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Great white sharks are one of the most feared creatures of the sea due to their ferocious hunting abilities and menacing size. These expert predators are often misunderstood, but getting face-to-face  with one is certainly a startling experience. Marine Dynamics specializes in shark tours and, importantly, they always keep the animals’ welfare in mind when... View Article

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Absolutely not for the faint-hearted: You can leap into an active volcano in Chile with specialist operator Bungee (who also assisted daredevil skydiver Felix Baumgartner with his stratosphere skydive from space). A helicopter will fly you into the caldera of the Villarrica Volcano, where you’ll bungee jump 400 ft into the abyss, coming close to... View Article

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As wonderfully luxurious as five-star hotels and all their ultra-comfy amenities are, there’s nothing like using your own survival skills on a deserted island to make you really appreciate the finer things. Docastaway (the only travel company who operates in this rather niche area) specializes in creating your own Chuck Noland-type experience and offers a... View Article

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You’ve probably relaxed in your fair share of infinity pools overlooking a beautiful vista, and felt calm and content. Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls is not that type of infinity pool. Instead, it is a natural rock pool formed from thousands of years of erosion that teeters right on the edge of the Falls, but... View Article

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If the soothing sound of the Indian Ocean waves don’t lull you to sleep, then One&Only Reethi Rah’s new sleep program sure will. The 90-minute Sleep Journey begins with an assessment in one of the sumptuous treatment villas to discover your sleeping patterns, from which a highly trained expert will create a bespoke treatment. Clear... View Article

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Tucked away in the famous rolling hills of Tuscany you’ll find Grotta Giusti, a 19th-century villa that was poet Giuseppe Giusti’s former home. The hotel has a unique offering — a millennial thermal cave (Giusti called it “the eighth wonder of the world”). It is the only spa in the world that has an underground... View Article

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Wellness is about balance, and there’s no better way to unwind after a strenuous hike than with a glass of red wine. Surrounded by acres of vineyards and pristine gardens full of fruits, herbs and vegetables, Six Senses Douro Valley overlooks the Douro River, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Explore the pretty terrain by foot... View Article

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The medinas and riads of Marrakech are a big draw in Morocco, but for a different pace, head to Oualidia. Facing a saltwater lagoon, this small village can be found on the Atlantic coast, far away from the crowds. The village is famed for surfing, oysters and the flocks of pink flamingos that reside in... View Article

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Come nightfall, the landscape of the Makgadikgadi Pans transforms into an otherworldly spectacle where millions of stars glitter in the almost complete blackness. For the best seats in the house, hop on a quad bike from Jack’s Camp and spend the night at the surreal, dry-granite-rock Kubu Island. An indulgent, three-course dinner will be prepared... View Article

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Mexico City is vibrant and lively, but also a densely populated place. Escape the crowds and visit two of the city’s most famous tourist spots — except you’ll visit without the tourists. In an exclusive After Hours experience with luxury tour operator Scott Dunn, you’ll have exclusive access to the Museo Frida Kahlo and the... View Article

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The Italian Dolomites are breathtaking — quite literally, as a number of the peaks soar to over 10,000 ft high. To see this Unesco World Heritage Site in all its splendor, lace up your sneakers and go trail running through the Pale Mountains. Run Wild Retreats offers experiences all over the world for running enthusiasts,... View Article

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There is nowhere on Earth more soul-soothing than the Himalayas, with soaring, snowcapped mountain peaks and never-ending hills. Step off the beaten path and spend seven days hiking through the hills, rafting the rivers and marveling at monasteries of the Indus Valley. Sacred place of calm You’ll stay at a different Shatki Himalaya Village House... View Article

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