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- Adventure holidays
  - Adventure holidays
    
    If your ideal getaway includes expending some energy and having an adrenaline rush whilst exploring the great outdoors, our activity and adventure holiday specialists can guide you to a fantastic range of tailor-made breaks, all around the world.
    
    Ballooning over Bagan
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- Beach holidays
  - Beach holidays
    
    Sun, sea and sand... sometimes you simply want to slow down and relax on a luxurious beach. We can arrange beach getaways around the world, such as Caribbean scene stealers and Indian Ocean atolls and the pristine sands of eastern and southern Africa.
    
    Ibo Island, Mozambique
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- Escorted Tours
  - Escorted Tours
    
    Escorted tours are a great way to maximise your time and take advantage of local knowledge and support, whether you’re after the camaraderie of sharing amazing sights and stories with new friends, or looking for a more personalised experience.
    
    Bagan, Burma
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- Food & Wine Holidays
  - Food & Wine Holidays
    
    Culinary tours offer a way to get close to a region’s culture, showcasing the best of local farming and tradition. With Wexas, enjoy everything from little-known local discoveries to fine wine tastings at the world’s best vineyards.
    
    Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina
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- Great railway journeys
  - Great railway journeys
    
    Step back in time and watch the world go by on a luxurious great railway journey. Inspired by the great train rides of the age of steam, and an opportunity for greener travel, holidaymakers around the world are choosing life at a more leisurely, stylish and intimate pace.
    
    The Ghan, Australia
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- History and culture
  - History and culture
    
    From the Pyramids to the Parthenon. local history and culture add a rich flavour to any travel experience. Whether you want to explore the great opera house of Sydney or the Palaeolithic paintings of France our specialists can help you find your ideal holiday.
    
    Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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- Luxury Honeymoons
  - Luxury Honeymoons
    
    Let us plan a luxury honeymoon that will take your breath away. Our honeymoon holiday specialists can build you a customised itinerary to any of the world's most romantic destinations, and will be on-hand the entire time you're away to ensure your trip-of-a-lifetime goes off without a hitch.
    
    Beach, Villingili Resort Maldives
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- Nature Holidays
  - Nature Holidays
    
    Earth’s natural wonders make for breath-taking destinations. No-one who has been close can ever forget the sights and sounds of the great waterfalls of Iguazu on the border of Brazil and Argentina, or the Victoria Falls between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
    
    Toucan
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- Safaris
  - Safaris
    
    A luxury safari holiday in the wilderness game reserves of East and Southern Africa is an unbeatable experience. Whether a wildlife-only trip or combined with a beach or city extension, the thrill of getting close to majestic big cats, elephants and other animals on a luxury safari forges a lifetim…
    
    Elephant, Kenya
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- Self-drives
  - Self-drives
    
    Self-drive holidays let you travel at your own pace, with the added freedom of changing your itinerary and the joy of seeing great destinations up close.
    
    Mt Cook, New Zealand
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- Spa holidays
  - Spa holidays
    
    Luxury spa breaks are the ultimate in indulgence, whether you choose an island resort in the Indian Ocean, Thailand or Malaysia, a boutique hotel on South Africa’s Garden Route or a long weekend relaxing closer to home.
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- Wildlife Holidays
  - Wildlife Holidays
    
    Beyond the traditional African safari holiday, a huge range of wildlife holidays are available to those who want to get close to nature.
    
    Elephant and Zebra, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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- Winter holidays
  - Winter holidays
    
    A winter holiday doesn’t have to be about skiing; exciting winter activities in destinations such as Iceland and Scandinavia to enjoy a snowy adventure; where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice or soak in a hot tub beneath the Aurora Borealis
    
    Dog Sledding with huskies
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- All holiday types
Inspiration
- Top 10 Last Minute
  - Top 10 Last Minute
    
    Discover our top 10 last minute deals – the offers change frequently, so be sure to check back often to find your favourite.
    
    Heart Shaped Reef, Great Barrier Reef
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- Autumn Escapes
  - Autumn Escapes
    
    Before or after the crowds are set to arrive, you can find some of the best destinations just as they were meant to be enjoyed. What's more, prices are often much lower, while finding the perfect places to stay becomes easier. Browse our top picks but be quick – they change weekly!
    
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Portugal Holidays
  - Portugal Holidays
    
    Book with Wexas for over 45 years' experience in providing Portugal holidays. Contact us today for bespoke advice.
    
    Lisbon
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- Spain Holidays
  - Spain Holidays
    
    Browse our range of recommended Spain holidays for 2017 – from relaxing beach breaks to tailor-made self-drives and city-breaks.
    
    San Sebastian, Northern Spain
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- Top 10 Offers
  - Top 10 Offers
    
    Discover the Wexas top 10 holiday offers, drawn from the wide range of deals that we have available currently.
    
    Uga Bay Beach
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- Short Breaks
  - Short Breaks
    
    Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, fancy a shopping trip to New York, a wildlife and wilderness escape or a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.
    
    Old Town, Porto, Portugal
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- Top Spring Holidays
  - Top Spring Holidays
    
    The best luxury holidays to take in Spring for culture, cuisine, adventure, natural world and many more.
    
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Top 10 Winter Holidays
  - Top 10 Winter Holidays
    
    Discover winter trip ideas & itineraries containing some of the most beautiful destinations and places to stay in the colder climes of our planet.
    
    Tromso, Norway
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- Winter Sun Holidays
  - Winter Sun Holidays
    
    Looking for some winter sun holiday ideas? Take a look at our favourite destinations and itineraries for enjoying a perfect break this winter.
    
    Tanjong Jara Resort, Malaysia
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- Top 10 Views
  - Top 10 Views
    
    Discover trip ideas and itineraries that contain some of the best views on the planet. From Capri and the Amalfi Coast all the way to the Indian Himalayas.
    
    Milford Sound, South Island, New Zealand
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- Christmas Holiday Inspiration
  - Christmas Holiday Inspiration
    
    Looking for some Christmas holiday ideas? Take a look at our favourite destinations, itineraries and tailor-made trips for enjoying a perfect winter break.
    
    German Christmas Markets
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- Summer Holidays
  - Summer Holidays
    
    Browse our recommended summer holidays, including long-haul, short-haul and excellent last minute offers
    
    Banff National Park, Canada
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- Inspiration
Cruise
- Tailor-made cruise
  - Tailor-made cruise
    
    There’s something truly luxurious about departing on a holiday that is designed just for you. We aim to create your ideal holiday, and to organise it flawlessly. In order to do so, we tailor-make cruises to the precise way you'd like to enjoy it.
    
    Venice, Italy
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- Cruise offers
  - Cruise offers
    
    As an established cruise specialist we negotiate with all cruise lines and river cruise companies to deliver you the best fares on luxury cruises and river cruises all around the world.
    
    AmaLyra
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- Ocean cruises
  - Ocean cruises
    
    If you develop a taste for cruising, it’s sometimes difficult to imagine any other kind of holiday. Life on board a cruise ship is like staying in a floating five-star hotel, where the scenery changes with every sailing hour.
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- Exploration cruises
  - Exploration cruises
    
    An adventure cruise combines the luxuries of life on board a superbly appointed expedition-class vessel with exciting excursions by inflatable Zodiac dinghy and onshore explorations of local wildlife and landscape.
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- River cruises
  - River cruises
    
    Luxury river cruises range from a sedate sojourn on the Danube or the Canal du Midi to a full-blown adventure on the Amazon, a fascinating trip through Indochina on the Mekong, or a lazy cruise along the tranquil backwaters of Kerala.
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- Cruise holidays
Offers
- Offers
  - Offers
    
    Browse our hand-picked selection of tailor-made holidays and great value travel offers all around the world then refine your search to find the deal that's right for you.
    
    Tossa de Mar on Costa Brava, Spain
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- Free Car Hire
  - Free Car Hire
    
    Getting behind the wheel of a car and hitting the open road is one of life's greatest thrills. That's why we're offering free car hire on your next self-drive holiday. Simply book before 30th September to take advantage of this fantastic offer.
    
    Monument Valley, Utah
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- Top 10 Last Minute
  - Top 10 Last Minute
    
    Discover our top 10 last minute deals – the offers change frequently, so be sure to check back often to find your favourite.
    
    Heart Shaped Reef, Great Barrier Reef
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- Autumn Escapes
  - Autumn Escapes
    
    Before or after the crowds are set to arrive, you can find some of the best destinations just as they were meant to be enjoyed. What's more, prices are often much lower, while finding the perfect places to stay becomes easier. Browse our top picks but be quick – they change weekly!
    
    Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Ultimate Journeys
  - Ultimate Journeys
    
    World-class, ultra holidays are a rare treat and something that leaves an indelible impression. Browse our Top 10 Ultimate Journeys and be inspired to go somewhere truly special.
    
    Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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- Top 10 Offers
  - Top 10 Offers
    
    Discover the Wexas top 10 holiday offers, drawn from the wide range of deals that we have available currently.
    
    Uga Bay Beach
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- Early Booking Offers
  - Early Booking Offers
    
    Save on our selection of tailor-made holidays when booking early and avoid missing out on limited availability at the same time.
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- Great Escapes Holidays
  - Great Escapes Holidays
    
    Plan your great escape and enjoy huge savings on spring, summer and year-round tailor-made holidays to worldwide destinations.
    
    Mt Cook, New Zealand
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About us
- About Us
  - About Us
    
    With nearly half a century of experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, Wexas goes further on service, value and experience.
    
    Inle Lake, Burma (Myanmar)
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- Luxury Travel with Wexas
  - Luxury Travel with Wexas
    
    Wexas offers tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations with a carefully curated collection of hotels, airlines, airport lounges, restaurants and more. But luxury is more than 5-star venues; here are some of the ways that we provide a high-end experience on every step of your journey.
    
    Royal Livingstone Hotel, Livingstone
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- Tailor-Made Travel
  - Tailor-Made Travel
    
    The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is designed around your individual needs. Our destination specialists will work with you to create a luxury holiday that matches your tastes and interests, as well as your available time and finances.
    
    Visit us at our London office
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- Travel Services
  - Travel Services
    
    Personal service is central to the Wexas ethos and we have developed some lasting partnerships with a select group of companies to ease you through some of the trials of modern travel.
    
    Infinity Pool, Kuramathi Island Resort, Maldives, Indian Ocean
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- Travel Specialists
  - Travel Specialists
    
    All of our destination specialists are passionate about travel. It's their knowledge of the regions they specialise in and their ability to draw from personal experience that allows them to put together seamless tailor-made itineraries time after time.
    
    U Bein Bridge, Burma
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- Client Reviews
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    Read real service reviews from Wexas clients, provided by Feefo, a leading independent review platform.
    
    Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, Tanzania
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- Wexas Benefits
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    Get the right membership to suit your travel needs
    
    Infinity pool, Santorini
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- Wexas Travel Foundation
  - Wexas Travel Foundation
    
    The Wexas Travel Foundation is a registered charity and a non-profit division of Wexas designed to raise money for deserving charities. It was launched in 2007.
    
    Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Traveller Magazine
  - Traveller Magazine
    
    Traveller magazine is the UK's longest-running travel magazine; since 1970 it has reported on the real experience of travelling the world, publishing articles by today's leading explorers, adventurers, photographers and travel writers, as well as tips and opinions from our destination specialists.
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- Honorary Presidents
  - Honorary Presidents
    
    Wexas is proud to have many of today's leading authors, photographers, explorers and adventurers as Honorary Presidents. Most also sit on the Editorial Board of Traveller magazine.
    
    Map and compass
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- Current Job Vacancies
  - Current Job Vacancies
    
    Wexas is always on the look out for talented people looking for a career with a fun, vibrant and well-respected travel company, with an emphasis on personal service.
    
    Algarve, Portugal
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- Travel Insurance
  - Travel Insurance
    
    Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Using our 44 years of experience, we have designed a policy that offers extensive cover, along with a range of optional add-ons that includes winter sports, cruises and business trips.
    
    Heart Shaped Reef, Great Barrier Reef
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Flower Market, Kolkata, India

Eastern India

Places to stay in Eastern India

Browse below for some of the most luxurious hotels and accommodation in Eastern India. Our Eastern India travel specialists regularly visit and inspect the accommodation we feature to ensure they are of an exacting standard.

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The Maharajas’ Express

Luxury train

The Maharajas’ Express combines some of India’s most enticing destinations with a raft of Raj-like experiences, from champagne breakfasts at the Taj Mahal to travelling by canopied camel cart for sundowners in the sand dunes of Bikaner.

Taj Gateway Hotel, Varanasi

Accommodation

Situated in the ancient city Varansani, the Taj Gateway hotel is regarded as one of the top five-star hotels in the city, complete with two restaurants, comfortable rooms and a gym and spa

Suryauday Haveli, Uttar Pradesh

Historic hotel

Hidden away in the labyrinthine alleys that fringe the Ganges in Varanasi lies this gem of luxurious tranquillity right in the middle of one of India’s most vibrant and spectacular landmarks. Formerly a retreat, the hotel has been lovingly refurbished to provide a boutique space amongst the bustle.