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Luxembourg is a chilled-out city break for clients short on time. The walkable city centre has plenty of historic sights and streets, without being overwhelming – and the


coffee culture will encourage them to sit down and


recharge. Railbookers sells a three-night B&B package from £619,


including all rail travel. Based on an October 7 departure. railbookers.co.uk


CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Buddhist monks on Mount Koya, Japan; Ritsurin Garden, Japan; Tiger’s Nest monastery, Bhutan; Muluk spa,Hotel Xcaret Arte, Mexico PICTURES: Ali; Sophia Aubrey Drake/InsideJapan Tours; Rod Griffith


get involved with a traditional lovo (underground pit oven), followed by a communal kava ceremony where guests connect with each other and glasses are raised to the sky with a hearty bula (greeting) toast. First Class Holidays sells a 17-night trip from £5,100 per person, based on two sharing. Includes seven nights at Castaway Island, room-only, all transfers, flights connecting via Hong Kong plus two nights’ stopover accommodation, departing in November. fcholidays.com


FINDING ZEN In Japan, the concept of ikigai roughly translates to finding one’s purpose in life. Whether it’s socialising with friends and family over karaoke or peacefully tending to plants in the garden, everyone’s vision of ikigai is different; your clients can find out what theirs looks like by embarking on their own Japan adventure. InsideJapan Tours’ Hidden Japan itinerary explores a slow-paced, rural side to this Asian


30 19 MARCH 2026 The first country


to measure wealth in Gross National Happiness, Bhutan weaves people- centred practices into all aspects of life


archipelago. Beginning and ending in historic Kyoto, clients discover the origins of Shingon Buddhism on forested Mount Koya, before sailing across to lesser-known Shikoku by ferry, where they can stroll through Zen gardens and experience classic Japanese rituals, including steaming onsens and forest bathing. InsideJapan product director


Tyler Palma says: “Hidden Japan ends in the small town of Joge. Clients meet the local women’s group, the head priest and many craftspeople [including lacquerware artisans]. It’s a celebration of ichigo ichie – one time, one meeting –


and about treasuring a once-in-a- lifetime moment.” Book it: The 12-night Hidden Japan tour costs from £4,975 per person, based on two sharing. Includes B&B accommodation, some meals, ground transport and listed excursions, but excludes international flights. insidejapantours.com Or try: The first country to measure its wealth not in Gross Domestic Product but in Gross National Happiness, Bhutan weaves people- centred practices into all aspects of life. On Intrepid Travel’s Premium Bhutan itinerary, clients discover cities, mountains and monasteries that make this Himalayan kingdom unique. They’ll spend an afternoon at Gangtey Goemba monastery, its entrance flanked by images of the mythical garuda, learning what Nyingmapa Buddhism and happiness mean to Bhutan’s people. From £3,635 per person, based on two sharing and including accommodation, transport, some meals and activities, but not flights. intrepidtravel.com


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India was the birthplace of Ayurvedic medicine thousands of years ago, with a focus on increasing harmony in the body.


Responsible Travel’s nine- night Ayurvedic Cooking Holiday in Southern India takes place in a homestay on an orange pekoe tea plantation, where clients learn the health benefits of plants and spices. From £1,900, full board, with listed activities and transfers. International flights are extra. responsibletravel.com


Mexico puts its own twist on sauna culture with its temazcal (sweat lodge)


tradition. The Maya ritual takes place in a low-roofed circular building where a shaman pours herb-infused cenote water onto heated volcanic stones. Clients can try it in comfort at the Hotel Xcaret Arte’s Muluk spa. Seven-night all-inclusive stays cost from £3,049, based on two sharing a Garden Suite with transfers and flights


from Gatwick in September. kuoni.co.uk


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