Luxury destination management company AC Luxe has expanded its Journeys Beyond Ordinary collection for 2026, with a range of new exclusive experiences across the UK, Ireland and France.
The collection, which launched at World Travel Market last year, has been created to give agents access to specialist-led experiences, behind-the-scenes tours and exclusive encounters, with new additions covering gastronomy, music, heritage, sport and culture.
Among the new experiences in England is Michelin Moments at The Hand & Flowers in Marlow, an exclusive package available only through AC Luxe. It includes dinner at chef Tom Kerridge’s two-Michelin-starred gastropub, an overnight stay, breakfast and a signed cookbook.
Other highlights include a private riding experience at Badminton Estate hosted by Olympic medallist Mary King MBE, a London sightseeing experience combining a classic car, helicopter and Venetian-style water taxi, and an after-hours tour of Liverpool Beatles Museum.
New experiences in Scotland include a Highland Hearth Bothy Lunch, which is a private Land Rover journey to a hidden candlelit bothy for a chef-led lunch celebrating local produce, whisky and Highland storytelling.
There’s also a private guided golf experience tour of St Andrews with a local expert and an exclusive tour of Brucefield Estate with Lady Balfour of Burleigh, a descendant of Robert the Bruce.
Ireland experiences include horseback adventures in Killarney, whiskey tastings in Dublin, private candy-making sessions in Belfast and alpaca walks overlooking Carlingford Lough.
Meanwhile, new French experiences range from Calvados blending in Normandy and exclusive access at Maison Martell in Cognac to wine tastings at Château de Chambord.
AC Group CEO Rob Russell said: “Luxury travel is becoming far more personal. People still want iconic destinations, but increasingly they want experiences that reflect what they genuinely love – whether that’s food, golf, music, equestrian pursuits or history.
“We wanted to give our partners more breadth across the UK, Ireland and France so they have even more flexibility when building itineraries.”
The Hand & Flowers chef-owner Tom Kerridge said: “We are delighted to be partnering with AC and featuring in Journeys Beyond Ordinary and look forward to welcoming guests to The Hand & Flowers for a truly unique experience.”
