Traveling, learning, growing together - for memories that last forever...
How often do we wish we could just stop time on vacation? Moments full of sun, laughter, sea air - go on like this forever, please! But what if those very moments turned into something that actually lasts?
We have found out: The trips we remember the longest are often the ones where we have learned something. If we have acquired new knowledge, tried something new, surprised ourselves or surpassed ourselves together with our loved ones, then this goes far beyond the usual vacation experience.
Whether cultural, historical, culinary or active. Whether it's the first shaky attempts on a surfboard, setting sail as a team orscaling a challenging climbing wall: learning new things together creates connections and memories that last far beyond the vacation.
Where do we find the best learning moments that stay with us?
You can learn anywhere, but the really special moments are created where the heart, mind and soul are touched. That's why we select our destinations, experiences and partner resorts with the utmost care.
Because learning is so much more than a textbook: it starts with authentic stories around the campfire, continues with mastering the first big wave together and remains in the memory for a long time thanks to interesting encounters with locals.
Learn to surf on Sumba
Be wild, be curious, be adventurous. On Sumba, a remote Indonesian island surrounded by wild nature and endless beaches, the luxury resort Nihi Sumba invites its guests to embark on an adventure in line with this motto - without any pressure to perform.
With world-class surf instructors, the famous Occy's Left surf wave, a protected surf spot called Coconut Cove suitable for beginners and plenty of patience, NIHI is the perfect place to learn to surf together.
The mind switches off, the instincts take over - and suddenly the sea becomes the greatest teacher for acquiring skills such as technique, strength, stamina, balance and reading the waves.
Immerse yourself in the history of Peru
What could be more interesting than discovering one of the Seven New Wonders of the World as a family? Especially when locals share their stories, myths and traditional knowledge with you.
A visit to Machu Picchu is much more than an impressive view of millennia-old walls. It is a journey into the world of the Incas, into their view of time, nature and togetherness. Families learn together how deeply rooted respect and harmony with nature are in Andean culture. Children and adults learn in a vivid way why llamas were considered sacred animals, what significance the sun temple had and how ingenious the Inca's terrace system was.
On the guided tours, accompanied by Quechua-speaking guides, a look behind the scenes of the usual stories opens up - with personal anecdotes, old legends and surprising insights into life in the Andes past and present. And those who venture into the surrounding cloud forest will encounter rare orchids, colorful birds and perhaps even a shy Andean bear - natural history live and up close.
An educational family experience that arouses curiosity, connects and has a lasting effect - long after the trip is over.
Learning from locals in Namibia
Learning begins with listening - especially when encountering other cultures. If you visit the Himba in Namibia, for example, you will learn new perspectives and foreign ways of life not from a book, but first-hand - directly, impressively and movingly.
The Himba are one of the last semi-nomadic peoples in Africa. They live in harmony with nature, their traditional customs and an astonishing inner peace. At the same time, they are open, curious and welcoming. From the artistic braiding of their hair and traditional cooking methods to the meaning of jewelry and body painting - every gesture tells a different story, which they are happy to share with interested visitors.
The Serra Cafema Camp is the ideal place to encounter this fascinating culture, which at first seems so far away - and yet is so warm, proud and special. And perhaps in the end we will be touched to realize that we have more in common than we thought. A silent learning experience that moves and stays with you.
Culinary training with Klein JAN in the Kalahari
An evening at Klein JAN is more than just a dinner. It is a journey through the flavors and stories of the Kalahari, which shows us that the way to learn is through the stomach!
Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, South Africa's first Michelin-awarded chef, creates dishes that are deeply rooted in local history and culture - inspired by childhood memories, observations of nature and conversations with farmers and pastoralists.
Instead of traditional cooking classes, guests learn in a very sensual way: by listening, marveling and enjoying. The famous chef invites you to soak up culinary knowledge - not with recipe cards, but with open senses. From the old root cellar to the futuristic dining room: every detail is part of a carefully staged, instructive narrative.
An evening - organized by the unique Tswalu Kalahari Safari Lodge - that shows that learning is a sensory experience- and that taste can sometimes be the most direct route to understanding an entire region.
Discover the world's oceans together
Diving with manta rays, whale sharks and turtles conveys much more than a glance at a biology book - because here knowledge becomes a real experience.
Whether in the calm waters of the Maldives, ideal for your first diving course, or on the species-rich reefs of Raja Ampat - we know the best diving spots around the globe. Our trips combine amazement and learning in a unique way - and allow the whole family to experience the wonders of the seas.
For us, this is learning with depth - in the truest sense of the word.
Travel is the best school in the world - and we make sure that the timetable is full of highlights, heart-warming moments and aha-experiences!
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