Discover your next great escape
Introduction
Welcome to our latest edition of Great Escapes – a curated selection of holidays, designed to inspire your travel plans for this year and beyond.
In this issue, we look ahead to 2025 with our annual Hot List, which features a wonderfully diverse mix of destinations, taking in everything from the vibrant wildlife of Costa Rica to the remote beauty of North Iceland, a region on the rise. We also look beyond the headlines in Portugal with a first-hand guide to the extraordinary history and world-class wines of Alentejo, chart fresh routes through Italy’s Aosta Valley, and join our cruise experts on the waterways of Colombia before heading to the polar regions with expedition pioneers, Ponant.
But it’s not all far-flung adventure as we also preview Belmond’s latest luxury train, Britannic Explorer. Launching this summer, its range of rail journeys explore the rich history, culture and gastronomy of our very own British Isles.
Take a look at the brochure, browse the sample itineraries below or contact us to start planning your tailor-made holiday today.
British Airways Sale
The British Airways Sale is now on, with superb savings to a wide range of worldwide destinations. Book by 25 January 2025.
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cruise offer
Early booking savings & up to US$1,000 shipboard credit – Save up to £850pp
Book by: 31 January 2025
Combine a stay in Reykjavik with the chance to explore the unique wildlife and cultures of Iceland and Greenland on this luxury Seabourn expedition voyage.
This is a showcase for the best of Queensland. After taking in the city sights of Brisbane and the glorious hinterland, head out to the Whitsundays for a slice of island indulgence.
Stepping out from Japan's capital, you'll explore an alpine world of ancient shrines and samurai, ride the mighty bullet train and stay in traditional ryokan inns surrounded by a sublime natural world.
This suberb itinerary is the perfect introduction to Verona, and includes a three-night stay at the Hotel Due Torri, a city highlights tour and tickets to the opera at the renowned Arena di Verona.
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Early booking savings – Save up to £310pp
Book by: 31 January 2025
Located within the Ugento Nature Park, Vivosa Apulia Resort is a short walk through scenic pine woods and sand dunes to a private white-sand beach.