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- Antarctica
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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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- 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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- Independent holidays
  - Independent holidays
    
    While you won’t be escorted throughout, these tailor-made holidays benefit from the likes of meet and greet services, transfers and sometimes even your own private driver or guide. It's luxury travel, made simple.
    
    Bush walk, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Tanzania
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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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- 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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- Travel Planner
  - Travel Planner
    
    If you know when you want to go on holiday, but you're not sure where, our travel planner is a great place to start. Have a browse, then contact our specialists to tailor-make your dream holiday.
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- Island & beach holidays
  - Island & 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.
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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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- All holiday types
Inspiration
- Anantara Hotels & Resorts
  - Anantara Hotels & Resorts
    
    Whether it's in the culinary delights of its restaurants or their award winning luxury spas, Anantara's collection of opulent hotels and resorts deliver indulgent escapes effortlessly throughout southern Europe. Discover what makes Anantara one of Wexas' preferred partners.
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- Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2025/26
  - Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2025/26
    
    Regent Seven Seas Cruises have launched their new range of luxury voyages for the 2025–26 season. Featuring 29 new ports of call. as well as 124 in-port overnight stays, it really is ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruising at its best.
    
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- AmaWaterways
  - AmaWaterways
    
    With 21 years in the business and the highest-rated ships in Europe according to Insight Guides, family-owned AmaWaterways offers the chance to explore the world's great river in style.
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- 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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- Seabourn
  - Seabourn
    
    With their fleet of luxurious small ships combined with intuitive service and world-class dining, Seabourn has refined luxury cruising to its purest form.
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- APT Travelmarvel
  - 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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- Winter Sun Holidays
  - Winter Sun Holidays
    
    Discover your perfect winter getaway; featuring everything from the perennially popular Canary Islands to the palm-fringed beaches of the Caribbean.
    
    Santa Cruz, Tenerife
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- Welcome to Singapore
  - Welcome to Singapore
    
    At the crossroads of Asia, Singapore is a melting pot of culture, cuisine and cutting-edge technology, all brought together in one, vibrant island nation. Discover the best of it with Wexas.
  - Welcome to Singapore
- South Australia & Western Australia
  - South Australia & Western Australia
    
    Discover the best of South Australia and Western Australia, two complementing states host to a range of iconic Australian experiences, from wine to wilderness and an abundance of wildlife.
  - South Australia & Western Australia
- Discover Havila Voyages
  - Discover Havila Voyages
    
    Discover a new way to explore Norway's classic coastal route, with a range of summer and winter sailings from all-new cruise line, Havila Voyages.
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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.
    
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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
  - Visit Us
    
    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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Parliament Hill, Ottawa

Ottawa

Places to stay in Ottawa

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

Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ontario, Canada

Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa

Grand & elegant hotel

A striking building in an unbeatable central location, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier is itself a designated national historic site and marries traditional grandeur with modern luxury comforts to offer the perfect accommodation choice for visitors to Canada’s capital.

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Places to stay in Ottawa

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Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa