Ruth Asher
There are many extraordinary places across the globe to experience breathtaking scenery, amazing wildlife and natural beauty. Whether on land or sea, here are some I have experienced myself and also beloved by my clients.
AT SEA
My clients prefer the smaller, more intimate ships. My favorite cruise lines—where I can offer my clients the best cabins, exclusive VIP amenities, extraordinary shore excursions and shipboard credits—include Ponant, Seabourn, Crystal Yachts, Windstar, Azamara, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. I have orchestrated beautiful trips to Alaska, The Galapagos, Hawaii, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. One memorable trips my client, who were not cruisers, loved was a Ponant voyage to Antarctica, where they loved the ship, guides and naturalists. They are actually going back.
ON LAND
African Safaris continue to be one of the most popular and transformative experiences I book for my clients. Nothing beats seeing animals in the wild.
India was unusual and eye-opening for me. I am glad I went and has the opportunity to see so many cultures. I stayed at a wonderful little adobe hut on the beach at Goa. Nothing fancy, but such a real experience.
Scandinavia is increasingly popular with families and is very refreshing and unlike any other place in the world.
I have wonderful ground operators, primarily Swain and Trails of Indochina, that I work with to VIP my clients in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand and have arranged huge trips to many fascinating places.