Audley Traveller blog

Catch it while you can: destinations and experiences to start planning now

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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.
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Stopover cities: experience more with an extended stay

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Fly to the other side of the world, or a country without a major airport, and you’re likely to need to stop along the way. Rather than simply gaze out from an airport lounge window, take a few nights to explore. Our specialists explain how a stopover to explore the hawker stalls of Hong Kong or Wadi Ghul, Oman’s own Grand Canyon, can complement your overall trip.
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The longest, oldest and largest: 6 superlatives from around the world

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With the world’s longest direct flight, from London to Perth, launching next year, Audley specialists have put together ideas for experiencing some of the world’s other superlatives, from the largest salt flat to the longest rail journey.
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Top 6 colourful visits

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The world is full of vibrantly coloured places to experience. Here are our specialists' brightest ideas to illuminate your next trip.
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Live like a local: our top 8 homestay experiences

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Our specialists have suggested some of the most interesting homestays to experience local hospitality around the world.
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9 markets worth a visit

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Whether you’re sampling fresh seafood in Japan, exploring the floating markets of Vietnam or shopping for artisanal goods in Australia, these are our specialists’ top picks for must-see markets around the world.
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The Sunday Times photography competition: spotlight on three of our weekly winners

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We've enjoyed receiving the latest entries for The Sunday Times Travel Photography Competition. Here we highlight three winners which showcase the talent we’ve seen so far.
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9 experiences you might not know exist

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From flying over Chile’s Atacama Desert in a hot air balloon to learning to sword fight like a Japanese samurai, we’ve come up with nine lesser-known experiences that will take you out of your comfort zone and enrich your 2017 travels.
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48 hours in Beijing

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Ancient history, iconic scenery and sensational dishes. China specialist Chris Moore recommends how to spend 48 hours in Beijing to make the most of this modern capital.
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Great value destinations for 2017

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Audley's specialists have a wealth of travel knowledge spanning more than 80 countries. A few of them have picked out their top value destinations for 2017, ones which you could experience on an individual tailor-made trip.
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