Far and Wide, Above and Beyond: Parnassus Travel Group Unveils Upcoming Experiences

Unparalleled connections deliver exceptional possibilities across the globe

Parnassus Travel Group, the ultimate trinity of luxury travel, has unveiled five new examples of once-in-a-lifetime city experiences they can deliver for clients in upcoming months.

Combining Parnassus Luxury Travel, Parnassus Lifestyle (one of the world’s most connected private concierge services) and Parnassus Corporate Travel, Parnassus offers what most operators can’t: a key to the hidden world. Unlocking private experiences not available to the public – such as entrance to the new Faberge Museum in St Petersburg or even private consultations with some of the leading names in fashion, including Lauren Santo Domingo, co-founder of online fashion retailer Moda Operandi – the  company’s global network makes access to almost anything possible should the client request it.

LONDON

One of the world’s leading global cities, London is at the forefront of culture and entertainment and – seen through the right eyes – a limitless list of luxury and excitement. Celebrated for its cultural mix and eccentric juxtaposition between the grandeur of tradition and cutting edge modernity, Parnassus can deliver a seamless VIP experience for clients to really make the most of the city.

Offering preview tickets to shows including Frieze and Masterpiece, VIP tickets to all sporting events, queue-jump at major exhibitions, access to fashion shows, tables at top restaurants and even a back stage tour of the Royal Opera House, Parnassus clients will never be left wanting. They can also enjoy access to the hottest members only clubs in town – including SOHO House, Whites, 5 Hertford Street, Little House-Mayfair, Lou Lou’s and Annabels, as well as wine-tastings with London’s top sommeliers.

Parnassus Travel Group (020 3417 9839; www.parnassustravelgroup.com) offer 3 nights at The Four Seasons Park Lane, London from £810pp (based on 2 sharing). Price includes complimentary breakfast daily, complimentary room upgrade, $100 Spa or F&B Credit and complimentary WIFI. Price based on travel in March 2014.

FLORENCE

 The heart of Italian renaissance and the capital of the vibrant, green Tuscan region, Florence remains a popular travel destinations with visitors all over the world. Recognising its ongoing popularity with clients, Parnassus has pieced together an orchestra of experiences over three nights in the city.

Staying in the spectacular Four Seasons, with interiors designed by Roberto Cavalli, beautiful landscaped gardens and just five minutes walk from the famous Duomo, guests will see and experience Florence like no other. After enjoying a private VIP tour of Florence including the Ufizzi, Academia, Rialto Bridge and Duomo, guests will be whisked off in a private limousine to enjoy the magic of the Tuscan countryside in Chianti. Stopping at Greve for tasting of local cold cuts, cheese and wine, as well as several of the county’s most famous vineyards, guests will experience the region in all of its rustic charm. Other touches include dinner on the terrace of the Villa San Michele and a visit to the small town of Lucca for bike rides along the old city walls.

Parnassus Travel Group (020 3417 9839; www.parnassustravelgroup.com) offer 3 nights at The Four Seasons, Florence from £1,240pp (based on 2 sharing). Price includes complimentary breakfast daily, complimentary room upgrade, $100 Spa or F&B Credit and complimentary WIFI. Price based on travel in April 2014.

MIAMI

 By contrast, Parnassus has announced a party-loving opportunity in the heat of tropical Miami.  Including VIP tickets to the world-famous Winter Music Conference in March, Parnassus also has access to discounted rates and added value stays at some of the city’s hippest hotels, including the Delano, St Regis, W, Soho House and The Setai.

Guaranteeing restaurant bookings at some of the most exclusive addresses in town – Milos, Katsuya, Nobu and Sushi Samba included – Parnassus can also book clients in for VIP nightclubs scattered all over town. For something a little more relaxing, Parnassus can organise Everglade Tours, personal shopping at Bal Harbor Mall, luxury yacht charters, fishing trips and VIP tickets to a host of other key events in the city such as Art Basel, Miami Heats Basketball and the Miami Dolphins.

Parnassus Travel Group (020 3417 9839; www.parnassustravelgroup.com) offer 5 nights at W South Beach, Miami from £1,160pp (based on 2 sharing). Price includes complimentary breakfast daily, complimentary room upgrade, $50 Spa or F&B Credit and complimentary WIFI. Price based on travel in March 2014.

PARIS

 The dramatic backdrops, romantic feel and sheer magic of Paris make it one of the most popular weekend getaway destinations in Europe. Offering that extra “je ne sais quoi” for a special trip away, Parnassus can offer VIP tickets to Paris Fashion Weeks, nightclubs and PSG football games, as well as tours with the city’s top sommeliers, specially curated visits to museums and cooking classes at Michelin-starred restaurants.

For access to the unparalleled sophistication of Parisian fashion, Parnassus can arrange personal shopping experiences at Avenue Montagne shops; the perfect way to spend an afternoon before crashing at any of the city’s grande dames of the hotel world: George V, the Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt or W – all at exclusive, discounted rates. Other examples of “extra mile” experiences include flower designing classes with a George V florist and near impossible restaurant bookings at L’Ami Louis, La Societe, L’Avenue and Matignon.

Parnassus Travel Group (020 3417 9839; www.parnassustravelgroup.com) offer 3 nights at Mandarin Oriental, Paris from £1,050pp (based on 2 sharing). Price includes complimentary breakfast daily, complimentary room upgrade, €50 Spa or F&B Credit and complimentary WIFI. Price based on travel in March 2014.

NEW YORK

Edgy, arty and full of glamour, Parnassus clients love to jet off to New York, and with a range of otherwise impossible experiences at their fingertips they are endlessly happy in the city that never sleeps. Offering private tours of world-famous museums and galleries such as MOMA and the Guggenheim, clients can live the life of generous donors, as well as being able to get hold of VIP tickets to the Frieze preview show.

Fashionistas can relax with VIP shopping experience in Barneys and Bergdorff's as well as a host of other shops across the city, and VIP reservations to some of the best restaurants in town - including Waverly Inn and Peter Lugers – without the burden of waiting lists. For those wanting to paint the town red, entry can be arranged to Soho House and Cipriani Club Downtown as well as all the other night clubs and bars in the city such as Electric Room, 1 OAK and the Rose Bar at Gramercy Park Hotel. Additionally, as in all major cities across the globe, Parnassus clients can get access to tickets to the most desirable cultural and sporting events in town. In New York, this means the likes of the Met Ball, opera and Broadway.

Parnassus Travel Group (020 3417 9839; www.parnassustravelgroup.com) offer 5 nights at The Mark Hotel, New York from £690pp (based on 2 sharing). Price includes complimentary breakfast daily, complimentary room upgrade and late check out on availability and complimentary WIFI & phone calls. Price based on travel in March 2014.

To discuss your travel requirements with Parnassus or to book an experience across the globe, visit www.parnassustravelgroup.com or call one of the team on 020 3417 9839.

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If you would like further press information on Parnassus Travel Group or are interested in setting up a trip, please contact Kathryn Peel or Jonathan Williams on 020 7381 9808 or email Kathryn@ophirpr.co.uk; jonathan@ophirpr.co.uk

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