NEW YORK, NY (June 8, 2009) – For the second consecutive year, Pacific Delight Tours (http://www.pacificdelighttours.com/) has been honored with the TravelAge West WAVE Award for Best Tour Operator – Asia, given out annually by the trusted voice of the travel industry on the West Coast for 40 years.  The luxury tour operator won both the Editor's Choice and Travel Agent's Choice award to complete the sweep.

Pacific Delight President Jerry Pi attributes the continued recognition as a testament to the leading luxury tour operator's commitment to personal customer service and client management. “Our team has made an absolute commitment to further enhance the Asia travelexperience with new amenities to create a special brand of affordable luxury that has enabled us to remain ahead of the market with vastly superior products that are competitively priced,” said Pi, noting that the TravelAge West WAVE Award and sustained sales levels are affirmation that Pacific Delight has hit on the right strategy for this uniquely challenging economy.

“We are honored and humbled to receive these prestigious awards for the second straight year. We have seen the market pick up substantially and see the travel trade for Asia will quickly pick up for the second half of 2009. Even better, our 2010 pre-bookings have been incredibly strong,” added Pi.

With a deep rooted 38 year history bringing discerning travelers to China – and as the leading escorted tour packager to exotic destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and India – Pacific Delight's programs provide an unparalleled panorama of Asia's greatest vistas and cultural facets.

Pacific Delight Tours thrives on designing, preparing, and operating their Asia programs to the finest details. Their hallmark “Best of the Best Tour Directors” bring value-added educational tours & lectures, attentive service and luxury hospitality.

“Pacific Delight Tours credits its service to its staff: One traveler, one experience,” says Pi. “Our tour guests are pleasantly surprised to see the in-person attention we provide to each and every one of them.”

The tour operator recently announced an all-inclusive, luxury China Impressions program as part of a series of Fall 2009 Specials featuring transpacific air from Los Angeles or San Francisco (rates from other gateways available) and eight nights at five-star accommodations starting at $1,599 per person (must be booked and fully deposited by June 30).

An expanded 14- or 15-day China & The Magnificent Yangtze journey is available from $2,299 per person with air from Los Angeles or San Francisco (rates from other gateways available) and accommodations in unparalleled five-star luxury.  This program also features a seven- or nine-day cruise between Chongqing and Shanghai on a five-star Victoria Cruises vessel.

Photo caption: Boats docked along the Yangtze (photo by Aschwin Prein)

All Fall 2009 Specials include most meals and all intra-China air and land transportation, as well as a plethora of cultural sightseeing and activities, baggage handling, port charges, hotel taxes and service fees.

Air-inclusive prices include fuel surcharge, however, government taxes and fees (including the September 11th Security Fee) apply and may cost up to an additional $120.  Fuel surcharges and taxes/fees are non-commissionable.

Passports, visas, gratuities for guides/crew, optional travel protection premium or any items of a personal nature are also additional.  Additional baggage charges may apply.  Clients are encouraged to contact airlines directly for detailed information regarding baggage policies.

Pricing is subject to change at any time.  The final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when the air schedule has been confirmed and full air and land deposit have been received.

For more information or to book, consult your local travel agent, contact Pacific Delight Tours at 800-221-7179 or visit www.PacificDelightTours.com.

Pacific Delight Tours

For over 38 years, Pacific Delight Tours has been America's leading tour operator to China and Asia.  The company has three main program offerings: its Award-winning Gold Experience Program caters to the ultra-luxury, exclusive clientele; the Escapade Adventures provide an off-the-beaten path program for the more active traveler, and the popular SuperValue Programs provide the best value in escorted tours in Asia.

Pacific Delight Tours is the winner of the 2008 and 2009 Travel Age West WAVE Award, 2008 Agent@Home Reader's Choice Award and 2008 Travel Weekly Finalist for Best Tour Operator in Asia.  The company is also a long-standing proud member of the United States Tour Operator Association.

Reservations, brochures and information can be obtained from travel agents and Pacific Delight Tours, telephone: (800) 221-7179 or (212) 818-1781; website: www.PacificDelightTours.com.