From road trips and surfing breaks to safaris and other wildlife-spotting holidays, many of us want our travel to be more meaningful these days and to immerse us further in the destinations we visit. We can make sure that your 2024 holiday is your most adventurous yet, with a whole array of exciting ideas and new developments in the travel industry all over the world to whet your appetite.
SOUTH AFRICA
Experience a silent safari from a carbon-negative, eco-luxury lodge
Offering an exceptional safari experience of the highest standards, Cheetah Plains Lodge in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, has a unique approach to renewable energy in hospitality in the wild – something that truly makes it stand out. This is also an exclusive-use experience, making it perfect for every kind of wildlife lover.
USA
Discover glamorous new hotels and attractions in the pleasure-seeker’s mecca
Casinos galore, an indoor theme-park, urban thrill rides such as The Strat, epic zip-lines between buildings, light shows, Venetian gondola rides, and brilliant retail therapy in venues including Caesar’s Palace… Las Vegas really is a world of its own. Whether this is your first visit or your 10th, 2024 is a great time to visit Vegas, with several new hotels and attractions.
HEAR WHAT OUR TRAVEL COUNSELLORS SAY
“What a feast for the senses! Las Vegas was everything I expected and more. Simply strolling along the Strip taking in the sights and sounds was an event, and that's before mentioning the seemingly endless number of casinos, fantastic hotels, and places to eat.
The panoramic views from The Strat Observation Tower are amazing, and, if you are brave enough try one of the tower's rides - there's nothing quite like being suspended over the Las Vegas Strip!"
Darren
TRAVEL COUNSELLOR
USA
Ride the rails on Amtrak’s restored routes along the Deep South’s Gulf Coast
Amtrak’s Gulf Coast route in the American Deep South has been restored, making 2024 the year to discover this fascinating region of the USA. Comprising the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, and including the cities of New Orleans, Savannah, Nashville, Memphis, Natchez, and Charleston.
SRI-LANKA
See leopards during game drives from an eco-friendly gateway to the Yala
Multi-award-winning, eco-friendly architecture and design including a unique elevated platform with glorious views of the Indian Ocean make the intimate Hilton Yala the place for an exceptional Sri Lankan safari experience led by mainly FGASA-certified rangers. This is the first Hilton within a wildlife national park – one with the highest leopard population density globally.
USA
Surf and sky-dive in an under-the-radar quintessential California coastal escape
Smack in the middle of the stretch of California coast between Los Angeles and San Diego, Oceanside is fantastic for day-trips to both of these, and to other places in the region. It also has a unique, authentic surf-town character all of its own that makes it a great place to discover in itself. Think wide sandy beaches with killer breaks, whale-watching and dolphin-spotting, historic landmarks, street art, a coastal rail trail to follow, and world-class cuisine.
AIRLINE
Exciting new flight routes across three continents, plus a brand-new aircraft
Next year is a fantastic one for one of our favourite airlines, with Virgin Atlantic entering South America with a new daily service to Brazil’s São Paulo, expanding its services to India with a route to Bengaluru (Bangalore), and bolstering its sun offering with the return of Manchester–Las Vegas and Heathrow–Dubai. These are in addition to new routes to the Maldives and Turks & Caicos and new inter-island flights in the Caribbean.
