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Spanning from baroque towns to Goethe’s ‘corner of paradise’, eastern Sicily is an education in architecture, culture and community, going toe-to-toe with the boot of mainland Italy. The largest island in the glistening Mediterranean, Sicily’s diverse influences make for a melting pot of cultural curiosity. To travel through just one corner of these ancient lands is to journey through centuries of art in its many forms; history bottled, performed, tasted, or towering above like Mount Etna herself.

We have curated a journey of authentic cultural experiences and time to contribute towards local communities and the environment. Often regarded as the most scenic part of Sri Lanka, begin by venturing inland to the lush Hill Country. Spend time on an interactive tea experience led by James Taylor, the great grandson of the founder of the famous Taylors Tea brand, learning about the journey from leaf to cup.

Cape Town is the starting point, where dinner or a helicopter journey with Christo Brand – Nelson Mandela’s prison-guard turned-friend – and a private lunch in the home of chef and zero waste queen Nicky Gibbs are on the agenda, followed swiftly by a sound journey lead by South African band Hot Water. Then it’s onto Paarl in the heart of wine country where the sprawling Brookdale Estate is the backdrop for exploring with Harry Melck, a descendant of the well-known Cape ‘wine’ family. And of course, it wouldn’t be South Africa without some featured fauna.

One of ten Caribbean Relais & Châteaux gems, this flower-filled beachside sanctuary is where the raison d’être is personal service with genuine family charm. Start the day with a delicious home-cooked breakfast on your private patio, and savour Gary Rhodes’ culinary legacy at Rhodes Restaurant.

A cosseted castaway where room to breathe is abundant and guests want for nothing; the exclusivity is palpable at this acclaimed brand’s Maldivian debut. Canapés and champagne flow freely as you’re whisked on a private yacht across glittering waters towards the resort. Even before arrival, the tone is set against this idyllic backdrop for an indulgent barefoot hideaway where attention to detail is second to none.