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With COVID-19 lockdowns lifting, it’s time to make your luxury travel dreams a reality. Make up for lost time with these once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Norway Winter expedition by Seabourn

CRUISE UNDER THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Witnessing the colours of the Northern Lights dancing across the Scandinavian sky is magical and unmissable. With much of Europe welcoming foreign tourists again from this summer, the prospect of a lavish expedition is back on the agenda. Seabourn’s inaugural Norway Winter expedition on the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Venture sets sail this December. The experience promises exquisite service while exploring Svalbard’s magnificent deep fjords and the captivating skies of the Norwegian coast, with front row seats to the Northern Lights from its luxurious deck. Featuring private verandahs, berths range from 355 square feet to the decadent 1,399-square-foot grand winter garden suite.

Witnessing the colours of the Northern Lights dancing across the Scandinavian sky is unmissable

The Northern Lights over Norway

Victoria Falls

VISIT VICTORIA FALLS BY RAIL

Rovos Rail’s bespoke African train journeys transport guests to a bygone era when travel was filled with romance and elegance. A trip on one of their luxurious vintage wood-panelled coaches from Pretoria, South Africa to the awe-inspiring beauty of Victoria Falls in Zambia is by far the best way to travel. Guests can dine on fine cuisine and sip superb local wines while watching the spectacular scenery pass by. Stops at the wildlife-rich Hwange National Park, and of course, the dramatic drop of the Zambezi River over the world’s largest waterfall, are highlights.

SEE AUSTRALIA FROM THE AIR

Made famous by the film ‘Australia’, the astonishing landscapes of the Kimberley region in the nation’s north-west are even more impressive when viewed from the air. Vibrant red dirt, unique rock formations, green mangroves and white beaches meet turquoise waters along the coast. For an exclusive experience, HeliSpirit’s luxury helicopter safaris are individually tailored with a private pilot to guide you as you soar over the expansive wilderness, including the Bungle Bungle range in the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Purnululu National Park. When the country finally reopens, this is one for the top of your list.

Luxury helicopter safari by HeliSpirit

Laucala Island, Fiji

Laucala Island, Fiji

Laucala Island evokes an instant calm in those wishing to switch off in this truly exclusive paradise

UNWIND ON LAUCALA ISLAND

Fiji’s Laucala Island offers unparalleled seclusion and privacy in its 25 luxurious traditional Fijian villas. Nestled amongst coconut groves and almost deserted sandy beaches on the edge of 3,500 acres of untouched lush rainforest, the resort’s airy structures are created from stunning natural materials, fitting with its sustainable philosophy. With a championship 18-hole golf course perched atop a cliff, it is impossible to not be distracted by the surrounding volcanic peaks and stunning aquamarine waters of the South Pacific. Laucala Island evokes an instant calm in those wishing to switch off completely in this truly exclusive paradise.