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Some of travel’s most memorable moments happen when you look up.A sky alive with stars. The northern lights dancing over...
19/08/2026

Some of travel’s most memorable moments happen when you look up.

A sky alive with stars. The northern lights dancing overhead. Sunlight at midnight. Day turning briefly to night.

Each is extraordinary. Each depends on being in the right place at the right time.

Here are four sky-gazing experiences worth travelling for.

When you’re travelling to see the northern lights, where you stay matters.We’ve picked four places that put you in prime...
12/08/2026

When you’re travelling to see the northern lights, where you stay matters.

We’ve picked four places that put you in prime northern lights territory, while bringing something extra to the trip.

A hot tub beneath Iceland’s big skies.
A hotel sculpted from snow and ice.
A log cabin in the Finnish wilderness.
A glass igloo made for aurora watching.

Because the aurora may be the reason you go, but there’s plenty to experience while you wait for the skies to light up.



Image credits: Windmillcahser Photography; Asaf Kliger; Wilderness Hotels; Marko Junttila

Some wildlife moments stay with you forever. But what makes them unforgettable? Is it watching a humpback whale breach j...
05/08/2026

Some wildlife moments stay with you forever. But what makes them unforgettable?

Is it watching a humpback whale breach just metres away? Sitting quietly beside a bustling penguin colony? Listening to orcas beneath the waves? Or simply sharing the same landscape as a polar bear?

The answer is different for everyone.

What these moments have in common is timing. Nature decides when they happen, not us.

Be there at the right time, and you'll witness something remarkable. Sometimes it's the extraordinary spectacle. Sometimes it's the quiet privilege of being there to experience it.

Some of the best travel decisions start with a question.Which destination is right for me? When should I travel? Will I ...
29/07/2026

Some of the best travel decisions start with a question.

Which destination is right for me? When should I travel? Will I see the northern lights? Is Antarctica really worth the journey?

Our Travel Specialists answer these questions every day. Drawing on their first-hand experience and destination knowledge, they help navigate the options and create journeys tailored to every traveller.

Here are three of the questions we're asked the most. Three questions that lead to the biggest adventures.

Which polar region should I choose first?
When is the best time to see the northern lights?
How long do I need in New Zealand?

Which questions will you ask to shape your next adventure?

No limits. No compromises. Just two legendary lands on the far side of the world.The Antipodean duo of Australia and New...
22/07/2026

No limits. No compromises. Just two legendary lands on the far side of the world.

The Antipodean duo of Australia and New Zealand is where bucket-list travel comes alive. Lose yourself in ancient rainforests and red deserts, smouldering volcanoes and snow-capped peaks, then trace remote coastlines and sun-drenched wine trails that lead straight into vibrant, modern cities. Wildlife is extraordinary and experiences adventurous.

This is the Southern Hemisphere at its most extraordinary.

Do you map out a journey to each individually or combine two amazing countries in the ultimate escape Down Under?

Save this for when the planning begins.



Image credits: Te Puia © Fraser Clements, Auckland Viaduct © Camilla Rutherford (Tourism New Zealand), Whale shark and Byron Bay © Tourism Australia

Summer may have more attention. But Autumn hits that sweet spot.It’s one of the most rewarding times to be away. Less bu...
15/07/2026

Summer may have more attention. But Autumn hits that sweet spot.

It’s one of the most rewarding times to be away. Less bustle than summer. Less chill than winter. Off-peak prices.

Landscapes turn golden. Wildlife becomes more active. In the far north, darker skies signal the return of the northern lights.

Trademark golden hues illuminate open roads and hiking trails in Iceland, Norway and Canada.

As the season progresses, slow travel comes into its own - choose rail journeys linking Europe’s most beautiful cities or laid-back coastal cruises.

Polar bears gather on Canada's sub-Arctic tundra in the one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles

Save this and come back to it when you start planning your next autumn adventure.

What's your idea of a perfect summer? Fewer crowds. Mild summer temperatures. Time spent outdoors.In West Sweden, days m...
08/07/2026

What's your idea of a perfect summer? Fewer crowds. Mild summer temperatures. Time spent outdoors.

In West Sweden, days moves at a leisurely pace. One moment you’re walking coastal trails beside the sea, the next you’re taking a ferry between tiny islands or settling down at a harbourside restaurant to enjoy some of Europe’s finest seafood.

Start in Gothenburg before exploring the Bohuslän coast’s scattered islands and colourful villages, or head inland to lakes and forests where switching off is easy.

The West Sweden charm offensive is gentle and understated, but highly effective.

To visit is to fall in love with the pure nature, sumptuous seafood and laid-back vibe.

Slow travel at its best. Soaring peaks, mirror lakes and the simple pleasure of watching the Alps roll by.The Grand Tour...
01/07/2026

Slow travel at its best. Soaring peaks, mirror lakes and the simple pleasure of watching the Alps roll by.

The Grand Tour of Switzerland is where travel unfolds at a gentler pace. Iconic railways invite you to sit back and drift past snow-capped summits, then step off to explore medieval old towns and spend long evenings beside waters that reflect the late-summer glow.

This is Switzerland at its most relaxing.

The way people travel is changing. This summer we're seeing more travellers choosing cooler climates over crowded hotspo...
24/06/2026

The way people travel is changing.

This summer we're seeing more travellers choosing cooler climates over crowded hotspots, scenic rail journeys where the route is part of the experience, and nature-led adventures that offer something genuinely different.

From Nordic summers and epic rail routes to wildlife encounters and wilderness escapes, these are some of the travel trends shaping 2026.

Which one would you choose?

🌲 Cooler summer escapes
🚆 Scenic rail journeys
🐻 Wildlife and wilderness adventures

Let us know below.

17/06/2026

No crowds. No rush. Just lakes, forests and the simple pleasure of being outdoors.

Finnish Lakeland is where summer unfolds at a gentler pace. Mirror-like lakes invite you to swim or paddle, then warm up in a traditional sauna and spend long evenings beneath skies that never seem to darken.

This is Finland at its most relaxing.

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