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Holiday types
- Luxury Rail Journeys
  - Luxury Rail 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.
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- Bucket-list holidays
  - Bucket-list holidays
    
    These are the must-haves of travel – epic adventures and action-packed short breaks taking in some of the world's most sought-after travel experiences, all hand-picked by our specialists.
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- Cruise holidays
  - Cruise holidays
    
    Explore our range of ocean, river and expedition cruises, from Antarctic explorations to luxurious sailings along Europe's great waterways. Whichever you choose, you can expect the very best service, food and facilities, and shore excursions that truly bring each destination to life.
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- Rail holidays
  - Rail holidays
    
    From the city greats of Italy and the eastern USA to the alpine passes of Switzerland, explore our hand-picked collection of holidays where rail travel takes centre stage.
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- Self-drives
  - Self-drives
    
    Self-drive holidays allow you travel at your own pace, with the added freedom of changing your itinerary and the joy of seeing great destinations up close.
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- No-fly holidays
  - No-fly holidays
    
    Considering avoiding the airport for your next trip? You’ll be pleasantly surprised by both the benefits and just where exactly you can go, with everything from luxury rail journeys to fjord cruises and Continental road trips on offer.
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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.
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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.
    
    The Vines Resort and Spa, Mendoza
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- History & culture holidays
  - History & culture holidays
    
    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.
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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 nature is like no other.
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- Winter holidays
  - Winter holidays
    
    Experience the thrill of a winter holiday in destinations such as Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Where else can you stay at a hotel built from blocks of freshly cut ice. ride husky sleds and snowmobiles through frozen forests or soak in a hot tub beneath the Northern Lights?
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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.
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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. From the jungles of Borneo to the wilds of Antarctica, our wildlife holidays uncover some of the world's great habitats.
    
    Orangutan, Kalimantan
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- All holiday types
Inspiration
- Top holidays to book early
  - Top holidays to book early
    
    It really does pay to book ahead. The popularity of these hand-picked holidays mean early booking is essential.
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- Late-summer & early-autumn getaways
  - Late-summer & early-autumn getaways
    
    Discover the perfect summer or autumn getaway; featuring everything from our favourite coastal hideaways to the epic culinary journeys of our food and wine holidays.
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- Reasons to leave the car at home
  - Reasons to leave the car at home
    
    In a world of rising fuel prices and a scarcity of rental cars, we're often asked about the best alternatives to a self-drive holiday. here are our top suggestions for a car-free getaway.
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- About APT Travelmarvel
  - About APT Travelmarvel
    
    Explore the world's waterways in depth and in style with APT Travelmarvel, enjoying immersive itineraries and a collection of superb new ships.
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- Introducing Uniworld River Cruises
  - Introducing Uniworld River Cruises
    
    Discover the world's rivers in style with our collection of cruises from Uniworld, a family-owned cruise line with over 100 years of history.
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- Introducing Celebrity Cruises
  - Introducing Celebrity Cruises
    
    Sailing to 300 destinations and taking in all seven continents, Celebrity Cruises have the world covered, in style. Discover why they should be on your travel radar for 2021 and beyond.
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- Introducing Swan Hellenic
  - Introducing Swan Hellenic
    
    Find out about leading expedition cruise line, Swan Hellenic, a heritage brand with 70 years' experience sailing the world's remotest regions.
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- Silversea Cruises
  - Silversea Cruises
    
    Explore the latest voyages from ultra-luxury cruise specialists, Silversea, with a whole range of exciting itineraries and offers for 2022 and 2023.
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- Belmond holidays
  - Belmond holidays
    
    From private Venetian islands to Tuscan castles, Belmond offer some of the finest hotels in the world. This is your complete guided to them, packed full of special offers exclusive to Wexas.
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- Inspiration
Rail & Cruise
Offers
- Our latest holiday offers
  - Our latest holiday offers
    
    Browse our hand-picked selection of tailor-made trips and great value travel offers all around the world then refine your search to find the holiday deal that's right for you.
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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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- 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.
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About us
- About Us
  - About Us
    
    With half a century of experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, Wexas goes further on service, value and experience.
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- Luxury Travel with Wexas
  - Luxury Travel with Wexas
    
    Wexas offers extraordinary tailor-made journeys to the world’s finest destinations. But luxury is about far more than five-star hotels; 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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- Responsible travel
  - Responsible travel
    
    Find out more about recommended carbon offsetting schemes and what Wexas is doing as a company to help protect our environment.
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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.
    
    Tim Tan on the Antarctica Peninsula
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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.
    
    Entre Cielos, Argentina
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- Visit Us
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    Come and see us at our London offices. We're open to visitors between 9:00am and 5:30pm, Monday–Friday (subject to restrictions).
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- Wexas Benefits
  - Wexas Benefits
    
    Booking with Wexas grants you access to a wide range of complimentary benefits – including one-to-one advice from our well-travelled destination specialists, access to exclusive travel offers, and free UK airport VIP lounge access on qualifying holidays.
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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.
    
    Koala, Australia
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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.
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- Careers with Wexas
  - Careers with Wexas
    
    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
    
    With single-trip and multi-trip options, our travel insurance policy offers genuinely extensive cover, including for Covid-19, along with a range of optional add-ons from winter sports to cruises.
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Lake Tekapo, South Island

New Zealand's South Island

An adventurer's playground

When to visit New Zealand's South Island

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New Zealand's West Coast & Southern Alps

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12.9℃

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