Trips & Experiences

Ski touring in Patagonia is one of the world's great frontier adventures — skinning up to ridgelines above turquoise glacial lakes, with views of the Torres del Paine granite towers, descending through untracked wilderness with condors overhead. Only for experienced backcountry skiers — but truly unlike anything else.

Coming face to face with a silverback mountain gorilla in its natural habitat is one of those experiences that redefines everything. Rwanda has made it safe, ethical and deeply moving — with a pristine national park, warm people, and a remarkable story of recovery and resilience.

The Galápagos Islands are unlike anywhere else on earth — animals that have never learned to fear humans, allowing you to snorkel with sea lions, walk among marine iguanas, and observe giant tortoises from arm's length. Darwin came here and changed the world.

The most magical trip a child can ever take — meeting Father Christmas in his actual home village, riding in a reindeer-pulled sleigh through a snowy forest, sleeping in a glass igloo watching the Northern Lights from your bed, and snowmobiling across a frozen lake.

San Sebastián has more Michelin stars per square kilometre than anywhere else on earth. But the real joy is the pintxos — Basque tapas piled high on bar counters, eaten standing with cold txakoli wine. This trip is an education in the world's most technically advanced cuisine.

Pure escapism — overwater bungalows perched above glassy lagoons, bioluminescent plankton on the beach at night, house reef snorkelling straight from your villa steps, and world-class spa treatments as the Indian Ocean stretches endlessly to the horizon.

No roads. No fences. Just you, your expert tracker, and the most pristine wilderness on earth. Fly between intimate bush camps in a light aircraft, mokoro canoe through lily-filled channels, and walk with lions and elephants on foot. The pinnacle of African luxury safari.

Witness over 1.5 million wildebeest thunder across the Mara River in one of nature's most spectacular events. Game drives at dawn and dusk, sundowner cocktails on the savannah, and nights in luxury tented camps under a sky ablaze with stars.

The Japow is real — Niseko on Hokkaido receives the world's driest, deepest powder snow, often measuring over 15m per season. Add the cultural richness of Japan — onsen baths after skiing, izakaya yakitori, and ramen at midnight — and you have skiing unlike anything in the Alps.

Three of the world's greatest ski resorts in a single week — Chamonix's legendary off-piste under the Mont Blanc massif, Verbier's high-altitude freeride terrain, and Val d'Isère's legendary Espace Killy. This is skiing at its absolute finest, for those who want more than one resort.

The antidote to burnout. Rise with the sun for guided yoga in an open-air shala, be cleansed in a Balinese purification ritual, hike to a misty crater lake, get deep Balinese massages daily, and eat the freshest plant-based food surrounded by terraced rice paddies.

Slovenia punches astronomically above its weight for natural beauty — a capital city built for cyclists and pedestrians, a fairytale lake with a castle on a tiny island, show caves that make you feel like you're inside a cathedral, and the Julian Alps for hiking.

At 78°N, Svalbard is one of the world's most extreme and exciting destinations. Polar bears outnumber people, reindeer wander the airport runway, and in summer the sun doesn't set for 4 months. An expedition here — by snowmobile in winter or boat in summer — is genuinely life-changing.

South Africa is the world's finest family safari destination — accessible, English-speaking, safe and extraordinary. Swim at Boulders Beach with African penguins, drive up Table Mountain, take a child-safe open-vehicle game drive with a ranger, and spot the Big Five.

Follow the ancient Silk Road through cities that once defined the medieval world — Samarkand's dazzling blue-tiled Registan, the perfectly preserved medieval fortress of Khiva, and Bukhara's mud-walled mosques and caravanserais. Almost entirely crowd-free.

Carved into rose-red cliffs 2,000 years ago, Petra is one of humanity's greatest achievements. Combine it with a night in a Bedouin camp under the stars in Wadi Rum's Mars-like landscape, and a float in the hyper-salty Dead Sea. Biblical and jaw-dropping.

The ultimate Italian grand tour — wander the Colosseum and Vatican, stand before Michelangelo's David, drink Chianti in a hilltop vineyard, then wind along the Amalfi Coast to Positano. Food, art, history and sheer beauty at every turn.

Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity is 1,700 years old — predating the conversion of Europe — and Lalibela's 11 monolithic churches, carved downward into living rock in the 12th century, remain one of the world's most astonishing sacred sites. Visit during Timkat (Epiphany) or Christmas, and the spiritual intensity is overwhelming.

Jordan's landscape has been sacred for millennia — Jesus was baptised in the Jordan River, Moses saw the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, and the rose-red city of Petra was carved into the cliffs as a monument to the cosmos. Finish with a float in the Dead Sea — the world's lowest and most healing body of water.

Lima has topped the World's 50 Best Restaurants list more times than any other city — and with good reason. Ceviche in Miraflores, fire-cooked Peruvian duck in a 100-year-old restaurant, and a one-day Amazon expedition to harvest exotic fruits, roots and insects used by Peru's finest chefs.

France is the undisputed world capital of gastronomy — and this trip goes to the heart of it. Eat at a Lyon bouchon (the city Paul Bocuse called 'the world's greatest food city'), cycle between Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards, and tour the Champagne cellars where the world's finest fizz is born.

Dazzle in the playground of the ultra-wealthy — Michelin-starred dining on a terrace above the Med, private yacht charter along the coast, wandering the Grand Prix circuit in Monaco, and rosé-soaked afternoons on Saint-Tropez's Club 55 beach.

The perfect adventure-to-relaxation arc — 7 days summiting the Roof of Africa (5,895m) via the scenic Lemosho route, then a complete mind-body reset on Zanzibar's spice-scented Stone Town and powder-white beaches. The ultimate reward.

Tokyo is the world's most fascinating city — a place where a Buddhist temple sits next to a robot restaurant, where a 3-Michelin-star ramen spot charges £9, and where the subway system handles 8 million people a day with zero disruption. This trip unlocks Tokyo properly.

Trek through one of the world's most dramatic wilderness areas — soaring granite towers, turquoise lakes, and glaciers calving into fjords. Patagonia is raw, remote and utterly unforgettable.

Experience Japan at its most magical — cherry blossoms in full bloom, ancient temples, bullet trains and incredible street food. This perfectly paced itinerary takes your group from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the serene temples of Kyoto and the buzzing food scene of Osaka.

Chase the Northern Lights across Iceland's ethereal landscapes. Drive the Golden Circle, walk on a glacier, dive between tectonic plates in Þingvellir, and warm up in a geothermal pool. One of the most visually stunning trips on earth.

Lisbon is one of Europe's most charming and laid-back capitals — pastel-coloured trams, world-class pasteis de nata, soulful fado music, and rooftop bars overlooking the Tagus. Escape to Comporta's deserted beaches and organic vineyards for the perfect reset.

The world capital of family fun — four days of Disney magic across multiple parks, two days conquering Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and a once-in-a-lifetime visit to watch a rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center. This trip creates memories for life.

Georgia and Armenia are two of the world's best budget travel secrets — Tbilisi's sulphur baths cost £3, a feast in a Georgian restaurant £8, and a guesthouse in Armenia's wine country £12. Two of the oldest civilisations on Earth, almost entirely unexplored.

The classic introduction to India's staggering cultural richness — Mughal monuments, maharaja palaces, bazaars bursting with colour and spice, camel rides in the Thar Desert, and the greatest wonder of the world at sunrise.

India is the world's greatest spiritual destination — Varanasi, where Hindus come to die and be reborn, where the Ganges burns with funeral pyres and resonates with Sanskrit prayers; Rishikesh, where The Beatles meditated with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; and Dharamsala, home of the Tibetan government in exile.

Istanbul is the world's only city that straddles two continents — and it shows in every corner. Byzantine churches turned Ottoman mosques, ancient bazaars selling saffron and tulip-pattern tiles, fish sandwiches on the Bosphorus, and hammams where you've been scrubbed clean since 1584.

New York is the world's greatest city break — the skyline, the boroughs, the food halls, the jazz bars, the museums, the subway at midnight. From a rooftop bar in Brooklyn to the Met Gala's museum on a Tuesday afternoon, this trip is the full NYC experience.

Tucked between the Greater Caucasus mountains and the Black Sea, Georgia is a treasure for adventurers — medieval watchtower villages perched above glaciers, the oldest wine-making tradition in the world (8,000 years!), and outrageously generous hospitality.

From misty volcanic peaks and emerald rice terraces to world-class surf breaks and vibrant nightlife, Bali delivers every type of group experience. Explore sacred temples, take a cooking class, watch the sunrise over Mount Batur, and unwind in luxury villas.

The kids have been asking for months — now make it magical. Three days in the happiest place in Europe, with fast passes, character breakfasts and a fireworks finale, then the best of Paris: a river cruise, the Eiffel Tower, and crêpes by the Seine.

Three of Europe's most beautiful capital cities, connected by overnight sleeper trains to save on accommodation. Baroque palaces and thermal baths in Budapest, Gothic spires and beer halls in Prague, and Vienna's coffee house culture and imperial Hapsburg grandeur.

The definitive Southeast Asia budget adventure — street food for £1 a plate, guesthouses from £8 a night, but with the best experiences money can buy. Party on Khaosan Road, trek to hill tribe villages in Chiang Mai, and eat pho at a pavement stall in Hanoi.

The Serengeti is Africa's most iconic landscape — a sea of golden grass stretching to the horizon, broken by the silhouettes of acacia and the distant dust of a wildebeest herd. Add the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, packed with 25,000 animals that can never leave, and you have the ultimate Tanzania safari.

Experience Japan through the lens of its most refined traditions — sleep in a centuries-old ryokan, soak in private onsen, be served a 12-course kaiseki dinner by kimono-clad staff, and dine at the chef's counter for an unforgettable omakase sushi experience.

The Dolomites are the world's most beautiful mountains — vertical pink limestone towers rising 3,000m from the valley floors. The skiing is world-class (Sella Ronda: a 26km circular route visiting 4 valleys), the food is remarkable (South Tyrolean cuisine), and après-ski in Corvara is legendary.

The Arlberg region is where modern skiing was invented by Hannes Schneider in 1907 — and it remains one of the world's finest ski areas. St Anton is wild, legendary and party-hard; Lech and Zürs are exclusive, powder-deep and quiet. Together they're unbeatable.

Finnish Lapland in winter is a world apart — flat light through birch forests, steam rising from frozen lakes, the silence of a snowshoe walk in minus 25, and the entire sky on fire with the Northern Lights. This trip is about Nordic winter, not downhill skiing — skate skiing, dog sledding, and ice fishing on a frozen lake.

Rent a stone farmhouse in the rolling Tuscan hills, wake to cypress trees and vineyard views, take a cooking class with a nonna, cycle between medieval hilltop towns, and spend lazy afternoons with a glass of Brunello watching the sun go golden. Pure Relaxation.

Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — twice the height and width of Niagara, with a roar and spray you feel from miles away. Combine it with a walking safari in South Luangwa — the birthplace of the walking safari, where you track elephant and lion on foot with an expert ranger.

New Zealand's wildlife is unique, endemic and extraordinary — the only place on Earth where you can reliably see sperm whales year-round just 1km offshore, swim with dusky dolphins in pods of 500, and explore a fjord system so remote that most of it has never been touched by humans.

Alaska is the USA's final frontier — and one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations. Watch brown bears catch sockeye salmon mid-leap at Brooks Falls, kayak past calving tidewater glaciers, and listen to humpback whales breathe in the fog of Glacier Bay.

The Kinabatangan River is Borneo's greatest wildlife corridor — and one of the few places on earth where you can see ten species of primates in a single day. Add Danum Valley's ancient dipterocarp rainforest (the oldest in the world) and you have the ultimate primate and jungle wildlife expedition.

India's tiger population has more than doubled since Project Tiger began — and these three national parks in central India now collectively host the highest density of wild tigers on Earth. An early morning jeep safari in Ranthambore, as mist rises over ancient ruins, and a tiger emerges from the jungle, is one of the world's most heart-stopping wildlife moments.

Borneo offers the most extraordinary family wildlife experience on the planet — wild orangutans swinging through ancient rainforest, pygmy elephants bathing in rivers, proboscis monkeys with their comically large noses, and firefly-lit nights on a river boat. Utterly life-changing.

The ultimate family sailing holiday — chartered catamaran with captain and crew, snorkelling off deserted beaches, island-hopping between Greek classics, fresh octopus grilling on the barbecue at anchor, and sunsets that make everyone go quiet.

Iceland is genuinely one of the world's best family destinations — safe, English-speaking, and with phenomena so spectacular that children are left genuinely speechless. Chase the Northern Lights, explode a geyser, and walk on a black sand beach under an endless sky.

The most spectacular family road trip in North America — moose by the roadside, black bears on mountain slopes, glaciers you can walk on, neon-blue lakes, and roaring white-water rivers. Canada's Rockies are vast, safe, and built for family adventures.

The Andean world has one of earth's most profound spiritual traditions — the Pachamama (Mother Earth), the cosmological alignment of Machu Picchu, the floating island communities of Lake Titicaca who maintain pre-Inca traditions, and the enigmatic Tiwanaku ruins of Bolivia's altiplano.

Journey to two of the world's most spiritual high-altitude destinations — Lhasa's Potala Palace and Barkhor pilgrim circuit in Tibet, and the living goddess Kumari and Pashupatinath cremation ghats in Kathmandu. At this altitude and in these places, travel becomes something close to transcendence.

Japan's most profound spiritual journey — sleep in a Buddhist monastery on Mount Koya (where the founder of Shingon Buddhism has sat in meditation for 1,200 years), and walk the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail through ancient cryptomeria forests to the three Grand Shrines of Kumano. A UNESCO World Heritage route walked by emperors.

Oaxaca is one of the world's culinary hotspots — seven varieties of mole, tlayudas, chapulines (grasshopper tacos), and the finest mezcal in existence. Pair it with Mexico City's extraordinary taquería scene and one of the world's best fine dining restaurants, and you have the ultimate food trip.

Japan has more Michelin stars than any other country — but the real magic is a £9 bowl of ramen at midnight, a £4 sushi counter breakfast at Tsukiji outer market, and an izakaya crawl through Shinjuku's memory lanes. This trip eats Japan from the bottom up.

Georgia invented wine 8,000 years ago — and still makes it in qvevri clay pots buried underground. The result is one of the world's most distinctive orange wines, drunk with one of the world's most generous traditions of hospitality: the supra feast, led by a tamada (toastmaster) who demands poetry with every toast.

Vietnam's street food culture is one of the world's greatest — and most varied. Bun cha in Hanoi (Obama's famous noodle lunch), Cao Lau in Hoi An (only made with Hoi An well water), and banh mi in Saigon from a 70-year-old family stall. This trip eats its way the entire length of the country.

The Seychelles is where the Indian Ocean reaches its most beautiful extreme. Anse Source d'Argent — voted the world's most beautiful beach — sits on La Digue, reached by bicycle. The snorkelling, the giant tortoises, the flower-scented air — otherworldly.

Live the Italian fantasy — a private cliffside villa in Positano, a private boat to Capri's Blue Grotto and secret sea caves, limoncello-making with a local nonna, a cliff-top Michelin dinner in Ravello, and long lunches of fresh pasta and local wine by the sea.

Follow in the footsteps of Tenzing and Hillary on the world's most iconic trek. Pass through Sherpa villages, Buddhist monasteries, rhododendron forests and high-altitude passes to reach the foot of the world's highest peak.

Namibia is Africa's most visually arresting country — blood-orange dunes 300m high, salt pans with dead trees bleached white by the sun, rhino and leopard in Etosha, and the clearest night skies on the planet. A truly otherworldly adventure.

One of the world's most iconic journeys — trek the Inca Trail or take the scenic train to Machu Picchu, explore the Sacred Valley, experience the Amazon rainforest, and discover Lima's world-class food scene.

Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world — and its ski fields are extraordinary. The Remarkables offer vertical drama, Coronet Peak has night skiing under the stars, and Cardrona delivers groomed perfection. Then bungee jump off the Kawarau Bridge, jet boat through Shotover Canyon, and eat some of the world's best lamb at altitude.

Gudauri is the best ski deal in Europe — a genuinely world-class Caucasus ski area with runs above 3,000m, consistent snow, and ski passes costing a fraction of the Alps. The heli-skiing (untouched Caucasus backcountry, served by helicopter) is some of the finest in the world.

Canada's two greatest ski destinations in one trip — Whistler Blackcomb (North America's largest ski area, peak-to-village vertical of 1,609m) and the Rocky Mountain grandeur of Banff's three connected ski areas, with wildlife on the road and a natural hot spring to warm up in.

An island of astonishing contrasts — an active volcano that erupts almost annually, cirques (natural amphitheatres) surrounded by waterfalls, a coral reef on the west coast, and a fiercely proud Creole culture with one of the world's most unique fusion cuisines.

The Azores are one of Europe's best-kept secrets — remote volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic with thermal hot springs inside volcanic craters, some of the world's best whale watching, dramatic calderas, hydrangea-lined roads and zero crowds.

Combine two of Thailand's most spectacular environments — a night on a houseboat in the middle of an ancient rainforest lake surrounded by limestone karst towers, and the iconic turquoise waters of Koh Phi Phi. This is Thailand beyond the tourist trail.

The Nordics distilled — Copenhagen's world-best restaurants and design culture, Bergen's colourful wooden Bryggen wharf, and the staggering Norwegian fjords by boat. This trip exemplifies the Scandinavian art of the good life, paired with some of earth's most dramatic landscapes.

Sri Lanka is one of the world's great wildlife destinations — home to the world's largest animal (blue whales off the south coast), the highest density of leopards in Asia, and vast national parks where elephants roam in herds of hundreds. All in a compact, affordable island.

Croatia is one of Europe's fastest-growing family destinations — crystal-clear Adriatic waters, a UNESCO-listed Old Town that doubled as King's Landing in Game of Thrones, the fairy-tale waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes, and family-friendly island sailing.

Three countries in ten days at a fraction of the price of their western European equivalents — Lake Bled, Plitvice waterfalls, Dubrovnik's famous walls, and Sarajevo's haunting history. Everything is beautiful, almost nothing is crowded, and the food is remarkable.

Nepal is one of the world's great budget travel destinations — teahouse trekking for under £30/day all-in, canoe rides looking for one-horned rhinos, and paragliding over Pokhara's lake with Annapurna as your backdrop, all for a fraction of what it costs elsewhere.

Portugal remains one of Western Europe's most affordable destinations — pastéis de nata for 20p, superb wine for £2 a glass, and hostels in converted palaces for £15 a night. Cycle along the coast, catch a night train north, and eat the best food in Europe on a student budget.

Sri Lanka consistently tops best-value travel lists — and rightly so. Incredible ancient ruins, spice-scented hill country, the world's best whale watching off the south coast, and waves that rival anywhere on earth, all for a fraction of what you'd pay in Southeast Asia.

A teardrop of an island that packs in extraordinary diversity — whale watching off the south coast, ancient dagobas in the Cultural Triangle, tea plantations in the central highlands, surf at Arugam Bay, and fort towns founded by Dutch colonists.

Vietnam from north to south reveals an extraordinary range of landscapes and cultures. Cruise Halong Bay, cycle through lantern-lit Hoi An's ancient town, explore imperial Hue's citadel, and discover the chaotic, thrilling energy of Saigon.

Ethiopia is Africa's most historically rich and culturally diverse destination — monolithic rock-hewn churches built in the 12th century, towering pre-Christian obelisks, Lucy the 3.2-million-year-old hominid, and incredibly warm, proud people.

The Yucatán Peninsula is one of the world's most compelling cultural destinations — colossal Maya ruins rising from jungle, secret underground cenote swimming holes, colourful colonial cities, and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya.

Island-hop through the jewels of the Aegean. Stand on the Acropolis at dusk, watch the legendary Santorini sunset from Oia, swim in crystal-clear Aegean coves and feast on mezze in a taverna by the water. Greece never disappoints.

Sri Lanka is one of Theravada Buddhism's most sacred landscapes — the Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy holds the Buddha's tooth, Adam's Peak draws pilgrims of four religions to its 2,243m summit, and the ancient city of Anuradhapura is one of the world's earliest Buddhist civilisations.

Angkor Wat is one of humanity's greatest achievements — a 12th-century city-temple of astonishing scale and beauty, best seen at sunrise when the towers are reflected in the moat. Pair it with Phnom Penh's complex, important and ultimately hopeful history, and Cambodia is a journey you'll never forget.

Myanmar's temples at Bagan are one of the world's most extraordinary sights — over 2,000 ancient pagodas spread across a desert plain, best seen from a hot air balloon at sunrise. Add the floating villages of Inle Lake and the gold-covered Shwedagon Pagoda, and Myanmar offers a depth of Buddhist culture unmatched anywhere.

No other journey covers so much historical and spiritual ground — the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall, the Dome of the Rock, Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and Nazareth's market. Three world religions share and dispute this extraordinary landscape.

Thai cuisine is one of the world's greatest and most complex — and Chiang Mai is where you learn to master it. A week in the best cooking school in Asia, visiting local markets, herb gardens and local farms, then Bangkok's finest restaurants and street food for comparison.

Moroccan cuisine is one of the world's most layered — ras el hanout with 30 spices, preserved lemon, argan oil, pastilla, and the slow-braised lamb tagine that has simmered for eight hours over charcoal. This trip cooks it, markets it and eats it in the most beautiful settings imaginable.

The Douro is one of the world's most spectacular and most vinous landscapes — terraced hillsides of vines rising from a broad, slow river, dotted with quintas (wine estates) where you can stay, eat and drink among the vines. Porto is the city where it all ends up.

The ultimate luxury city break with a desert twist. Breakfast on the 124th floor, ski indoors in the desert, be chauffeured to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, race on the Yas Marina F1 circuit, and spend a night in a 7-star desert resort under the Milky Way.

Board the world's slowest express train — the Glacier Express winds through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges, framing the Alps like a moving painting. Sleep in a mountaintop hotel, dine by fondue firelight, and wake to views of the Matterhorn.

The luxury version of Cuba — a colonial mansion turned private guesthouse in Vedado, a private vintage Cadillac on daily standby, exclusive access to Havana's finest paladares, and a curated cultural programme including private music sessions and art studio visits.

The most stylish way to travel Europe — by train. Eurostar to Paris, TGV to Geneva, Frecciarossa to Milan and Florence, then into Rome. Six cities in ten days, with no airports, no security queues, no delays, and views of the Alps, Lake Garda and Tuscany from your window seat.

Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America — grandly European in architecture, fiercely passionate in temperament, and utterly extraordinary in food. The world's best steak, served at midnight in a parrilla by a waiter who's been doing it for 40 years. Add Mendoza's Malbec vineyards and you have the perfect trip.

Mexico City is one of the world's truly great capital cities — 21 million people, the best museums in the Americas, an extraordinary food culture at every price point, and an arts scene that rivals anywhere in the world. Frida Kahlo's house alone is worth the flight.

Seoul is one of the world's most exciting cities — ancient Joseon palaces beside futuristic LED towers, the world's best fried chicken and soju at 2am, K-Pop idol spotting in Gangnam, and the most extraordinary jjimjilbang (24-hour bathhouse) experience you'll ever have.

Marrakech is one of the world's most sensory and intoxicating city breaks — the chaos and colour of the medina souks, the scent of spice and rose water, the cool silence of a tiled riad courtyard, and the extraordinary modern architecture of the Yves Saint Laurent museum set against ancient ochre walls.

Singapore is the world's cleanest, most efficient and most surprisingly interesting city — Gardens by the Bay, a hawker centre that's Michelin-starred for £3 a plate, infinity pools at 57 storeys, and more architectural ambition per square kilometre than anywhere on earth.

Drive through landscapes so jaw-dropping they had to be Middle Earth. From volcanic plateaux and glowworm caves to fjords, glaciers and bungee jumping in the adventure capital of the world.

Oman is everything Arabia promises but rarely delivers — warm locals, spectacular landscapes and zero crowds. Drive 4x4s over towering orange dunes, swim in turquoise wadi pools, explore ancient forts, and haggle for frankincense in Muscat's grand bazaar.

Thailand is the perfect group destination — wildly affordable, endlessly varied and always memorable. From Bangkok's temples and rooftop bars to ethical elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai and paradise islands, this trip has it all.

When New England turns in October, it becomes one of the most visually spectacular places on earth. A blazing patchwork of red, orange and gold covers every hillside. Add fresh lobster rolls on Cape Cod, clapboard colonial towns, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream in Vermont.

A long weekend of wild swimming in glacier-carved lakes, fell walking with spectacular ridge views, cosy pub lunches with local ales, and spa evenings in centuries-old country houses. England at its most restorative and quietly magnificent.

The Algarve is one of Europe's most perfected family beach destinations — hidden grottos accessible only by kayak, the best water park in Europe, dramatic golden clifftop walks, fresh grilled fish, and reliable sunshine from April onwards.

Morocco is one of the world's most compelling budget destinations — a night in a riad can cost £25, a street-food dinner £3, and a guided Atlas Mountain trek £15. Yet the experiences are world-class: ancient souks, Berber villages, and a Sahara you'll never forget.

Colombia is South America's best budget destination right now — world-class coffee direct from the farm for £1 a cup, hostels with rooftop pools for £12 a night, and one of the most vibrant street food scenes on the continent. Safe, warm, and genuinely thrilling.

Step into a living time capsule. Classic American cars cruise the Malecón, jazz drifts from doorways in Old Havana, and the colonial streets of Trinidad look unchanged since the 1850s. Cuba is one of the last truly unique places on earth — visit now.

Two of the Caribbean's most beautiful and atmospheric cities — Havana's crumbling grandeur and vintage Cadillacs, and Trinidad's perfectly preserved 18th-century cobblestone old town, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cuba moves slowly, warmly and to its own extraordinary rhythm.

Colombia has transformed into one of South America's most exciting destinations. Wander through a rainbow-coloured walled city, ride cable cars above Medellín's innovative neighbourhoods, hike through coffee plantations, and dance salsa till dawn.

A biodiversity hotspot where you can surf the Pacific in the morning and walk through cloud forest in the afternoon. Soak in volcanic hot springs, zip-line over the jungle canopy, spot sloths and toucans, and discover deserted Caribbean beaches.

Lose yourselves in the labyrinthine medinas of Marrakech, trek through the Atlas Mountains, spend a night under the stars in a luxury Sahara Desert camp, and stay in beautifully restored riads. Morocco is a feast for every sense.

Andorra is Europe's ski secret — the Grandvalira ski area is enormous (more than 200km of pistes), the ski passes are among Europe's cheapest, duty-free shopping means you save on everything from ski gear to perfume, and a world-class thermal spa complex means evenings are blissful.

India on a budget is one of the world's great travel experiences — third-class overnight trains where chai wallahs sing through the carriages, £4-a-night guesthouses overlooking the Ganges, and ancient temple ruins where monkeys play among 16th-century boulders. Extraordinary.

Drive the North Coast 500 — Scotland's answer to Route 66. Past brooding castles, ancient distilleries, sea lochs and white-sand beaches that wouldn't look out of place in the Caribbean. End with wild swimming and a dram by the fire.