnese a coveted holiday destination.
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AMANZOE
Drawing its name from the Sanskrit word for ‘peace’ and zoe, the Greek word for ‘life’, Amanzoe is situated on a
hilltop close to the town of Porto Heli on the eastern coast of the Peloponnese. Situated on a gentle rise surrounded
by undulating olive groves, Amanzoe’s 360-degree views take in the Peloponnese countryside and rocky coves.
Designed by renowned architect, the late Ed Tuttle, Amanzoe’s design is influenced by classical Greek architecture,
reminiscent of the Ancient Greek Agora and the Acropolis.
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PAVILIONS & VILLAS
Drawing on classical Greek architecture, with strong lines and a pared-back aesthetic, Amanzoe’s standalone
Pavilions all open onto terraces with private plunge pools and views of the surrounding land and sea. Each Pavilion
is accessed via a stone-walled courtyard, leading to a high-ceilinged living area and kingsize bed positioned in a
marble alcove with views. Amanzoe’s Villas are cool, spacious abodes surrounded by olive groves. Overlooking the
Aegean Sea, each of the Villas features an open terrace with sand-coloured marble floors, traditional dry stone-clad
walls, and concrete columns and cornices. A chef and a host serves each one.
RESTAURANT, WELLNESS & FACILITIES
Simple, contemporary Greek and Mediterranean dishes emphasise locally sourced ingredients at Amanzoe, which
receives daily deliveries of local bass, bream, grouper and crustacean, as well as locally reared lamb and pork. Meals
are served in the airy Restaurant, with its deep-blue sea views, as well as at the Pool Terrace, Nama, the Japanese
restaurant, the informal Beach Club or surrounded by candles in private.
The holistic healings of Hippocrates are the inspiration for Amanzoe’s light-filled 2,850-square-metre Spa,
combining diet, gymnastics, exercise, massage and sea bathing with modern natural products and treatments. A
gym is also available, and studios host yoga and Pilates sessions.
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Day 1
Saturday, 23 October 2021
Amanzoe, Pool Pavilion (Peloponnese, Greece)
Included Meals: D
Arrive in Athens, Greece, on your international
flight.
16:00: Take a helicopter transfer from Athens to the
Peloponnese. Your luggage will be transferred separately
by van.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
Welcome Cocktails and Dinner – 18:00: Gather for
cocktails and dinner with a local historian to meet your
fellow travelers and tour leader.
Day 2
Sunday, 24 October 2021
Amanzoe, Pool Pavilion (Peloponnese, Greece)
Included Meals: B L
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant.
The private beach and Beach Club are set below
Amanzoe on a sheltered bay. Complimentary transfers
take guests down to the Aegean, where non-motorised
water sports can be enjoyed. The serene Beach Club
is home to four swimming pools, as well as a casual
eatery and a two-room spa.
SCHEDULED GROUP EXPERIENCE
Shared Boat Excursion to Spetses Island with Lunch -
11:00 to 14:00: Take a short boat trip over to Spetses
Island. Enjoy lunch together at a local tavern along the
pebbled coast before going off on your own to spend
the afternoon strolling the idyllic island. Explore the
picturesque Spetses Town and waterfront promenade.
Don’t forget to bring your swim gear and take
advantage of Spetses Island’s beach.
10Meet at 14:00 to return to the resort together by boat.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at one of Amanzoe’s Restaurants
on your own or order room service.
Day 3
Monday, 25 October 2021
Aman Sveti Stefan, Milocer Garden View Suite
(Montenegro)
Included Meals: B D
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant.
This morning, enjoy Amanzoe and the beach at your
leisure. By 11:30, private transfer to Athens airport (2
hours 45 minutes). If you wish, order a packed lunch
from Amanzoe to enjoy during the drive.
Alternatively, check out and depart from Amanzoe
around 09:00, and enjoy touring and lunch on your
own in Athens.
SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES IN ATHENS (please
choose one of the following options): You will have a
private car, driver and guide. If you wish, order a packed
lunch from Amanzoe to enjoy during the drive.
Epidaurus: Along the way to Athens, stop at Epidaurus
Ancient Theatre, which sits within the Sanctuary
of Asklepios, one of the most extensive sacred
sanctuaries in ancient Greece. The theatre is the best-
preserved monument of the Sanctuary. Athletic and
artistic contests were held at the Sanctuary in honour
of Asklepios, the god of medicine. The original layout of
the Epidaurus Theatre stage shows that it was intended
for the performance of dramatic works at the level of
the orchestra. During the second phase, actors would
have performed on a raised proscenium, leaving the
orchestra for the chorus.
11Acropolis of Athens: Visit the ancient citadel, built in
the fifth century BCE, that sits above the city of Athens.
While at the Acropolis, explore its many famous
structures. To the south of the entrance is the tiny
Temple of Athena Nike. At the centre of the Acropolis
is the Parthenon or Temple of Athena Parthenos
(Athena the Virgin). East of the entrance and north of
the Parthenon is the temple known as the Erechtheum.
South of the platform that forms the top of the
Acropolis there are also the remains of an outdoor
theatre called Theatre of Dionysus. A few hundred
metres away, there is the now partially reconstructed
Odeon of Herodes Atticus.
15:00-15:27: Private jet to Montenegro (1 hour 27
minutes, -1 hour time difference).
12MONTENEGRO
Situated in the south of the Adriatic sea, Montenegro is a small Balkan country bordered by Croatia and Albania.
The richness of its cultural history can be seen in the mosaic floors of Roman villas, flamboyantly painted Orthodox
monasteries, ornate Catholic churches, elegant minarets of mosques and the sturdy fortresses built by the
numerous powers that have fought over these lands. While the whole country is not even 300 kilometres from
tip to toe, Montenegro beckons travellers worldwide to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, kayak and traverse its
dramatic landscape of looming mountains, ancient walled towns, primeval forests, coastlines and everything in
between.
13AMAN SVETI STEFAN
Once the summer residence of Queen Marija Karadjordjevic, Villa Milocer overlooks the Adriatic Sea and is
embraced on three sides by dense forests of cedar, pine and olive trees. A fortified village dating back to the
fifteenth century, the island of Sveti Stefan is a uniquely atmospheric setting of cobbled lanes, handsome courtyards
and serene sea views. Attached to the coast by a narrow isthmus, Sveti Stefan lies across the bay from Villa Milocer.
Together these historic sites comprise Aman Sveti Stefan.
14SUITES
At Villa Milocer, the stone-walled manse is home to elegant Suites as well as the airy communal Living Room,
expansive Meeting Room and book-filled Library. The Villa sits above Milocer Beach and also offers easy access to
Queen’s Beach, in the neighbouring cove, as well as the standalone Aman Spa.
RESTAURANTS
Local ingredients fill the menus at the convivial Piazza and intimate Dining Room at Villa Milocer. Organic
vegetables and fruits are accompanied by sea bass, octopus and rock oysters direct from the Adriatic and pasture-
fed beef from the north of Montenegro, as well as a variety of local cheeses, honeys and jams, olive oils, and herbs.
15Day 3
Monday, 25 October 2021
Aman Sveti Stefan, Milocer Garden View Suite
(Montenegro)
Included Meals: B D
15:27: Arrive in Montenegro (1 hour 27 minutes, –1
hour time difference). Private transfer to Villa Milocer
(30 minutes).
After checking in, freshen up and relax.
Welcome cocktails and dinner with local historian,
starting at 18:00.
Day 4
Tuesday, 26 October 2021
Aman Sveti Stefan, Milocer Garden View Suite
(Montenegro)
Included Meals: B
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant.
With your private car and driver, explore Kotor town.
Suggested collection time is 11:00.
Suggested return time is 16:00.
Kotor: Located on a beautiful bay on the coast of
Montenegro, Kotor is a city steeped in tradition and
history, with scenic views. Together with the nearly
overhanging limestone cliffs of Orjen and Lovćen,
Kotor and its surrounding area form an impressive and
picturesque Mediterranean landscape. Kotor has one of
the best-preserved medieval old towns in the Adriatic
and is a Unesco world heritage site. Stroll the cobbled
streets and explore the medieval maze of museums,
churches and cafe-strewn squares.
Lunch: Have lunch at a local casual restaurant in Kotor
on your own.
16Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
Return to the resort and freshen up.
Dinner: Dine at Aman Sveti Stefan’s Restaurant on your
own.
Day 5
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Aman Venice, Palazzo Bedroom (Venice, Italy)
Included Meals: B L D
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant before
checking out.
09:30: Departure via private transfer to Tivat airport
(approximately 30 minutes).
11:00-12:23: Private jet from Montenegro to Venice (1
hour 23 minutes).
Lunch will be served on board during this flight.
17VENICE, ITALY
Situated across a group of 118 small islands separated by canals and linked by bridges, Venice has long been a
popular and unique destination. Renowned for its splendid architecture, artworks, classical music, landscapes,
gondolas, the alternance of high and low tides, the reflections of light and colours, and the unusual daily scenes in
a city living on water, Venice is a designated Unesco World Heritage Site that beckons travellers from across the
globe.
18AMAN VENICE
As sumptuous and romantic as the city itself, Aman Venice – set in a sixteenth-century palazzo on the Grand Canal
– is home to museum-quality treasures including Tiepolo frescoes, gilded ceilings and centuries-old leather wall
coverings. More home than hotel, Aman Venice offers the rare privilege of space in the centre of the Floating City.
High ceilings and spacious light-filled salons are joined by two mature outdoor private gardens – a rarity in the city.
Moments of beauty are everywhere, from St Mark’s Basilica to chance encounters with a door embellishment
or fresco.
19ROOMS & SIGNATURE ROOMS
Aman Venice’s Rooms and Signature Rooms, which vary in size and configuration, feature works by a number of
Italy’s greatest artists – including sixteenth-century architect Sansovino and eighteenth-century painter Tiepolo.
Contemporary furnishings complement authentic silk wall coverings, chandeliers, wood panelling, chinoiserie and
painted ceilings, while many Suites offer Grand Canal views.
RESTAURANTS
A sweeping staircase rises through two levels to the piano nobile, where the Ballroom looks out over the Grand
Canal and leads to the Bar and the Yellow and Blue Dining Rooms. With a magnificent fireplace and Cesare Rotta
ceiling mural, the Yellow Dining Room overlooks the canal, while the Bar features silk wall coverings and views of
the hotel’s canal-side garden, where an alfresco dining venue is available in summer months. Open for lunch and
dinner, Arva channels Italy’s cucina semplice culinary tradition, transforming fresh, seasonal ingredients into dishes
that celebrate simplicity and flavour. Welcoming and convivial, the restaurant offers guests an authentic, sustainable
dining experience, inspired by the timeless and inventive heritage of Italian cooking.
20Day 5
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Aman Venice, Palazzo Bedroom (Venice, Italy)
Included Meals: B L D
Have lunch on the jet.
12:23: Arrive in Venice, Italy (1 hour 23 minutes).
Private transfer via boat to your hotel (30 minutes).
Check in and freshen up.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
EXPERIENCES: Explore Venice with your private guide.
Suggested collection time is 14:00.
Suggested return time is 18:00.
Piazza San Marco: Also known as St Mark’s Square,
this famous square is the social, religious and political
centre of the city. It is commonly seen in movies as the
square with flocks of pigeons.
St Mark’s Basilica: At the eastern end of the Square
is the imposing St Mark’s Basilica, a cathedral church
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Venice. It is the
most famous church in the city and one of the best-
known examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. It is
also known as the Church of Gold for its opulent design
and gold ground mosaics, and served as a status
symbol of Venice’s wealth and power.
Doge’s Palace: Connected to St Mark’s Basilica is the
Doge’s Palace. By the fourteenth century, the hierarchy
of Venice decided that a grand palace was needed, a
building befitting the city’s new wealth and power. The
palace became the residence of the Doge of Venice,
the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice,
opening as a museum in 1923.
21Torre dell’Orologio Clock Tower: On the north side of
the Square stands the Clock Tower at the entrance to
the Merceria, which links the Square to the commercial
and financial centre. Both the tower and clock date
back to the fifteenth century, although the clock’s
mechanisms have been updated over time.
Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal: Take a one-hour
gondola ride on the Grand Canal. The banks of the
Grand Canal are lined with more than 170 buildings,
most of which date from the thirteenth to the
eighteenth centuries and demonstrate the wealth
and art created by the Republic of Venice. The noble
Venetian families faced huge expenses to show off
their richness in suitable palazzos; this contest reveals
the citizens’ pride and the deep bond with the lagoon.
Welcome Cocktails and Dinner - 18:00: Enjoy
welcome cocktails and dinner at Arva.
Day 6
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Aman Venice, Palazzo Bedroom (Venice, Italy)
Included Meals: B
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
EXPERIENCES: The day is yours to explore Venice with
your private guide. Discuss with your guide what you
would like to see.
Suggested collection time is 09:00.
Suggested return time is 17:00.
Rialto Market: Foodies must make a stop at the Rialto
Market, where Venetians have been buying their daily
supplies of fish, vegetables, fruit and other foodstuffs
since 1097. Jump in amid the hustle and bustle of
vendors hawking their wares, workers unloading crates
of produce from barges, restaurant chefs examining
fish and creating their menu du jour, and delivery men
zipping around with handcarts laden with produce.
It’s best to arrive early to see the vegetable and fish
markets in full swing.
22Museums and Galleries: Also known as the Gallerie
dell’Accademia di Venezia, the Academy Gallery
Museum of Art is Venice’s premiere art museum
and houses masterpieces by Venetian greats of the
Renaissance period such as Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione,
Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese and more. To see one of
Italy’s finest collections of modern art, step next door
to Peggy Guggenheim’s Museum of Modern Art.
The American heiress’s personal collection contains
works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Jackson Pollock
and many more. There are numerous other notable
museums and galleries such as Ca’Rezzonico, Museo
di Storia Naturale, Museo Correr, Ca’ d’Oro, La
Bottega dei Mascareri, and more. Speak to your guide
for further suggestions.
Churches: There are over 100 churches across the
sprawling city, running the gamut of Byzantine,
medieval, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Titian admirers should visit the Frari (Chiesa di Santa
Maria Gloriosa dei Frari) to see his altar painting of
the Assumption of Mary, the Pesaro Madonna, and his
actual tomb. The Madonna dell’Orto, tucked away in
northern Venice, is the parish church of Renaissance
artist Tintoretto and where visitors can view his pieces
and his tomb. Across the bridge is the home studio
where the artist lived and painted. Santa Maria della
Salute sits at the entrance of the Grand Canal, built in
memoriam to the lives lost to and Venice’s victory over
the Black Death in 1630. Speak to your guide for further
suggestions.
Shopping: Venice has a long history of artisanship,
and within its large city are shops and boutiques
dedicated to quality items alongside the typical myriad
of souvenir stores. The most famous craftworks from
Venice are Murano glass, carnival masks and Burano
sweets. Bibliophiles should make a stop at Libreria
Acqua Alta, a bookshop where books are stacked on
bathtubs and gondolas, and a purveyor of obscure
literature about Venice. Speak to your guide for specific
suggestions.
23Day 7
Friday, 29 October 2021
Amanjena, Pavilion (Marrakech, Morocco)
Included Meals: B L
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant before
checking out.
09:30: Departure via private boat transfer to Venice
airport (approximately 30 minutes).
11:00-13:30: Private jet from Venice to Marrakech (3
hours 30 minutes, -1 hour time difference).
Lunch will be served on board during this flight.
24MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
Marrakech, or the ‘Red City’, has a thousand-year history that is rich and turbulent, with an eclectic cast of
characters: sultans and princesses, magicians and slave-traders, fortune-hunters and colonialists. The old medina,
with its winding souks, and the hectic main square of the Jemaa el Fna bedazzle the senses in every way. But
Marrakech is also a buzzing modern city, with an increasingly happening culture and nightlife.
25AMANJENA
Inspired by the rose-hued buildings of old Marrakech and its twelfth-century Menara Gardens, palatial Amanjena
lies just outside the fabled Red City. Amid shady courtyards with petal-strewn fountains, traditional earth-toned
pisé-de-terre walls give way to the central bassin that nourishes the gardens. Radiating from this ornamental
irrigation pool are spacious stand-alone guest Pavilions, each with its own garden and gazebo and many with
private pools. Vaulted ceilings and Moorish arches house cool, elegant interiors, with a generosity of space
reflecting the Sahara all around.
26PAVILIONS & MAISONS
Amanjena’s five-star Pavilions and Maisons are cool, elegant dwellings with Berber carpets scattered over zellij-
tiled floors. The sound of running water in fountains soothes, while chaise-longues and candle lanterns lend classic
Moroccan ambience. Several of these dwellings offer private heated pools.
27Day 7
Friday, 29 October 2021
Amanjena, Pavilion (Marrakech, Morocco)
Included Meals: B L
Have lunch on the jet.
13:30: Arrive in Marrakech, Morocco (3 hours 30
minutes, -1 hour time difference).
Private transfer to Amanjena (approximately 30
minutes).
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES: Explore
Marrakech with your private guide.
Djemaa El-Fna Square: Marrakech’s main square is
bursting with energy. It has been the stage for halqa,
or street theatre, since this plaza was the site of
public executions around AD 1050 – hence its name,
which means ‘assembly of the dead’. By mid-morning
the sound of snake-charmers fills the air, but the
show does not begin until sunset when restaurants
fire up their grills, cueing musicians to tune up their
instruments.
Welcome cocktails with a local historian, starting at
18:00.
Day 8
Saturday, 30 October 2021
Amanjena, Pavilion (Marrakech, Morocco)
Included Meals: B D
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant.
Spa: If you wish, book a treatment at the Aman Spa at
your leisure, on your own account.
TODAY’S SUGGESTED EXPERIENCES: Explore
Marrakech with your private guide.
Suggested collection time is 09:00.
Suggested return time is 17:00.
28The Medina: Home to more than 300,000 people,
the Medina, or ancient quarter, is a maze of narrow,
winding lanes brimming with activity. Explore the
tanneries near Bab Debbagh and visit a Moukef, or
a gathering of labourers. Next, visit Foundouks, the
original lodging and trading houses for merchants, as
well as traditional bakeries where residents still bring
their dough to be baked.
Dar Bellarj: Dar Bellarj was once a stork hospital
(bellarj is Arabic for stork), but it has since transformed
into Marrakech’s premier arts centre. Each year the
nonprofit Dar Bellarj Foundation adopts a programme
themed around living culture, ranging from film to
women’s textiles and storytelling.
Musée de Marrakech: The Musée de Marrakech
exhibits a collection of Moroccan art forms within the
decadent salons of the Mnebhi Palace. The central
internal courtyard, with its archways, stained-glass
windows, painted doors panels and colourful geometric
tilework, is the highlight.
Markets: Pass through the main artery of the Medina,
passing through the leather, metalwork, woodcraft,
mint and olive markets.
Cocktails and Dinner with entertainment - 19:00:
Enjoy farewell cocktails and dinner with your fellow
travelers.
Day 9
Sunday, 31 October 2021
Included Meals: B
Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the Restaurant.
Official check out time is at 12:00. Leave your luggage
with the bell desk and enjoy the hotel’s facilities until
your private transfer.
Private transfer to Marrakech airport (approximately
30 minutes).
End of Aman Jet Expedition.
29TOUR LEADER
Catherine E. Heald
CEO and Co-Founder of Remote Lands
Catherine is an adventurer, an Asiaphile, and a serial entrepreneur. She
describes her greatest fear in life as mediocrity, her second greatest as
boredom and the combination as the stimulus for Remote Lands. A former
software engineer and technology entrepreneur, she considers herself lucky
to have found her true calling at the age of 42, and to have been able to turn
her life’s passion for Asian travel into her profession.
Some of her most memorable travel experiences include having a private lunch with the Queen of Bhutan in her
palace; a magical New Year’s Eve in Mongolia sharing a ger with a nomad family at 7°C (-44.6°F); hiking to far-flung
hill tribe villages off the grid in eastern Myanmar; off-piste skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir, in 1989; trekking alone in the
Everest region of Nepal; taking a private helicopter up to view the peak of the third highest mountain in the world,
Kanchenjunga in Sikkim; cruising in Siberia from the Arctic Circle to Vladivostok in a Russian icebreaker; chartering
a private plane to visit remote corners of the Gobi Desert and eastern Mongolia; getting married in an Iban tribal
longhouse in Borneo, a Hindu temple in Kerala, and a Buddhist temple in Bhutan; and travelling solo across North
Korea.
Catherine (née Evans) graduated from Shady Side Academy in Pittsburgh, and then headed to New York to attend
Columbia University (Barnard College) in 1980. This was the first year Columbia offered Computer Science as a
major, and her instinct told her computers would become increasingly integral to business and life in general. She
earned her BA in Computer Science in 1984 and then spent four years writing code for Wall Street’s L.F. Rothschild,
Unterberg, Towbin while attending NYU’s Stern School of Business, but she left for Hong Kong before earning her
MBA.
She lives with her husband, Donald Heald, a collector and purveyor of rare books and manuscripts, and their white
Labrador, Bali, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and in Sherman, CT. Her proudest accomplishments include having
been the youngest female CEO of a publicly traded American company at the age of 33 (as Catherine Winchester);
being featured onstage with Bill Gates in two of his major keynote speeches in 1991 and 1993; and finishing the 1985
NYC Marathon in 101st place with a time of 3:17. She still runs 40 miles a week, albeit rather slowly now, and credits
running and the self-discipline she learned from daily training as being the foundation for all her achievements in
life.
30Client Agreement
I, the client, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied for the trip as specified above. I understand that I may travel to remote countries
and areas in Asia that are inherently risky including the above-stated destinations. I am prepared to assume the risks associated with this trip
including: forces of nature; weather; terrorism; civil unrest; war; strikes; local laws; accidents; and all transportation including land vehicles,
boats and aircraft that are not necessarily operated or maintained to standards found in North America. I assume all risks associated with altitude,
illness, physical injuries sustained, disease, alcohol consumption, physical exertion and sporting activities, knowing that access to evacuation
and/or suitable medical supplies and support may not be available. I also assume full responsibility for my own baggage and personal possessions
and effects.
Remote Lands, Inc., including its officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents and successors, does not own or operate any entity which is
a service provider for client journeys. Remote Lands purchases all transportation, accommodation, dining and all other services from a variety of
independent entities. Remote Lands is not responsible or liable for the gross negligence or intentional acts by any service provider or other third
party.
I agree that I am responsible for purchasing comprehensive travel and emergency medical insurance that will cover all expenses related to trip
cancellation; loss of luggage and personal effects; medical expenses including evacuation; and all other issues related to personal injury, death,
property damage, or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent,
willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any service provider including airlines, hotels and restaurants, or their employees or
agents or any other third party (2) any defect or failure of any vehicle, equipment, aircraft or instrument owned by any service provider (3) any
wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any third party.
I understand that unforeseen events beyond the immediate control of Remote Lands may occur, such as flight/train/boat/other transportation
cancellations, hotel issues/problems, and other unexpected schedule changes. I agree that Remote Lands is not responsible for such
unanticipated and uncontrollable changes, and that any expenses resulting from such changes (e.g. additional hotel, transportation, or guide
fees, etc.) would be my sole responsibility, and I further understand that I may be eligible to recoup such costs from my travel insurance carrier.
I hereby agree that everyone in my party, including myself, is of adequate health, and no one has any physical condition or disability that could
prevent them from taking part in the journey or present a hazard to themselves, or have, hereby, disclosed any conditions that may hinder our/my
ability to endure the exertions of this trip.
By accepting this document I agree to take full responsibility for my own and the members of my party’s actions, safety and welfare, including
unanticipated events including injury, illness, theft, emotional trauma, death, forces of nature, war and terrorism. I hereby release and discharge
Remote Lands, Inc. and its agents and employees from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in the above trip. I agree that
this release will be legally binding upon me, my heirs, successors, assigns and legal representatives, it being my intention to fully assume all risk of
travel and to release Remote Lands, Inc. from any and all liabilities to the maximum extent permitted by law.
For information concerning possible dangers at destinations, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Travel Warnings Section of the U.S. State
Department at (202) 647-5225 or www.travel.state.gov. For medical information, Remote Lands recommends contacting the Centres for Disease
Control at (877) FYI-TRIP or www.cdc.gov/travel.
I assume full and complete responsibility for checking and verifying any and all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability,
and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). It is my responsibility to obtain any vaccinations or medications. Any issues or claims relating to
terms and conditions or in any way relating to the journey shall be settled by binding arbitration in the State of New York, in accordance with the
current rules of the American Arbitration Association.
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