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A rundown of the top-ten destinations for 2019, curated by our specialists. There's everything from South African safaris in KwaZulu-Natal to Antarctic Cruises and Californian road trips.

It’s been more than 20 years since the UK had a direct route to Japan’s second city, Osaka. But now, it's set to be easier than ever to reach as British Airways open up this route once again.

Wexas specialist Stav Banks has just returned from an unforgettable trip through Japan, enjoying hot spring soaks, historic hikes and excellent cuisine. Read her in-depth review to learn more.

From New Zealand’s boutique lodges to wilderness getaways in Canada’s Rocky Mountains and Chile’s national-park wonders, these are the destinations you’ll need to book now for travel in early 2019.

It's not just the ruthless efficiency that makes the Japanese rail network so appealing. On Shikoku, express trains pass hilltop shrines and ancient burial grounds, while main-island Honshu sees routes skirt dramatic coastlines, wind through the Japanese Alps and circumnavigate great lakes.

With an ever-increasing demand for travel to Japan from the UK, Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a second daily flight between the two country’s capitals, with the new service set hit the skies from 29 October 2017.