Five Exclusive Experiences Around the World: Antarctica to the KGB

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 08, 2010 ) Samurai Experience

The SamuraiÂ’s are revered warriors and masters of the sword. This trip offers a truly unique and rare experienceÂ—a glimpse into the secret world of the Samurai! Take a privately guided tour of the Samurai museum in Akita with a Samurai scholar giving you first hand insight on the history, attire and philosophy of the Samurai. Then, go to one of the last remaining Samurai Training Schools in Kyoto where you will tour the facilities and attend a private demonstration! BEST FOR Japanese history buffs and martial arts lovers BUT BEWAREÂ—you may have to swing a sword! Cost: $1,400 per person.

Chill Out This Summer

Only 150, 000 visitors have even been to Antarctica. A select few scientists and researchers have been privileged enough to actually stay on the continent and explore. Among the highlights you will experience: a visit the Emperor Penguin Colony, located near the station and a trip to the Â“hinge zoneÂ” where the floating ice shelf is joined to the continent. BEST FOR Adventurous types who want some great travel bragging rights BUT BEWARE your plans need to be flexible as the weather is very unpredictable in that part of the world and your charter flight may not be able to take off on your set date. Cost: $5,738 per person.

Insiders Moscow Â– Brezhnev to Baryshnikov

The Cold War may be over, but the politics and mystery of that era continue to intrigue and fascinate many. Experience a first-hand account of cold war Russia by having lunch with an ex-KGB agent in a Moscow restaurant that was a known KGB Â“hotspotÂ” during the cold war. BEST FOR: This is a great trip for familiesÂ—especially with teens. BUT BEWARE: Availability is very limited. Cost: $250 per person

Elephant Experience

Spend a day with three amazing semi-habituated elephants. Two of the elephants, Jabu and Thembi, were orphaned in a Kruger National Park culling operation more than 20 years ago. He uses his organization, Living With Elephants, to "foster harmonious relationship between people and elephants". Walk alongside the elephants and see how they go about their day from grazing, bathing and drinking. BEST FOR: Animal lovers of all ages who want to really get up close and personal. BUT BEWARE: You might end up all wet after an elephant takes a nice long drink! Cost: $350 per person

Man vs. Nature Â– Create Your Own Old Man and the Sea Legend

The Dorado is the Â“river tigerÂ” of Argentina. To try your hand at catching the Dorado you will journey to a remote part of this gorgeous countryÂ—near the town of Romang. Here you will meet up with your private fishing guide and spend the next 5 days fishing in the freshwater with your private guide. Truly a world class fishing experience. BEST FOR the diehard fisherman who is looking for a challenge BUT BEWARE you must be strong enough to lift up your prize dorado for a photograph! Cost: $3,975 for 10 days.

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