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• Walk the picturesque waterways and cobbled streets of Bruges, maybe visit a local brewery and try one of the refreshingly delicious regional beers.
• Explore the many romantic districts and hidden alleyways of Paris, dive into the local food scene (coffee and croissant this morning, anyone?) and tick the Eiffel Tower off your list in your free time.
• From the arts district and museums to the unmatched cafe culture and leafy parks, Amsterdam has it all. Maybe visit the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum or Anne Frank House and wander at your own pace.
• Find the best Belgium fries in Brussels and wander the incredible façade of the Grand Palace as you get lost in the quaint city streets.
• Make cross-country travel a breeze with a European trip including train travel. Enjoy extra time to sit back, relax, play games with your fellow travellers or watch the changing scenery roll by.

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• Sample a delicious array of local dishes during your welcome dinner and dine at an award-winning restaurant in Oaxaca for an Exclusive Experience – Mexico's authentic food scene is sure to hit the spot.
• Spend a night in Puebla at your Feature Stay, converted from 16th, 17th and 18th-century buildings and offering a perfect blend of traditional charm and modern amenities, just a stone’s throw away from the city’s main sights.
• Learn of the ancient Zapotec and Aztec histories with visits to the ruins of Teotihuacan and Mitla and the Cholula archaeological site, joined by specialist guides to further enhance your visit.
• Discover traditional craft industries with enlightening Exclusive Experiences. Learn about Zapotec woven fabrics, textile making, mezcal distilling and beeswax candle-making and visit a family-run obsidian workshop.
• Explore the Mexico City of past and present on a city tour with your leader, from the buzzing Zocalo Plaza to the Gothic National Cathedral and the sprawling National Palace.

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• Spend time with the Terraba community – an Indigenous group who have survived off the land for more than 500 years – and enjoy a shared lunch of local eats. The kids will love the chocolate-making lesson here!
• Walk through the diverse forest and jungle and take an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Cloud Forest – lookout for sloths and various birdlife as you go.
• Experience life as the locals do by spending time on a family farm and learning how to cook authentic local Costa Rican food.
• Enjoy some family downtime in the seaside town of Dominical at your eco-hotel, surrounded by stunning beaches and a tropical jungle.
• Look out for wildlife in the evergreen rainforest of Sarapiqui – a town known for its rich biodiversity – and enjoy some free time to maybe learn about the nocturnal creatures that dwell here.

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• E-bike from Puglia to the Amalfi Coast, two of our most popular destinations
• Wander the winding alleys of Matera, a UNESCO-listed cave town on the edge of a ravine
• Hop back 2,500 years, visiting the ancient Greek city of Paestum
• Stay in mountainside Castelmezzano, one of the prettiest villages in Italy
• Cycle along the Amalfi Coast, enjoying views across one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines

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• Search for iconic Arctic wildlife, such as Polar bears and Musk ox
• Zodiac cruise along the face of an active glacier
• Learn about indigenous culture from Inuit guides onboard and ashore
• Channel your inner explorer as we set out to reach Canada’s most northerly islands: Axel Heiberg and Ellesmere Island
• Travel in a small expedition vessel

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• Begin your journey in New Zealand’s creative and cosmopolitan capital, Wellington. Your local leader will show you the best of the city, including Weta Workshop of Lord of the Rings fame.
• Admire the out of this world landscapes of Tongariro National Park, from emerald green lakes to soaring volcanic peaks. If you’re up for the challenge, tackle the famous Tongariro Crossing.
• Discover the diversity of Rotorua, from unbelievable geothermal activity to rich Maori culture. Visit a Maori village for a hangi dinner and traditional haka performance.
• Hang out or hang ten in Raglan, a laidback town and surfing hotspot. Hop aboard a boat cruise around Raglan to watch the sunset and tuck into a classic Kiwi fish and chips dinner.
• Soak up the natural beauty of the Coromandel Peninsula, including a visit to Hot Water Beach, where all you need is a spade to create your own natural hot tub.

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• Explore the lesser-visited spots of South India: coffee estates, tribal communities and peaceful backwaters
• Marvel at Mysore Palace illuminated at night before visiting the next day
• Take a heritage steam train around the forested slopes of the Nilgiri Mountains
• Meet a Kodava family to learn about their warrior clan and cook a traditional pandi curry
• Glide along the Alleppey backwaters in a Premium houseboat

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• Witness the diversity of Iceland's natural phenomena – rootless craters, glacial lakes and geothermal lagoons. Visit Gulfoss – Iceland's largest waterfall – and the hot springs of the Sky Lagoon.
• Get to know Iceland’s gentle giants on board a carbon-neutral sailing boat. This Exclusive Experience allows you to respectfully and silently spot whales with the help of an expert guide.
• Stay in the stylish Fosshotel for your Feature Stay, offering up priceless views of the surrounding landscape and an excellent on-site restaurant that uses fresh Icelandic produce.
• Gain an insight into how the eruption of Eyafjallajokull volcano in 2010 has affected the lives of the residents in the Hvolsvollur Valley, then take part in their tree planting project during an Exclusive Experience.
• From a soak in the Deildartunguhver Hot Spring to a visit to a local artist’s stone carving workshops and a tasting session of Icelandic specialties, your Exclusive Experiences will deepen your understanding of Icelandic culture.