A view of Mount Otemanu on Bora Bora from the air

From the blog in 2019

The South Pacific: beyond the waters

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Our South Pacific specialists share their own personal take on Fiji and French Polynesia. They explain why they have a penchant for particular islands, and what you can experience on your own trip.
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Western Australia's ultimate road trip

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Intimate and authentic aboriginal cultural experiences, some of the country’s best snorkeling, national parks without the crowds, and the gleaming city of Perth: welcome to Australia’s wild west. Specialist Lee talks you though road tripping Western Australia.
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Penguins or polar bears?

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'Penguins or polar bears?’ is a question you might have commonly heard when it comes to choosing which polar region to visit. But, besides these headliners, there’s a whole supporting cast of wildlife to observe in Antarctica and the Arctic.
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Top 6 great value experiences in South Africa

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Our South Africa specialists share six of the best experiences in the country that help your money go further, from a self-drive safari in the Eastern Cape to walking tours of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap district or historic Stellenbosch with local guides.
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Choosing a wetland wilderness in South America

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South America has a trio of wetland ecosystems across Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. All brim with wildlife and are ripe for exploration. Our specialists explain the characteristics of each wetland, and make the case for why you should visit.
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Top 6 Indian city experiences

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You can experience India’s cities through a myriad of different lenses. Our India specialists select some classic and some not-so-obvious ways to delve into them, including a transport-themed tour of Mumbai, cycling Udaipur’s lakes, and feeding holy fish in Jaisalmer.
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48 hours in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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The local tongue calls them ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’, ‘the smoke that thunders’, and Victoria Falls lives by its name. Alex, one of our safari specialists, advises how to spend 48 hours experiencing the best of the world’s largest curtain of falling water.
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visiting filming locations for game of thrones

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The final season of HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones premieres on 14th April, the final chapter of the sweeping epic about dragons, dark magic, lost heirs and violent passions. Places like King’s Landing, Meereen and the Water Gardens of Dorne might be fictional, but much of the show was shot on location in cities you can visit.
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7 travel experiences that take you back to childhood

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Whether you’re reminiscing over family camping trips, your childhood love of trains or your dreams of growing up to be an action-adventure hero, we share our ideas for places and experiences that can transport you back to your formative years.
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Oscar-worthy locations: 9 trips inspired by the silver screen

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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.
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