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Much is said about the phenomenon of set-jetting, with fans flocking to the real-life locations of their favourite movies and TV shows – but books evoke an equally strong wanderlust, creating a trend for what we have dubbed ‘Fictioneers’. ⁠ ⁠ As the sole UK operator of the Steam Ship Sudan – the Nile steamship on which Agatha Christie sailed and the inspiration of Death on the Nile – our Africas team reports that the Agatha Christie cabin is more in demand than ever, with fans of the ‘Queen of Crime’ booking it years in advance!⁠ ⁠ Other locations that we've seen are popular with ‘Fictioneers’ include Colombia (Gabriel Garcia Marquez), Naples (Elena Ferrante), Jamaica (Ian Fleming) and Oman (TE Lawrence). ⁠ ⁠ Has a book every inspired you to travel? ⁠ ⁠ Click here to find our list of literary inspired trips: ⁠https://lnkd.in/ecSZVGeW ⁠ 📷️: Sébastien Zanella ⁠ #originaltravel #lifeisinthedetail #travellesstravelbetter #tailormadetravel #originaltraveller #tailormadeholidays #tailoredtravel #kintsugitravel #travelphotography

Pop open the bottles of champagne 🍾 As we have once again been voted among the best tour operators in the world.⁠ ⁠ The 2025 UK Readers’ Choice Awards by Conde Nast Traveller are among the most respected accolades in the travel industry - made all the more special because they’re voted for entirely by the people. ⁠ This is a very proud moment for the team at Original Travel, having risen even higher into the Top 5 this year. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has entrusted us to design their adventures, and a heartfelt thank you to all who voted for us! Condé Nast Traveler #LuxuryTravel #BespokeJourneys #CondeNastTravellerReadersChoiceAwards #TravelAwards

🚆 Big news: our very first train travel brochure has arrived! You can now order your copy online or find it in Eurostar Lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels. Rail travel is having a renaissance — sleeper trains are back, new international routes are opening, and even the legendary Orient Express is returning to the Paris–Istanbul route. And, fittingly, this launch coincides with the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger railway. Inside the brochure you’ll find: 🌍 Journeys across Italy, India, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, and Central Asia ❄️ An extraordinary route from the Black Sea to the Arctic Circle 📖 Original writing, photography, and design from a brilliant creative team Huge thanks to our writers, creatives, artists, and photographers who made this possible — this really is a labour of love. 👉 Order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/esyBbh8V #OriginalTravel #TailorMadeTravel #TravelBetter #LuxuryTravel #TrainTravel

You may have noticed something different. Our logo now bears the words ‘by Voyageurs du Monde'. This isn’t a change of direction but an acknowledgement of something that has been true since 2017: Original Travel is part of the Voyageurs du Monde family. In practice, little changes. We remain committed to our mantra of kaizen – continuous improvement – to create truly tailor-made travel curated to our clients’ exact requirements so they can really connect with a destination. At the same time, this is the perfect moment to shine a light on the remarkable network we belong to. Widely regarded as France’s leading tailor-made travel company, Voyageurs du Monde are travel industry pioneers with expert consultants who specialise in just one or two destinations; in-house writers, designers and photographers shaping a strong brand and distinctive aesthetic; and a big focus on sustainability, but at a scale to do things properly – including absorbing all the carbon emissions from every client flight through our own reforestation projects. Voyageurs also own a collection of iconic properties, from the Steam Ship Sudan and Flaneuse du Nil on the Nile to Gandhi’s former home in Johannesburg. In short, being part of Voyageurs du Monde means more clout, more expertise and more insider access for our clients. Together we share not just expertise but values: creativity, a belief that travel should be a force for good, and a desire to do things differently. If travel is about connections, then the one between Original Travel and Voyageurs du Monde is especially powerful – an entente cordiale where French flair and savoir faire meet Brit wit and originality.

The best travel recommendations don’t come from a desk. They come from experience. Research trips are an essential part of creating meaningful, well-informed travel experiences here at Voyageurs du Monde. They allow us to go beyond the familiar, build relationships with local communities and discover the hidden spots that make a destination truly distinctive. That’s exactly what our Head of Americas, Oliver Rodwell, did on his recent research trip to Mexico, when he wasn’t whipping out his ever-improving Spanish with the locals, befriending resplendent birdlife or surfing some (subjectively) gnarly waves off the Pacific Coast. Here’s his two new secret spots: ➔ Chacahua Lagoons National Park: “a quiet park full of mangroves, beaches and, of course, lagoons. It’s on the wild coast of Oaxaca, about 90 minutes north of the resort town of Puerto Escondido.” ➔ Tehuacan-Cuicatlan Biosphere Reserve in the south of Puebla: “here, you can walk among 33ft-high candelabra cacti in a hidden valley with an indigenous guide. When I did it, we were virtually the only people around – but the 300+ species of cactus, roadrunners, snakes and vultures kept us company.” At Voyageurs du Monde, we believe we can and should be an antidote to overtourism, and that includes encouraging our clients to explore an overlooked corner of somewhere familiar. It’s why trips like this are so important, for our team to learn more secret spots just like these. Watch some snippets of Ollie’s trip below. #VoyageursduMonde #TailorMadeTravel

Hot off the press, our latest brochure is officially available to order! Not going to lie, it’s a pretty darn good one. Island Time is a celebration of the world’s finest island escapes. Tom Barber, our Editor, first came across the concept of ‘island time’ in the Maldives. Here, some islands nudge their clocks forward an hour ahead of the rest of the country to avoid the sun setting too early. On an island, it seems, time bends to you rather than the other way around. Read about Italy’s most idyllic islands, map out your next trip with the help of our island calendar and discover our team’s pick of the best island hotels, from thatched-roof villas to sustainable resorts. As usual, it wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing in-house writers and exceptionally knowledgeable destination experts. And a huge thank you to the talented photographers whose stunning work fills the pages, including Lucy Laucht, Chris Schalks, Oliver Romano, Faustine Poidevin-Gros – just to name a few. In need of some serious island inspiration? Your free copy is just a few clicks away. #VoyageursduMonde #TailorMadeTravel #IslandTime