Create Your Summer Escape

Adventures: Create your own summer escape in one of eight exotic countries. Sail the Niger River, sandboard the Sahara, hike the vast and varied terrain of Java, and explore the ancient ruins of Indochina. Why you're at it, cruise through the streets of Saxony, discover Italy by balloon, drift down the Yangtze River and catch a bullfight in Madrid.

Bombay Sapphire and JustLuxe have teamed up, bringing you 20 exciting trips from around the world. Whether it's a nice leisurely vacation or a death-defying expedition you're after, you'll find what you're looking for at www.createyoursummerescapes.com. The interactive site features downloadable itineraries, videos, helpful travel tips and even tasty regional recipes. While on the site be sure to enter to win a five-star getaway to Bangkok, where you'll stay at the luxurious Peninsula Hotel and be chauffeured around the city by your own personal tour guide.

Highlights include trips to Java, Indochina, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Saxony, China and West Africa. When you hear the word Java, if the first thing that pops into your mind is a piping hot latte, then keep reading. Java is a volcanic island, close to Bali, which offers a wide array of activities for any extremist.

Indochina is a land full of adventure and mystery. Explore the remote, sandy beaches of Phuket and marvel at the ancient sights and relics of Thailand and Cambodia.

Head to Italy and train to become a Tuscan chef, sail around the Sicilian archipelagos, float high above the painted landscapes of Florence and get your heart racing as you heliski down the great Italian Alps.

Travel to Spain and participate in the annual La Tomatina food fight festival, explore the Spanish countryside by motorcycle, indulge your appetite with tasty tapas or cheer for your favorite matador and experience Spain at its finest.

Tempt your senses and embark upon the land of color and Spice. In Morocco, you'll discover the architectural delights of ancient imperial cities, peruse the exotic bazaars of Marrakech and hit the steep dunes of the Sahara for some extreme sporting fun.

Discover Saxony as you cruise down the Elbe River aboard the Luxury Vessel MV Dresden. Tour castles and get lost in a world of old history and compelling architecture.

Explore 5,000 years of history and culture in the world's third largest country. Stroll along the Great Wall of China, drift leisurely down the Yangtze River, stopping at villages that have never before seen the likes of Westerners.

For the inquisitive traveler who likes to step beyond the norm, West Africa is calling. Wander through mud mosques, visit museums and drift down the Niger River.

Find out more about each of these exciting trips on www.createyoursummerescapes.com.

Written by the staff writers of JustLuxe