Travel After Coronavirus: The Dream Trips You Couldn't Go on but Can Now

The diverse fauna of the Galápagos Islands didn’t blink an eye at the sudden lack of visitors, but be assured that the giant tortoises and sea lions are ready to welcome you back. Five days is plenty of time to shoot the breeze with frigatebirds as you explore uninhabited islands. Catch up with marine iguanas while snorkelling off Mann Beach, or simply wave to the whitetip sharks from the shores of San Cristóbal.

There is nowhere quite like Japan for a heady mix of the traditional and cutting edge. This 12-day excursion takes you from bright neon-lit cities to sacred temples, ancient bamboo forests and fascinating museums. Try out martial arts, taiko drumming and sake as you travel from Osaka to Tokyo by way of Hiroshima, Kyoto and the Japanese Alps, all thanks to the country’s incredible rail network. The trip ends on a high note with a night of karaoke, of course.