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    Take advantage of fully refundable deposits on selected Wexas holidays. A flexible approach to travel, offering you peace of mind and your money back if your plans change.
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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.
    
    Eastern & Oriental Express
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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.
    
    Mt Cook, New Zealand
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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.
    
    Belmond Royal Scotsman
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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.
    
    Croatian beach
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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.
    
    Taj Mahal, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
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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, Amazon
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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.
    
    Elephant, Kenya
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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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- 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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- 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.
    
    The True North, Kimberley
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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.
    
    Riviera, Oceania
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- One&Only Resorts
  - One&Only Resorts
    
    Well known for their collection of luxurious resorts, One&Only offer indulgent, experience-led stays in some of the world’s most spectacular and enchanting destinations.
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- Italy Inspiration
  - Italy Inspiration
    
    Browse our range of recommended Italy holidays – from Sicily self-drives to a journey aboard the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.
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- Portugal Holidays
  - Portugal Holidays
    
    Book with Wexas for award-winning service and 50 years' experience in providing Portugal holidays. Contact us today for bespoke advice.
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- Spain Holidays
  - Spain Holidays
    
    Browse our range of recommended Spain holidays for this year – from relaxing beach breaks to tailor-made self-drives and city breaks.
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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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- Short Breaks
  - Short Breaks
    
    Whether you’re looking to sample one of Europe’s cultural hotspots with a quick city break, escape to the wilderness of Scandinavia or indulge during a long weekend of sun and sea, our short break specialists are here to help you create your perfect mini-adventure.
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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.
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- Top 10 Winter Holidays
  - Top 10 Winter Holidays
    
    Whether it's a trip to see the Northern Lights in Norway, a stay at Sweden's ICEHOTEL or a family adventure to meet Santa in Finnish Lapland, our range of winter holidays is certain to inspire you.
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- New South Wales
  - New South Wales
    
    A holiday to Australia is bucket-list worthy for many. Whether it's your first visit or you're a seasoned Aussie enthusiast visiting family and friends, our itineraries pack in the very best of New South Wales' icons.
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    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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- Book with Confidence
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    Take advantage of fully refundable deposits on selected Wexas holidays. A flexible approach to travel, offering you peace of mind and your money back if your plans change.
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About us
- About Us
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    With half a century of experience in luxury, tailor-made travel, Wexas goes further on service, value and experience.
    
    Sanctuary Stanley's Camp, Botswana
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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.
    
    Amazon Rainforest in Brazil
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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
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    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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- 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.
    
    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.
    
    Koala, Australia
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- Traveller Magazine
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    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
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    Wexas Travel insurance offers genuinely extensive cover for peace of mind while you are travelling. Drawing on 49 years' 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.
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Douro Valley

Central Portugal

Ancient charms & painterly landscapes

Holiday ideas to Central Portugal

The holiday ideas listed below are designed to give you a flavour of the things to do in Central Portugal. We specialise in tailoring all aspects of your holiday to meet your precise needs. To start planning your trip, just call one of our destination specialists on 020 7664 2268.

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Take advantage of our flexible deposit guarantee, available on selected holidays departing between 1st October 2020 and 31st March 2021. Offer applies to new bookings only. Book by 30th June.

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Sagres, portugal

Pousadas of Portugal: Alentejo & the Algarve

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £640 pp incl. flights

This unique road trip will see you along dramatic coasts and a rolling interior, all the while staying in unique pousada hotels, from grand castles to historic convents.

Vila Vicçsa Ducal Palace in Alentejo, Portugal

Pousadas of Portugal: The Heart of Portugal

8-day tailor-made self-drive from £620 pp incl. flights

Explore the history and beauty of Portugal's Alentejo region with stays in characterful pousadas, heritage hotels converted from palaces, castles, convents and forts.

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