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FANTASIANA Strasswalchen, Austria
FANTASIANA Erlebnispark Straßwalchen offers a range of attractions for all ages. Highlights include Helios, the top-anticipated European roller coaster according to over 2,500 international enthusiasts, and the award-winning dark ride free fall tower Knights Ride Tower.
Families can enjoy innovative non-coaster experiences like Flyrosaurus and Mami Wata. Younger guests will love Fridolin’s Magic Express, accessible to children 90cm and taller.
Notably, Fridolin is the world’s first multi-launch coaster with a minimum height requirement of just 90cm, often marking a child’s very first roller coaster experience.
The park also features three restaurants and four kiosks for dining. Special events such as FANTASTICA and Happy Halloween provide unique seasonal experiences from Easter through Halloween.
Ba Na Hills Golf Club Da Nang, Vietnam
Just 30 minutes from Da Nang city Vietnam, Ba Na Hills Golf Club is a championship standard course designed by Luke Donald and managed by IMG.
Surrounded by forested peaks and cool highland air, the course delivers a golfing experience crafted by nature and perfected by passion.
Each hole follows the land’s natural contours, offering wide fairways, bold elevation changes and sweeping views through native forest. At over 7,800 yards, it stands as the longest course in Vietnam and one of its most memorable.
Since its debut, Ba Na Hills Golf Club has received global acclaim. It was named World’s Best New Course in 2016, and earned titles as Asia’s and Vietnam’s Best Golf Course for six consecutive years from 2017 to 2022 by the World Golf Awards. In 2023 and 2024, the club was honoured as Asia’s Best Luxury Golf Course by the World Luxury Travel Awards.
The par-72 layout features 18 diverse and dramatic holes carved into rolling terrain and native woodland. The front nine rises gently through pine-covered hills with generous landing zones and welcoming greens, ideal for settling into a steady rhythm. The back nine presents a bolder test, with sharper elevation changes, narrower fairways and panoramic views that reward both strategy and precision. Full-course lighting allows golfers to extend their play well into the evening.
A PGA professional leads the onsite academy, offering expert instruction in a setting that reflects global standards and natural elegance. At Ba Na Hills Golf Club, every detail is shaped with care and purpose. This is where the soul of golf meets the timeless beauty of Da Nang city Vietnam.
Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris Arnhemland, Australasia
Davidsons Arnhemland Safaris is an Advanced Eco certified Lodge at Mount Borradaile in North West Arnhemland.
Mount Borradaile is a registered sacred site encompassing 700 square km of exclusively leased land nestled amongst the Arnhemland Escarpment.
The area contains 5 different eco-systems and is a landscape of escarpments, rugged ranges fringed by idyllic billabongs with stunningly beautiful unspoilt wilderness as well as a cultural landscape to the aboriginal people.
Rock art galleries on overhangs and in caves have been occupied for up to 65,000 years with world class galleries of indigenous rock art, occupation and burial sites.
Their itineraries are fully flexible with all activities fully guided by their highly experienced guides due to the sacred nature of the area. All tours inclusive in cost.
All Activities are within 30 minutes of the lodge and are suitable for all ages; activities include bird watching, billabong cruises, barramundi fishing, rock art galleries, bush tucker & medicine, exploring catacombs, wildlife spotting, viewing exotic flora and swimming.
Bali Aero Travel Bali, Indonesia
Bali Aero Travel is a local Tour Operator, fully owned by Indonesians with their Head Office based in Bali and supported by an operational office in Komodo/Labuan Bajo and Maumere, Flores Island.
They intend to share their passion and experience along with providing high quality travel services for every Traveller who wants to experience the authentic and hidden beauty of Bali, Komodo-Flores Island & Beyond destinations.
Siem Reaper Travel
South East Asia, Cambodia
The Adventure Travel Experts – Once in a lifetime active journeys crafted by local experts who have been there and know exactly what to do to create an unforgettable experience.
Each trip is designed with unique itineraries that take you off the beaten path and show you the sights, sounds, and culture of a destination from a local perspective.
From cycling tours to active travel, these journeys will give your life a special kind of joy and adventure.
Natural Wanders South Africa
Natural Wanders offers a collection of curated storytelling walks in nature that celebrate the diversity and rich history of the Cape.
All of the walking tours focus on three key pillars: spectacular scenery, excellent food and wine and fascinating human stories.
The Mountain-to-Sea Adventure showcases the natural diversity of Cape Town, following lesser-explored trails around Lion’s Head, Camps Bay and Clifton and includes a seaside picnic and an e-scooter ride on the promenade.
The Constantia Wine Walk takes guests behind the Constantia curtain, showing them the beautiful vineyard trails and world-class wines on offer while sharing the tale of a sweet wine that sent shivers of pleasure across the world in the 1800s.
The Franschhoek Wine Walk is a gentle amble between three top wine farms in the Valley of Dreams, and shares the story of the dreamers and visionaries who turned the town into the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa.
www.naturalwanders.co.za
RideNow | Extreme Rides Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
RideNow Egypt is a relatively small yet enthused and dedicated team of offroad riding & touring professionals who love everything about the desert and who continue to learn from it.
Founded in 2020, RideNow Egypt was born out of limitless passion for 1 main thing: riding 2 wheels in the desert.
A wise human once said: “choose the companion before choosing the route”. It is easy to count the dangers and risks of venturing into the open desert. They believe that every successful, safe experience starts with good company and good planning.
Their range of expertise includes organizing Motocross/Enduro desert riding tours, offroad coaching, racing, professional navigation, safety planning, mechanical experience, among others.
The possibilities are always endless when it comes to the greatest teacher of all — the vast Desert. In the desert there is no ID, no status, no phone number or connections. In the desert there is a great deal of pure fun and learning that they are eager to explore with you in their unique experience.
Rimo Tours
Cairo, Egypt
Founded over two decades ago, Rimo Tours has established itself as a leading provider of travel and transportation services across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the broader Middle East.
With a wide-reaching network of branches located in major tourist destinations and fivestar hotels, the company ensures easy access to its services for travelers.
Rimo Tours employs a team of more than 800 highly trained and experienced professionals, each bringing deep expertise in the international travel industry. This enables the company to offer outstanding customer service and customized travel experiences tailored to a wide range of client needs.
Rimo Tours’ dedication to excellence is evident in its consistently high rankings. It is currently recognized as the top transportation company on TripAdvisor in most of its operating destinations, supported by numerous five-star customer reviews.
The company has earned multiple accolades, including the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award from 2021 to 2024, and the Booking.com Traveler Review Award, with an impressive average rating of 4.75 out of 5.
Cañón y Cañón Multiaventura
Murcia, Spain
A great team awaits you at Cañón y Cañón Multiaventura.
Their guides are certified in various whitewater and mountain specialties with endorsed and recognized qualifications.
They strive for excellence in every detail, from planning their activities to customer service and their team of guides is the heart of their company. They are experienced and passionate professionals who share their knowledge and enthusiasm with every adventure.
Their experiences are rated with more than 1,500 five-star reviews. This is a testament to their commitment to quality and excellence. Join them on an adventure you’ll never forget. Discover why they’re the leading company in active travel and let them take you to new heights of fun and excitement.
Dive Academy Santa Pola Santa Pola, Spain
With over 12 years of experience diving in the warm, crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, they guarantee an unique service.
Dive Academy Santa Pola is the only 5-star PADI IDC dive centre in Santa Pola, meaning both their dive centre and instructors meet the high standards of the world’s most recognized diving association: PADI. They’ll make sure you enjoy your chosen activity in a professional yet relaxed environment, where you can trust your instructors to ensure you have a great time.
They are ideally located in the port of Santa Pola with their boat is just a few meters from the centre on the Santa Pola seafront promenade, and also just a 15-minute drive from Alicante Airport.
They offer a wide variety of activities, including PADI diving courses, from beginner to professional divers, and diving and snorkelling excursions. They also have the privilege of enjoying the first marine reserve in Spain, Tabarca Island
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Go Dirty Tours Fiji Nadi, Fiji
Go Dirty Tours is Fiji’s original and most experienced ATV tour company, proudly locally owned and operated.
Offering fully guided, all-weather ATV adventures with multiple departures a day, guests are led off the beaten path to explore Fiji’s remote forests, stunning landmarks, and vibrant culture.
The company prides itself on delivering an authentic unforgettable adventure, and tours give guests a chance to experience the ‘real Fiji’—a place that’s rich in natural beauty, fascinating history, and genuine local charm.
Led by intensively trained and passionate local guides, tours include scenic rides through lush landscapes and immersive cultural encounters. Whether seeking a family-friendly activity or an adventurous journey, Go Dirty Tours promises fun, discovery, and breathtaking views that will stay with you long after the ride is over.
Te Pā Tū
Rotorua, New Zealand
Te Pā Tū offers 3.5 hour evening events that change with each season of the maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.
Tū Te Rā – Summer Harvest Celebration: Tū Te Rā is a summer celebration, aligned with the maramataka – the Māori lunar calendar. This is a time when the sun expresses optimal energy, the days are longer, and light nourishes the natural world. Tū Te Rā celebrates the abundant harvest of this season, and explores concepts, rituals, and stories of ancient Māori warfare and peace in a feast of culture and cuisine.
Tū Te Ihi – Winter Matariki Celebration: Tū Te Ihi references the energy and passion stirred by the Matariki cluster and the promise they herald. Tū Te Ihi celebrates a moment in the earth’s cycle when the stars of Matariki (Pleiades) draw our attention. Matariki conjures our ancestors as we recall their legacy, and reflect on the year that has been.
Inclusions:
3.5 hours of performance, entertainment, and kai hākari (feasting)
Forest canapes
Complimentary chef choice aperitif
Three course Māori-fusion feast
Complimentary return transport from central Rotorua
Limoncocha Nature & Birding Experience
Shushufindi, Ecuador
Limoncocha Nature & Birding Experience offers immersive tours in Ecuador’s Amazon, centered on the spectacular Limoncocha Biological Reserve—a 4,613 hectare wetland and rainforest sanctuary in Sucumbíos Province.
With over 500 bird species registered, birdwatchers can explore lush forest trails and glide across Limoncocha Lagoon by private canoe to spot hoatzins, antpittas, harpy eagles, macaws, jacanas and more.
Guests can choose tours ranging from a compact 3 day/2 night birdwatching express to a 5 day/4 night Amazon Odyssey or Birdwatching Adventure, featuring lagoon cruises, forest hikes, wildlife encounters, and cultural visits with the Kichwa community.
The experience emphasizes sustainable, community-led ecotourism—your booking directly supports local conservation, environmental education, and cultural preservation initiatives.
Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and birding enthusiasts, this experience reveals the Amazon’s vibrant biodiversity and deep-rooted traditions.
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Salmon Falls Resort
Ketchikan, Alaska, United States of America
Salmon Falls Resort is a premier all-inclusive fishing and adventure retreat located just 90 minutes from Seattle in the wild beauty of Ketchikan, Alaska. Perched on the shores of Clover Passage, the resort blends rustic charm with refined comfort, offering Oceanview accommodations, world-class dining, and personalized service.
Guests enjoy guided or self-guided fishing excursions targeting salmon, halibut, and rockfish, with professional fish processing included. Beyond the water, Salmon Falls curates unforgettable adventures—floatplane tours, kayaking, e-biking, oyster farm visits, and wildlife viewing in the Tongass National Forest.
Timbers Restaurant showcases fresh Alaskan seafood and craft cocktails, with sunset views that rival any luxury destination. Every stay includes gourmet meals, airport transfers, and concierge-level planning, ensuring a seamless and elevated Alaskan escape. With its unmatched hospitality, natural beauty, and one-of-a-kind experiences, Salmon Falls Resort delivers luxury in its most authentic, adventurous form—making it a standout nominee for the World Luxury Travel Awards.
Dive Center El Mar De Valencia
Valencia, Spain
They offer both recreational and technical courses and specialties from official and approved PADI certification agencies.
Padi IDC 5-Star Diving School Dive Center Club El Mar in Valencia is located at the Real Club Nautico de Valencia and in the Valencia Mar marina.
www.elmardevalencia.es
Two Oceans Aquarium
Cape Town, South Africa
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa, offers an exciting glimpse into the marine life of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
Its exhibits feature vibrant coral reefs, majestic species like sharks, turtles, and stingrays. The I&J Ocean Exhibit showcases a large tank with diverse marine life, while the predator exhibit offers an up-close view of sharks and apex predators. Visitors can also engage with marine creatures like starfish and sea urchins in the interactive touch pool.
Committed to sustainability, the aquarium raises awareness about ocean ecosystem fragility and supports conservation through research and protection of endangered species. It implements eco-friendly practices such as energy-efficient technologies and waste reduction. By encouraging visitors to reduce plastic use, the aquarium fosters a deeper understanding of ocean health and inspires action to preserve our oceans for future generations.
Valley Outdoors
Kangaroo Valley, New South Wales, Australia
Valley Outdoors is a sustainable tourist destination situated in the picturesque Gangagruwan / Kangaroo Valley, Australia.
This experienced team of outdoor professionals offers a variety of accessible and inclusive adventures in the natural world, including canoeing, abseiling, hiking, and camping.
Specializing in private small group tours for families and small teams, Valley Outdoors provides unique, tailored outdoor experiences with a touch of luxury, lasting from a few hours to a few days. Whether paddling through dramatic gorges, bouncing through playful rapids, discovering hidden forests, or delighting in chance encounters with native wildlife, their local guides reveal the hidden wonders of the spectacular South Coast and Southern Highlands region
Valley Outdoors is the perfect place to slow down, connect, and share time in nature together, offering an unforgettable sustainable adventure.
www.valleyoutdoors.com.au
Ecotravel Ethiopia Tours and Car Rental
Ethiopia
Experience your chosen destination in an authentic and exciting way.
Eco-Travel Ethiopia offers you sustainable and environmentally friendly tours. They organize the best Ethiopian premium tours covering historical routes, mountain trekking and adventure expeditions to remote areas, bird and wildlife watching, as well as family-friendly tours.
Eco Travel Ethiopia also offers car rental services, ensuring a smooth and memorable stay for both locals and travellers visiting Ethiopia. From airport pickups to exploring the country’s stunning destinations, they provide top-notch customer service, making your journey an extraordinary experience.
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