Introducting our new ELITE ARRIVAL SERVICE

Want to be treated like a superstar VIP?

We are excited to tell you about our new COMPLIMENTARY ELITE ARRIVAL SERVICE exclusively for United Airlines' First & Business Class Passengers arriving in BEIJING, SHANGHAI and HONG KONG.

All clients flying United Airlines Business and First Class receive this exclusive, complimentary high-touch arrival service.

A client recently told us he felt like a "super VIP" and the Elite Arrival Service was "over the top!"

Immediately upon arrival at the airport, our representative meets our client at the jet way and personally escorts them through customs/immigration/baggage. Our Elite Arrival Service expeditiously streamlines the arrival process for our clients. Less time spent at the airport provides our clients with more time to relax and pursue their business goals.

Call us for more details: 800.359.6388

Kipling & Clark on MSNBC

We are so pleased to note that MSNBC is running the story in which we were recently profiled in FORBES.com about ultra luxurious vacations in India. Click here to read the piece that is in the luxury travel section of MSNBC.com

Thank you MSNBC and FORBES!!

If you have any questions about taking a luxury trip to India, or anywhere in the Pacific Rim, check out our sample itineraries by clicking here.

Kipling & Clark Tops Forbes Magazine Online's Best Tasting Tours

For the second time in the past few weeks, Kipling & Clark is profiled in Forbes Magazine online. This time, we are part of a story about the world's top tasting trips.

Forbes has chosen our custom private culinary itineraries to Japan and Vietnam as part of its short list of the best-in-the-world culinary and cultural tours.

Click here for the story and terrific slideshow: Forbes.com World's Top Tasting Trips

Congratulations Jay Xu!

We want to extend heartfelt congratulations to our dear friend Jay Xu on his new position at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. Jay is leaving his position as the Chairman of the Department of Asian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago to become the Director of the famed Asian Art Museum of San Francisco. We wish all the best to Jay and his family. Despite the Xu family's move to San Francisco, we (Randy, Bev & Zen Lynch), plan to continue our fun and engaging Asia trips together in the future!

The Importance of Guanxi

"Guanxi" is probably one of my favorite Chinese words, and to the Chinese, its meaning is one of great importance. I first learned of guanxi many years ago while working at Korean Air. In the course of launching and growing Kipling & Clark, I’ve continued to learn just how critical guanxi is.

Most non-Chinese speakers tend to define guanxi as “connections that an individual can make with the people surrounding him/her.” However, I don’t feel that the word “connections,” sufficiently explains the importance of this central concept in Chinese society.

Guanxi is the grand effect and dynamic found in one’s personal networking influences. In a country where symbolism is paramount, poor mannerism and protocol will make negotiation difficult. So whether traveling abroad or meeting with clients/colleagues, always keep in mind - guanxi, guanxi!

Quick Facts about Vietnam

The United States is the world's largest importer of Vietnamese goods.

Vietnam is the largest exporter of cashews in the world.

Buddhism, Christianity, Taoism and Confucianism, are the four great religions and philosophies that have shaped the spiritual life of the Vietnamese people.

Kipling & Clark has a wonderful sample itinerary for a 13-day Vietnam-Cambodia Sojourn that is an exploration of art, culture, education and cuisine. Click here for full details.