The world of travel continues to open up and we Nomads have been as busy as ever with our bookings in August remarkably beating all previous records!
From mid-October our team will finally be back up to full-strength again and we’re hoping we’ll be able to take a few more holidays ourselves once more.
In the meantime, we continue to welcome back clients from some amazing trips, many of whom have been enjoying their first exciting travels for over 2 years. Countries our clients have been to in the past few months include Botswana, Chile, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, Vietnam and Zimbabwe – which shows just how freely international travel is flowing now.
Countries that have rolled back further on earlier restrictions more recently include New Zealand – now fully open since 1st August, Bhutan – where travel re-opened on 23rd September, Sri Lanka – the UK Foreign Office advice is now permitting non-essential travel again, and Japan, where travel returns to normal from 11th October.
With so many destinations now accessible again there are some wonderful travel experiences available to book for trips this autumn and beyond. Here’s a selection of five very different holiday suggestions for you to consider – or get in touch with your own travel plans and we’ll be glad to help you get on your way.
The Venice Simplon Orient Express
December 2022 departures
We’re delighted to offer special rates for Venice Simplon-Orient-Express departures this December. It’s the ultimate way to celebrate your next special occasion in style, and with most cabins sold out for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the train has added a number of new winter departures.
This is the perfect opportunity to experience one of the great travel experiences, at a time of year when Venice is at its most atmospheric – with fewer tourists and mist rolling off the lagoon in the morning. A journey on board is a priceless experience at any time of year and a masterclass in service. With a glass of champagne in hand, the sound of the grand piano from the bar car, and views of rolling countryside and mountain passes gliding by – you will escape to the glamorous 1920s. The original dining cars, exquisitely decorated with Lalique glass and intricate marquetry, form a key part of the journey and it is a unique pleasure to sit back and enjoy the sublime fine-dining as you glide across the continent.
Recommended itineraries combine an overnight journey on the train with three nights in Venice, water taxi transfers in Venice and your flight to or from the UK. We can also book a table for you at a recommended restaurant, or perhaps a private walking tour with a local guide.
Train departs 2nd, 7th & 12th December 2022
4 night price from £3,490 per person
Egypt: ‘Cairo and Cruise’
Egypt always offers fantastic value and we have some excellent classic ‘Cruise and Cairo’ offers based on flying direct from Heathrow to Cairo and direct back from Luxor.
Depart either Friday 28 October or Friday 18 November for 10 nights including 3 nights at the ‘Ramses Hilton’ (B&B basis) and 7 nights Nile Cruise (Full Board) including excursions
£1695 per person in twin/double for departing Friday 28 October
or £1645 per person departing Friday 18 November
Northern City Lights Break in Swedish Lapland
From Northern Lights and thrilling winter adventures to UNESCO-listed Old Towns and delicious local cuisine inspired by the seasons, the city of Luleå – surrounded by Swedish Lapland’s snow-dusted forests – is the perfect base for a winter holiday. What’s more, from this winter it is served by direct flights from the UK.
It’s your chance to head out on the ice, snowmobile around the islands, immerse yourself in the culture of the Samí and experience the unending culinary delights that this spectacular corner of Sweden has to offer.
4-day Lulea break
From £745 per person incl. flights
Kerala Explorer
Cochin | Periyar | Kumarakom | Mararikulam
10 nights from £2,500 per person
Itinerary includes:
• Return flights from London
• Hotel accommodation (2 nights at Brunton Boatyard, Cochin | 2 nights at Spice Village, Periyar | 2 nights at Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom | 3 nights at Marari Beach Resort, Mararikulam)
• Daily breakfast • Tour of Cochin
• Traditional meal with a local family
• Complimentary massage at Coconut Lagoon
• Spice plantation tour
• Complimentary dinner at Marari Beach Resort
• Motor cruise on Kumarakom backwaters
• Transfers throughout
Sydney, Rock & Reef
Sydney | Uluru | Port Douglas
12 nights from £3,900 per person
Itinerary includes:
• Return flights from London
• Hotel accommodation (5 nights at Adina Apartments, Sydney | 2 nights at Voyages Outback Pioneer, Uluru | 5 nights at Villa San Michele, Port Douglas)
• Sydney Harbour cruise with BBQ lunch
• Sunset dinner and sunrise tour at Uluru (Ayers Rock)
• Full day outer Barrier Reef cruise
• Transfers throughout
And finally… Inca Trail 2023
Looking further ahead into next year … Inca Trail Permits for 2023 will be on sale soon. Released in October and limited in number, permits are always in high demand and sell quickly – especially for the peak trekking months of May to September. If hiking the Inca Trail is on your wish list for 2023, we recommend you get in touch with us in the coming weeks.
Happy travelling!