No poor cousin of African safaris, the highly affordable Asian safaris offer equally thrilling adventures from forest excursions and river rides to land expeditions, plus exotic animals like Royal Bengal tigers and four-horned antelopes – from just $500 a person.

For travellers averse to giving up creature comforts but keen on maximising leisure time by keeping fit, luxurious hikes provide the perfect solution. Here, experiences to get the adrenaline flowing while pampering the senses.

Planning your next Eat, Pray, Love journey? One CLEO writer recommends heading to Nepal, where a trek in the Himalayas will do wonders for the soul.

Plush stays popping up in obscure destinations give a sumptuous spin to immersing in nature.

Hassle-free wellness retreat at Bali, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Australia or Indonesia. Take your pick!

From app aggregation to crowdsourcing itineraries, technology makes travel better.