Extraordinary Journeys for 2026

All Aboard: The Australian Outback by Train

Most often, luxury sleeper trains tend to lean towards elegant 1920s vintage aesthetics: tours of classical cities with overnight black tie soirees between Paris and Venice, but these two overnight trains in Australia have more in common with grand exploratory outback expeditions. Each train crosses the entirety of vast Australia: The Ghan runs between the north and south, the tropical environs of Darwin and the plains of Adelaide, while the Indian Pacific travels between Perth on the southwest coast and Sydney in the southeast, passing the Blue Mountains and the Nullarbor Plain. Both sleeper trains are spectacular: traversing deserts, tropical wetlands, and wild coastlines via romantic bonfires under starlit skies, cruises along the Katherine River home to the Aboriginal Jawoyn people, and singular dining experiences in the Barossa Valley.

New and in demand for 2026 are the two trains’ new luxury additions: the Aurora and the Australis, two impeccable sleeper suites, elevating these cross-continent journeys to a new level of luxury. Australis is three times the size of the Platinum suite (the former largest on both the Ghan and the Indian Pacific), and has all the fittings and fixtures you’d expect of the finest luxury hotels, including a full lounge with sweeping outback vistas, a butler service, a private chauffeur, in-suite bar and a list of additional extras designed to make life aboard the train all the more special.

Sail Beyond Civilisation with Silversea

Antarctica is Earth’s last true frontier, a destination characterised by overwhelming beauty, untouched wilderness, and a distinct, humbling silence, interrupted only by the long, low baritone crumble of snow underfoot and the song of birds in the sky, whales in the water and penguins chattering on the ice. There are two options to consider for an Antarctica cruise: to fly into the heart of Antarctica and continue the journey by ship, or to sail the storied Drake Passage. If time is of the essence, then flying cuts down the journey time considerably, but if you crave the full Antarctic story, the one of pure-hearted adventure as told by explorers like Shackleton, Larsen and Captain James Cook, then you simply must sail Drake’s Passage.

Sailing Antarctica with Silversea combines the cinematic thrill of entering its winter-fairytale landscapes of snowy skyscrapers and stadiums of penguin-colonised ice, with the modern indulgences of a luxury cruise. Your ship, the Silver Endeavour, is ultra-luxe, with four restaurants, a chic arts cafe, a library, a beauty salon and a spa. The suite selection is broad, with every suite offering a lavish living experience with expansive comforts and a veranda affording impeccable vistas of all that Antarctic cinema. 

Contact your 360 Private Travel Designer to book 2026/2027 and take advantage of a limited offer for early reservations.

The Jet-Set Redefined: Asia by Air with Four Seasons

Taking a trip aboard the Four Seasons Private Jet is a bit like heading off on an ultra-exclusive, nearly all-inclusive grand tour. The journey takes place aboard a fully customised Airbus with spacious, first-class seating with plentiful personal space, an iPad-based media centre, fine dining made with freshly sourced ingredients at every stop, and a fully stocked bar.  There’s a guidebook full of itineraries available, some spread across the world, others with a sharp focus on cuisine or adventure travel, but the most intriguing for 2026/7 takes passengers across 7 destinations in Asia, embodying everything from local customs to wellness rituals, exploration and cuisine. Expect unique experiences such as a Michelin-distinguished chef guiding you through a Tokyo food market, water purification rituals in beguiling Bali, blessings in Cambodia’s vine-wrapped Angkor Wat and view-laden hikes to remote Bhutanese temples.

Along the way, you’ll indulge in seamless access to exceptional Four Seasons hotels and resorts, from Vietnam’s idyllic Four Seasons Nam Hai set on a private white beach between Da Nang and Hoi An, to the dreamy Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. 

Owing to their exclusive nature, with a limited allocation of 48 guests per trip, access to journeys on the Four Seasons Private Jet is extremely limited.

One&Only: Tracking Gorillas in Rwanda

The iconic mist‑shrouded Volcanoes National Park is an astonishing destination. Here, waves of mountains undulate and weave across an uninterrupted natural skyline. You hike the rainforest with remarkable guides, trekking unspoiled slopes and pushing through bamboo jungles, as you safely search for a family of gorillas led by a distinctive Silverback. Few moments rival the privilege of meeting a mountain gorilla in their natural habitat; it’s the facilitation of a profound connection to one of the world’s rarest and most powerful primates. The best (but by no means the only) time to trek in search of Rwanda’s gorillas is during the two dry seasons: mid‑December to early February and June to September. 

For the best experience, we highly recommend One&Only Gorilla’s Nest, where treetop suites and immersive wellness experiences connect you to Rwanda’s primal beauty. The resort is nestled in lush gardens, designed to be a nurturing ecosystem for local wildlife and to offer unparalleled levels of luxury amongst the foothills of the Virungas. Should you wish to explore this wondrous country a little further, consider pairing your gorilla trek at One&Only Gorilla’s Nest with a visit to One&Only Nyungwe House, set amidst the lush tea plantations of Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park. 

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Following The Footsteps of The Incas: Machu Picchu

This precision-planned luxury itinerary combines the mythological allure of Machu Picchu with some of Peru’s most captivating landscapes and cities. Begin in Lima, where world-class gastronomy and a gritty but (exceptionally) pretty colonial elegance set the stage. From there, the trail takes you to Cusco’s Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), deep into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, via Pisac’s legendary market and the exceptional luxuries of Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel.

But of course, the highlight of almost any holiday in Peru is found in the atmospheric ruins and iconic Andes views at Machu Picchu. And it’s here where Belmond moves the experiential dial up a notch or two. You’ll embark on a 57-mile trip aboard the fabulous Hiram Bingham train, an elegant luxury train journey connecting Cusco to Machu Picchu, along a route punctuated by winding rivers and mountains cut with steep valleys concealing yet more evocative ruins. Once there, Machu Picchu’s ancient temples and terraces are brought vividly to life by expert guides. You’ll stay overnight in the singularly stunning Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, the only hotel with the distinction of a Machu Picchu adjacent location. After you visit Machu Picchu, indulge in a massage or aromatherapy session, rooted in ancient Inca techniques, in a stunning setting with Andes views.

Talk to your Travel Designer to finalise the details of your luxury Peru holiday, and consider an extension with a trip on the Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s finest luxury sleeper train.

An Iconic Summer on the Riviera: Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc

Emblematic of sun-singed, palm-swaying Riviera glamour for more than a century, for the well-heeled few, Antibes’ Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc needs no introduction. But let’s imagine it’s your first time: vases coloured by roses plucked from the gardens greet you, glitzy rooms, finished in glittery ormolu, embrace you, a spa by Dior nurtures you, and unpretentious French cooking informed by Mediterranean and Provençal flavours feeds you. The service is courteous and faultless to a tee, the grounds are a sublime technicolour escape on the tip of dreamy Cap d’Antibes, and the château boasts many of the fine inventions of the sublime French aristocratic aesthetic. Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is, in a word, iconic. 

Despite its 150-year history, the hotel, with its roll call of royalty, artists, and elite, feels current and looks, as most of the Riviera does, chic and attractive. Stroll through fragrant gardens, lounge beside the legendary saltwater pool carved into the rock, sip champagne at the Eden-Roc Grill as yachts drift offshore, or repair your spirit, mind and body with an extended wellness retreat with personalised rituals bespoke to your needs in the Dior spa.

Whatever it is that guides you to the Riviera, talk to your 360 Private Travel Designer to create an iconic summer at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. And, if you’re looking for more inspiration, browse our expert curation of France’s Riviera hotels from the 360 luxury hotel collection.