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What is your dream destination? Perhaps you’re fascinated by Japanese culture’s mix of the futuristic and the traditional or want to see iconic sights such as the Taj Mahal or the Pyramids of Giza? Wildlife fans might want to head out on safari in search of the Big Five or to see the unique flora and fauna of Costa Rica. Or, for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, you could head to New Zealand where spectacular landscapes and fantastic cultural experiences await. So, where will 2025 take you?

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Alternative wonders

Why Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon are my giants of history

Why Egypt’s Colossi of Memnon are my giants of history
Emerging from the heat shimmer, these two enormous statues in Luxor appear completely otherwordly – like giants in a wheat field.

Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Aswan

Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Aswan
Cruise along the Nile taking in amazing sights such as the Pyramids of Giza, the temples of Karnak and Luxor and some rarely visited treasures.

 

‘A gap year offers that feeling of absolute freedom’

From the archives: Readers’ trips of a lifetime

From the archives: Readers’ trips of a lifetime
Euphoria on a moped in Indonesia, orcas off Argentina and the chance to ranch, surf or simply be the person they always wanted to be are among our readers’ wonderful memories.

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Save up to 10%

New Zealand

New Zealand
This unforgettable tour includes a Bay of Islands cruise, a journey on the Tranzalpine train, time in Christchurch, Auckland and Queenstown and more…

Discover Costa Rica<br>- save £100pp

Discover Costa Rica
- save £100pp

Enjoy amazing wildlife encounters including the chance to see sloths, toucans and turtles on this small group tour through Costa Rica’s rainforests and coasts.

India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla and Amritsar’s’ Golden Temple<br>- save up to 10%

India’s Golden Triangle, Shimla and Amritsar’s’ Golden Temple
- save up to 10%

Highlights of this popular tour include seeing the Taj Mahal, going in search of tigers and taking the ‘Toy Train’ from Shimla.

Botswana and Namibia: Delta & Dunes - save up to £100pp

Botswana and Namibia: Delta & Dunes - save up to £100pp
This immersive safari adventure visits the wildlife hotspots of Botswana and Namibia including the famous Okavango Delta.

 

Trip of the week

Japan unveiled - save up to 15%

Japan unveiled - save up to 15%

This wide ranging tour takes you from the futuristic street of Tokyo to the port of Osaka via Hakone, Matsumoto, Kyoto, Nara and more. Along the way experience a traditional tea ceremony, a cruise with views of Mount Fuji and a cable ride to the ‘Boiling Valley’ volcanic crater. Plus you’ll visit castles, shrines and markets and travel on the iconic bullet train.

Book by 13 March 2025 to save up to 15% on this and other classic tours with our partner Newmarket Holidays. Prices shown include the discount.

 
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