Treat yourself and those around you with care, generosity, and a welcome measure of indulgence to begin 2026 on a fresh, inspired note
In this story, we highlight travel experiences and destinations that inspire new adventures, helping you start the year with exploration, discovery, and unforgettable memories.
TAG Aviation One Account
Make it your resolution to travel in style by flying with total control, saving hours on every journey, and bypassing long security lines with TAG Aviation. The company remains a natural choice for those seeking the most time-efficient way to travel.
Whether for business or pleasure, you will appreciate TAG’s deep operational expertise and highly personalised approach. It has become a preferred partner for discerning travellers who value efficiency, discretion, and exceptional onboard comfort. A key example of its streamlined experience is the One Account programme, designed to make chartering particularly future-ready.
This frictionless programme has no fixed sums, no expiry dates, and fully refundable deposits, giving you maximum flexibility as travel patterns evolve. There are no surcharges, and you retain full choice over jet types and sizes, with every detail managed by a dedicated personal Account Manager. Simply provide the necessary information, and TAG will take care of the rest.
With a history that dates back to 1966, when its predecessor began operating charter flights with small aircraft in Switzerland, TAG offers reassurance born of experience. In the decades that followed, the company steadily expanded its fleet and capabilities, earning a reputation for reliability and truly bespoke service among corporate and private clients alike.
In the late 1990s and 2000s, TAG strengthened its European presence and stepped confidently onto the global stage, marked by the establishment of TAG Aviation Asia in Hong Kong in 2006. From this Asian hub, it built a network of regional offices in key markets, including Beijing, Macau, and Singapore, extending its management and charter services across the Asia-Pacific region.
Today, with operating centres in Switzerland, the UK, Malta, and multiple Asian cities, TAG Aviation stands as a seasoned, safety-focused operator serving an international clientele of private individuals and corporations. In 2026, it promises to remain one of the most compelling ways to ensure every journey is faster, smoother, and more intelligently luxurious.
Scott Dunn Private
Scott Dunn Private is an invitation-only membership programme that curates journeys with privacy, purpose, and unparalleled access—allowing members to experience the world with clarity and intention. From private Arctic lodges in Finnish Lapland to bespoke multi-generational safaris in Botswana, each itinerary is conceived to immerse travellers in cultural, environmental, and gastronomic discovery.
Scott Dunn Private’s network of global insiders ensures access to ‘ungoogleable’ experiences—private audiences with world-class designers, behind-the-scenes tours at the Vatican, or VIP passes to sporting and cultural events—blending exclusivity with authentic engagement. With new offerings including Fregate Island in the Seychelles, Ponant’s Arctic sailings, and Awasi lodges in South America, 2026 promises a year of meaningful exploration.
For those seeking a deliberate, restorative start to the year, Scott Dunn Private may well suit your intentions for the year ahead. “At Scott Dunn Private, we don’t just book travel. We choreograph extraordinary experiences through a trusted global network built over four decades. Our members aren’t following trends, they’re setting them,” professes Jules Maury, Head of Scott Dunn Private.
Air France La Première Flagship Experience
With the debut of its newly redesigned La Première suite on flights between Singapore and Paris, Air France brings its most exclusive and seamless expression of French refinement to Southeast Asia. More than a first-class cabin, La Première transforms long-haul travel into an experience of restoration, elegance, and quiet renewal.
From the moment you arrive at Charles-de-Gaulle, you enter a world of discreet luxury: private transfers, dedicated check-in, and access to one of the most intimate airport lounges anywhere. The journey begins long before takeoff, setting a tone that feels unhurried and beautifully considered.
In flight, the redesigned suite redefines personal space. Spanning nearly 3.5 sqm and enclosed by full-height curtains for complete privacy, it evokes a refined private salon rather than an airline seat. A spacious armchair sits beside a chaise longue that unfolds into a two-metre bed dressed in plush bedding, while twin 32-inch 4K screens and high-speed Wi-Fi provide extensive entertainment options. Full-grain leather, brushed metal, and soft wool surfaces create an atmosphere of understated elegance.
Every element highlights French savoir-faire—from Sisley skincare kits and Jacquemus sleepwear to menus crafted by Michelin-starred chefs such as Anne-Sophie Pic and Julien Royer, paired with wines curated by sommelier Xavier Thuizat.
Upon landing, the choreography continues with private routes through the terminal, concierge-handled formalities, and Porsche Cayenne Hybrid transfers for connecting flights. Whether journeying onward or returning home, La Première turns travel into a moment of renewal—an elevated reset between destinations.
Club Med Kiroro Peak
Begin the new year with quiet snow, open sky, and the luxury of unbroken time. In Akaigawa, Hokkaido, an all-inclusive adults-only (12 and above) snow resort becomes a sanctuary for those seeking clarity and calm at the year’s dawn, where ski-in, ski-out convenience meets an atmosphere designed for deep, restorative pause.
Encircled by pristine snowscapes, Club Med Kiroro Peak exudes a contemporary alpine elegance. Sweeping glass panels frame snow-laden ridgelines, while interiors—rustic wood and sumptuous textiles—dissolve into the surrounding landscape. The famed Kiroro powder, light and endlessly renewed, makes each morning on the slopes feel both invigorating and meditative, every run bordered by forests dusted in fresh snow.
Afternoons shift gently into warmth and indulgence: hot-spring soaks, restorative spa rituals, and leisurely dining at Otaru, the resort’s main restaurant. The pace is intentionally unhurried, a chance to recharge both body and mind before the year gathers momentum.
For those travelling with family, Club Med Kiroro Grand—just a short glide away—provides a more vibrant counterpart. Inspired by an enchanted forest, it blends warm woods, playful details, and panoramic windows that capture Hokkaido’s winter beauty. With 266 rooms tailored to couples, children, and multi-generational groups, plus programmes for every age, young guests stay joyfully engaged while parents enjoy rare moments to themselves.
