Natalee George & Charles Thornburgh

Natalee & Charles

December 12, 2009

Natalee George & Charles Thornburgh

Natalee & Charles

December 12, 2009

What to get for the couple who has everything? Or at least really doesn't need MORE stuff...

How about an adventure? Those who know us best know that we are never happier than when we are exploring and discovering new places together. Unfortunately, until now work has never allowed for more than a week or so at a time, which has limited the destinations we could reach. This December, after celebrating with all of you in beautiful Miami Beach, we will finally allow ourselves to truly disconnect from the everyday, shut down the blackberries, and start our married life off with an adventure in South East Asia. And we would love to bring you along.

Well, actually we would love for you to participate in a slightly more abstract sense...by gifting some of our adventures along the way. This is a trip we will never forget, and we would love nothing more than to toast our friends and family who made it all possible along the way.

Love you all, and we can't wait to see you in December!

Natalee and Charles

About Our Honeymoon

Natalee & Charles Honeymoon Itinerary:

15, 16, 17Dec Arrive in Saigon Vietnam aka Ho Chi Minh City
The most prominent structures in the city center are Reunification Palace, City Hall, Municipal Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City, State Bank Office, City People's Court and Notre-Dame Cathedral. The city has various museums, such as the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Museum of Vietnamese History and concerning modern history the Revolutionary Museum and the War Remnants Museum. The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens dates from 1865.
Hotel Park Hyatt


17,18, 19 Dec Saigon to Hoi An
Hotel: Nam Hai Beach Resort - Hoi An, Vietnam - is a small city on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast of Vietnam.
Visit My Son is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples constructed between the 4th and the 14th century A.D. by the kings of Champa. The temples are dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva as he is known under various local names, the most important of which is "Bhadresvara." The temple complex is regarded one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam.

20, 21 Dec Hoi An to Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam.Hanoi hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, including over 600 pagodas and temples, HCM Mausoleum , Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Hilton Museum, Ethnology Museum, Cyclo tour through Old Quarter and Puppet Performance
Sofitel Metropole Legend Hotel

22 Dec Hanoi to Halong Bay
Overland transfer to Halong Bay
2 Day/1 Night Halong Bay Cruise; Red Dragon Junk
http://www.reddragoncruise.com

23 Dec Halong Bay to Bangkok
Morning Halong Bay - Return transfer to Hanoi with visit to local villages
Travel to Bangkok - Le Meridien Hotel

24, 25 Dec Bangkok Thailand
Touring - long tail boat along the river, visit Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Royal Barge Museum.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Area is home to two capitals of Thailand: the area historically known as Rattanakosin, and the modern Bangkok. There are a large number of palaces in Bangkok. Several are still in use by the Thai royal family, while others are now open to the public and some have become government buildings or universities.

26, 27 28 Dec Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is the largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand.
Hotel Rachamankha Full-day - visit Chiang Dao with elephant riding and bamboo raftin
Full-day visit hilltribe villages - Hotel Rachamankha

29 Dec Siem Reap
Siem Reap, Cambodia - has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. In town, there are Apsara dance performances, craft shops, silk farms, rice-paddy countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. It is perhaps best known for its proximity to Angkor Wat.
Hotel The Sothea

30, 31 Dec Siem Reap
Visit Angkor Wat for sunrise
Angkor Wat is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious center since its foundation-first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Afterwards visit Angkor Thom and surrounding area - The city lies on the right bank of the Siem Reap River, a tributary of Tonle Sap, about a quarter of a mile from the river. Visit Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei & Tonle Sap and local pagoda in suburb of Siem Reap town for a blessing ceremony from the Buddhist monks

01 Jan -Siem Reap/Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
02 Jan -transfer to airport for return flight home.

Our Registry

Saigon - Vietnam
Nam Hai - Hoi An
Hanoi
Bangkok - Thailand!
Chiang Mai
Siem Reap - Cambodia
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Help us de-plane with a welcome massage at a tiny Saigon day spa.. The soothing sound of flute music at L'Apothiquaire competes with the motorbikes buzzing by the front doors; a distinct reminder that you're still in the city.
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We'll retreat from humanity at the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens where visitors get up close and personal with some of the animals.
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To see how Saigon's night scene compares to Sobe, we'll have cocktails at Vasco's, an expat institution thats all about the music, which can range from visiting French D.Js to Vietnamese rap.
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What happens when you gather Saigon's finest street chefs in one location? We'll find out at Quan An Ngon, an open-air restaurant with one menu listing each chef's specialty. After a full day of site seeing we'll be hungry enough to brave it!
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For a break from the street vendors, we'll follow the trail of lanterns up the dimly lit stairs to Temple Club restaurant. The place has a colonial feel, with white tablecloths, whirling fans and antique silverware to accompany the chopsticks...
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The Spa at Nam Hai, located just off the China Beach in Hoi An, is a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation. Spa Treatments for 2 please.
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Day Trip to My Son - Ancient Temples dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva. Our package includes a local guide and Vietnamese lunch (locally referred to as..."lunch")
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A trip to the local market followed by hours in a Vietnamese kitchen learning new cooking techniques for Chef Natalee and Sous Chef Charles. Cooking Class at Nam Hai Resort for 2
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Lounging on the beach with a good book and a tropical drink garnished with a tiny umbrella. Sounds like a great afternoon. Wanna buy us a round?
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With over 600 temples and pagodas in this region we are going to need a cyclo tour or two. We've only got two days, and we just aren't that fit, so care to help us take care of the poor cyclists who will haul us around?
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What is a honeymoon without a romantic dinner or two....In Hanoi, Emperor is the perfect spot.
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The best way to see Halong Bay...is with an overnight cruise on a traditional junk. Breakfast on the water, breathtaking views of the islands and inlets, and night fishing.
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Welcome to Bangkok! Help us get round this town and see the sights including Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Royal Barge Museum, and Bangkok's world famous night markets...with a local guide.
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Touching the clouds while sipping a cocktail where breathtaking vistas merge with stunning crowds at open-air bars ~ Sounds like a night out in Bangkok!
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Lunch at Baan Kanitha a wonderful little Thai restaurant serving dished like Tom Gkha Gai - Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup and Gaeng Phed Poo Nim - spicy but wonderful soft shell crab.
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Want to ride an ELEPHANT? So do we! Help us make it happen :-) In the Chiang Dao Village we can visit a elephant camp and ride an elephant through the jungle!
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Romantic dinner for 2 at Madame Butterfly for fine Khmer Cuisine (Cambodian cuisine).
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Khmer Cooking School - Chef Janie Nhim will take you to the market, explain everything about Cambodian vegetables, herbs, spices and other ingredients and teach you the art of Khmer Cuisine.
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Angkor Wat Temple Tour! Angkor Wat is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Charles does not have the best sense of direction and we want to be sure an get home. We will definitely need guided tour through this magnificent complex.
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New Years Eve in Cambodia - Who knows what can happen?? Let's Celebrate a New Year and a New Life as Mr. and Mrs. Thornburgh!!!
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