Asian boutique tour operator, Trails of Indochina, is bearing down on a new set of standards in immersive tailor-made travel in the region after marking its 20th anniversary. Having recently expanded from Southeast Asia into East Asian nations such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and Japan, the company is staying true to its founder John Tue Nguyen’s questing approach to tourism.

Tauck is introducing a new 14-day tour of northern Spain that features Barcelona and Madrid, traverses the Pyrenees Mountains, explores the La Rioja wine region and visits the seaside town of San Sebastian. Highlights include hotel stays in the ultra-modern Hotel Marques de Riscal and the centuries-old Parador de Santiago de Compostela, and a  magical seven-course meal inside a ninth-century castle.

The world’s leading operator of exclusive, long-distance rail tours, Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has unveiled new itineraries for their rail cruises in 2020. Advocating that the best way to enjoy rich cultures and panoramic views is by rail, the company blends first-class service and elegant surroundings with increasingly remote destinations, allowing adventurous travellers to explore in style.

Latitude 33 has released its 22-night Raffles, Tea Plantations and Golden Triangle tour, taking 20 guests through some of the world’s most exotic destinations, including Singapore, Sri Lanka and India. Commencing on 3 January 2021, the itinerary incorporates a stay at Singapore’s iconic Raffles Hotel followed by four nights exploring Sri Lanka’s Galle and Colombo, an eight-night cruise on board Ponant’s Le Laperouse from Colombo to Mumbai, and finishes with a tour of India’s Golden Triangle, staying exclusively at Oberoi Hotels.

Luxury hospitality company Aman is expanding its service beyond resorts and retreats in remote destinations to the skies with the launch of a new private jet operation. Aman Private Jet is an airborne extension of the Aman resort philosophy.

H+I Adventures is leading the charge in the “e-volution” of mountain bike travel, launching a new collection of international tours designed specifically for e-mountain bikes in 2020. Riders will get to experience sensational landscapes, take on challenging climbs and thrilling descents, and enjoy culinary and cultural experiences.

Following a sell-out of its inaugural 2020 Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet journey, Abercrombie & Kent has released details for the 2021 departure which promises epic encounters with rare wildlife from Madagascar’s playful lemurs and the placid whale sharks of the Philippines to the endangered mountain gorilla, honey bears, tigers and more.

It’s no secret that the travellers of today want to see more than just the “must-see” sites, or famous landmarks – they’re after a real sense of the place, of the people and the culture that they’re visiting. Although it may seem like a daunting task for the independent traveller, Monograms has stepped in to enable Australians to travel around the globe with local and expert help at each destination

Ancient and medieval history comes alive for those who journey to Europe’s extraordinary and inspiring locales. Whether travellers explore the ancient relics on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, discover the rarely visited Baltics, uncover the culture and wine of Portugal, or experience the natural wonders of Iceland, travel advisors can rely on Lakani to show their clients the very best of a destination.

Flinders Ranges Odysseys has launched a new three-day Outback Tour, beginning on 3 April 2020. Over three days, guests will explore the 540 million-year-old Flinders Ranges in luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vehicles, in small and intimate groups of up to eight people, accompanied by a personal local tour guide.

The Travel Corporation’s luxury touring arm, Luxury Gold, is focused on money-can’t-buy experiences, as the company continues to evolve and grow. The recently released 2020 Worldwide program has expanded into Colombia for the first time, building on the addition of trips to Russia, Ireland and Scandinavia this year.

Insight Vacations is envisaging a return to its heyday of 10 or so years ago selling Egypt in Australia. Then, before the Arab Spring of 2011, Egypt and the guided holiday specialists’ Ancient Civilisations program was a huge seller, especially from the Australian market.