As borders slowly reopen around the world and international travel becomes a viable option for tourists starved of new experiences, luxury travel company andBeyond has launched the Every Excuse to Travel campaign, designed to cater to emerging travel trends.“Travellers are more likely to be interested in exploring and interpreting nature and looking for more meaningful and purposeful travel experiences. Our vision of luxury has always been one of transformational travel, where we strive to provide an experience that goes beyond expectations and where guests leave transformed, with a view as to how they can leave their world a better place. Our challenge has been to combine these with any concerns that we think our guests may have around international travel,” says Joss Kent, andBeyond CEO.
“We have identified three main trends that travellers appear to be looking for moving in 2021 and have catered specifically for those needs.”
With many travellers looking for an experience that is exclusive to themselves and their party, andBeyond has put together a selection of Private Travel options designed to offer privacy and exclusivity without having to cost the earth.
The Slow Travel options are ideal for those who prefer to spend less time in transit and immerse themselves deeper in one destination. Known as the 7 Wonders in 7 Days, these long-stay journeys have been specially created to ensure guests don’t lose time travelling, taking a week to explore a single destination. Each itinerary offers a range of different levels of exclusivity, depending on the size of the travel party, as well as the level of privacy that guests feel most comfortable with when it comes to accommodation, flights, transfer and activities.
Destinations include andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, where guests can experience safaris in seven distinct habitats, as well as choosing from additional options that include bush walks, sleep-outs, community visits, hands-on conservation experiences and even oceans adventures in nearby Sodwana Bay. At andBeyond Vira Vira in Chile’s Lake District, travellers can keep themselves busy with trekking, horse riding, an array of water activities on the nearby lakes and rivers or a plethora of other options. A stay at andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia provides myriad opportunities to explore the unique surroundings, from scenic helicopter flights to dune excursions, desert drives, stargazing and many more. Seven days at idyllic andBeyond Mnemba Island offer plenty of opportunities for water sports from scuba diving to snorkelling and kayaking, as well as a selection of wellness treatments, not to mention optional day trips to nearby Zanzibar. Even in bustling India, the 7 Wonders in 7 Days itinerary includes private, off-the-beaten track experiences that range from horse riding to opportunities to explore
traditional villages, taste authentic food and explore a colourful culture.
Recognising that not all travellers will want to limit themselves to a sole destination, andBeyond also offers its Exclusive Explorations collection, which feature the comfort and privacy of private transportation, sole-use accommodation and exclusive experiences. These itineraries allow guests to create their own private travel bubble while still enjoying the freedom of exploring a variety of destinations. Travellers can choose from a range of private safaris in Africa’s premier wildlife destinations, explore the mountains or beaches of India or venture into some of South America’s most famed landscapes.
Travellers departing from the US can also enjoy and extra bubble of exclusivity by booking a seat on one of andBeyond Private Jet & Yacht Journeys. Currently only available out of Florida, the two itineraries offer a choice between Big Five safari in South Africa or an exploration of the land and marine environments of the Galapagos.
Offering the ultimate in exclusive travel bubbles, they provide exclusive VIP access to a thrilling selection of private adventures.
With the virtual workplace more popular than ever, andBeyond has prepared itself for the growing number of digital nomads who will be working from holiday in 2021. Offering more flexibility than ever before, andBeyond can adapt the traveller’s daily schedule and activities around their work commitments. They have also hand-picked a range of destinations where they can confidently ensure that guests will have hassle-free connectivity options, from wifi to a stable cellular network.
Activities and experiences can be tailored around working hours, while meals can be served
wherever and whenever most convenient to ensure travellers make the most of their time away without missing work deadlines or meetings. Specially trained lodge staff are on also standby to keep non-working family members happily occupied.
With so many parents opting to combine work and travel, andBeyond is also making it easier to juggle school commitments in the virtual world by turning nature into a classroom. While parents are busy working, children can enjoy andBeyond’s WILDchild programme or connect to their virtual classroom, thus ensuring that they don’t miss out on any schoolwork.
With ease of connectivity, private travel options and the ability to explore one destination for longer, there really is no excuse not to travel in 2021. To find out more about these innovative travel options offered by andBeyond, log on to www.andBeyond.com or speak to your preferred travel provider.
