TCS & Starquest Expeditions News

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May 8, 2013
New Video: Inside our Private Jets

Recently, we took a look at one of our private jets in action. Take a minute and check out our friendly crew, spacious cabin, food and drink service and more to get a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes on an around-the-world trip.

To see more of our upcoming travel opportunities by private jet, please visit our expeditions page.

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April 17, 2013
Around Australia

OK, we’ll admit it. We get really excited every time we launch a new trip around here, but we are particularly excited about our latest — Around Australia.

Australia is a highlight on many of our trips, especially our classic Around the World expeditions — but this is the first time we’ve focused solely on the best this continent has to offer. If you’ve ever wanted to explore the Land Down Under, this is the time!

For 20 days in July 2014, we’ll jet around the coasts of Australia (the Great Barrier Reef, Ningaloo Marine Park), dipping into the Outback to experience Uluru (Ayers Rock), and wander through its vibrant, fun-filled cities (Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne). As an added bonus, we’ll spend a few days on gorgeous, remote Kangaroo Island and explore the infamous, colorful history behind the old penal colony at Port Arthur, Tasmania.

This exclusive Around Australia expedition is simply not to be missed. Perfect for families and those seeking a summertime retreat, this journey is on sale now for just 46 guests.

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March 22, 2013
Snapshots of Japan

Our Extraordinary Cultures expedition kicked off in Seattle this past Sunday. Japan is our first destination with visits to the nation’s most celebrated shrines in Nara and Kyoto, two of Japan’s most beautiful cities. With so many gorgeous sites, our inboxes are overflowing with pictures. Here are some of our favorites snapped by our friends at Creative Media Seattle, who are joining us on this journey.

"Like what you see? You might enjoy our Secrets of Japan expedition, an exclusive tour of Japan led by our founder T.C. Swartz, that departs in the fall."

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March 13, 2013
Ready to travel? Here’s how to reach us

Every traveler has a preferred way of planning a dream trip. Some like to talk through their ideas with an expert source. Others like to browse online materials like brochures and travel blogs. And for busy professionals, email is the easiest way to get answers fast.

However you prefer to learn about our travel opportunities, we have you covered. We recently redesigned our brochure request page to make it easier than ever to plan for our trips. You can view our full-color brochures online for each expedition. Or you can leave your phone number, and we’ll call you for a chat. If, like us, you prefer to celebrate your trip planning, order a DVD and a few full color brochures, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Have a specific question? Use the contact form on our website to ask us directly. We’ll get back to you within one business day.

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March 12, 2013
TCS featured in Travel Weekly

We had the pleasure of having New York Times bestselling author Patricia Schultz of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die on one of our first Around the World trips with Four Seasons last fall. A veteran travel journalist, Schultz just penned this great review of her trip in Travel Weekly, calling our partnership with Four Seasons “a match made in jet-setter heaven.”

“The common denominator for any of these expeditions is that accommodations, convenience and service are always the best available,” Schultz writes. “But the true luxury is undoubtedly the chance to savor the local culture, heritage and people of the world’s far-flung corners…TCS guarantees that it happens in an authentic and spontaneous manner — at least, they make it seem that way.”

Ready to explore? Check out our entire expedition schedule. And start dreaming about your ideal getaway today.

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March 7, 2013
Lexus Lifestyle: Once-in-a-Lifetime Travel Feature

This week we’re thrilled to be featured on Lexus Magazine’s website. In the article, our expert travel staff share their best recommendations for emerging destinations. The result is a gorgeous slideshow that includes rich photos and descriptions that will surely persuade you to add a few of these places to your ever-growing travel list.

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February 15, 2013
The New TCS Travel Blog

Love travel stories and advice? We’re sharing the best of travel on our new blog.

Visit us daily for interviews, trip updates, stunning photos and a few surprises.

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February 11, 2013
Download our free App today, now featuring Cape to Cape

Cape to Cape is our latest and greatest trip to get its own feature in our App.

Departing January 2014, this expedition includes the best of the Atlantic Rim, including extensive explorations of both the Capes in South Africa and South America. Get an insider's look into this new itinerary now with our Cape to Cape App's trip details, gorgeous photographs, videos and more.

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February 8, 2013
Around the World in 5

Photo from Sony World Photography Awards

Jason Wu is a favorite of our First Lady and just one of the designers that The New York Times is featuring on its site during Fashion Week. (The New York Times)

How happy are you? Other nations often score higher than the United States on the happiness index. NPR explores this fascinating topic this week. (NPR)

Smithsonian Magazine explores Evotourism—or Evolutionary Tourism—by launching its amazing new feature by “focusing on 12 world-class destinations that span six continents and 500 million years.” (Smithsonian Magazine)

We often sigh and think about how the Nordic nations get it right in so many walks of life—politics, social policies, ahem, happiness index. This week, The Economist does, too. (The Economist)

Did you see the pictures from the Sony World Photography Awards, as featured here in The Washington Post? Simply amazing. (Washington Post)

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February 4, 2013
Shelley Cline shares on our captivating itineraries

How do you put together a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Start with a passionate and knowledgeable staff. Combine emerging destinations with private jet travel. Add a dash of the unexpected. Then go beyond destinations and cultivate new friendships through culinary adventures and intimate excursions.

In this video, our president Shelley Cline shares how we deliver the unexpected as our guests travel around the world.