Thailand holidays have long been a favourite for well-heeled nomads and the first port of call for curious hedonists. A tropical patchwork of pearly beaches, tangled jungles, peaceful temples and sincere locals, a trip to Thailand from South Africa is a rite of passage for all travellers.

Positioned along the Indochinese Peninsula and dotted with castaway islands, Thailand is where minds unfold and bodies unwind. Honeymooners, bargain hunters and adventurers love Thailand for its postcard-perfect beaches, labyrinthine markets, exotic nightlife and aromatic cuisine.

Contiki is the original travel company for 18 to 35-year-olds. Since 1962, this family-run business has taken over 2 million explorers on journeys across the world to have the time of their lives.

They’re not only expert guides who take care of all the little details but also fellow travellers who are dedicated to helping you explore in comfort and confidence. A journey with Contiki is a kaleidoscope of unexpected adventures, inspiring places, lifelong friendships, brilliant stories and unforgettable memories. But most of all, it’s living life out loud, utterly and completely.

You want to travel more, but you have to wait for your friends to get the ball rolling. Why not go solo? Solo travel can be fulfilling and life-changing, and if the opportunity presents itself, it is an experience not to be missed. Discovering a new place alone opens up many possibilities, and travelling solo means that you can set your own agenda.

Zanzibar holidays are where sensory pleasures and mystical romance collide. Lying off the coast of Tanzania, the Spice Island has three distinct influences: Africa, the Middle East and Asia have each found a home here in Zanzibar’s melting pot culture.

Luxury-seekers, adventurers and solo nomads have long been seduced by Zanzibar’s charms. The island’s beaches offer a castaway escape for romantics, whose perfect day is bookended by a beachside cocktail or sunset dhow cruise. Action-addicts on a Zanzibar holiday will want to dive Mnemba Reef, catch the breeze kitesurfing, or claim the perfect catch deep-sea fishing. Foodies will savour Zanzibar’s local markets and spice farms, while history junkies will get their fix wandering the cobbled streets of Stone Town.