5 words to inspire travel

Discover, Adventure, Freedom, Exploration, Inspiration... Words have the power to shape our intentions, and in 2025, we invite you to choose one or more of these five as your "guiding word" to focus and visualize the kind of journey you desire this year. A word that can serve as a compass and motivate you to embark on new journeys in the remainder of 2025.

DISCOVER 

If your word for travel in 2025 is DISCOVER, then your ideal trip is one that allows you to rest and experience the true meaning of tranquility, finding silence, disconnecting from your daily routine, and reconnecting with nature and your inner self. 

At Santani, an idyllic place located in Sri Lanka, you can take a deep breath and nourish your body and soul, discovering unique wellness experiences, Ayurveda-based treatments, and activities such as yoga classes, guided meditations, and jungle trekking.

ADVENTURE 

If ADVENTURE is your word, you are sure to be a person eager to venture into the unknown, with an insatiable curiosity to discover remote territories and new landscapes such as Raja Ampat, an archipelago located in Indonesia, in the area of West Papua. It consists of four main islands, Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, the island of Kofiau, Gag, and another 1,500 small islets, cays, and sandbanks.

Located in the center of the so-called Coral Triangle, it is known as one of the areas with the greatest marine biodiversity in the world, with more than 500 species of coral and 800 species of fish. In the heart of the Coral Triangle is the Raja Ampat Marine Park, where, along the length and breadth of the more than 46,000 square kilometers of its extension, dugongs, sharks, turtles, and manta rays have been protected. This park stands out for being the first protected area in Indonesia and one of the first where sharks and manta rays are protected. It was here that the famous 19th-century naturalist Alfred Russell Wallace discovered species of birds of paradise that only exist in this region of the Earth.

Raja Ampat is an ideal place to explore by land, underwater (incredible diving), and above water (sailing aboard an exclusive yacht that runs through the archipelago between October and April). Aqua Blu, formerly the private yacht of an aristocratic European family, was renovated in 2019 and features 5 decks, 15 exclusive suites, and an interior design based on ivory and bronze tones.

FREEDOM 

FREEDOM can be your call to escape routine and feel like a free spirit, even in the remainder of 2025. Forget your day-to-day life and your shoes on the island of Mnemba, in the Zanzibar archipelago.

Known as the island of spices, because of the trade in cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Today, this archipelago is still bathed in the intoxicating aromas of spices, and traditional dhows ply the horizon.

The atoll of Mnemba is a popular diving area, with a variety of corals, fish, and large species such as turtles and dolphins.

Mnemba is an exclusive paradise with only twelve rustic and elegant luxury beachside cottages. A place where the simplest pleasures will become your most precious memories and where you can practice snorkeling, scuba diving, excursions around the island by kayak or in the traditional "dhows" barges, exclusive sunset picnics on the beach, as well as different personalized wellness treatments.

EXPLORATION 

If EXPLORATION is your dream destination for the remainder of 2025. Venture into the dense jungle for a closer-than-ever look at mountain gorilla families on a very special trek, following in the footsteps of scientist Dian Fossey.

After the day's trekking, enjoy a well-deserved rest at Kozala Zambia Congo, one of the most exclusive "Safari camps" of 2025, featuring a style inspired by the classic safari camps of the early 20th century.

In addition, designer Bill Bensley has partnered with the Congo Conservation Company and philanthropist Sabine Plattner to offer guests access to three national parks in the Republic of Congo: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Odzala-Kokoua National Park, and Sangha Trinational Park.

According to Bill Bensley, Kozala Zamba Congo is conceived as "an adult playground in which you can release the child in you, home to thousands upon thousands of happy gorillas." Guests will also be able to kayak, see elephants, spot rare bongo antelopes, and fish for sharp-toothed tiger fish before returning them to the water.

INSPIRATION 

Can you imagine sleeping in a luxurious vintage train carriage converted into an exclusive suite? INSPIRATION knows no boundaries at Khao Yai, where renowned interior designer Bill Bensley, who designed this Khao Yai resort inspired by the golden age of train travel in Thailand. All suites and rooms have been designed in classic train carriage style, with private balconies and views of the Khao Yai landscape.

Khao Yai is one of the most unspoiled and wildest green spaces in Thailand. Located just 175 kilometers from Bangkok, it is both a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Khao Yai is the most biodiverse area in the country and has an impressive fauna of wild elephants, gibbons, bicorn hornbills, deer, porcupines, scorpions, and snakes. It is even inhabited by tigers and black bears, although in very small numbers.

It is an ideal place to enjoy multiple experiences as a couple or family, such as excursions accompanied by nature guides, mountain bike routes, as well as its spa and spectacular local cuisine.