If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?

You could benefit from two spots in each of our two upcoming “Destination Immersions” ! Which would you register for if you won two free tickets? Would you opt for our Copenhagen Hygge that will take place December 10-17 or People to People January 15-22. Even if you dont win tickets you should consider stepping out of your comfort zone.

Copenhagen Hygge will take place in Denmark and allow you to experience the famous coziness that is known as hygge. There will be time for holiday shopping and opportunity to enjoy real Danish pastry. Our immersion in the culture will give you insights about influence and history of vikings. Home of the oldest known flag, you will also see royal aspects still functioning today.

Kronborg castle built by and still used by Danish royals.
Kronborg Castle ©LDESSAU2022

People to People will provide you opportunity to interact with Cubans while visiting Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago. Imagine sharing opinions with people in Cuba with conversations about their music, art, and history. There is a Chinatown in Havana and there are sugar plantations in Santiago that will provide a visual contrast of the country.

Old Havana walking tour on People to People destination immersion to Cuba
Walking Tour Havana ©LDESSAU2018

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Royal Copenhagen!

Daily writing prompt
What are your future travel plans?

Often Royal Copenhagen comes to mind when people think of Copenhagen. It is a brand of porcelain that was also made popular for some time with an after shave! But for our destination immersion there will be much insight about Danish royalty. We will visit Rosenborg and see the royal jewels:

Three solid silver lions guard throne at Rosenborg
Three solid silver lions at Roseborg ©LDESSAU2021
Royal Copenhagen store front
Store front of Royal Copenhagen ©LDESSAU2021

Contact us now if you are interested in our “Copenhagen Hygge” immersion planned for December 10-17. Contact me or visit our website http://www.dessauinternational.com

Tasting Denmark on “Copenhagen Hygge”

Traditional "Jule Frokost" Christmas Lunch in authentic Danish Restaurant
“Jule Frokost”©LDESSAU2022

What sets our concept of a destination immersion is illustrated here as our participants will experience a cozy traditional Christmas lunch in a restaurant with years of experience serving Danes!

Danish hot dog stand in front of Copenhagen city hall
Danish “Polse vogn” ©LDESSAU 2022

Danes like many others enjoy fast food. In Copenhagen there are still itinerant hot dog stands. There is a sense of coziness to be experienced just savoring a Danish hot dog at a “polse vogn” such as this one parked in front of a fast food restaurant on the main square. Note the humor of the name of this motorized hot dog stand!

Dinner is a cozy experience in Denmark
Cozy dinner in Copenhagen © LDESSAU 2020

Dinner in Copenhagen is a cozy experience and an opportunity to taste Danish ‘Akvavit” as well as Danish beer accompanying local dishes. Part of what adds value to time in country is understanding the background about their food and beverages while being in an environment that reflects local environment.

A hearty buffer breakfast is also an opportunity to learn of local dietary preferences
Buffet breakfast at hotel ©LDESSAU 2020

Breakfast is very important to Danes. You dont have to be on a cruise ship to experience the wonderful selection to start your day. The hotel where we will stay provides a wide assortment of options for you to either stick to your presences or sample some of the local options. A real Danish pastry with your coffee or tea is not a bad was to start the day!

People to People, a 2024 immersion!

View of Havana, Cuba
People to People immersion exchanging views in Cuba©LDESSAU2016

Our People to People immersion to Cuba January 15-22 has room for two more participants. Join us to exchange views and immerse yourself in Cuban culture while visiting Havana, Cienfuegos and Santiago. Formal processing will begin in August.

Cuban & antique American car
At one time US exported cars to CUBA, some Cubans still drive them ©LDESSAU2016

Some antique American cars are still circulating in Cuba. The immersion will provide insight about how and why Cubans have opted to keep them in circulation. Join us!

Time to plan for “Copenhagen Hygge”

SAS Airbust 320 arrived Kastrup airport Copenhagen
SAS A321Neo arriving Kastrup Airport Copenhagen ©LDESSAU2023

For those interested in a unique immersion to Copenhagen December 10-17, now is the time to start making airline arrangements as comfortable seats at reasonable prices will sell out quickly on SAS flights from Washington DC, Miami, or Newark.

Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 arrived Kastrup Airport Copenhagen
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 arrived Copenhagen Kastrup from JFK ©LDESSAU 2023

A new alternative to travel from the US to Copenhagen is a direct flight from New York JFK on Delta Air Lines on a Boeing 767. For competitive pricing to travel December 10-17 now might be the time to purchase your tickets.

Ground transportation for Copenhagen Hygge immersion
Comfortable private van used during Copenhagen Hygge immersion ©LDESSAU2023

Dessau International, Inc. is already making arrangements for the 5th visit to Copenhagen that will take place December 10-17. We have room for 3 more participants at this time. Comfortable transfer to hotel upon arrival and from hotel to airport upon departure as well as to the visits planned during this immersion. A sense of “hygge” event as you get around Copenhagen. Dont miss the bus, start planning now.

Just in time Bonaire SCUBA immersion? July 22, 2023 but time is running out!

Dont let this opportunity to go diving swim by!

We can still help you with a Bonaire SCUBA immersion July22 but time is running out..

Instead of being part of a crowd diving, why not try our Bonaire SCUBA immersion!

Our SCUBA immersion is one week with no more than 8 participants including your chief exploration officer who coordinates all activities from moment you arrive!

©Louis Dessau

Iguana would like to see you visit Bonaire! Wanna go diving?

Bonaire SCUBA immersion

Arrived Bonaire yesterday and hope to greet immersion participants week of July 22! It is not too late to make it happen. Flights to Bonaire from the US on Delta from Atlanta, American from Miami, United to Houston, and KLM from Amsterdam!

Our Bonaire immersion provides you access to spendid locations for snorkeling or SCUBA diving. If you are not certified, it might even be possible to arrange that!

There is excellent visibility and very pleasant temperature to swim, snorkel or dive!

Wont you join us for a pleasant summer splash on the Dutch island of Bonaire. You will be able to tell your friends you visited a part of the Netherlands where there are no tulips!

Countdown Bonaire Immersion July 15-22

It is not uncommon to wait until the last minute to decide on where to vacation.

You may not have heard of Bonaire, but most likely are familiar with Aruba and/or Curacao. Bonaire is the third of the “Dutch Antilles” off the coast of Venezuela.

It is an island that is less know unless you are an experienced SCUBA dive, then most likely you will have heard of this destination. You need not be an experienced diver, you might just enjoy snorkeling or you might be interested in getting certified.

The Bonaire Marine park is the entire island so you can get in the water just about anywhere on the leeward side and there is a beautiful reef waiting to be discovered by you. There is a lot more to the island, as it is rich in history. Our immersion will provide you the opportunity to learn more about the island’s history and culture.

July 15-22, 2024 we can accommodate an immersion to Bonaire, will you join us?