Costa Rica

Of all my trips planned for early 2023 – to Cairo, say, or one transporting a cargo of wine from Porto to Brittany by traditional sailing ship – it’s Santa Teresa in Costa Rica that excites. It’s not just that I’ve never quite made it to Costa Rica yet. Not even the idea of wild beaches before the jungle and friendly surf in warm seas – handy if, like me, you’ve been out of the water for two years with an injury. No, it’s the chance to experience a laidback hippy-chic resort before it becomes the Next Big Thing. You didn’t hear it from me.

James Stewart Journalist for Times/ Sunday Times, FT, Telegraph, Travel Writer of the Year 2021

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Snorkel Among Manta Rays In The Maldives

Hop on a traditional dhoni cruise and weave through the turquoise waters of the idyllic Maldives. Dive overboard and catch glimpses of mantas and other tropical sealife while floating weightlessly above vibrant corals.

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Participate In A Tea Ceremony In Japan

The Japanese do tea on a whole other level. Learn the history and intricate meaning behind a Japanese tea ceremony. A tradition steeped in history with deep roots in Zen, it’s a precise ritual performed typically in a tearoom with tatami floor. You’ll be guided on the process of making your own matcha green tea by the master –replicate the process at home to add theatre to your storytelling.

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COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH MOUNTAIN GORILLAS IN UGANDA

Your hairs will stand on end when you first glimpse this majestic being through the