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2019 Travel Calendar Sale

Are you planning on exploring the world in 2019? If it's on your wishlist, this handy guide will provide you with some insight into the best destinations to visit in each month of the year. 

We've also listed discounted tours to take advantage of, which are designed to be experiential and to give our travellers the best possible 'Encounter' within each country, and to be great value without making compromises to save time or money. We are committed to travelling responsibly, and leaving a positive impression and impact on the countries through which we travel.

These deals are only available on new bookings made between now & 31 January 2019. These deals cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion and cannot be applied to existing reservations. Only valid on group tours (not valid on private and tailor-made tours).

January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December

Best destination to visit in January: South AfricaBEST DESTINATION TO VISIT IN JANUARY: SOUTH AFRICA

Nothing beats a South African summer in Cape Town – a city that blends the best beaches with mountainside escapes and sun-drenched vineyards. During the month of January, the temperatures are balmy, the weather is dry and everybody is feeling festive.

By day, the locals and visitors flock to the coastline to grab a sandy spot before taking a quick dip in the icy waters. Inland, scenic walking trails wind past waterfalls and up sharp inclines.

An abundance of wine farms promises award-winning labels and tastings paired with locally made cheese on leafy patios. The sun only sets after 8pm, giving everyone enough time to seek out a chic bar with the perfect view or to hike to the top of a towering mountain peak.

Table Mountain provides the ultimate vista of the city and the peninsula throughout the day, whilst strips of stylish restaurants offering a variety of cuisines are there to be enjoyed late into the night – serving as starting points for a night on the town.

Best destination to visit in January: South AfricaBEST DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN FEBRUARY: VIETNAM & CAMBODIA

When visiting these countries it is vital to avoid monsoon season at all costs – unless you want to spend your holiday taking refuge from the rain in your hotel room. The month of February brings about dry weather, with sunny days, mostly clear blue skies and comfortable temperatures. With these idyllic conditions, you can explore the profusion of sights to your heart’s content.

If it is temple trails you are after then Cambodia is the place. Thanks to the good weather, you can take your time to meander around the vast grounds, venture into jungles to find the remaining ruins or even journey up to the striking shrines balancing on hilltops.

There are some incredible trekking routes through the mountainous scenery that lead to hill tribes. Both of these countries are also blessed with sublime beaches, tropical islands and dreamy lagoons. The crystal, calm and temperate waters mean that snorkelling and scuba diving are highly popular aquatic activities.