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Holiday types
- Luxury Rail Journeys
  - Luxury Rail Journeys
    
    Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.
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- Cruise holidays
  - Cruise holidays
    
    Explore our range of ocean, river and expedition cruises, from Antarctic explorations to luxurious sailings along Europe's great waterways. Whichever you choose, you can expect the very best service, food and facilities, and shore excursions that truly bring each destination to life.
    
    Silver Endeavour in Christian Sound, Greenland
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- Self-drives
  - Self-drives
    
    Self-drive holidays allow you travel at your own pace, with the added freedom of changing your itinerary and the joy of seeing great destinations up close.
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- Best of holidays
  - Best of holidays
    
    Our "best of" itineraries feature all the must-see highlights of a destination, showcasing iconic attractions and show-stopping moments throughout your holiday.
    
    Miyajima, Japan
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- Rail holidays
  - Rail holidays
    
    From the city greats of Italy and the eastern USA to the alpine passes of Switzerland, explore our hand-picked collection of holidays where rail travel takes centre stage.
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- Island & beach holidays
  - Island & beach holidays
    
    Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.
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- Independent holidays
  - Independent holidays
    
    While you won’t be escorted throughout, these tailor-made holidays benefit from the likes of meet and greet services, transfers and sometimes even your own private driver or guide. It's luxury travel, made simple.
    
    Bush walk, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania
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- History & culture holidays
  - History & culture holidays
    
    From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.
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- Safaris
  - Safaris
    
    A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to nature is like no other.
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- Escorted Tours
  - Escorted Tours
    
    Escorted tours are a great way to maximise your time and take advantage of local knowledge and support, whether you’re after the camaraderie of sharing amazing sights and stories with new friends, or looking for a more personalised experience.
    
    Bryce Canyon (Tauck Image)
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- Bucket-list holidays
  - Bucket-list holidays
    
    These are the must-haves of travel – epic adventures and action-packed short breaks taking in some of the world's most sought-after travel experiences, all hand-picked by our specialists.
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- Wildlife Holidays
  - Wildlife Holidays
    
    Beyond the traditional African safari holiday, a huge range of wildlife holidays are available to those who want to get close to nature. From the jungles of Borneo to the wilds of Antarctica, our wildlife holidays uncover some of the world's great habitats.
    
    Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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- National Parks holidays
  - National Parks holidays
    
    A collection of holidays taking in the world's top national parks, from New Zealand to Svalbard, the Galápagos Islands and beyond.
    
    Torres del Paine
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- All holiday types
Inspiration
- Luxury rail holidays from Belmond
  - Luxury rail holidays from Belmond
    
    From the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to spectacular journeys in Malaysia and Peru, discover why Belmond offers some of the world's most iconic rail journeys.
    
    Eastern & Oriental Express
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- Introducing Tauck
  - Introducing Tauck
    
    As a family-owned company with 100 years' experience in travel, Tauck know a thing or two about luxury escorted tours and river cruising.
    
    Grand Canyon (Tauck images)
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- Autumn & winter getaways
  - Autumn & winter getaways
    
    Discover the perfect autumn or winter getaway, featuring everything from last-gasp sunshine in Europe to fascinating city stays without the crowds.
    
    Northern Lights over the Lofoten Islands, Norway
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- AmaWaterways
  - AmaWaterways
    
    With over 22 years in the business and the highest-rated ships in Europe according to Insight Guides, family-owned AmaWaterways explore the world's great rivers in style.
    
    AmaWaterways ship in Durnstein
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- Introducing Seabourn
  - Introducing Seabourn
    
    With their fleet of luxurious small ships combined with intuitive service and world-class dining, Seabourn has refined luxury cruising to its purest form.
    
    Kangikitsok, Greenland with Seabourn
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- Uniworld River Cruises
  - Uniworld River Cruises
    
    Discover the world's rivers in style with our collection of cruises from Uniworld, a family-owned cruise line with over 100 years of history.
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- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  - Regent Seven Seas Cruises
    
    Discover what makes Regent Seven Seas Cruises a true Wexas favourite, from their world-beating fleet of ultra-luxury ships to their superb programme of itineraries, which take all-inclusive cruising to a whole new level.
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- River cruises from Travelmarvel
  - River cruises from Travelmarvel
    
    Explore Europe's waterways in depth and in style with Travelmarvel, enjoying immersive itineraries and a collection of superbly designed ships.
    
    MS Estrela, APT Travelmarvel
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- Winter Sun Holidays
  - Winter Sun Holidays
    
    Discover your perfect winter getaway; featuring everything from the perennially popular Canary Islands to the palm-fringed beaches of the Caribbean.
    
    Santa Cruz, Tenerife
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- Silversea
  - Silversea
    
    Explore the latest voyages from ultra-luxury cruise specialists, Silversea, including a curated range of exciting itineraries and the latest special offers.
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- Inspiration
Offers
- Our latest holiday offers
  - Our latest holiday offers
    
    Browse our hand-picked selection of tailor-made trips and great value travel offers all around the world then refine your search to find the holiday deal that's right for you.
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- Early Booking Offers
  - Early Booking Offers
    
    Save on our selection of tailor-made holidays when booking early and avoid missing out on limited availability at the same time.
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- Great Escapes
  - Great Escapes
    
    Welcome to our latest edition of Great Escapes, a celebration of tailor-made travel, showcasing our most popular holidays, all hand-picked by our award-winning destination specialists.
    
    Vineyard in Piedmont, Italy
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- Cruise offers
  - Cruise offers
    
    As an established cruise specialist we negotiate with all cruise lines and river cruise companies to deliver you the best fares on luxury cruises and river cruises all around the world.
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About us
- About Us
  - About Us
    
    With over half a century of experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, Wexas goes further on service, value and experience.
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- Financial protection
  - Financial protection
    
    For your financial peace of mind, Wexas holds licences with ATOL and ABTOT. Find out the benefits and how these licences apply to your holiday booking.
    
    Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA
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- Luxury Travel with Wexas
  - Luxury Travel with Wexas
    
    Wexas offers extraordinary tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations. But luxury is about far more than five-star hotels; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.
    
    Royal Livingstone Hotel, Livingstone
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- Tailor-Made Travel
  - Tailor-Made Travel
    
    The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.
    
    Visit us at our London office
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- Responsible travel
  - Responsible travel
    
    Find out more about recommended carbon offsetting schemes and what Wexas is doing as a company to help protect our environment.
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- Travel Specialists
  - Travel Specialists
    
    All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.
    
    Tim Tan on the Antarctica Peninsula
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- Wexas Travel Foundation
  - Wexas Travel Foundation
    
    The Wexas Travel Foundation is a registered charity and a non-profit division of Wexas designed to raise money for deserving charities. It was launched in 2007.
    
    Koala, Australia
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- Traveller Magazine
  - Traveller Magazine
    
    Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.
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- Honorary Presidents
  - Honorary Presidents
    
    Wexas is proud to have many of today's leading authors, photographers, explorers and adventurers as Honorary Presidents. Most also sit on the Editorial Board of Traveller magazine.
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- Careers with Wexas
  - Careers with Wexas
    
    Wexas is always on the look out for talented people looking for a career with a fun, vibrant and well-respected travel company, with an emphasis on personal service.
    
    Algarve, Portugal
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- Travel Insurance
  - Travel Insurance
    
    With single-trip and multi-trip options, Campbell Irvine's travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover, including for Covid-19, along with a range of optional add-ons from winter sports to cruises.
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Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia

Great Barrier Reef

Australia's greatest natural wonder

Places to stay in Great Barrier Reef

Browse below for some of the most luxurious hotels and accommodation in Great Barrier Reef. Our Great Barrier Reef travel specialists regularly visit and inspect the accommodation we feature to ensure they are of an exacting standard.

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Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

Accommodation

With no day-trippers or in-room TV sets and excellent dive sites, guests can make the most of Heron Island’s beaches, reefs and abundant wildlife.

Palm Bungalows, Hamilton Island

Accommodation

Palm Bungalows, located on Hamilton Island in the heart of Australia's beautiful Whitsundays, dispels the myth that staying on the Great Barrier Reef has to be a no-holds-barred, budget buster.

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Places to stay in Great Barrier Reef

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Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef

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