There’s still time to plan a trip for the end of this year, and many places come into their own during December. Here, we share some of the best destinations around the world for a festive break in 2019.
From the desert backdrops of Lawrence of Arabia to celebrating the Day of the Dead as seen in Pixar’s Coco, we pick out locations from Oscar-worthy films that you can plan into your tailor-made trip.
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.
Xian is far more than a base for visiting the Terracotta Army. It’s a venerable city in its own right, and it offers some unusual, intimate experiences and sights for visitors willing to stray there a little longer.
From the Peruvian Amazon to high-rise Tokyo, David Moore and his wife Helene have recently returned from a round-the-world trip with Audley. We find out more about his adventures and how they’ve led to the publication of his first book.
When you’re planning a trip with three generations, it can be hard to balance the needs and interests of everyone involved. We suggest a few destinations that will appeal to everyone, including adventurous grandparents, distractible children and adventurous parents.
We’re constantly looking for new ways to explore the countries we love. In 2018, you can cycle across Japan’s Seto Sea on suspension bridges, hear Rwandan fishermen singing across Lake Kivu and explore the polar regions on a lavish expedition ship.
From kayaking in Antarctica, to driving in Argentina, caving in Vietnam and snorkelling in the Maldives — watch some of our travel highlights from 2017, as caught on video by our specialists.
