Admiral Travel Gallery’s “Mysteries of Egypt” Listed As One of the
“50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences”
(Sarasota, FL) In Once In A Lifetime Trips: The World’s 50 Most Extraordinary and Memorable Travel Experiences (Clarkson Potter, May 12, 2009), author Chris Santella showcases 50 extraordinary travel experiences that people will remember for the rest of their lives. She covers fly-fishing in the virgin waters of the Chilean fjords; embarking on a private-jet tour to the great opera houses in Europe with behind-the-scenes passes; and navigating the waters of Alaska on a small boat. She also includes “The Mysteries of Egypt,” an Admiral Travel Gallery (ATG) custom-designed land and cruise exploration of Egypt’s culture and cuisine designed by ATG’s founder and president Malaka Hilton. What inspired Santella to include this unique travel experience? “Malaka Hilton is the world’s most acclaimed Egypt tour guide,” says Santella. “The special insider exclusives her trips include make her Egyptian excursions stand out as truly once-in-a-lifetime adventures.”
Admiral Travel Gallery is a Sarasota-based boutique travel agency specializing in personalized, one-of-a-kind travel experiences. Its annual escorted Egypt tour is often hosted by an icon of popular culture; celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi prepared a dinner at the Pyramids in 2007, and Sir Winston Churchill’s granddaughter, Celia Sandys, will join in 2010. The tour includes a three-day cruise up the Nile; a private, after-hours tour of the Egyptian Museum; a private session with Egypt's most famous archaeologist Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities; and the opportunity to meet other cultural and political figures, such as former First Lady, Her Excellency Jehan Sadat.
“Egypt is one of those destinations people have heard about since the age of four and every time the subject of ancient history comes up in school,” says Hilton. “By the time many travelers have the means to go, they might not be as comfortable traveling alone in the Middle East. Once they go, people appreciate how safe Egypt is, but they feel more confident initially exploring Egypt as part of a group. Of course, traveling in a group also affords the pleasure of experiencing its most luxurious settings with one-of-a-kind embellishments.”
Admiral Travel Gallery is located at 1284 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Admiral Travel Gallery Concierge Service is located at MGA Commerce Plaza, 9024 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch; 941-907-2858. For more information, call 941-951-1801, or visit www.admiraltravel.com. For more information about this press release or to interview ATG’s founder, Malaka Hilton, contact Cemantha Crain at 941-951-1801.
About Admiral Travel Gallery®
Founded in 1997, Admiral Travel Gallery rapidly established its niche in the luxury travel market by offering one-of-a-kind escorted group departures to the world's most intriguing destinations. Owners Malaka and Ryan Hilton have been recognized by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler each consecutive year since 2003 for their expertise in Egypt and southern Africa safari, respectively. ATG has two locations in the Sarasota-Bradenton area: 1284 N. Palm Avenue in downtown Sarasota and at MGA Commerce Plaza, 9024 Town Center Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch. For more information, visit www.admiraltravel.com. ATG is a Virtuoso-member agency.
