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Our Press Hub brings together the latest coverage featuring The Ultimate Travel Company in Condé Nast Traveller, The Times, The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and other leading publications. Explore inspiring articles, destination insights, tailor-made itinerary ideas and interviews that highlight our extensive destination knowledge, the expertise of our Travel Experts and the care behind every journey we create.
ACROSS THE CELESTIAL MOUNTAINS
25 July 2026 | The Sunday Times
Rachel Johnson rides 120 miles through Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains, travelling between remote camps, alpine lakes and traditional communities. The journey offers an unfiltered account of life in the saddle in one of Central Asia’s wildest landscapes. The Ultimate Travel Company is credited alongside Alexandra Tolstoy Travel.
ANGOLA, BACK IN THE WILD
11 July 2026 | The Times
Harriet Compston travels through a country gradually reopening its landscapes to wildlife and visitors. From mine clearance and conservation to newly emerging lodges, the feature examines how Angola is beginning to shape a different kind of safari story.
ADVENTURE HAS NO AGE LIMIT
14 June 2026 | The Telegraph
From ambitious expeditions to immersive wilderness escapes, this roundup gathers 20 experiences for travellers ready to take on something new. Siwash Lake Wilderness Resort and Ranch is recommended with The Ultimate Travel Company.
WILDLIFE WORTH TRAVELLING FOR
22 May 2026 | The Times
From gorillas and elephants to polar bears and penguins, the feature brings together some of the world’s most memorable wildlife encounters. The Ultimate Travel Company’s 20-day journey through the Yukon and Alaska is included among the recommended adventures.
A SPANISH VILLA MADE FOR SHARING
13 May 2026 | The Telegraph
A roundup of the best Spanish villas still available for summer, covering coastal retreats, countryside estates and homes for larger gatherings. Ultimate Villas’ El Puente al Amor is named the standout choice for friends and appears as the feature’s lead image.—-
A WILDER WAY TO SEE THE WORLD
5 May 2026 | Great British Life
Inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s career, the feature gathers wildlife journeys across forests, mountains, oceans and savannahs. The Ultimate Travel Company’s Simply Nepal itinerary is included, combining Kathmandu, the Himalayas and Chitwan National Park.
WHAT IT TAKES TO KEEP THE WILD ALIVE
30 April 2026 | Condé Nast Traveller
A stay at Borana Lodge becomes a closer look at the relationship between tourism, community and conservation. The feature explores how one Kenyan conservancy is protecting its wildlife while creating a lasting future for the surrounding landscape.
INSIDE MUMBA LODGE
30 April 2026 | Travel + Leisure
Set within a restored former tobacco estate, Mumba Lodge introduces a more unexpected side of Angola. The feature explores its design, farm-led dining and wildlife experiences, including a remarkable suite built around a century-old fig tree.
A different kind of Kenya safari
24 April 2026 | The Independent
Natalie travels to Borana Conservancy in Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, where safari means more than following wildlife from a vehicle. From horse riding and walking safaris to conservation-led encounters, her piece explores a quieter, more immersive way to experience the wilderness at Borana Lodge.
JOURNEYS INTO THE NATURAL WORLD
22 April 2026 | The Irish News
Marking Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, the feature gathers once-in-a-lifetime wildlife journeys from around the world. The Ultimate Travel Company’s Simply Nepal itinerary is included for its Himalayan scenery and wildlife encounters in Chitwan National Park.
THE WORLD THROUGH WILDER EYES
22 April 2026 | Yahoo Style UK
A collection of nature-led journeys inspired by Sir David Attenborough’s life and career. The Ultimate Travel Company’s Simply Nepal itinerary features among the recommendations, with the chance to encounter greater one-horned rhinos in Chitwan National Park.
Recognised by Condé Nast Traveler 2026 & 2025
Condé Nast Traveler | 2026 & 2025
Jonny Livingstone has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveler as one of its Top Travel Specialists, a distinction awarded to a select group of travel experts known for their first-hand destination knowledge, trusted local connections, and ability to create exceptional tailor-made journeys. Specialising in South and Central America, Antarctica and the Arctic, Jonny is recognised for thinking beyond the obvious to design truly individual itineraries and for his first-hand expertise.
CHILE, FROM DESERT TO WILD SOUTH
26 March 2026 | The Times
Levison Wood journeys through the otherworldly landscapes of the Atacama before turning south towards Chile’s vineyards, ranches and Patagonian wilderness. The feature includes an Ultimate Travel Company itinerary combining VIK Chile, a traditional hacienda and privately guided hiking and wildlife tracking.
THE ISLAND WHERE WILDLIFE EVOLVED ALONE
28 February 2026 | Country Life
From endemic lemurs to remote forests and far-flung island retreats, Rupert Uloth explores what makes Madagascar unlike anywhere else on Earth. The journey, facilitated by The Ultimate Travel Company, includes Voaara, Time + Tide Tsara Komba and Miavana.
THE ART OF THE ESCORTED TOUR
21 January 2026 | The Telegraph
A collection of expertly organised journeys for travellers seeking deeper access, specialist knowledge and carefully considered support. The Ultimate Travel Company is included among the recommended travel specialists.
ADVENTURES FOR EVERY GENERATION
27 December 2025 | The Telegraph
From wildlife encounters and cultural journeys to beach escapes and active expeditions, the feature brings together 50 standout family holidays. The Ultimate Travel Company is included among the recommended operators.
INDIA, BEYOND A SINGLE JOURNEY
27 November 2025 | The Times
From city breaks and wildlife encounters to palace stays and restorative retreats, the feature reveals the breadth of experiences found across India. The Ultimate Travel Company is recommended for a journey through Madhya Pradesh, including the newly renovated Rajgarh Palace.
WHERE SUMMER LASTS LONGER
14 October 2025 | The Telegraph
A seasonal guide to destinations still offering warmth, clear skies and time outdoors as winter approaches at home. The Ultimate Travel Company’s Naturally Australia itinerary is recommended for exploring South Australia.
ISLANDS, WILDLIFE AND OPEN WATER
2 September 2025 | The Telegraph
From private islands and coral-fringed beaches to culturally rich coastlines and rare wildlife encounters, the feature gathers 15 of the Indian Ocean’s most rewarding holidays. The Ultimate Travel Company is featured for a stay at andBeyond Mnemba Island in Zanzibar.
ONE MORE ISLAND BEFORE HOME
1 August 2025 | The Telegraph
A guide to extending a journey through Australia or New Zealand with time among the islands of the South Pacific. The Ultimate Travel Company is recommended for a French Polynesian journey combining a Paul Gauguin cruise with stays on Tahiti and Moorea.
AFRICA, OFF THE FAMILIAR TRAIL
15 May 2025 | Robb Report
Moving beyond the traditional game drive, the feature explores adventurous ways to experience Africa’s rainforests, rivers, deserts and lesser-visited wildlife regions. The Ultimate Travel Company is included among the specialists opening up a different side of the continent.
Everest Base Camp, in comfort
29 May 2025 | The Telegraph
Following the legendary trail through Sherpa villages, monasteries and dramatic Himalayan landscapes. With expert guiding, carefully chosen lodges and a more considered pace, the piece reveals a different way to experience one of the world’s great adventure routes.
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