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Exotic Lands

26 ways to expand your definition of vacation

Virtuoso travelers are, by nature, an inquisitive group – game for new experiences and eager to expand their definition of vacation. We’re willing to bet there are still a few exotic destinations and novel adventures you’ve yet to cross off your bucket list.

Will 2019 be the year you snorkel in Bora Bora, fall in love with the Taj Mahal, ride a camel in Wadi Rum, or conquer Mount Kilimanjaro? You tell us. Then we’ll put the wheels in motion – with seamless connections and the best accommodations on land and sea.

Cruises

Hang with orangutans in Borneo. Swim with whale sharks in Western Australia. Soak in Iceland’s Blue Lagoon. Check out the mysterious moai on Easter Island. 

Find these and other experiences with the featured cruises below.

  • Star Clippers | Extend your cruise vacation with a land tour in Borneo
  • Crystal Cruises | Sail round-trip from Dubai on a luxury expedition yacht or explore Europe by river or ocean
  • Holland America Line | Complimentary specialty dining on 2019 Alaska voyages
  • Zegrahm Expeditions | Expedition cruises to Polynesia, Papua New Guinea & Western Australia
  • Silversea | Asia cruises: free round-trip airfare (or Business airfare for just $1,999 each way)
  • Windstar | Up to $300 shipboard credit on small-ship sailings in the Mediterranean
  • Cunard® | Vacation like royalty in New England, The Canary Islands, Iceland & the British Isles
  • Viking® | $350 shipboard credit on river and ocean voyages in Europe
For an extraordinary cruise experience, set sail on Windstar’s <em>Wind Surf</em>, the world’s largest sailing vessel.
For an extraordinary cruise experience, set sail on Windstar’s Wind Surf, the world’s largest sailing vessel.

Hotels

Live large in Singapore. Unwind with aerial yoga in the Maldives. Take up surfing in Costa Rica. Sip rare cognac in Xi’an. Enjoy a private dinner on the beach in Thailand. 

Find these and other experiences at the featured hotels and resorts below.

See another side of Singapore at Six Senses Duxton, an upscale hotel in former 19th-century shophouses.
See another side of Singapore at Six Senses Duxton, an upscale hotel in former 19th-century shophouses.

Packages

Track lemurs in Madagascar. Stroll through ancient kasbahs in Morocco. Cycle through Vietnam, pick up new recipes in Uruguay, or learn to play the bagpipes in Glasgow. 

Find these and other experiences with the featured packages below.

  • Kensington Tours | Life-changing travel in Madagascar, India, Chile & Uruguay
  • Cox & Kings | Luxury small group journeys to Scotland, South Africa, and Peru
  • Luxury Gold | Stylish journeys in India, South America & Australia + air credit up to $250
  • Travel Impressions | Sun-filled, amenity-rich getaways in Bora Bora, Hawaii’s Big Island & Costa Rica
  • G Adventures | Save 15% on super-active adventures around the globe
  • Ker & Downey | Arabian Nights-inspired getaways in Uzbekistan, Jordan, Oman, Morocco & Tunisia
Travel into the Madagascan rainforest with Kensington Tours, the only place on the planet to spot lemurs in the wild.
Travel into the Madagascan rainforest with Kensington Tours, the only place on the planet to spot lemurs in the wild.

Destinations

Discover the bustling vibe, colorful street art, and vibrant culture of Johannesburg, the City of Gold. Find the best of West African and European culture in Barbados.

Include a stop in Johannesburg on your next trip to Africa.
Include a stop in Johannesburg on your next trip to Africa.
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