Authentic local experiences make travel more rewarding. They surprise. They inspire. They can challenge or entertain. Whatever they do, they keep us coming back for more.

What makes our hotels, restaurants and trains special are their unique characters. The local culture and environment of each one has had a direct impact on the experience of being there.

Take the Mount Nelson Hotel for instance – its exquisite gardens are filled with indigenous species found only in the lee of Cape Town's Table Mountain; or the Hotel Monasterio in Cusco that elegantly blends Incan with Spanish colonial heritage; or the '21' Club – an irrepressibly 'New York' restaurant you could not imagine in any other city on Earth.

Our collection is diverse, spanning land and water, adventure and relaxation, local individuality and iconic opulence. We know that what's right for you varies each time you travel – the sort of trip you have in mind, who you’re travelling with, how long you have. So we've arranged our collection based on the type of experience you’ll encounter: Heart of the City, Secluded Retreat, Town & Country and Explore & Discover.

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