The new Botswana excursion combines a helicopter flight across the Okavango Delta with guided time at Elephant Havens, where rescued young elephants are cared for and prepared for release into the wild.
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12 luxury family hotels with kids’ clubs worth travelling for
From pony care on a remote Indonesian island to herbalism in Nice, these refined stays give younger guests experiences rooted in nature, culture and local life.
Oceania Cruises puts 180-day world cruises at the heart of its longer voyages
The luxury cruise line is promoting extended itineraries from 31 to 180 days, while the forthcoming Oceania Aurelia will offer a smaller, suite-led base for journeys across oceans and continents.
Great Southern Killarney adds falconry and foraging to its five-star stays
The historic County Kerry hotel has introduced private wildlife encounters, photography tours and trips across Lough Leane following its refurbishment and five-star accreditation.
EXPLORA III begins its maiden voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon
Explora Journeys’ third ship pairs expansive oceanfront accommodation with new restaurants, a 726-square-metre wellness sanctuary and the brand’s first LNG-powered propulsion system.
Auberge Safari adds helicopter excursions and opens Mwiba Plains in Tanzania
The expanding safari collection is pairing aerial journeys with a permanent calving-season camp, a refreshed northern Serengeti retreat and smoother airport arrivals.
HunterMoss brings the luxury Grand Tour to America with seven supercar escapes
The 2026 collection pairs Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren drives with wine-country resorts, mountain estates and carefully planned routes from California to North Carolina.
NIHI Sumba opens a beachfront Riding & Racquet Club on Nihiwatu Beach
The new club brings Sandalwood horses, tennis, open-fire dining and Sumbanese design together beside the Indian Ocean, with an adults-only pool to follow in 2027.
5 UK stays for watching the partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026
Cornwall and Pembrokeshire will receive some of the UK’s deepest coverage, while secluded cabins and coastal cottages offer space to watch the eclipse away from city skylines.
Scott Dunn revisits classic gap year routes with Full Circle luxury itineraries
The anniversary collection returns to formative travel destinations with private guides, luxury stays and more time for local encounters.
O2 Beach Club & Spa brings star bathing and Bajan astronomy to Barbados
The Saint Lawrence Gap resort has introduced guided meditation beneath the stars, expert-led astronomy, beach yoga and a tropical Sun Potion cocktail.
Fari Islands Festival 2026 expands its Maldives line-up for three days of culture and conservation
Rosamund Pike leads a programme spanning reef-inspired art, beachfront music, destination dining and restorative wellness across two North Malé Atoll resorts this August.
Dunia Baru becomes first Indonesian phinisi permitted to charter in Palau
Seven-night private voyages will pair remote island cruising with full-moon snapper gatherings and new-moon bumphead parrotfish spawning from December 2026.
