Seaside immersion will take you to the location that inspired this painting. The visit is priceless but the actual painting by Michael Anker sold at auction last year for $800,000.
It is the depiction by Michael Asker of two women at sunset enjoying a walk on the beach in Skagen. Imagine yourself in this setting. Join us for our Seaside Hygge immersion June 20-27 and you will be able to go for a stroll at the same location and experience the very special light that is captured in this work of art. There will also be the opportunity to see other paintings inspired by artists who visited Skagen, Denmark.
Contact me, Louis@dessauinternational.com to reserve your space. Only 8 people will be able to enjoy this unique immersion in Denmark. Will need to arrange air travel and deposits early April!
We are not Tauck promoting “Travel beyond ordinary” we are not Viking River Voyages and we are not Road Scholar. We are unique providing a destination immersion to Denmark with no more than 8 people for a period no longer than 7 days. Seaside Hygge is a unique immersion that will take place June 20-27. Rather than start in Copenhagen, participants will journey to Skagen and experience a Danish holiday celebration, Sankt Hans, with bonfires on the beach.
Initial air travel will be to Aalborg, home of the popular Danish Akvavit!
Image source: TV2 Denmark
Seaside Hygge is inspired by the Danish TV Series “Badehotellet” broadcast in the US by PBS as “Seaside Hotel”. Location of the actual hotel is near Skagen and a benefit of this immersion will be the opportunity to visit it either for a lunch or afternoon tea!
Northern Jutland was also the setting for the 1987 movie “Babette’s feast”. An important aspect of the immersion will be getting a taste of Denmark. In addition to delicious meals participants will also enjoy authentic Danish pastries.
Visiting museums of art in Skagen will provide insight as to the art and culture of the Danish seaside. Next on immersion itinerary will be a train to Copenhagen with a stop for lunch at the Hans Christian Andersen museum in Odense.
Once based in Copenhagen, in keeping with the seaside theme there will be a field trip up the coast with a stop at the Louisiana museum of modern art . The coast of Sweden can be seen while admiring a Calder work of art!
Also situated along the coast is the former home of Karen Blixen, now a museum. Ms. Blixen is the author of “Babette’s feast” as well as “Out of Africa”.
No visit to Denmark would be complete without a photo opportunity with the Little Mermaid statue or some time spent at Tivoli Gardens. Both add value to the immersion!
The journey to and from Denmark is planned to be on Scandinavian Airlines to provide participants an introduction to the Danish culture while crossing the Atlantic. SAS is now a Sky Team partner and offers flights from Atlanta direct to Copenhagen.
Contact us for prices and detailed itinerary. The immersion will be led by our “Flying Viking”, a Dane, who is a seasoned traveller and international travel group leader.
Have you seen any episodes of “Seaside Hotel” on ETV locally or PBS nationally? Would you like to visit the actual location this summer? Thrilled to share that we have designed an immersion to Denmark that will include a visit to the actual Seaside Hotel!
Maybe you have not seen that series but you remember the movie “Babette’s Feast”. It too takes place in the same part of Denmark. This immersion takes place June 20-27.
Skagen, Denmark during the weekend of Sankt Hans when per tradition there are bonfires on the beach is a unique type of “Hygge” participants will experience.
In addition to museums such as where the painting by Kroyer of Sankt Hans is displayed, there will be time to appreciate the sea side as well as splendid food.
From Skagen there will be a train ride to Odense, the birthplace and site of a new museum honoring Hans Christian Andersen. Seeing the contrasting Danish countryside is very pleasant while transitioning to Copenhagen.
As we journey along Copenhagen coast, you will get to visit museum and former home of Karen Blixen, who authored “Out of Africa” and “Babette’s Feast”.
Louisiana Museum of Art is also situated on the Danish sea side and while you can enjoy seeing art by Calder and other outstanding artists you will also be able to see the coast of Sweden.
Enjoy real Danish pastry will take on a new meaning for you. Contact us for details and pricing. There is only room for 5 or 6 participants in our new immersion at this time!
Last call! Deadline to register for April 8-15 is on March 1st. Dont miss this sensational opportunity to visit Cuba and interact with Cubans. Meet with artists, cooks, entrepreneurs. Enjoy delicious food for a week with no chemical additives. See the contrast of the country from Havana to Trinidad.
Cuba has more to be seen than Havana! Join us and see the island.
Join us for a taste of Cuba, discover a Mojito with Cuban rum, bring back the memory!
Experience the contrast, see for yourself in Trinidad old cars and older streets!
The art and creativity to be seen and discussed with Cuban people is impressive!
Meet the artists and discuss the complexity of what appears to be a simple image!
People to People II promises to be an extraordinary immersion. Contact us now!!!
People to People Cuba immersion so well received we are repeating April 8-15!
Immersion begins in Havana, continues to Cienfuegos and on to Trinidad before concluding in Santa Clara. Your opportunity to have a Salsa lesson, learn about rum, have a cooking lesson, walk some historic parts of Cuba, meet and exchange ideas with scholars in Havana and Trinidad. Unique opportunity but you need to act by Feb. 15.
Visiting Trinidad, CubaDowntown CienfuegosImmersion includes a Salsa lesson!Cooking lesson starts with learning how to make a mojito!
Think of a “Destination Immersion” , a trip where you are at ease and not part of a crowd. Need a break after Thanksgiving and before the holidays? Join us for our sensational “Copenhagen Hygge” (pronounced Hoogah!) December 10-17. Great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping to really surprise family & friends.
If you are thinking about 2024, maybe a week abroad with no more than 8 people in the group including a leader fluent in language of destination might put you at ease. Ask us about our destination immersions. Each of our destinations is less travelled and we target times to minimize disruption on our journey.
People to People Cuba in January ( Sold out! may repeat April )
Argentina Wines in February ( special course with certificate upon completion!)
Panama Hummingbirds & Canal in March
Art & Culture of French Riviera early May ( Picasso, Chagal, Matisse..)
South Carolina History late May
If you have a small group or family but have another destination in mind check with us, we would be delighted to explore if we can add value.
This is a preview to immersion being planned and considered for 2024. Imagine in February visiting some outstanding vineyards close to harvest time in Argentina.
Would you like to treat your valentine to sampling wines at “Bodegas” where they are produced? Consider an outstanding week starting in Buenos Aires then transitioning to Mendoza. If you enjoy Argentine wines you may be familiar with Pulenta Estate Winery, Cobos, and Los Andes. Other that are being considered for our agenda include Vistalba, Norton, Catena Zapata, Renacer and Brescia. A visit to land of ‘Gauchos”
Dates are February 10-17. Contact us for more information!
Our “People to People” immersion January 15-22, 2024 is a unique opportunity to learn more about Cuba. The island is rich in history and culture. Join us to be with people of Cuba and hear first hand about their creativity and lifestyles.
First thing that comes to mind to many tourists are Cuban cigars and rum. Our visit is not about either though there will of course be the opportunity to sample them. We will focus on its people, its contrasting geography. Journey will begin in Havana but will include a ground transition for Cienfuegos and Trinidad.
We have room for 3 more participants! Registration deposits are due this month. Contacts us for details or better yet to join us! louis@dessauinternational.com
Bonaire SCUBA for 2023 has come and gone. There were splendid dives this year and you may have missed the opportunity to join us this year but we hope you will join us in 2024 when we return. Here are some highlights of what you missed this year.
“Regret is paying twice for the experience” ! Contact Dessau International as we begin to plan for 2024 and hope you will join us for our next Bonaire SCUBA or fun immersion. We can also put together a custom immersion for a group of 4-7 people. Remember no more than 8 people no longer than 7 days, that’s our immersion concept!
Our “Copenhagen Hygge” immersion is an extraordinary opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. You may have heard some fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen as a child. You might love a photo op at the statue of the little mermaid or by his statue.
Date of our immersion are timely for holiday shopping. There are Christmas markets and of course many lovely boutiques.
You could combine our immersion with a cruise or just enjoy free time shopping while being immersed in culture of some of happiest people. Wont you join us?
