NEW EXPERIENCES TO TRY IN 2019

Step into a standalone tub that’s set under the stars in Garonga Safari Camp in South Africa. Soak among luxurious bubbles as you look up to spy a blanket of stars in the African sky. If could be the perfect place for a romantic proposal or if you just want to get away from it all, you can pour yourself another glass of champagne and enjoy a little alone time.

You could pop down to the supermarket this weekend, or you could tag a turtle or manta ray in Raja Ampat. Rascal Voyages has joined with Conservation International to create the Exploration Series that will take you into Raja Ampat, the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. The eight luxury voyages will each be led by a conservation expert. So when you’re not enjoy a pop-up dinner on a beach or topping up your tan on the deck, you can be join the experts for whale shark spotting sessions, help them survey walking sharks near Papua New Guinea or use drones to follow the turtles.

You’ve heard of trying to beat the clock, but have you heard of trying to beat a jet? With the new Beat The Jet Marathon in Antarctica you have five hours to complete your run before the jet has to leave the airfield. You fly from South Africa to Antarctica, then you pull on your running shoes and aim to complete the marathon before the jet takes off again five hours later. The race takes place in February 2019 and only those who can run a marathon in less than four hours will be considered.