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11 once-in-a-lifetime getaways | The Independent

11 once-in-a-lifetime getaways | The Independent


Already dreaming of your perfect summer escape? Whether you’re looking for action-packed family fun or a relaxing city break, we’ve curated a list of idyllic adventures to suit every type of traveller.

Embark on a culinary adventure at sea

(Crystal Cruises)

With four fine-dining restaurants on board its two cruise ships, Serenity and Symphony, Crystal has elevated cruise food and drink to the next level. It’s the only cruise line with a Nobu at sea, Umi Uma, helmed by chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa.

The menu includes iconic signatures such as his celebrated miso black cod. At Osteria d’Ovidio, authentic Italian dishes have been created in collaboration with acclaimed chef Stefano Di Gennaro.

The Waterside Restaurant’s menu, meanwhile, is updated daily to showcase the best seasonal produce on offer at every port. With a vast wine selection in the ship’s cellar and a dedicated sommelier, the intimate, private-dining Vintage Room offers gourmet food and wine-pairing experiences to remember.

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Explore the picturesque Douro Wine Valley

(Cooltour Oporto)

Family-owned tour operator Cooltour Oporto specialises in providing authentic experiences in Porto and northern Portugal. Among its standout offering, the immersive Douro Valley tour is not to be missed.

Designed for small groups and departing from Porto, the tour ensures a personalised experience for travellers exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Led by specialised guides, the itinerary includes two winery visits, a traditional lunch and a boat trip, creating a unique and intimate connection with the people, culture and breathtaking landscape of Porto.

Book a Douro Wine Valley tour now and receive a 15% discount with the code OFFER15. Offer ends 31 December 2024.

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Embark on a luxurious adventure

(Hero Experiences)

Hero Experiences Group is dedicated to helping Dubai travellers explore the city and the desert in exceptional and unique ways. Choose to traverse the desert in an iconic vintage Land Rover on an eco-luxury desert safari, or marvel at golden dunes from the sky as you embark on a sunrise hot air balloon flight.

Alternatively, you can explore the city from above as you rise over Palm Jumeirah in a helium balloon, or zip along the coastline on a boat that you captain. Hero Experiences Group will save you time and effort by allowing you to book everything with them, letting them take charge of your adventure. Become the hero of your holiday.

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