2 August 2023 - Luxury bespoke travel specialist, Wix Squared, reveals 'five of the best' luxury getaways offering great value for travel before year-end. The trips are inspired by an increase in demand for travel to Asia and culturally enriching destinations such as Morocco and Oman - as travellers make a return to luxury in exotic locations.

Alex Wix of Wix Squared says, “There's been this huge switch in mindset this summer. We have seen an almost 100% increase in enquiries for travel to Asia compared with this time last year. Exceptional value and immersive cultural experiences is driving demand to places like Sri Lanka and Indonesia, whilst the Maldives continues to inspire honeymooners in terms of hotel design and service levels. I am also excited to be introducing clients to the riches of Tangier in Morocco and Muscat along the Gulf of Oman as these have other-worldly and exotic qualities, whilst being perfect for shorter trips.”

7 Nights: Falling for the Maldives

Wix Squared offers highly personalized Maldivian getaways during November, making the most of the luxury resorts' board upgrades, in-resort credit and complimentary experiences from art and cooking classes to swimming with dolphins and snorkeling with manta rays.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 7-night stay at Niyama Maldives, in a Beach Villa from £3,400 per person based on 2 people sharing and complimentary half board including a discount of 40%. Price also includes return shared seaplane transfers and flights in economy class with British Airways (London-Male-London).

With business and first-class seats already in short supply, Wix Squared ensures families won't miss out on their festive break to the Maldives. When booking accommodation through preferred hotel partners, such as, Soneva Jani, Soneva Fushi, Patina, JOALI or JOALI Being, clients have the option to fly private jet from London - Malé, departing Harrods private terminal at Stansted Airport on 27th December, returning 7th January.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 10 night stay (27th December – 7th January) at Patina, in a 1-bedroom Water Pool Villa from £23,500 per person based on 2 people sharing, breakfast, a complimentary private cinema set up and $200 resort credit. Price also includes return shared speedboat transfers and flights lie-flat seats on a charter plane. (London-Male-London).

9 Nights: Trekking in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is ready and eager to welcome tourists back and offers excellent value for money. With the Pekoe Trail officially launching towards the end of summer, Wix Squared offers a chance for travellers to combine a stay in Kandy and the tea country at a selection of eco, boutique and guest house properties, accessing various stretches of the spectacular 300K-long trail.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 9 night stay in Sri Lanka trekking part of the Pekoe Trail on half board (Ashburnham Estate, Madulkelle Eco Lodge, W15 Hantana Estate, Taylors Hill) and then driving to the newly opened Kayaam House for 3 nights, including breakfast. Price from £3,800 per person, based on 2 people travelling, including private chauffeur-guide throughout and flights from London – Colombo -London in economy class.

7 Nights: Indonesia - surf's up on Sumba Island's latest eco hotel

Wix Squared offers a journey of culinary and sporting adventure through Indonesia, taking guests from the serene shores of Jimbaran Puri, a Belmond Hotel on Bali's best white sand beach to the newest eco-conscious resort of Cap Koroso on Sumba - just an hour from Bali.

A launchpad for exploring Sumba Island with its fascinating history, dating back to the Bronze age, Cap Koroso is also a gateway to hidden gem surf breaks. With sustainability at its core, the property will run 50% on solar energy and has a farm-to-table approach where guests can try Sumbanese cuisine, authentically made by the locals from the neighbouring farms.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 7-night stay combining 2 nights at Jimbaran Puri (garden cottage) and 5 nights at Cap Karoso (Studio) including breakfast. Price from £3,000 per person, based on 2 people travelling, including private airport transfers, all international and domestic flights in economy class (London-Denpasar-Sumba-Denpasar-London).

Short Break: Tangier by Train

As a resident of Morocco, Founder of Wix Squared, Alex Wix is on the pulse of the country's travel trends and recommends clients experience the picturesque and upcoming port of Tangier with its whitewashed hillsides - journeying in style to Rabat the country's capital by fast train. Design-savvy travellers will love the newly opened Villa Mabrouka in the mountains above the Bay of Tangier and the fascinating landmarks and gardens of Rabat with their Islamic and French-colonial heritage.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 5-night stay in Morocco, linking Tangier to Rabat on the high speed train. The cost is from £1,900 per person, based on 2 people travelling, including a private chauffeur, 1st class train tickets, a private guide in both Tangier and Rabat for sightseeing, day trip to Asilah, 3 nights at Villa Mabrouka (double room) and 2 nights at Dar Shaan (double room) with breakfast. Flights from London – Tangier with Royal Air Maroc are priced from £180 per person and Rabat – London with Ryanair are £80 per person.

7 Nights: Blue Mind Travel in Oman

Wix recommends exploring Oman by water on the newly launched Hud Hud Ibra, a 100-foot converted Dhow, which can be chartered for day trips, taking guests along The Gulf of Oman from Muscat. The experience takes in the Daymaniyat Islands, a protected marine reserve, where guests can dive, snorkel and see green turtles nesting.

Perfect to combine with a 'Wahiba Sands' desert camping experience in the iconic red sand dunes, where very few tourists stay and from where campers can enjoy other Wix Squared tour highlights, including, meeting small mountain communities across Jebel Akhdar, visiting the Qara Mountains and and exploring the fishing villages and Islamic architecture of Hinu Bay. As well as visit to Muscat, the intriguing Capital of Oman full of bustling souks, interesting architecture and a natural harbour.

Wix Squared (https://wixsquared.com, 02038086383) offers a 4 night stay at The Chedi, Muscat (Serai Room) bed & breakfast; 1 night stay at Desert Nights Resort (Tent) half board; 2 night stay Alila Jabal Akhdar Horizon View Suite) bed & breakfast; from £5,500 per person based on 2 people sharing. This price includes all transfers, full day sightseeing with guide in Muscat including lunch, soft drinks, entrance fees, 6 hours on the Ibra to Dimaniyat Islands, lunch, soft drinks, 2 days guiding en route to/from the desert, a visit to Nizwa Fort, a short camel ride from a local Bedouin house, lunch on each day, soft drinks, while on the road with the guide. Also including Return economy class flights with Gulf Air via Bahrain (London-Muscat-London).

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