Built around you
A personal itinerary joining the places, pace and experiences that matter most to you.
Explore the ideas below, then tell me which one inspires you. Every itinerary can be adjusted around your dates, departure airport, price range and travel style.
A carefully paced rail journey can connect neon cities, temple districts, mountain towns and coastal scenery.
What’s on offer: Flights, rail passes or tickets, selected hotels and private experiences.
Best time to travel: March to May and October to November for comfortable rail touring and seasonal landscapes.
Good to know: Reserve popular trains and luggage services where needed. A rail pass is not automatically the cheapest choice for every route.
ENQUIRE ABOUT JAPAN BY RAILLink Hanoi, central Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City, adding countryside or beach time to suit your pace.
What’s on offer: Internal travel, private guides, food experiences and beach extensions.
Best time to travel: February to April can balance conditions across several regions, although Vietnam has multiple climate zones.
Good to know: Allow enough time between north, central and southern stops. Entry rules and regional weather should be checked close to travel.
ENQUIRE ABOUT VIETNAM FROM NORTH TO SOUTHCombine rainforest, volcanoes and coast with the right balance of activity and relaxation.
What’s on offer: Private transfers or self-drive, eco-lodges and guided nature activities.
Best time to travel: December to April for drier travel, or May to November for greener scenery and fewer visitors.
Good to know: Travel times are longer than maps suggest. Choose fewer bases and confirm the physical demands of wildlife and adventure activities.
ENQUIRE ABOUT COSTA RICA NATURE JOURNEYBuild a personal journey through Cape Town, the Winelands, coastal routes and a chosen safari reserve.
What’s on offer: Hand-picked hotels, lodges, transfers, touring and car hire.
Best time to travel: October to April for Cape and Winelands travel; safari timing depends on the chosen reserve.
Good to know: Use trusted transfers and plan self-drive sections carefully. Malaria guidance varies by safari area.
ENQUIRE ABOUT SOUTH AFRICA IN STYLECreate a North and South Island route around scenery, walks, food, wildlife and comfortable stops.
What’s on offer: Flights, car or motorhome, hotels and selected excursions.
Best time to travel: November to April for warmer road-trip conditions; February and March can be quieter than peak summer.
Good to know: Driving distances and mountain roads need realistic planning. Ferries, one-way vehicle fees and weather-sensitive activities should be booked carefully.
ENQUIRE ABOUT NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIPCombine Lima, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and Machu Picchu with time to adjust and explore properly.
What’s on offer: Private guides, rail journeys, carefully paced stays and extensions.
Best time to travel: May to September for the drier Andean season; April and October can be good shoulder months.
Good to know: Altitude affects people differently. Build in acclimatisation time and secure Machu Picchu permits and rail tickets well ahead.
ENQUIRE ABOUT PERU & THE ANDESSaturday 14 November 2026
Due to overwhelming interest, Pride & Paradise Travel will officially launch earlier than originally planned.
Planning a holiday for after launch? You can still send Geoff a message now with any questions or ideas.
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