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9 Life-Changing Travel Experiences from 2023

From dining at the world’s best restaurants to swimming with whale sharks, here are the not-to-be-missed moments from Exclusive Resorts 2023 Once-in-a-Lifetime Journeys Collection.

THE HOLY LAND IMMERSION

Meet with a Jewish rabbi, a Catholic priest, and an Islamic Iman all in one day. 

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE

Experience the gorgeous white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Australia’s Whitsunday Islands by private yacht.

JAPAN: TOKYO, KYOTO, & HAKONE

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan with tatami-mat flooring and natural hot springs for soaking.  

AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET

Get up close to Iguazú Falls — the planet's largest waterfall system — and be awed by the roaring sound of the powerful cascades.

MEXICO CITY CULINARY & CULTURAL WEEKEND

Have your taste buds dazzled while dining at two of the world’s best restaurants, Pujol and Quintonil.

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS NEW YEAR EXCURSION

Ring in the new year by spotting Blue-footed Boobies, penguins, sea lions, giant tortoises, and marine iguana in Galapagos National Park.

JOURNEY THROUGH PORTUGAL

Explore Lisbon’s famous Jerónimos Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with exclusive access before it opens to the public. 

BALI & KOMODO LUXURY CRUISE

Swim alongside whale sharks — the world’s largest fish — in stunning Saleh Bay.

BOTSWANA FAMILY SAFARI

Interact with a colony of curious meerkats in the Kalahari Desert.

Embark on these bucket list travel experiences around the globe in 2023, offered for Exclusive Resorts Members. Contact your Ambassador to learn more.

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