It’s that time of year again when we start dreaming about next year’s travel plans. With that in mind, we’ve selected five destinations from across the world which offer a special reason to visit in 2019, from big events to a new-found sense of optimism.
From stargazing to off-the-grid destinations, concierge specialist Elizabeth discusses the trends she’s noticed heading into 2019. She also offers some suggestions, including a truffle hunt, a remote camp for chimpanzee treks and a chance to meet a master weavers.
With shorter lines and a calendar packed with festivals, winter can be an excellent time to visit Europe. You can ring in the New Year at Hogmanay in Edinburgh, enjoy the Louvre without any crowds or celebrate Three Kings Day in Seville.
Audley invites you to observe International Coffee Day, which is celebrated on 1st October each year. We suggest brew-based destinations to inspire your travels, from the cafés of Calcutta and Melbourne to the plantations of Thailand and Costa Rica.
In 2019, Matera, Italy will assume the title of Europe’s Capital of Culture, a mantle that’s been awarded annually for more than 30 years. Our specialists choose their favourites from past and future winners.
In France, everyone picnics. Pick up a bottle of rosé, a baguette and some cheese and then find a shady corner where you can discover the pleasure of good, simple food enjoyed outside as your partake of this essential French tradition.
As summer approaches, plan a family trip that goes beyond the beach. Our specialists suggest destinations for child-friendly options, from Aboriginal art and snorkelling in Australia to seeing the vast herds of the Great Migration in Kenya.
From cooking in Cape Town to snorkelling off Lady Elliot Island, we’re always looking for new ways to explore the world. Here are some of our latest, greatest finds from around the globe.
Do you have a passion you feel compelled to explore in ever greater depth on your travels? Here, we suggest (superficially dissimilar) destinations that offer similar experiences, whether you’re into wine, wilderness walking, or observing endangered primates.
Some events sell out in days; some countries have seasonal periods that are always in high demand. We’ve selected various 2018 and 2019 experiences that might be the stuff of your travel dreams — but only if you start planning now.
