A tour of the ancient city overlooking the Mediterranean, where Spanish, Arab and French influences blend with the legacy of Camus

Oran: a meeting of cultures between the sea and the desert

Organised by the Italian company Arsenale, this is the world’s first project dedicated to ultra-luxury rail journeys through the desert and across Saudi Arabia. Bookings are now open for departures scheduled for October 2027

‘Dream of the Desert’ is set to showcase the wonders of Arabia

In India, captivated by the infectious magic of southern Hyderabad

The architecture of Hampi, set amongst rice paddies and granite hills

In the Kerala Backwaters, sailing amongst birds and water lilies at Malarikkal

Waterfalls and beaches in Goa, in close proximity to the ocean

Back in Pondicherry, amongst French villas and botanical gardens

The town, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary, is an ideal starting point for exploring one of the most beautiful parts of this vast country

A route through Queensland to Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

Whilst the spotlight has faded on the catwalks of Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, the compass of contemporary style is pointing eastwards. Japan continues to be a hotbed of vibrant ideas outside the traditional circuits, drawing on a tradition that combines fine craftsmanship with a unique visual imagination, ranging from the conceptual avant-garde of great masters such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo, right through to the pop influences of manga and urban streetwear. Choosing to visit in November means experiencing the country at its most aesthetically striking: Japanese autumn offers the fiery foliage of koyo, a triumph of warm, amber hues that provides the perfect counterpoint to the colour palette of the new collections and traditional textiles. The autumn colours first appear in Hokkaido before gradually spreading southwards: Nikko and the Japanese Alps are the first to turn colour, around the end of October, followed by Hakone and Mount Fuji in mid-November. You can organise a tailor-made itinerary through the design capitals, as suggested by the Omio platform, by booking high-speed trains, buses and domestic flights, transforming journeys between destinations into a comfortable and relaxing experience.

Contemporary style in the design capitals

From street style to heritage: a classic itinerary taking in Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto and Osaka

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