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Content subject to change. See the 2024 timetable below:

01 Feb 2024
  1. North Pakistan: Home of the Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush
    Discover North Pakistan, where continents collide. You cross the Himalayas, Karakorum and Hindu Kush, the highest concentration of 8,000+m peaks in the world. Explore thousands of kilometres of jeep t ...
  2. HX are proud to boast the most comprehensive science programme in the expedition cruise industry. Come and find out how sustainable tourism can provide a mindful and purposeful travel experience, whil ...
  3. Specialist Touring - The Aphrodisiac for Living and Growing!
    Embark on an electrifying odyssey with the extraordinary Wendy Wu! Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of travel inspiration as Wendy dives deep into the exhilarating world of specialist touring, where ...
  4. What's new in Latin America
    Latin America specialist Ed Paine rounds up new openings and gives his advice on travel to the region with examples from the Andes to the Amazon.
  5. Sicily off the beaten track
    Sicily has gained immensely in popularity in recent years, but still much of the tourism centres around Taormina, Cefalù, Siracusa, Agrigento etc. But there are dozens of other interesting places to e ...
  6. Solo travel for the over 50s
    A large proportion of our Silver Travellers now travel solo, whether by choice or by circumstance. We'll delve into the growing trend and look at how over 50s can plan, prepare and travel solo confide ...
  7. Talking about the attraction of a river cruise to those who are used to ocean cruising, but looking for something more boutique where they can get right into the heart of a city/town. 
  8. Wine and travel beyond the classics: regions you won't want to miss
    Join The Sunday Times award-winning wine columnist and Vice President of The Sunday Times Wine Club, Will Lyons, as he takes you on an insider’s tour to some of the world’s most picturesque wine desti ...
02 Feb 2024
  1. Malawi: Africa's Most Complete Destination?
    Malawi always had stunning landscapes, amazing beaches and the friendliest people. Now, with a world-leading conservation programme, it is undergoing a remarkable wildlife transformation, including re ...
  2. Cruising through India’s greatest Himalayan Rivers connecting culture, community and conservation
    Conscious cruising through Himalayan Rivers offering two very unique perspectives of India that confirm why the Ganges & the Brahmaputra Rivers are a once in a lifetime experience to journey through t ...
  3. How Should I Travel To Antarctica
    There has never been more choice when it comes to expedition cruising to Antarctica. But how do you know which options will give you the best possible experience? Martin Johnson is the Co-founder of P ...
  4. Rails and Trails: let your journey be the destination
    Train travel lost its popularity when low-cost flights took over, but the appeal of slow, mindful exploration is making a comeback, along with rail adventures! With new routes being announced constant ...
  5. This panel sessions will discuss the benefits of travelling in off-season not only for destinations but also to travellers. E.g. visiting popular attractions when they are less busy, being able to boo ...
  6. Iceland | When and where to go in 2024
    Ryan Connolly will be sharing his essential tips on how to plan a trip to Iceland and the best times to visit, as well as sharing some breathtaking pictures and videos of everything from the Northern ...
  7. New adventures for 2024 - from Antarctica to the UK
    Make this year your most adventurous yet with experts from The Times and Sunday Times
  8. Norway Year-Round
    Travel writer and photographer William Gray has a different take on Norway, exploring the country's spectacular scenery on free-spirited self-drives through the southern Fjords and Lofoten Islands dur ...
03 Feb 2024
  1. Going slow in India with Cox & Kings
    The return of travel has brought with it an appetite to see as much as possible, as quickly as possible. But does this fast-paced approach allow us to truly experience the places we visit? Do we take ...
  2. Travel for the Conscious Traveller with G Adventures
    As travellers seek out more meaningful and authentic travel experiences, there's never been a better time to go on an adventure holiday. But how do you travel with purpose ensuring that your money is ...
  3. The Silk Road
    As the most romantic and culturally important trade route in the history of the world, the Silk Road is every traveller’s dream. In this compelling presentation, Marc and Jonny will talk you through t ...
  4. Suriname Uncovered: South America's Hidden Jewel
    Suriname is a lesser-known country tucked away on the northeastern edge of South America and lying within the Guiana Sheild biodiversity hotspot. Despite being the smallest nation on the continent, Su ...
  5. There are times when we all need to inject a little adventure to our lives and feel a sense of achievement so this panel of travel experts from Kuoni will be joined by Times Journalist Gemma Bowes to ...
  6. Wildlife Exposed 2024
    This photographer, guide (Conservancy camp owner) and outspoken Conservationist has lectured at Destinations for almost 30 years now. Never knowingly undersold he will underscore his contentious comme ...
  7. The beginner's guide to European rail travel
    New overnight routes and beautiful journeys by day with experts from The Times and Sunday Times
  8. 7 Tales of Hidden Spain
    Thomas Power has spent more than 30 years exploring and sharing Spain and invites you to step out of Olympia and into some of his favourite corners of the Iberian Peninsula. This engaging, illustrated ...
04 Feb 2024
  1. Journey through Central America
    Rafe Stone looks back over the years at some of his highlights whilst travelling in Central America. His journey will take you off the beaten track to some lesser-visited countries in the region where ...
  2. West Greenland- Even more than the Ice!
    We all know Greenland has a huge Icecap. But what are the other reasons to visit West Greenland?
  3. Along the Brahmaputra and across the plains of Assam for tea with the Head Hunters of Nagaland
    Alan takes us with him on his recent road journeys across the mighty Brahmaputra River and through ancient Hindu pilgrimage sites, before rising, often off-road, through the beautiful, remote mountain ...
  4. Afghanistan: Crossroad of Asia
    James Willcox is the Founder of adventure travel company Untamed Borders, which has guided and arranged travel for hundreds of people to Afghanistan since 2008. Over the past 15 years James has experi ...
  5. Wildlife of the Galapagos
    The timeless allure of the Galapagos is legendary with volcanic landscapes and sensational snorkelling setting off the plethora of wildlife that call these islands home. Just two hours by air from the ...
  6. American dreams: dollar-beating US trip ideas
    Get more bang for your buck from California to Connecticut with experts from The Times and Sunday Times
  7. Poles Apart
    Paul has spent almost two years of his life in the poles and considers the South Atlantic, Antarctica and Spitsbergen the finest wildernesses in the world. But don't mention 'cruises' to him. He is ad ...
  8. The Wonders of Orkney
    The far-flung northern outposts of Orkney have a rich heritage, Nordic culture, extraordinary birdlife and incredible seascapes.