Luxury Vacations to Lugano & Southern Switzerland

A luxury vacation to Lugano & Southern Switzerland combines the passion of Italy and the Alpine beauty of Switzerland. Ticino offers the best of all worlds. This Italian-speaking region of southern Switzerland is full of palm trees, pristine beaches, piazzas, churches, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The region stretches from the Alpine to the Mediterranean, covering vastly different territory along the way. In just a few kilometres you can travel from the mountains down rolling hills and to the sea, enjoying Italian weather, Italian style, Italian architecture, language, and food along the way.

The Best of Lugano & Southern Switzerland

Explore Lugano, a town on the eponymous lake known for its vibrant waterfront promenade lined with gardens and sculptures. Marvel at medieval churches and picturesque lanes in Mendrisiotto. Breathe in the sweet scent of camellias in Gambarogno. Or explore the castles in Bellinzona, a UNESCO Heritage site. In Ticino you ...

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Country: Switzerland

Capital: Bern

Best Time To Go: All Year

Currency: Swiss Franc

Language: French, German, Italian and Romansh

Time Zone: GMT + 1

Best of Southern Africa

Livingstone & the Victoria FallsMozambiqueGreater KrugerSouth AfricaAfrica

  • See the incredible Victoria Falls up close
  • Get active with white water rafting, sport fishing and kayaking
  • Enjoy unforgettable African sunsets on a boat ride from Tongabezi
  • Head on a game drive to spot wildlife - particularly the elusive leopard
  • Dive with sailfish, barracuda and marlin in the waters of the Bazaruto Archipelago
ideal length 12 nights

Botswana & Mauritius Adventure

MauritiusOkavango DeltaBotswanaAfrica

  • Relax on Mauritius’ idyllic beaches

  • Go snorkelling or water skiing in beautiful turquoise waters

  • Explore the Okavango Delta, teeming with wildlife viewing opportunities

  • Take in the landscape and see a multitude of birds and elephants from a boat

  • Embark on a gentle nature walk with your guide

ideal length 10 nights

Cape Town & The Kruger

Greater KrugerSouth African WinelandsCape TownSouth AfricaAfrica

  • See iconic African wildlife on safari in the Kruger National Park

  • Go shark cage diving or whale watching at Gansbaai

  • Enjoy a private guided tour and wine tasting in The Winelands

  • Head up Table Mountain for unforgettable views of Cape Town

  • Drive the scenic coastal route to the Cape of Good Hope

ideal length 8 nights

Classic Botswana

Okavango DeltaThe Kalahari DesertChobe National ParkBotswanaAfrica

  • See iconic African wildlife across a number of unique habitats

  • Glide through the Okavango Delta on a Mokoro canoe

  • Soar above the Okavango Delta at sunrise in a hot air balloon

  • Meet a group of endearing Meercats in the Kalahari Desert

  • Explore the Kalahari Desert by quad bike

ideal length 7 nights

Classic South Africa Tour

Cape TownSouth African WinelandsGarden RouteGreater Kruger

  • Wake up to spectacular views of Table Mountain
  • Enjoy a private wine tour with an expert guide in Cape Winelands
  • Visit Hermanus, the world’s best land-based whale-watching destination
  • Go cage diving with great white sharks, if you dare!
  • See iconic African wildlife in the Kruger National Park
ideal length 14 nights
Angama Mara_Exterior View

Angama Mara

Maasai Mara & Southern KenyaGreat Rift Valley

    This magnificent luxury safari lodge lies on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley in Kenya. Suspended high above the Masai Mara, Angama Mara combines dramatic architecture with ultra-modern style and commands breathtaking views across the open plains.

    Offering warm Kenyan hospitality, stunning accommodation and exceptional facilities...

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family friendly
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Elsa’s Kopje

Laikipia and Northern Kenya

    Located on Mughwango Hill in the heart of Meru National Park, Elsa’s Kopje in Kenya's Laikipia region is an elegant safari lodge. The location was made famous by conservationist George Adamson of Born Free fame, and the park offers the largest diversity of animals in East Africa,...

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family friendly
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Governors' Camp

Governors' Camp

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya

    What once used to be hunting grounds, exclusively reserved for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their royal visitors almost a century ago, today sets new standards of tented camp luxury in the shape of Governors' Camp.

    Governors’ Camp combines a traditional safari feel with an unmistakable touch of luxury....

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family friendly
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Governors' Il Moran Camp

Governors' Il Moran Camp

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya

    The small and intimate Governors’ Il Moran Camp in Kenya's Maasai Mara comprises 10 spacious and comfortable double-suite tents furnished to superior standards. Each tent comes complete with a Victorian style bath, flush toilet and double basins as well as an extended spacious veranda area, ideal for dining...

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family friendly
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View of a tented camp in Kenya's Naboisho Conservancy

Kicheche Valley Camp

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya

    Nestled in the serene acacia woodlands of the Naboisho Conservancy, Kicheche Valley Camp offers an intimate and luxurious safari experience. This exclusive tented camp features six uniquely designed tents, all built with high eco-standards and set on platforms to provide an unparalleled vantage point for viewing Kenya’s stunning wildlife and...

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