Days  1-5

Arrive into Barbados Grantley Adams Airport, 45 minute private transfer to The Sandpiper staying in a One Bedroom Suite, Ocean Front. The Sandpiper is the smaller sister property to the highly acclaimed Coral Reef Club and has been carefully and lovingly created by the O’Hara family. The charming, award-winning hotel is home to 50 beautiful rooms and suites dotted around landscaped gardens beside a pristine sandy beach. Every detail is fastidiously noted and all facilities and services display style and discernment.

On the south and east coasts expect dramatic cliffs, crashing waves and unspoilt ocean views. To the north and west, a more tranquil feel pervades, with balmy waters, immaculate beaches, world-renowned hotels and exquisite restaurants. Discover a noticeable homage to the days of the British Commonwealth, both architecturally and in the time-honoured customary traditions, such as afternoon tea, cricket, polo matches and horse racing at the Garrison Savannah. Enjoy the wonder of the diverse and beautiful
seascape, where turtles bob along the waves and schools of colourful fish flit in the lagoon. On land, green monkeys thrive in the Wildlife Reserve and botanical gardens offer tropical sights, sounds and smells.

Activities include:

– Absorb the grace and elegance of historic plantation houses.

– Play golf on championship courses, try horse riding, deep sea fishing or board the Atlantis submarine.

– Complimentary tennis coaching from a professional player.

– Relax at the superb spa at the nearby Coral Reef Club.

– Soak up the lively night time entertainment beside the torch-lit pool and wonderful dining options, notably the eclectic haute cuisine of Chef
Christophe Poupardin. Dine on the freshest local seafood washed down with a locally brewed Banks beer or Mount Gay rum cocktail.

Days 1-3

Fly into Cairo, private transfer to Four Seasons Hotel Cairo The First Residence for 2 nights. This stunning hotel enjoys an enviable location featuring a spectacular backdrop of the Pyramids in one direction and the Nile in the other. Adorned with Egyptian art and antiques, the hotel is a sumptuous blend of old-world charm and grandeur. Spend these days exploring the delights and antiquities of Cairo. Fly from Cairo to Aswan on day 3.

Activities include:
Grand Egyptian Museum, newly opened to the public, offers an awe-inspiring journey through more than 5,000 years of history. Overlooking the Pyramids of Giza, this vast, light-filled complex showcases Egypt’s most iconic artefacts, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.

The Great Pyramids of Giza are the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, built over 4,500 years ago as giant tombs for the mummies of the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. The pyramids are truly monumental in scale.

The enigmatic Sphinx is close to the Pyramids featuring the body of a lion and the face of a man wearing a royal head cloth.

Day 3

Arrive in Aswan, transfer to Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan for 1 night. Recently renovated by French interior designer Sybille de Margerie, the beautifully redesigned hotel exudes its iconic heritage enriched with a contemporary design.

Days 4-8

Transfer to Sun Boat IV where you will stay for 4 nights sailing from Aswan to Luxor. Sun Boat IV boasts a contemporary-yet-classic design with the highest levels of luxury and chic. With just 38 cabins, on board, it is an intimate floating palace.

Activities include:

Ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum

Motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Take a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.

Visit some magnificent Temples: Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. Edfu Temple. Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the god Amun.

Egyptian cooking lesson on board.

Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.

Tomb of Tutankhamun is perhaps the most famous of all the tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, discovered virtually intact by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Tomb of Ramses, another pharaoh of the 20th dynasty of ancient Egypt, who ruled during the 12th century BC.

Guide around the Temple of Karnak by Egyptologist.

Days 1-3

Land in Miami, self drive to Islamorada. Check into Cheeca Lodge & Spa for 3 nights.

With a long history, rich with tales of pirates and treasure, Islamorada is a classic stop on any Florida Keys itinerary. Otherwise, simply lay back, relax and soak up the beauty of this amazing location.

Activities include:

This ‘village of islands’ is the sport fishing capital of the world, and also offers many other maritime sports and activities.

Swim in the clear seas and relax on the sandy beaches, take in the spectacular views Islamorada has around every corner.

Potter through local artisan galleries and craft stalls before enjoying a delicious seafood lunch, or hire paddle boards and head off on an adventure.

Days 4-6

Drive 1.5 hours to Miami. Check into Mr C Miami for 3 nights.

Miami is an iconic destination with brilliant beaches, a vibrant nightlife, lovely parks and fabulous architecture. A sprawling city with a vast range of cultures and a fiery Latino spirit, Miami lies on Florida’s coast, flanked by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Everglades wetlands on the other.

Day 1

Arrive in Tromsø, Arctic Norway. Stay overnight at the Clarion Hotel Aurora in a junior suite.

Day 2

Private car transfer Lyngen Experience Lodge to stay in a premium Sea View double room.

Activities include:

Delicious 3-course dinner at Lyngen Experience Lodge.
Private Northern Lights experience from Lyngen Lodge, you will be briefed on the natural phenomenon and current conditions before setting off to a location 20 minutes from the resort with less cloud activity to ensure optimal Northern Lights viewing, all whilst relaxing around a fire in a cosy lavvu.

Day 3

Activities include:

Private fjord cruise, discover the Arctic wilderness in comfort and style on a  cruise through the stunning waters of the Lyngenfjord. Enjoy panoramic views of the mountains, secluded islands, hanging glaciers, and untouched coastal scenery.

Relaxing spa and sauna visit to unwind.

Days 1-3

Land at Athens airport, transfer to Divani Caravel Hotel. 

Activities include:

Private archaeological tour of the Acropolis.

Dine at a Michelin starred restaurant with views over the Acropolis with Greek wine pairing.

Days 3-8

Arrive by boat to the beautiful, understated island of Paros, stay at the Acron Villas Paros.

Activities include:

Private yacht and sailing charters, find hidden coves, crystal clear waters for swimming stops, champagne lunches, snorkeling, and sunset cruising.

Paros boasts a chilled, boutique beach club scene.

Many lovely wellness options can be found on the island too for intense relaxation.

Days 8-12

Transfer by boat to stunning Naxos island, stay at the Naxian Utopia villas and suites. Naxos combines the architecture of the Cyclades with those of mainland Greece and the Ionian islands.

Activities include:

Visit venetian castles, stone built churches and monasteries, lush mountains, sandy beaches, picturesque villages, museums, archaeological sites.

Naxos boasts stunning cuisine, cozy bars and cafés.

Stunning beaches

Days 1-2

Arrive at San Jose airport, transfer to Parque del Lago hotel.

Activities include:

Explore the capital city of San Jose in the Central Valley by taking in a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Visit museums, such as the Costa Rican Art Museum, the Gold and Jade Museums as well as the National and Contemporary Art and Design Museums as well as the architectural gem, National Theatre.

Days 3-4

Transfer to the Costa Rican Caribbean coastline and stay at Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel. This stunning coastline is well known for its coral
reefs, multi-coloured sand beaches, coastal vegetation, and forests. On this coastline, turtles nest along the beaches of Tortuguero National Park and Barra del Colorado National Wildlife Refuge.

Activities include:

Enjoy boat rides, hikes, and snorkeling adventures in the stunning coastal forest. Spot monkeys, sloths, birds, iguanas and other fascinating wildlife, local guides can walk and talk you through the rainforest excursions.

Cahuita has the largest system of Coral Reefs in Costa Rica, including 6 species of coral, a wide range of colourful tropical fish and the occasional encounter of a harmless reef shark or stingray.

Days 5-6

Transfer to Mawamba Lodge, located in the northeast of Costa Rica in  Tortuguero, it is accessible only by small plane or boat, along the famous Tortuguero Canals. This system of rivers runs alongside the coast and cuts through beautiful primary forest which boasts the greatest biological diversity of the country. Here you will find the an important nesting site for green turtles. Other species of sea turtles like the leatherback and hawksbill also nest on the wide beaches of the park and refuge.

Activities include:

In this area, most of the exploring is done by small boat as there are limited hiking paths.