Aerial view of reef islands and turquoise lagoons in Baa Atoll

The Maldives

Coral islands in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where privacy is the starting point

Long-tail boat in the turquoise water below the limestone cliffs of Ko Phi Phi Le

Thailand

The land of smiles and golden temples

The Jatiluwih rice terraces in Bali, green paddies stepping down a hillside among palm trees

Bali

Temples, rice terraces and the Indian Ocean

The towers of Singapore's Central Business District lit at night and reflected in Marina Bay, with the Fullerton Hotel at the waterline

Singapore

A city in a garden, just north of the equator

The Dubai skyline and Burj Khalifa at night, reflected in still water

The United Arab Emirates

From towering skylines to desert sands

The Moscow Kremlin at night, its walls and towers lit above the Moskva River embankment

Russia

Land of the tsars, white winters and long summer light

A whale shark swimming through open blue water in the Maldives

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Experiences

Experiences worth the journey

A dinner on a sandbank, sunrise over Bali's rice terraces, a husky sled through a Russian forest. Arranged privately, around your days.

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79 experiences

A wooden jetty leading to overwater villas on a turquoise lagoon, Thudufushi, Ari Atoll Sea and islands · The Maldives Overwater Villa Stays A villa set over the ocean, with steps from your own deck straight into turquoise water. The questions we answer with you: which lagoon, which side, which resort. Discover
A reef manta ray gliding through blue water in Baa Atoll Nature · The Maldives Swimming with the Mantas of Hanifaru Bay In a small bay inside the Baa Atoll reserve, manta rays gather to feed between June and November. You snorkel among them with a guide, watched over by the reserve's rangers. Discover
A whale shark swimming through open blue water in the Maldives Nature · The Maldives Whale Sharks of South Ari The largest fish in the sea, gentle and feeding only on plankton. In the protected area of South Ari it lives all year, and you swim alongside it with a guide. Discover
An orange sunset over a sandbank and shallow water, two small figures in silhouette Sea and islands · The Maldives Private Boat Trips and Dinner on the Sand A private boat to an uninhabited island or a sandbank in the lagoon, then dinner on white sand under the stars, served for you alone. Discover
Aerial view of Île aux Cerfs, its sandbanks and the lagoon off the east coast of Mauritius Sea and islands · Mauritius A private catamaran day to Île aux Cerfs A private catamaran across the east-coast lagoon to Île aux Cerfs. Swimming, snorkelling and lunch on board, with a stop at the Grand River South East waterfall. Discover
Aerial view of the underwater waterfall illusion off the south-west coast of Mauritius Adventure · Mauritius A flight over Le Morne and the underwater waterfall A helicopter flight over the Le Morne peninsula to see the underwater waterfall, which can only be seen from the air. Mountain, lagoon and ocean in one view. Discover
Le Morne Brabant rising above the lagoon and the forest of the peninsula Nature · Mauritius Climbing Le Morne Brabant A trail to the cross near the top of a 556 m mountain on the UNESCO list. It starts gently through forest, ends in a rocky scramble, and rewards you with the whole lagoon below. Discover
A mother sperm whale and her calf off the coast of Mauritius Sea and islands · Mauritius Whale and dolphin watching by boat A private boat from the west coast to the deep water where sperm whales live all year and humpbacks pass in winter. For anglers, a day of deep-sea fishing. Discover
A decorated long-tail boat on one of Bangkok's khlongs (canals) Culture and heritage · Thailand Old Bangkok by private boat A morning on the Chao Phraya and the canals of Thonburi, reaching the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun before the crowds. A private guide tells the city's story since 1782. Discover
Turquoise lagoon, limestone cliffs and a balanced rock in Ao Phang Nga National Park Sea and islands · Thailand Phang Nga Bay by private yacht A full day among the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay, from James Bond Island to hidden caves and lagoons. A private yacht that keeps your pace, not a group tour's. Discover
Forested islands of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park seen from a viewpoint Sea and islands · Thailand Ang Thong Marine Park by private boat Forty-two islands in the Gulf of Thailand and an emerald lake hidden inside one of them. A day by private boat from Koh Samui. Discover
Orchids floating in golden bowls at a spa in Bangkok Wellness · Thailand Wellness, the Thai way Traditional Thai massage, on UNESCO's list of intangible heritage since 2019, and treatments drawn from natural herbs. On a beach or in the heart of Bangkok. Discover
Water-filled rice terraces and coconut palms on the slopes of Tegallalang Nature · Bali The rice terraces of Tegallalang and Jatiluwih A walk through stepped rice fields, early, before the crowds. We take you to Tegallalang near Ubud and to Jatiluwih, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover
Carved stone figures and pink blossoms beside still water at The Mansion Resort and Spa, Ubud Wellness · Bali Balinese spa and traditional massage End the day with a treatment built on traditional techniques and natural oils and spices. We book it at one of the island's best spas, or in your own villa. Discover
The headland above Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida, with a white cove and turquoise sea below Sea and islands · Bali A day on the island of Nusa Penida Cross to a nearby island of untouched cliffs and turquoise coves. Its waters are among the few places in Bali where manta rays can be seen all year. Discover
The Kecak performance in the cliff-top amphitheatre at Uluwatu Temple after sunset Culture and heritage · Bali Sunset and the Kecak dance at Uluwatu A temple on the edge of a 70 m cliff and a chorus of men telling the Ramayana as the sun goes down: one of Bali's finest evenings. Discover
Sunrise from the summit of Mount Batur over Lake Batur, with Mount Agung on the right Adventure · Bali Sunrise from the summit of Mount Batur A night climb to the top of an active volcano, 1,717 m high, to watch the sun rise over Lake Batur and Mount Agung. Discover
Supertrees lit in violet at night in Gardens by the Bay, with the OCBC Skyway curving between them Nature · Singapore Gardens by the Bay, from late afternoon into the night Two cool glass conservatories, then Supertrees lit to music. We time the visit so you see the gardens in daylight and again in their evening show. Discover
A traditional wooden bumboat passing beneath the white arches of Elgin Bridge on the Singapore River City and shopping · Singapore A private bumboat on the river and the bay at dusk A traditional wooden bumboat reserved for you alone, from Clarke Quay down the Singapore River into Marina Bay, timed for the evening lights. Discover
An Asian elephant with long tusks under soft lighting at night in the Night Safari, Singapore Nature · Singapore The Night Safari The world's first nocturnal wildlife park, opened in 1994 in the Mandai forest. See it from the tram and on foot, or on a private guided tour. Discover
Painted shophouses with large murals and café awnings on Haji Lane, Kampong Glam Culture and heritage · Singapore Kampong Glam: the quarter and its table A guided walk through the old Malay-Muslim quarter: the Sultan Mosque, Arab Street and Haji Lane, then a halal table from the neighbourhood's kitchens. Discover
An Arabian oryx on the dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Adventure · The United Arab Emirates A private desert camp A drive through golden dunes, then a camp set up for you alone under a sky full of stars. Falcons, camels and an Emirati dinner, without the crowded camps. Discover
A sailing boat off the towers of Dubai Marina, seen from a yacht Sea and islands · The United Arab Emirates A day on a private yacht A yacht of your own from Dubai Marina or Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. A swim at sea, lunch on deck and the sunset over the water. Discover
The front entrance of the Zayed National Museum, its steel wings above a fountain, Saadiyat Island Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates A day in the Saadiyat Cultural District Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Zayed National Museum and the Natural History Museum in one place, with a private guide. The Emirates you have not yet seen. Discover
Rippled sand dunes of the Liwa desert at the edge of the Empty Quarter Nature · The United Arab Emirates Liwa and the edge of the Empty Quarter The tallest dunes in the Emirates and a silence nothing breaks. Two nights in the desert, far from everything. Discover
Snow-covered Caucasus peaks above Krasnaya Polyana, seen from the top lift station of Rosa Khutor Winter · Russia Skiing in the Caucasus Skiing among the Caucasus peaks at Krasnaya Polyana, where the 2014 Winter Olympic races were held. Three resorts an hour from the Sochi coast. Discover
A drawbridge raised over the Neva in Saint Petersburg under the pale sky of a White Night Culture and heritage · Russia The White Nights of Saint Petersburg In early summer the sky over Saint Petersburg never fully darkens, and the Neva's bridges rise at midnight. Ballet evenings, boats on the river and a city that stays awake. Discover
The Kul Sharif Mosque in the Kazan Kremlin, with its turquoise dome and four minarets Culture and heritage · Russia Kazan: the Kremlin, Kul Sharif and Tatar cooking Two days in the capital of Tatarstan, between the UNESCO-listed Kremlin, the Kul Sharif Mosque and the Old Tatar Quarter, with a halal Tatar table. The Russian city closest to a Muslim visitor's heart. Discover
The Grand Kremlin Palace above the Kremlin wall and gardens in summer Culture and heritage · Russia The Kremlin and Red Square with a private guide A full day inside the Kremlin walls and on Red Square with a private Arabic-speaking guide, from Cathedral Square to the treasures of the tsars. Tickets booked ahead, at a pace that suits you. Discover
Table corals and reef fish on a Maldivian coral reef Adventure · The Maldives Diving and Snorkelling the Reefs From the reef around your island to the deep channels between atolls, for beginners and experienced divers alike. Read more
Aerial view of a spa island with a circular thatched pavilion, overwater rooms and a pool, North Malé Atoll Wellness · The Maldives Island Spa Rituals Treatment rooms over the water or on islands given to the spa, with natural oils and the sound of the sea. Read more
A row of Twin Otter seaplanes moored at the seaplane terminal in Malé Adventure · The Maldives The Seaplane Flight The way to the far atolls passes over them: 30 to 55 minutes at low altitude above lagoons and reefs. Read more
A pod of spinner dolphins leaping across the open sea Nature · The Maldives Sunset Dolphin Cruise A traditional dhoni at sunset, with spinner dolphins leaping at the channel mouths. Read more
A surfer on a breaking wave seen from above, Malé Adventure · The Maldives Surfing Well-known breaks on the eastern rim of North Malé and in Laamu, from March to October, with lessons for beginners. Read more
A green turtle swimming just below the surface over seagrass Nature · The Maldives Turtles and Seagrass in Laamu Snorkel with marine biologists over protected meadows where green turtles graze. Read more
Aerial view of Malé, its harbour and the reef around the capital Culture and heritage · The Maldives Half a Day in Malé The coral-stone Old Friday Mosque, the fish market and the King Salman Mosque, on a private tour with a guide. Read more
Inside Ithaa, laid tables beneath a curved acrylic roof with the sea above Gastronomy · The Maldives Dining Beneath the Sea Glass rooms five or six metres down, with the fish passing around your table. Read more
A snorkeller seen from behind, gliding over a sandy reef in clear turquoise water Sea and islands · Mauritius Water sports and diving Coloured reefs beneath the turquoise lagoon: snorkelling and scuba, surfing, windsurfing and freediving. Read more
The forested valleys of Black River Gorges National Park from the Gorges viewpoint Nature · Mauritius Nature walks in Black River Gorges The largest national park in Mauritius: rainforest, birds found nowhere else, 60 km of trails, and the seven cascades of Tamarind Falls. Read more
The Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, ringed by forest Nature · Mauritius The Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel Small dunes of volcanic earth in seven colours, a waterfall dropping some 95 m, giant tortoises and a coffee plantation, in Mauritius' first geopark. Read more
Two riders on a zipline over water and green islets, seen from a distance Adventure · Mauritius Vallé Advenature Park A nature park in the southern hills, once La Vallée des Couleurs, with earth in 23 colours, a suspension bridge, ziplines, waterfalls and native trees. Read more
A rider and horse in silhouette on a sunlit beach Adventure · Mauritius Beach riding at Riambel Rides on an empty beach in the south, with a centre that rescues retired racehorses and supports local people. Read more
Smooth black massage stones on a soft towel Wellness · Mauritius Spa days and rest Spa time at the island's finest resorts, blending local natural recipes with international techniques, in private suites for couples. Read more
A pink pigeon, one of the endemic birds of Mauritius, photographed in Black River Gorges National Park Nature · Mauritius The Île aux Aigrettes reserve A small island off Mahébourg that keeps the last dry coastal forest of Mauritius, home to pink pigeons and giant tortoises. Read more
Giant water lilies (Victoria amazonica) in the Pamplemousses botanical garden Culture and heritage · Mauritius A day in Port Louis and Pamplemousses A private tour of the capital, from the Central Market and the Jummah Mosque to the Aapravasi Ghat, then the oldest botanical garden in the southern hemisphere. Read more
Long-tail boats moored on Maya Beach, Ko Phi Phi Le Sea and islands · Thailand The Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay A private speedboat from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands, all limestone cliffs and turquoise water. We choose the hour to keep you clear of the crowds. Read more
The granite boulders and clear water of Donald Duck Bay, Similan Islands Sea and islands · Thailand Diving the Similan Islands Some of Thailand's finest diving, in a national park open only seven months a year. A day by speedboat from Khao Lak, north of Phuket. Read more
Fresh Thai green curry paste in a stone mortar Gastronomy · Thailand A private Thai cooking class Learn the secrets of local flavour with your own hands, from pounding curry paste to a plate of pad Thai. A private class with halal ingredients. Read more
Sky lanterns rising at the Yi Peng festival near Chiang Mai Culture and heritage · Thailand The Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festivals The full-moon night in November, when Chiang Mai's sky fills with lanterns and its river with small floating lights. One of Thailand's loveliest traditional festivals. Read more
The herd at Elephant Nature Park in a green valley near Chiang Mai Nature · Thailand A day at an elephant sanctuary Watch and feed elephants in a green valley north of Chiang Mai, with no riding and no shows. A day children and adults both love. Read more
The two royal chedis and gardens near the summit of Doi Inthanon Nature · Thailand Doi Inthanon, the roof of Thailand A day on Thailand's highest peak, 2,565 metres, among waterfalls, villages and two royal chedis. Cool air and misty forest. Read more
The prangs of Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Ayutthaya, at dusk Culture and heritage · Thailand A day in Ayutthaya The old capital of Siam, about 80 km north of Bangkok. Red-brick temples on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 1991. Read more
A private villa pool with a shaded pavilion and frangipani trees at Alila Villas, Bali Wellness · Bali Private villas amid nature A stay in a private villa in the forest or above the sea, with its own pool and attentive service. Ideal for a honeymoon or a private journey. Read more
The lotus pond in front of Taman Saraswati temple in Ubud Culture and heritage · Bali Ubud with a private guide: palace, temples and art A morning in Ubud's cultural heart: the royal palace, Taman Saraswati temple, the Monkey Forest and the museums of Balinese art. Read more
An orange sunset over the breaking waves of Jimbaran Bay Gastronomy · Bali A seafood dinner on the sand at Jimbaran Choose your fish, see it grilled over coconut husks and dine on the sand as the sun sets over the bay. Read more
The raw spices for Balinese betutu paste: shallots, garlic, galangal, turmeric, lemongrass, chillies and candlenuts on a wooden plate Gastronomy · Bali A Balinese cooking class with halal ingredients Learn the Balinese spice paste from scratch, cook dishes such as chicken betutu and fish sate lilit, then sit down to eat them. Read more
A raft on the Ayung River among palm trees, seen from the valley above near Ubud Adventure · Bali Rafting on the Ayung river A rafting run down Bali's longest river, between valley walls, small waterfalls and rice fields. Read more
A parasail high above the bay at Tanjung Benoa Sea and islands · Bali Water sports at Tanjung Benoa Parasailing over the bay, jet skis and glass-bottom boats, in calm, reef-sheltered water next to Nusa Dua. Read more
A surfer walking along Kuta Beach with a board under the arm Sea and islands · Bali A surf lesson at Kuta Kuta's regular waves are one of the best places in Bali to stand on a board for the first time, with a private instructor. Read more
The white-sand crescent and calm lagoon of Lazarus Island, one of Singapore's Southern Islands Sea and islands · Singapore A private yacht to the Southern Islands Half a day on a private yacht from Sentosa Cove to Lazarus and St John's Islands: a swim in a quiet bay, then back with the city lights coming on. Read more
A red cabin of the Singapore Cable Car gliding between palm trees against a blue sky on Sentosa Adventure · Singapore A family day on Sentosa The cable car over the harbour, then Universal Studios Singapore or the Singapore Oceanarium, and a quiet beach at the end of the day. Read more
A Sumatran orangutan resting among tree trunks at Singapore Zoo Nature · Singapore Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise An open zoo without cages since 1973, and beside it Bird Paradise, which replaced Jurong Bird Park in 2023. Read more
Orchard Road on a sunny day, with the curved canopy of ION Orchard and the pagoda-roofed towers across the street City and shopping · Singapore Private shopping on Orchard Road A shopping companion who knows the street, a car at every door, and private appointments with the fashion houses where available. Read more
A row of pastel Peranakan shophouses with ornate facades along Koon Seng Road in Joo Chiat Culture and heritage · Singapore A morning in Katong, among the Peranakan houses The painted Peranakan terraces of Koon Seng Road, Singapore's first Heritage Town, and Katong laksa where it was born. Read more
The floodlit Marina Bay Street Circuit during the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix night race, seen from above with the city skyline City and shopping · Singapore A Singapore Grand Prix weekend Formula 1's first night race, on a street circuit around Marina Bay. The 2027 race runs from 8 to 10 October. Read more
Gold jewellery displayed in a shop window in the Dubai Gold Souk City and shopping · The United Arab Emirates Fine shopping From The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates to The Galleria in Abu Dhabi and the Deira Gold Souk. With a personal shopper if you wish. Read more
An empty white beach and calm sea in the early morning on Saadiyat Island Wellness · The United Arab Emirates Wellness and the hammam A traditional hammam and treatments with oud, rose and honey in the finest resorts of the Emirates. With separate areas for women and men. Read more
Layered blue ridges of the Hajar Mountains seen from Jebel Jais Adventure · The United Arab Emirates Jebel Jais The highest peak in the Emirates, a 2.83 km zipline and lunch at 1,484 m. Read more
The turquoise lake of Hatta Dam between the Hajar Mountains Nature · The United Arab Emirates Hatta and the Hajar Mountains A turquoise lake among the mountains, an hour and a half from Dubai. Kayaking, wadi walks and a heritage village. Read more
Wooden abra ferry boats moored on Dubai Creek Culture and heritage · The United Arab Emirates Old Dubai and the Creek An abra across the Creek, the lanes of Al Fahidi, Al Shindagha Museum, then the gold and spice souks. Read more
Aerial view of Yas Bay Waterfront and the channel around Yas Island, Abu Dhabi City and shopping · The United Arab Emirates Yas Island with the family Four parks on one island: Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World and SeaWorld. Read more
A traditional wooden log house under deep snow at the Vitoslavlitsy museum of wooden architecture, Veliky Novgorod Winter · Russia Stay in a wooden cabin amid the snow A stay full of warmth and privacy in an elegant wooden cabin in snow-covered forest. Two or three nights between city stays, in Karelia or the countryside around Moscow. Read more
A team of huskies pulling a sled along a snowy forest trail in Karelia Winter · Russia Husky sled rides across the white plains An adventure through frozen forest behind a team of trained huskies. In Karelia, or on farms in the countryside near Moscow. Read more
The entrance of the Sanduny Baths on Neglinnaya Street in Moscow, marked 1896 Wellness · Russia The Russian banya End your day with a moment of calm in a Russian banya, a warm ritual of rest and wellbeing. In Moscow's historic baths, or a private banya at a country lodge. Read more
The Grand Cascade and its gilded fountains below the Grand Palace at Peterhof Culture and heritage · Russia The fountains of Peterhof Peter the Great's summer palace on the Gulf of Finland, with its Grand Cascade of 64 fountains that run without pumps. You arrive by hydrofoil from the centre. Read more
Saint Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin towers seen from the floating bridge in Zaryadye Park City and shopping · Russia Moscow in summer: parks, river and metro palaces More than 40% of Moscow is green. Half a day between Zaryadye Park, the Moskva River and the historic metro stations. Read more
Sunset over the Black Sea on the coast of greater Sochi Sea and islands · Russia A Black Sea summer in Sochi A 145 km coast, a subtropical climate and a sea of 23 to 27°C in summer. Days on the shore and evenings by the water. Read more
The colonnaded facade of the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, lit at dusk Culture and heritage · Russia An evening at the Bolshoi or the Mariinsky The two theatres that made Russian ballet, in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. We reserve the best seats and dinner after the curtain. Read more
Green northern lights over a wooden hut on the Barents Sea shore at Teriberka Winter · Russia The northern lights over the Barents Sea A journey to Murmansk and the village of Teriberka on the Barents Sea, to watch the aurora between late September and late March. Two or three nights in the far north. Read more

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