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www.privateairny.com Private Air | Summer 2020 96 PASSPORT the troubled artist spent his last days. Another is a bespoke recreation of the Monte Carlo Rally, in which a famous pilot will lead a race of vintage cars through the French Riviera. ere's even a cruise through the Mediterranean in search of the cyclops, sirens, and giants of Ulysses' Odyssey. Recently, Ariodante Travel also began to craft bespoke Sabbatical Trips. ese longer, more immersive journeys combine cultural and artistic experiences with nature experiences and more, offering a whole new way to explore the world. Take for example a sabbatical in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish Conquistadors. You'll spend several weeks traveling through Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Latin-America, discovering the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilizations and even sailing in a replica of Columbus' caravel ship. Historical recreations and elaborate games are another specialty. Adventurous travelers can, for example, be transported back to the Roaring 20s and immerse themselves in a luxurious international game of mystery aboard the famed Orient Express train – an experience inspired by the novels of Agatha Christie and labelled "the world's most luxurious murder mystery vacation" by Forbes. e next edition will take place next year, with only a few tickets still available. Also, in 2021, Ariodante Travel will unveil the world's most immersive escape game – involving game designers, special effects experts, stuntmen and actors – inspired by David Fincher's cult film e Game. And, as a company that celebrates the true spirit of travel, the journey with Ariodante Travel is as much a part of the experience as the sites, experiences, and people. e golden years of travel are reimagined for today with private jets, helicopters, sumptuous sailing boats, and vintage cars. It's not all about indulging the self, however. Part of the fee for every trip goes towards supporting organizations essential to the preservation and future of these experiences for everyone. e art and historical trips help to fund important cultural projects, while the cost of the company's nature experiences – which range from trips to the Arctic to visiting the wolves of Parc du Mercantour – contribute to scientific and conservation projects. And, the annual Ariodante Travel historical party supports an ambitious restoration project each year. Araujo likes to think of Ariodante Travel as a goldsmith. "We are the finest craftsmen, and the art world is our workshop," he says. Our team of dream-makers use an unrivaled contacts book to develop a one- off experience – our clients trust that each one of our ultra-luxury experiences is exquisitely unique, down to the finest detail. Our only limit is your imagination." Visit www.ariodantetravel.com to discover the world 's most luxurious, handcrafted, cultural experiences.

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