Spontaneity has its merits. As Jane Austen’s heroine Emma exclaimed: “Why not seize pleasure at once? How often is happiness destroyed by preparation? Foolish preparation!” Then again, Emma never attempted a 14-night Antarctic cruise timed to coincide with the solar eclipse…
For all the fun of travelling on the hoof, some adventures need meticulous planning. Limited availability, one-off events and complex itineraries require that everything be timed just so, well in advance, and by experts with the know-how.
We’ll always extol the pleasures of an impulsive jaunt, but for the 10 exceptional adventures below, we encourage you to plan ahead – with the help of our specialists.