Horizon & Co. Introduces A Unique Insiders Prespective Of The 134th Kentucky Derby

Aug. 23, 2007 - PRLog -- Horizon & Co., Canada’s leading boutique travel agency, has created a luxury 4-day trip to Louisville, Kentucky that allows its guests to take in what has been dubbed “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” with unique behind the scenes access.

Guests will reside at the Hyatt Regency hotel located downtown in the heart of all the action allowing for an up close and personal experience of the Kentucky Derby and will enjoy the race from VIP seats located on the first floor of the clubhouse. The day before the race, guests will partake in an exclusive tour of Churchill Downs, the historic home of the Kentucky Derby, which contains the track, clubhouse and stables as well as the Kentucky Derby Museum and gourmet dinner at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge, one of Louisville’s top restaurants, will conclude the festivities.

In addition to a fully planned itinerary several optional excursions are available at extra cost to further indulge guests in the behind the scenes experience.  The elite star-studded Barnstable Brown Gala, named one of the top 10 parties in the county by People Magazine, and the Derby Winner’s Party are among these opportunities.

“Horizon’s Kentucky Derby Experience was designed for racing fans that want to experience the most lucrative sporting event inside and out. Guests get to be one-on-one with the gorgeous thoroughbred racehorses, the jockeys, Louisville society, the media, celebrities and so much more. Guests easily dive head first into all the history, excitement and anticipation of the Kentucky Derby by being immersed in all angles of the festivities,” said Jennifer Deacon, Senior Trip Planner for Horizon & Co. “This trip is not that of a standard vacation and will truly be an unforgettable experience.”

If you are interested in additional information about Horizon & Co. please contact Norman Howe at nhowe@horizon-co.com or 416-585-9911 - ext 243. For specific information on the Kentucky Derby itinerary or Horizon's Kentucky Derby experience in general, please contact Jennifer Deacon at jdeacon@horizon-co.com or (416) 585-9911 - ext 225. If you need access to photos to support a mention or article, or if you are interested in joining our media list, please contact Jaime Dobbs at jdobbs@horizon-co.com.

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Horizon & Co., founded in 1963, is one of Canada’s leading small group and independent luxury travel companies. Horizon designs authentic and deeply personal travel experiences that are carefully choreographed to induce a life-long memory. In addition to offering published trips on seven continents, Horizon also builds custom private trips for discerning individuals and small groups.

Website: www.horizon-co.com