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You’ll see lots of unique wildlife, including penguins

Ski with a world champion

How many bucket-list moments can you have in one trip? If you head to Antarctica with skiing legend Bode Miller and polar explorer Doug Stoup aboard a luxury superyacht, you’ll have too many to count. Miller is part-owner of Bomber Ski, which has partnered with Eyos Expeditions for an exceptional trip to Antarctica this December, which is peak ski time on the continent. Skiing with Miller anywhere is an incredible experience; he is kind, generous and very funny, as well as being genuinely interested in helping skiers of all abilities improve their form. It’s one of the reasons he began working with Bomber Ski: to make skiing as easy as possible under any conditions. On this trip, you’ll have the opportunity to ski first tracks with Miller in a surreal environment. Instead of trees, you’ll see frigid waters and icebergs, and maybe a penguin or two in the distance. And it won’t just be a first for you — this will be Miller’s first time to ski Antarctica and will complete his quest to ski on all seven continents. Off-piste, Bomber and Eyos have curated fabulous excursions for you from superyacht Legend to experience the best of Antarctica, including ice climbing, dog sledding, fat biking, helicopter rides and trips to see humpback whales and other wildlife with Stoup,

who has been to Antarctica 50 times. Bomber Ski’s trips are known for impeccable cuisine, fabulous wine pairings and surprise experiences sprinkled throughout, so it’s sure to be an unforgettable voyage. Can’t make it to Antarctica? Bomber Ski plans trips around the world with luxury partners, like Bentley Motors, and has a trip planned to Greenland with Eyos. By Kristen Shirley Price on request. Contact Ben Lyons, CEO, info@eyos.com, eyos.com, bomberski.com

Art de vivre

Ariodante creates custom itineraries and experiences with an arts and culture focus, affording a privileged few access to monuments and historic sites often closed to the general public. In the words of Pablo Picasso, “everything you can imagine is real” — a quote that is certainly apt in this instance. Fly by helicopter to Picasso’s former home, Château de Vauvenargues near Aix-en-Provence in the South of France — he purchased the castle in 1958 because it is in the mountains immortalized in Paul Cézanne’s paintings; Cézanne himself was a great source of inspiration for Picasso. When Picasso moved in, he dedicated himself to his art, even painting a mural directly onto crumbling cement as he was awaiting tiling work. It has never been covered up and can still be seen today. The castle is closed to the public but you’ll have a private, intimate dinner with a close family member, and explore Picasso’s work and burial site. You can also embark on a private visit to the Picasso Museum, where you’ll see his personal collection of 150 works by old and contemporary masters, and enjoy a private lunch created by Alain Ducasse in the ballroom at Le Meurice hotel (Picasso got married here), accompanied by a Picasso expert and a family member. By Samantha Coles From $83,200 per person. Contact Ricardo Araujo, founder, ricardoaraujo@ariodante.uk, +44 798 514 6633, ariodantetravel.com

From top Explore Antarctica with an intimate group; luxury superyacht Legend , your home for the trip

Photos Alexander Sworik, Christopher Scholey