It’s the list of a lifetime. Why wait to start doing the things you’ve always dreamed of doing, including traveling to places near and far? Let us help you plan trips to places you’ve always wanted to visit, like the Seven Wonders of the World, and ones never even dreamed of seeing, like those in the running to be the eighth world wonder.

Featured Bucket List Trip Ideas:

• Highlights of China
• Gateway to the Himalayas
• India: Tigers, Taj  & Tradition

Highlights of China

The Great Wall, the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Three Gorges - experience these and more wonders on this Discovery journey, the perfect introduction to China. Dig into ancient Chinese civilization with a behind-the-scenes tour of the country's only underground museum; then contemplate Shanghai's futuristic skyline. Explore the Yangzi River - and life along its scenic shores - on a luxury cruise.

• Avoid the crowds and explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the best-preserved and less-frequented section
• Tour the Yangling Museum accompanied by a leading archeologist and discover its most important exhibits
• Gain eye-level views of the Terra Cotta Warriors during a special photographic session
• Cruise the Yangzi River on board the luxurious 'Yangzi Explorer,' with spacious private balconies for each cabin that afford unobstructed views of the Three Gorges
• Enjoy exclusive shore excursions with A&K passengers; then share the day's experiences in a private dining room

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Gateway to the Himalayas


On this Connoisseurs journey, discover eastern India from closer than you ever imagined. See lingering remnants of the British Raj in Kolkata, wander the halls of the world's most significant Buddhist monasteries throughout Sikkim and gaze at the incredible Himalaya countryside as you ride Darjeeling's Toy Train. Meet monks and locals, providing remarkable insights into this spiritual, culturally diverse region.

• Discover some of the world's most important and remote centers of Buddhism, including Rumtek, the seat of the Kagyupa sect of Tibetan Buddhism
• Explore Gangtok's unique culture from up close when you sit down to an exclusive dinner of regional specialties and a private performance of traditional folk dances
• Catch the sunrise over Kanchenjunga - Earth's third highest peak - and capture the full splendor of the Himalaya
• Experience the charm of a bygone empire on a scenic ride on board Darjeeling's historic Toy Train
• In Darjeeling, marvel at the meditative power of thangka painting during a demonstration by monks
• Sample Darjeeling's famous infusion as you explore a traditional tea estate and gardens

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India: Tigers, Taj & Tradition


This is a Marco Polo Club Invitational Program. Discover the incredible wilderness made famous by Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book and come face to face with tigers in Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park and Panna National Park. In addition, visit bustling Mumbai and Agra, home to the magnificent Taj Mahal.

• Explore three of India's top wildlife parks in search of native animal species, including the tiger
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho, known for its erotic and beautiful rock carvings
• Stay in a variety of properties, including luxury kutiyas (jungle village huts), a Panna-styled jungle safari lodge and a deluxe hotel that overlooks the Taj Mahal

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