Each October, Bhutan’s Royal Highland Festival brings travellers and highland communities together in Laya, a remote village set around 4,000 metres above sea level. The two‑day celebration showcases traditional songs, dances, poetry recitals, Buelwa gift‑offering rituals and Auley epic recitations, alongside colourful animal parades featuring decorated yaks, horses and mastiffs. Visitors can stay in local farmhouses, don Layap dress, taste highlander cuisine and hike to nearby glacial lakes, experiencing a rare blend of culture, landscape and royal‑attended ceremony in one journey.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.bhutan.travel
PONANT Polar Trek: Nordic Skiing Under the Midnight Sun
PONANT’s Polar Trek is a two‑day, one‑night Nordic skiing raid offered on select Arctic voyages, primarily in Greenland. Participants prepare with safety briefings and equipment checks before venturing onto the ice with experienced guides and often Inuit experts, travelling across vast, silent expanses lit by the midnight sun. Evenings are spent camping on the ice with simple comforts and hot meals, creating an intense yet mindful immersion into polar wilderness that goes far beyond traditional shore excursions.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.au.ponant.com
Flying Sauces at Soneva Fushi: The World’s First Fine‑Dining Zipline
Flying Sauces at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives is the world’s first fine‑dining zipline experience, combining haute cuisine with an exhilarating treetop flight. The adventure begins at The Den, where guests are harnessed and glide along a 200‑metre zipline suspended 5 to 10 metres above the jungle canopy, sampling canapés and drinks en route. After landing on a 12‑metre‑high platform with sweeping forest and ocean views, diners sit down to a seasonal tasting menu crafted from organic produce grown on the island and sustainably caught seafood, with optional wine pairings from Soneva’s cellars.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.soneva.com
Italian Luxury Voyage with PONANT: Fashion, Craft and Coastal Icons
PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Italian luxury voyage aboard Le Boréal is created in partnership with Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Pomellato and Ginori 1735, making it a dream itinerary for lovers of Italian craftsmanship and design. The journey visits Florence, Capri and Venice with private receptions in historic palazzi, behind‑the‑scenes studio visits and intimate encounters with artisans. Pre‑cruise experiences in Florence and Chianti add curated Gucci and Ginori moments, while a post‑cruise stay in Verona explores the city’s hidden treasures with expert guides, all for a maximum of around 184 guests.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.au.ponant.com
Beach Cabanas at Mondrian Gold Coast: Private Luxury on Burleigh Beach
Mondrian Gold Coast’s private beach cabanas deliver a refined way to experience Burleigh Heads’ famous shoreline without lifting a finger. Hotel guests can reserve beautifully appointed cabanas where all setup and pack‑down is handled by the team, leaving them free to relax by the water. Each booking includes a chef‑crafted picnic hamper and premium beverages, creating an effortless setting for long, sunlit afternoons, celebrations or elevated beach days just steps from the Pacific.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.mondrianhotels.com
Amankora / Bhutan – A Quest for Happiness
A Quest for Happiness with Amankora is a purpose‑driven winter journey across Bhutan, inspired by the country’s Gross National Happiness philosophy. Guests move between lodge‑style retreats, visiting monasteries, dzongs and sacred sites while engaging in community‑focused initiatives in education, conservation and wellbeing. The experience is designed to foster reflection and connection, offering travellers an in‑depth understanding of Bhutan’s values, landscapes and spiritual traditions rather than a standard sightseeing circuit.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.aman.com
Soneva Jani: Over‑Water Sanctuary in the Maldives
Soneva Jani is an over‑water and island sanctuary where adventure, wellness and slow living intersect. Guests can snorkel with turtles and manta rays, paddleboard across glassy lagoons or join guided dives on technicolour reefs, while private charters on Soneva in Aqua add dolphin cruises, sunset sails and on‑deck spa rituals. The Den keeps younger travellers engaged with imaginative play and learning, while over‑water restaurants and Soneva Soul spa experiences round out a stay that is as restorative as it is playful.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.soneva.com
Villa 11 at Soneva Fushi: The Ultimate Island Residence
Villa 11 at Soneva Fushi is the resort’s largest private residence, a nine‑bedroom beachfront estate sleeping up to 23 guests. Set among dense jungle and opening directly onto white sand, it features a vast lagoon‑like pool with slide, sunken seating, private spa suite, sauna, steam room, gym and expansive indoor‑outdoor living spaces. With a dedicated Villa Manager, attendants and private chef tailoring every detail—from family‑style feasts to kids’ activities—this is one of the most spectacular group villas in the Maldives.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.soneva.com
La Désirade by PONANT: Private Catamaran Charter in the Med and Caribbean
La Désirade is PONANT’s 76‑foot Lagoon Seventy 7 catamaran, available exclusively for private charter for up to nine guests with four crew members. In summer, it sails from Bonifacio through Southern Corsica and Sardinia, exploring secluded coves and turquoise straits; in winter, it moves to the Caribbean for island‑hopping among reefs and beaches. Tailor‑made itineraries, a private chef, refined interiors and a wide nautical platform for water sports create a yachting experience that feels like your own small superyacht, with all details personalised to your group.
You can learn more on the official website here: www.au.ponant.com
