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A KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY experience gives you an insight into your destination that you won’t get from even the best guidebook. Read on to be tempted by some of the most luxurious, unusual, and memorable experiences available.
A unique perspective on luxury
In Doha, get a unique perspective of this ancient region by floating serenely above it in a hot air balloon. While in Spain, enjoy 18 holes in the blissful peace of a private golf course. Learn to play the harp in Bangkok or get up close and personal with a volcano in Indonesia. Staying in Munich? Enjoy a luxury sightseeing and gourmet dining experience by limousine and private plane. Wherever you travel, you’ll discover your destination from a different angle with KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY.
A HIGH-FLYING VIP EXPERIENCE
Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich
Combining gourmet dining with stunning sightseeing from a different angle, this VIP journey is the ultimate in luxury. In the morning, a majestic chauffeur-driven Mercedes Maybach limousine will take you to Augsburg Airport where you’ll board a private Tecnam P2012 aircraft. As you fly over spectacular scenery, you’ll be served champagne and appetisers. Look out for beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle, with its fairytale turrets, and the small city of Bolzano – the capital of South Tyrol in Northern Italy. Next stop is Soprabolzano, and the acclaimed Michelin-starred Restaurant 1908 to enjoy Chef Stephan Zippl’s nine-course tasting menu. Following an afternoon browsing the town’s luxurious boutiques, you’ll be taken to Salzburg and Hangar 7 where technology, art and entertainment combine under an incredible glass and steel construction. Your day ends with a luxurious drive back to the hotel in the Maybach, and many memories of an incredible VIP day.
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Fly high above Bavaria in a private aircraft, for an unforgettable experience.
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EXPERIENCE KRAKATOA VOLCANO BY PRIVATE BOAT
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
It’s not every day you get to approach the crater of an active volcano, but on this exclusive expedition, that’s exactly what’s in store for KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY members in Jakarta. The adventure begins before sunrise when you’ll be collected from the hotel in a luxurious vehicle. Make yourself comfortable for a scenic 3.5-hour drive along Indonesia’s west coast to the beach resort of Anyer. Watch the sunrise and enjoy breakfast and refreshing drinks as you discover the landscape beyond Jakarta. Afterwards, you’ll travel by boat to the start of your trek to the crater of Anak Krakatoa. Expert guides will accompany you on this accessible, easy hike along safe paths. They will explain how the area was formed following the volcanic eruption that destroyed the surrounding island. After exploring this fascinating area of stunning natural beauty, cool off with a refreshing swim in crystal-clear waters. Lunch awaits at a charming local restaurant where you can enjoy traditional dishes. Your car will arrive early in the evening to take you back to the hotel so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery while reflecting on your memories of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
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Journey to Krakatoa, an active volcano located close to Jakarta.
TEE OFF IN STYLE
Kempinski Hotel Bahia Estepona
Set within wooded hills above Marbella, La Zagaleta is an exclusive, gated residential area with its own private golf courses. And KEMPINSKI DISCOVERY members have an exceptional opportunity to play the stunning 18-hole championship-level New Course.
At La Zagaleta, undulated greens mix with views of Mediterranean forests.
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Test out your equipment on a new course, before discovering the surrounding destination.
The scenic landscape of La Zagaleta makes for a stunning round of golf.
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Opened in 2005, the course blends in beautifully with its breathtaking surroundings. On the way round you’ll discover unforgettable sights as well as challenging obstacles. Because this is a private course, there are no queues, and your golf times will be booked for you with a buggy provided as part of the experience. After you’ve played your final shot on the 18th, it’s time to retire to the peaceful clubhouse to enjoy the view from its thatched terrace which overlooks the greens and lakes, and out to the sea.
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TAKE IN A 360-DEGREE VIEW
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl, Doha
See Qatar as you’ve never seen it before – floating 610 metres (2,000 feet) above sea level in a hot air balloon. In this adventure of a lifetime, you’ll witness the spectacular vastness of the natural landscape below. Only from this privileged vantage point can you fully comprehend the awe-inspiring geography of this ancient region. The flight takes 45 minutes and can accommodate up to six people. The package includes transfers to and from take-off and landing sites, as well as refreshments. Few things can match the sense of freedom you’ll feel on a balloon ride, nor the wonder of experiencing the landscape from this completely different perspective. It’s where tranquillity and exhilaration meet.
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Take to the skies in a hot air balloon, to see Qatar from above.
STRIKE A CHORD
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
With a history that can be traced back to 3,500 BCE, the harp is one of the world’s oldest musical instruments. In Bangkok, members can learn to play this enigmatic instrument with a two-hour lesson from one of the hotel’s popular musical performers, Tong Juan Wang. After joining the Shanghai Film Symphony Orchestra at the tender age of 17, Ms Wang performed in locations around the world and is now a skilled harpist with a diverse repertoire which includes classical music as well as contemporary tunes. One of the hotel’s luxuriously elegant suites makes the perfect setting for this unique experience for two people. And following your lesson, you’ll be served a sumptuous afternoon tea, complete with champagne and premium teas, accompanied by Ms Wang’s captivating playing. What more tranquil way to spend an afternoon?
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