Take time out. Taste local dishes, listen to local rhythms, read - and generally restore your feel-good factor. Here are five ideas to soothe your soul...

Meet Borneo's orang-utans

Dangling upside down from branches and gazing at you with soulful eyes, the orphaned orang-utans at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre are learning new skills to help them survive in the wild. Watch them at feeding time as they swing into view on vines, and learn about the efforts to save these charming personalities from deforestation and being kept as pets. You can visit the centre on a one-day experience or as part of our Borneo Wildlife Adventure - an unforgettable two-day escorted tour.

To book: Borneo Wildlife Adventure or contact Kuoni Concierge
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Ithaa Restaurant, Maldives

Dine five metres below sea level at the world's only all-glass undersea restaurant, located on Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Booking two weeks in advance is recommended as the restaurant can only seat 12 diners - but the planning is well worth it for this sensational dining experience. Rays and sharks will swim and swoop overhead as you tuck into delicious pan-fried Maldivian white fish and other local delicacies. The restaurant can even be turned into the ultimate venue.

To book: contact Kuoni Concierge
Stay at: Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
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St Lucia Jazz Festival, Caribbean

St Lucia Jazz has become one of the major events in St Lucia's calendar. From 2-10 May 2009, the island will move to the sound of jazz - from acoustic, new age and fusion to rhythm and blues. This year's line-up includes Amy Winehouse, Estelle, Shaggy, Chaka Khan, Bebe Winans and Patti LaBelle. Shows range from formal performances to intimate late night venues and open-air picnic style events, so get the sound of jazz pumping through your soul and make sure you're in St Lucia during May.

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Wine Country Tour, San Francisco

If you're partial to a glass or two, book our Wine Country Tour from San Francisco in the USA. Visit large scale and small boutique wineries across the world-renowned vineyards of Napa Valley and Sonoma. Enjoy wine tasting and purchase a few bottles en route with the rest of your group, or we can arrange a private tour for a fascinating learning experience with an expert.

To book: contact Kuoni Concierge
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'The Best Afternoon Tea in the World'

Don't miss Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town - it's legendary. Famous foodies and travel writers the world over describe it as being one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the world. Served in the Lounge, on the Terrace or in the garden around the Lord Kitchener Fountain, Afternoon Tea includes favourites such as smoked salmon sandwiches, local cheeses and sweet temptations such as homemade marshmallows. Graceful notes from the grand piano add to the ambiance while you sample a choice of fine teas.

Cost: from £30
Stay at Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
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Article added 9 April 2009. Prices as of April 2009 and are per person.

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