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Our month-by-month guide to what's new and what's unusual.

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News, views, ideas and suggestions from a portfolio of world-class travel experiences

Our month-by-month guide to what's new and what's unusual, the best time to travel and, we hope, plenty of ideas to inspire you.

JANUARY

Where: Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, South America, Antarctica
Why: Explore the beautiful backwaters of Kerala from your private houseboat; soak up the literary feel at Galle's famous festival; savour the charm and atmosphere of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi; enjoy the classic Chilean lifestyle in the beautiful city of Santiago.

FEBRUARY

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, South America, Antarctica
Why: Discover the stylish small hotels and coffee plantation hideaways of South India; visit the remote and exotic Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan; return to the cradle of civilisation in fascinating Ethiopia; encounter the tribal people and exotic wildlife of Ecuador; cruise the mighty Mekong River; explore the bustling and fascinating Thai capital Bangkok.

MARCH

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, South America
Why: Search for tigers in the under-explored parks of central India; cruise Burma's Irrawaddy River aboard a luxury renovated steamer; catch Japan's celebrated cherry blossom season; enjoy a long weekend wandering the medieval Medina of Fes or the ancient city of Istanbul; sample the café culture and high-style of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires.

APRIL

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, South America
Why: Horse-ride in Argentina; visit the famous Ethiopian Rift Valley; travel to the remote and fascinating Easter Island; experience the many treasures of ancient Sri Lanka, explore the backstreets, stupas and temples of Kathmandu; drive through rural Vietnam from Danang to magical Hoi An.

MAY

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, South America
Why: Experience the blend of modern and ancient in Malaysia; walk the Great Wall or visit the Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors on a tour of Imperial China; traverse the unique Tibetan Plateau; go hot air ballooning over Cappadocia in Central Turkey; explore magical Quito - the highest capital city in the world.

JUNE

Where: North Africa and Arabia, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Travel off the beaten track in Uzbekistan and explore the evocative and ancient cities of Bukhara, Khiva and Samarkand; savour the red rose city of Petra; trek the remote Amazon basin in Peru; relax on a private gullet along the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

JULY

Where: North Africa and Arabia, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Meet the orangutans of Borneo; visit Mongolia - the homeland of Genghis Khan and savour the unique Naadam Festival; follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin exploring the Galapagos Islands; combine colonial splendour, culture and the mighty Amazon in exotic and colourful Brazil.

AUGUST

Where: North Africa and Arabia, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Drive to beautiful and rarely accessible Ladakh in the high Himalayas; relax in whitewashed Essaouira on the Moroccan Atlantic coast; hike the Inca Trail from Cusco to Machu Picchu; traverse China following the ancient Silk Road to Central Asia.

SEPTEMBER

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Uncover Syria from the souks of vibrant Damascus and Alleppo to the desert remains of ancient Roman Palmyra; voyage to the heart of the Amazon aboard the Motor Yacht Tucano; discover the remote eastern frontier of Turkey; enjoy the endless vistas of Mongolia's Terelj National Park.

OCTOBER

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Immerse yourself in the colourful Rajasthani Marwar festival; stand on the edge of the awe-inspiring Argentinean Perito Moreno glacier; combine Mughal Lahore with Amritsar's beautiful Golden Temple; hike the hills around Pokhara with their stunning views of the Annapurna peaks.

NOVEMBER

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, Central Asia, South America
Why: Navigate the mighty Brahmaputra River on the RV Charaidew Cruise; unwind on pristine Thai beaches and islands; savour the old-world charm of Luang Prabang; take the journey of a lifetime passing glaciers, the mythical Straits of Magellan, Southern Patagonia and Cape Horn aboard the MV Mare Australis.

For further details call Pettitts 01892 515966.

DECEMBER

Where: North Africa and Arabia, Indian Subcontinent, South East Asia, South America
Why: Explore bustling Hong Kong for some Christmas shopping; take in those must-see sights at Cambodia's Angkor Wat; travel to northern Thailand before crossing into rural Laos; see the treasures of the ancient Ethiopian town of Aksum; indulge yourself over the festive season in the luxurious and romantic Maldives.