Here is your bumper '20 for 2020' package of...

        ...things to see and do worldwide in the year ahead

Twenty generous gifts, gorgeous sunsets, glorious getaways - that's what this site has handpicked to bring to you in this farewell to 2019,  that is also a JOYOUS WELCOME to 2020.

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1. Up, up...and away

Europe has always been a popular destination for Australians, but 2020 will see Europe’s lesser-travelled counterparts come into the spotlight. Tourism to both Turkey and Albania will be on the rise due to their ease of accessibility but their captivating feeling of being worlds away. 

Home to some of the most picturesque landscapes in the world, Turkey is the cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, with ruins and monuments, a testament to the many fallen empires, alongside Pammukale and Cappadocia, two of the most stunning natural wonders, and with Exodus Travels, travellers have the option to experience it than by hot air balloon at sunrise.

Find out more about a trip to Turkey here...

For more ideas of places to add to your bucket list...

2. Witness Canada's cosmic secret

The phenomenon of the Northern Lights has drawn many visitors to the top of the world. The only experience of its kind in North America, winter visitors to Yukon Territory may now view the northern lights from 36,000 feet in the air, taking off from Whitehorse with Aurora 360 from 23 – 27 January 2020.

Once airborne, the pilot will follow a custom flight path, determined by a team of scientists to optimise aurora viewing potential. The full package includes outstanding cuisine, an evening of Yukon First Nations stories and dance, scientific presentations and a special ‘nature day’ showcasing Yukon’s unique land, water and sky. With only 70 seats available, Aurora 360 comes with serious bragging rights! 

See this for yourself! (Credit: Juilian)

See the Aurora from the inside! The Northwest Territories sit directly under the aurora oval, making it one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. Jump on a big-wheeled winter fat bike and make the most of the bike trails surrounding the capital city of Yellowknife. Pause, turn your eyes skyward, and be transfixed by the Northern Lights parading proudly overhead. It’s the ultimate backdrop for an incredible outdoor experience.

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Get off the grid in one of Yukon’s remote wilderness lodges, where you can combine aurora viewing with a spot of ice fishing or snowmobiling. Want more? Step back in time in a prospector-style wall tent, formerly used by gold seekers and trappers, just 20 minutes outside the capital city of Whitehorse. Marvel at the ribbons of colour blazing overhead in the night sky, then warm up inside over a wood-fired barrel stove, a mug of hot chocolate, and homemade maple syrup taffy. 

Find out more.....

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Come to Quebec for a Canadian Christmas

Not all the best Christmas markets are in Europe. Winter is part of the DNA of Québec City and its people. From November, the holiday spirit grips the Old City, from the opening of the German Christmas Market to New Year’s celebrations on Grande Allée. During February, the whole town comes out to play for the 10-day Québec Winter Carnival. Spend a weekend in an igloo at the magical Hôtel de Glace, or try your hand at urban ice fishing at Village Nordik right in the heart of town. With the magnificent Fairmont le Château Frontenac towering over the historic cobblestone streets, glittering under a blanket of snow, it’s easy to see why winter in Quebec City is nothing short of enchanting.

3. Stay at a villa in Chianti

Castello Chianti is a hilltop gem clad in Tuscany’s signature honey-hued stone and blessed with eight luxurious suites. The owners rescued this 14th-century castle from ruin and made it their passion project, transforming the crumbling walls into an elegant home-away-from-home and offering a true Tuscan dream to the select few. Perfect for an upscale staycation as well as a geographically privileged jumping off point for all of the region’s must-see sights. 

More details.....

4. Most beautiful Christmas tree in Europe

Brussels-based travel organization European Best Destinations recently named The Most Beautiful Christmas Trees in Europe.

The Vilnius tree in the Cathedral Square was declared as the leader from the continent’s seventeen most attractive. More than 14 000 travellers from 82 countries voted to select a city in Europe where the most beautiful Christmas tree is expected to be found this year.

The good news is that not a single tree was cut down to build Lithuania’s most beautiful Christmas tree. The 27-metre tall metal construction is made up of 6000 branches and over five kilometres of lighting lit by 70,000 light bulbs. It is especially designed to create a completely sustainable Christmas tree.

Any actual tree branches used are collected by foresters while carrying out the general maintenance of the forest. Therefore not only trees, but even branches are not cut just for spectacle.

These Christmas trees were ranked by European Best Destinations as European top 5: 

1. Vilnius, Lithuania, Christmas tree lighting: November 30th, 2019; Holiday Market Open: November 30th, 2019 - January 7th, 2020

2. Prague, Czech Republic, Christmas tree lighting: November 30th, 2019: Holiday Market open: November 30th, 2019  to January 6th, 2020

3. Strasbourg, France, Christmas tree lighting: November 22nd; Holiday Market open: November 22nd to December 30th, 2019

4. Cologne, Germany, Christmas tree lighting: November 25th; Holiday Market open: November 25th to December 23rd, 2019

5. Kyiv, Ukraine, Christmas tree lighting: December 19th, 2019; Holiday Market: December 19th, 2019  to January 13th, 2020

Find out more about Vilnius...

5. Take advice from the experts

National Geographic’s Best Trips 2020 destinations.....

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CULTURE 

1. Asturias, Spain - above
2. Guizhou Province, China (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler China edition)  
3. Gobekli Tepe, Turkey (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Turkey edition)  
4. Maya, Guatemala (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Latin American edition)  
5. Mendoza Province, Argentina   
6. Abu Simbel, Egypt (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Israel edition)  

CITY  
1. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2. Telc, Czechia (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Czechia edition) 
3. Fort Kochi, Kerala, India (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler India edition)  

4. Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Netherlands edition) - above
5. Parma, Italy  
6. Puebla, Mexico  

NATURE  
1. Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada    
2. Kalahari Desert, Botswana (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Romania edition)   
3. Bialowieza Forest, Belarus/Poland (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Poland edition)  
4. National Blue Trail, Hungary (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Hungary edition)  
5. Canary Islands, Spain (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Spain edition)  

6. Maldives (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler France edition) - above
7. Grand Canyon, Arizona 

ADVENTURE  
1. Tasmania, Australia (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Korea edition)

(Tasmania is the only Australian destination on the list)

2. Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Germany edition)   

3. Wales Way, United Kingdom (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler U.K. edition) 
4. Tohoku, Japan

5. Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Russia edition) - above 
6. Zakouma National Park, Chad (Nominated by National Geographic Traveler Italy edition)  

6. Hang here

OK, so you have arrived in a delightful ultra-modern smooth-surfaced hotel room or office and there is nowhere to safely hang your coat or handbag. Sound familiar? That's when you'll wish you'd checked out this little gadget, small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, clutch bag or small purse. 

This smartie provides a safe and practical solution stow a coat or jacket when on the go - instead of folding it or laying over the back of a chair which may cause creases and damage. COAT is the portable coat hook for work, travel and play. 

COAT uses impressive suction technology to stick seamlessly to smooth surfaces such as glass, tile, stone, metals and tabletops. Performance tested, consumers are assured their garments will remain secure for the length of their meeting, train ride or dinner. 

Find it here....

7. Coco meets Wendy - in a garden

Sydney Harbour is known and rated highly worldwide. What many people do NOT know is that there is a secret garden with stunning views right on the waterfront, showcasing the Sydney Harbour Bridge  and the busy waterway.

Brett Whiteley was a famous Australian artist who painted many of his works from this vantage point. After his death in 1992, his widow, Wendy Whiteley decided to create a permanent and beautiful memorial to him.

Wendy’s Secret Garden has grown into a giant living work of art. To date, Wendy (left, above) has generously paid for the entire garden and its upkeep by her gardeners, and now is collaborating with COCO Chocolate.

This signature, not-for-profit chocolate bar is designed to compliment Brett Whiteley’s iconic Sydney paintings and supports the Trust to maintain this unique garden to the high standards she has set.

'I’ve loved making the garden,' she says. 'It’s been a great gift to my life. It let me find myself again and it’s my gift to share with the public. Nothing disappears faster than a garden, when it is not properly maintained.' 

In a moment of pure inspiration, Sydney chocolatier Coco Chocolate approached Wendy Whiteley to collaborate to create signature chocolate bars to compliment the iconic works of Brett Whiteley. This was inspired by the proximately of Coco Chocolate Kirribilli to Lavender Bay, Rebecca’s regular visits to Wendy’s garden with her children and the love of Brett Whiteley’s iconic Sydney paintings.

'To create this collaboration with all profits going to support Wendy’s garden is a privilege and a joy' says founder Rebecca Knights.

Wendy's response to this is: "Brett loved chocolate!"

Rebecca Knights opened her first chocolate shop in Edinburgh UK in 2004, then the Edinburgh Chocolate School in 2006, launching in Harvey Nichols and Selfridges London in 2006, as the head chocolatier to rebrand the Harvey Nichols label signature range of chocolate bars and drinking chocolates.

Rebecca opened the prestigious and hugely popular Sydney Chocolate School in 2014.

8. Bags of use

Great news!

Melbourne-born baggage brand Crumpler has joined forces with Orbitkey this month to bring to life an exclusive range of Key Organisers. The clever design (above) keeps keys stacked neatly, and protects the things inside your bag and pockets from key scratches.  And, it puts an end to the dreaded key jingles and fiddling. 

The eco-friendly collaboration has utilised leftover bag production textiles to create five playful and bright designs, Black, Claret, Denim, Grey Marle and Tawny.

Welcome to the Squid Pocket, a lightweight and versatile drawstring backpack. Perfect for storing gym or beach gear, groceries, or supplies for your home aquarium. Available small or large.

The Zero Border Duffle bag has a huge main compartment that will fit everything needed for a weekend away or just a lunch break workout. This expandable soft suitcase is incredibly lightweight and durable thanks to the branded EVA flexible foam base and weatherproof-coated 600D polyester construction. 

Find more Crumpler...

9. For Curious Kids ...and adults, too

Travel helps us to see the world in colour and movement, complete with aromas and tastes.

This clever globe will help all of us - old and young, to visualise and learn about places we have been - and those that we are Itch-Listing to see in the future.

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10. Heading off for a family Christmas?

(artwork: Liam Coultman)

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11. Escape to Dream Cliff Mountain - even the name makes you want to be there!

Dream Cliff Mountain Resort in Nikapota Sri Lanka, is built to blend with its surroundings in the cool hills of Haputal, a 30-minute drive from the town of Ella.

This property offers a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free Wi-Fi throughout. There's also an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and rooms with mountain views

Overlooking the  mountains the six beehive-shaped cabanas give a bit of Robinson Crusoe jungle feel.

The units at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD Player, and a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A desk and kettle is also essential - the latter, of course, to brew up some locally harvested tea!

Built to blend with its surroundings, this boutique property offers unbeatable vistas of the surroundings. 

Getting there: a newly launched luxury train runs from Colombo to Badulla with a first, second and third class carriage option to choose from. The Denuwara Manike leaves Colombo early morning out of the Fort Railway station. 

More details of this property....

12.  Flexible roaming

It had to happen - the next evolution of SIM cards.

With FLEXIROAM, according to founder and SEO, Jef Ong, travellers don’t have to buy a new SIM card every time they travel, they’ll never be scammed by foreign mobile providers and they’ll never be surprised by exorbitant bills.

All you have to do is attach X Microchip - a sticker you place on top of your SIM card. Simply download the FLEXIROAM app, choose the data package which suits you, and you’re done.  When you go overseas, simply switch on FLEXIROAM data using the app and you can access the internet in over 150 countries.

Find out more HERE....

13. Tasty Tasmania

Tasmania’s summer is just right. The temperate climate makes for a near-perfect summer season. Immerse yourself in a season of socialising and celebrating. 

Launceston Beerfest 

Launceston’s Royal Park Becomes a Beer Hub this NYE, 31st December 2019. Let Tasmania’s north show you how to party. Bring in the New Year with a brew in hand at the Launceston Beerfest, Australia’s longest-running beer festival. 

Get your pints ready HERE....

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Ginuary Hobart Festival

The Tasmanian summer gin event, 25th January 2020.

Tasmanian Gin is crafted with care, and now there is a festival to celebrate it! The Goods Shed in Hobart will play host gin lovers and learners from far and wide in a celebration of all things distilled and botanical.  

Raise a glass, HERE......

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The Falls Festival Marion Bay

Revel in the beauty of Marion Bay and summer music, 29th December, 2019 – 1st January 2020.

Glorious Marion Bay is set to host the 27th annual Falls Festival this New Year. With a super summer line-up lead by international acts Halsey, Vampire Weekend, and Disclosure alongside local Aussie favourites Peking Duk, Pnau, and Vera Blue - and John Farnham.

Don't miss out.... 

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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

Celebrating 75 Years of Australia’s Iconic Yacht Race, 26th December, 2019 – 1st January 2020.

Be at Constitution Dock to watch the salt-encrusted sailors cross the finish line victoriously after 628 gruelling nautical miles from Sydney, like sea warriors returning from battle. This year’s event marks the 75th annual Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, the iconic southward sail that stops the nation. 

Come across and watch...

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Cygnet Folk Festival

Celebrating all things folk music in the Cygnet community, 10th – 12th January 2020.

The vibrant community of Cygnet hosts Australia’s most iconic folk music festival mid-January highly regarded by musicians and festival-goers alike. Drive 50 minutes south of Hobart to find Cygnet, a food and cultural hub of the Huon Valley. 

Celebrate 37 years of folk and fun....

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Festivale

Fabulous Food Festival at Launceston’s City Park, 31st January – 2nd February 2020

The annual Launceston foodie festival takes over the central City Park on the last weekend in January. From the very best Tasmanian food and wine, beer, cider, and spirits, to the quality arts and entertainment program, this three-day festival is a firm local favourite and celebrate of all that tastes good. 

Take your pick....

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Mona Foma

Don’t miss this emerging summer festival, 11th – 19th January 2020

Where Dark Mofo heats-up the south in the depths of winter, Mona Foma brightens our summer days in the north. There ain’t no party like a Launceston party, and this year’s festival is no exception. 

This is the summer festival you don’t want to miss.... 

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The Taste of Tasmania

Dine on Tasmania’s finest produce on Hobart’s iconic waterfront, 28th December, 2019 – 3rd January 2020

A celebration of Tasmania’s best food and drink. This year, ‘the Taste’ (as it’s affectionately known) will have the most culturally diverse food stall selections in the festival’s history, with a focus on local, seasonal and vegetarian produce. The pop-up style of the festival will feature local chef collaborations fuelled by community spirit to offer something a bit different to Hobart’s year-round dining scene. AND, ENTRY IS FREE.

Find your favourite Tassie food stall HERE.... 

For full and up-to-date information visit Discover Tasmania.......

14. Call Kerala your home - at least during your stay

Southern India is becoming a favourite destination with travellers, and Kerala is a good place to begin.

This lush and lovely Indian state has so much to offer, from a wide range of fruits....

... to different  ways to travel, and a great way to get up close to see how the local people live.

One way is to stay in a local village and take part in the day-to-day duties. UNWTO has defined Responsible Tourism this way: “To make destinations worth visiting and worth living”.

Kerala Tourism took a revolutionary step by identifying the potential of this sustainable tourism model through a unique project, promoting many activities including classified homestays and serviced villas across the State.

Find out more (and start planning)...

15. Put Queensland on your 2020 radar

Here are several reasons why Queensland should be on your to-visit list (HINT: there are m any more!)

Sail into the Cooktown Expo 2020

The year 2020 is a big one for Australia marking 250 years since British explorer, Captain James Cook, sailed up the east coast of the country, diarising his epic journey and capturing new botanical discoveries. The explorer made three shore landings in Queensland: the town of 1770, half way between Bundaberg and Gladstone; Lizard Island where he climbed Cook's Look to chart a course through the treacherous reef; and Cooktown, where his crew spent 48 days fixing a broken ship hull.

Cooktown is one of the nation's last frontiers and a gateway to great wilderness encounters and epic indigenous experiences. It's also the best place to mark the past but celebrate the present with Cooktown Expo 2020, held from 17 July - 4 August, 2020. 

See more....

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Follow the Fairway to the Outback Queensland Golf Masters

The fact that no one took out the million dollar hole-in-one win last year shouldn't stop keen golfers from following the fairway to the Outback Queensland Golf Masters 2020. Teeing off in Biloela on June 20, the second instalment of this “anything goes” games will see another six rural towns put a shine on their greens. Or browns.

Don't expect the manicured fairways of St Andrews as the Outback Masters is a dirty game, often with more 'roos than spectators and the need to rake the brown-green before you putt, chip and drive. Still there are plenty of laughs and of course there's a spectacular prize. 

Tee-up here....

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 Visit two new galleries …but BYO flippers.  

The Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) off the coast of Townsville is set to bookend the work done at Reef HQ Aquarium and provide inspiration for reef and ocean conservation action when it opens in April 2020.

The only Underwater Art Museum in the Southern Hemisphere, MOUA has four intriguing installations located at The Strand on the city foreshore, Palm Island, some 65km out from the mainland, and picturesque Arthur Bay at Magnetic Island.

The Whitsundays is already wowing underwater visitors with sculptures dotted around popular locations easily reached by day trippers and bare boaters. 

Catch up with the other 17 reasons HERE....

16.  Singapore's classy sister act

The most glamorous estate on Bintan Island, just 50 minutes away from Singapore, The Sanchaya has planned plenty of festive activity to see out 2019 in style. 

Here is what's planned:

Kicking off the week of Christmas, The Sanchaya will host a unique Champagne and caviar tasting on the 21st and 29th December.

The colonial-inspired property has an understated stately home atmosphere; an intimate place to spend the holidays surrounded by loved ones. Younger visitors will be kept entertained with screenings of traditional Christmas movies and encouraged to unleash their inner creative as they learn to make their very own Gingerbread Houses.

On Christmas Eve, Estate Manager Magnus Olovson will host a cocktail and canapés reception in the ambient bar area, followed by a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. 

Christmas Day will see a dynamic showcase of activity, with optional private Wine & Cheese Discovery sessions, whereby Estate Sommelier, Jeroen L’abée, will introduce guests to a world-class collection of award-winning wines, expertly paired with a selection of international cheeses.

The Sanchaya’s New Year’s Eve Promenade Dinner is by far the most glamorous event of the year,  with an evening of indulgence, with live entertainment and an impressive firework display to mark the stroke of midnight. 

New Year, on 1st January. To kick off 2020 in style and continue the party atmosphere, the estate will host an extravagant Recovery Brunch, complete with a Bloody Mary station, free flow bubbles and a menu of breakfast-inspired dishes. 

Need more temptation?

In addition to the line-up of gourmet events, The Sanchaya will be offering special spa packages from 18th December, including festive scrubs created by the Spa Manager and a complimentary glass of bubbles after each treatment.

Discover more...

18. EOY escapes

Do the holidays stress you out? You are in good company if they do as around 40 percent of people say they suffer more stress in holiday season. 

Travel website, Smart Lemur, an authentic has listed some of the best destinations for this year’s winter getaway.

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Sri Lanka, South Asia

December in Sri Lanka, an island country surrounded by the Indian Ocean, is the most pleasant time – sunny and not overcrowded with tourists. The average daily temperature for this month is 27°C.

Visitors spending Christmas here enjoy the best tea and cinnamon in the world, exchange presents on the sandy beaches, drink from coconuts and watch wild elephants. Seeing these giants from close up in their natural habitat is one of the unique attractions in Sri Lanka.

Those eager to have more traditional holiday activities, are welcome to visit the capital Colombo, offering festive markets, special dinners, live music events and dance performances.

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Here are other options they suggest for an end-of-year break with comfortable weather:

Mauritius, Indian Ocean - called the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a tiny island full of lavish nature, ranging from crystal-clear waters and coloured layers of sand to tropical forests and lively underwater world. During December, air temperature is likely to reach 29°C, and travellers get to enjoy up to nine daily hours of sunshine.

Svalbard, Norway - one of the northernmost settlements in the world, luring travellers who dream of Arctic Christmas. From mid-November to late January, this Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean enters into a mystical dark season known as Polar Night. During this period, the sun is hidden from the horizon and everything is pitch-dark around the clock.

Christmas Island, Australia - in the Indian Ocean, 1,550km northwest from the Australian mainland. Apart from its obvious affiliation to Christmas after being named so on December 25th in 1643, the island is rich in spectacular nature.  It is the only place on Earth to witness one of the most incredible natural processes – an annual red crab migration. Bright-coloured crabs from all over the island start marching towards the ocean, all at the same time. And it usually occurs in December.

Galápagos Islands, Ecuador - a volcanic archipelago, famous for its diverse wildlife and jaw-dropping scenery. December is a warm and dry season with air temperature reaching 27°C. Visitors get a chance to see rare animals like marine iguanas, sea turtles, flamingos, Masked Boobies and White-cheeked Pintails, which tend to stay away during other months.

Smart Lemur is a website created by a group of travel enthusiasts who are passionate about unique and authentic travel experiences. 

19. Magical Christmas - with a French accent 

Close your eyes and imagine lying on a deck chair in the warm sun, the waves softly crashing near your toes, and the sound of Polynesian music drifting through the breeze. Now imagine celebrating Christmas in this paradise with your loved ones – feels like a dream doesn’t it? But it doesn’t have to be!

The Islands of Tahiti is a stunning and relaxing place in which to spend the Christmas period, away from the stress of the festive season and the long list of commitments that it brings.

Jet skiing is a very popular activity in French Polynesia. In the lead up to Christmas, there is also plenty to do around The Islands of Tahiti. Why not venture out on a hike to the peaks of the islands’ mountains, taking in the breathtaking views? Or you can take a dive into the islands’ pristine waters and spend the day exploring the abundance of marine life in the surrounding ocean.

A traditional Polynesian breakfast

When Christmas Day comes around you will not be disappointed. The Islands of Tahiti know how to put on a show with the town centre of Papeete throwing a large tropical Christmas party that is bound to be a hit with the whole family. For the foodies in the family, the classic Christmas feast has not been forgotten, and most resorts across the islands put a Tahitian twist on traditional Christmas dishes.

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Whether you are looking to bring your traditional Christmas to a beautiful paradise or are planning on escaping the family, The Islands of Tahiti is the perfect location to spend the festive season.

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20. Maldives - much more that overwater bungalows

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Experience life like a local – head to a residential island

Go beyond the ‘resort bubble’ on a daytrip to a neighbouring residential island to gain an insight into authentic Maldivian life; or arrange to spend a few days at a local guesthouse – an authentic and affordable way to see a different side of the Maldives. Many local islands such as Thulhaadhoo and Dhigurah have lively markets, handicrafts to purchase – often made from coral – and friendly locals who love to chat or play a game of volleyball. Remember the Maldives is a Muslim country, so dress conservatively in public areas and take cash if you want to buy local arts, crafts and cuisine.

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Spoil yourself on Scubaspa

It’s easily as indulgent as staying in an over-water bungalow, but as a floating luxury resort, Scubaspa lets you experience island hopping of an entirely different kind. The unique concept provides exceptional spa experiences with unforgettable scuba diving. Designed for divers who travel with non-diving partners and guests with a keen interest in spas, Scubaspa’s purpose-built yachts explore the picture-perfect islands and reefs in the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean.

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Take a walking tour of Male

The bustling capital of Male has a rich, diverse culture and offers plenty to explore on foot. From the local fish markets and the National Art Gallery in leafy Sultan Park, to the nation’s largest modern mosque, Grand Friday Mosque and the Old Friday Mosque – built in 1656 from local coral stone. Local tour group provider, Secret Maldives provides unique day trips around Male and other residential islands that fully immerse their clients into the Maldivian way of life in the most ethical, environmentally friendly and sustainable ways.

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Sample local cuisine

If you ask a local what Maldivian cuisine is like, they will answer with the following three words: tuna, coconut and chilli. Traditional Maldivian cuisine a wonderful variety of tastes and flavours, ranging from crunchy snacks and street foods combined with wood-fired chapati bread, to complex and deliciously spicy curries. Be sure to sample dishes such as the breakfast favourite Mas Huni, made from chopped tuna, onion, chilli and coconut served with baked rosti bread – you’ll never want cereal again!  

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