Taking in nine destinations over the course of 25 days the expedition will visit Miami | Emerald Coast, Nicaragua | Patagonia, Chile | Easter Island | Queenstown, New Zealand | Perth, Australia | Kerala, India | Musandam Peninsula, Oman | Tbilisi, Georgia | New York
“We’ll be circling the world to explore destinations I’ve always wanted to experience in person, as well as a few of my favourites, which we’ll offer up in an entirely new way,” says Kent. “I’m particularly looking forward to returning to Oman, where I served while in the British Army.” Geoffrey Kent Beginning in Miami, the first stop is Nicaragua, to explore the stunning Emerald Coast, with its dramatic national parks, volcanoes, and vibrant colonial-era towns. Then it’s on to the vast wilderness of Chilean Patagonia with its breath-taking landscapes and great ice fields. On Easter Island guests share a vibrant cultural tradition among the mystical statues. New Zealand offers a choice of thrilling adventures before flying directly to the celebrated vineyards of Western Australia’s Margaret River. In the Indian state of Kerala guests travel far off the beaten path to experience the spiritual side of India. Then a celebration of the rich history of the Sultanate of Oman from the desert to the coast before ending at the cultural crossroads of East and West in the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia. “Every three days we have planned a choice of Design Your Day® adventures, from hiking through the rainforests of Nicaragua to taking part in a sailing on the Swan River,” explains Kent. “Our goal is for each destination to outdo the one before.”
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