Most travelers have no inkling of the extraordinary experiences they can get around the globe, if they only knew to ask…and knew the right fixer to arrange them. That’s why we invited our 2019 WOW Listers to reveal their favorite insider experiences that nobody is asking for but should be.

Uncovering these types of encounters and adventures is part of Wendy’s “WOW Moments” project—her mission, on behalf of sophisticated travelers, to make their travels more rewarding than they thought possible.  See Wendy Wants To Amp Up Your Trip! to find out how you can unlock a WOW Moment too.

What dream do you want to make happen this year?  Which of these is calling to you?

Remember, if you want an extraordinary trip, use Wendy’s trip request form so you are marked as a VIP traveler, so you get Wendy’s trip monitoring, and so your trip counts toward a WOW Moment.  For more details, see The WOW List: How To Benefit Most. 

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Did you know that you can book exclusive tours of Jaipur’s City Palace to include extended access to the private quarters of the Royal Family and some of the most beautiful rooms we have ever seen? #WOWWeek #WOWList

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Why have just a picnic in the middle of the desert when you can have your own private chef! #wowweek @billietravels @wendyperrin #wowlist #food #foodie #israel

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Belize boasts the largest cave network in all of Central America. A breathtaking and unforgettable way to experience them is with a visit to Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Cave, dubbed the #1 Sacred Cave in the World by National Geographic. Climb, crawl, scramble through dark caverns, discovering Maya artifacts, drawings and even skeletons over 1,000 years old along the way. With around 200 ceramic vessels and the skeletal remains of 14 humans, all believe to be sacrificial victims, it is widely believed that it won’t be long before the ATM is closed to the public. #WOWWeek #wowlist #absolutebelize #tailormadetravel

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Exclusive after hours access to the Majorelle Gardens? Done. Private design tour of Marrakech? Done. Motorcycle sidecar tour? Done. If you can dream it, we want to make it happen. Get the most out of your Morocco trip with Cobblestone's access to exciting moments and opportunities. #morocco #majorelleblue #WOWWeek #WOWList

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Sail the #Nile like Agatha Christie! The Dahabiyas are back! If you want a luxe experience on the Nile, opt for a cruise on an old style Egyptian #Dahabiya. These charming vessels are small in size (6-10 cabins), yet give clients the opportunity to visit sites unable to be visited by traditional Nile cruise ships. They also nose-up on the banks of the Nile allowing travelers to hop off and explore local villages and seldom visited archaeological sites. @WendyPerrin #WOWweek #WOWList

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Did you know that you can live out your dream of an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the fabled Spanish Riding School in Vienna? It starts with front row seats for a performance, followed by a private tour of the stables. You can even meet one of the riders and find out what it takes to make it through the rigorous selection and training process. It’s an experience you’ll never forget and perfect for all ages. #wowweek #wendyperrinwowlist #exeterintl #exeteraustria #vienna #spanishridingschool #austria #wowexperience #wowmoment @wendyperrin

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See a different side of Los Cabos that most visitors never experience by taking a private tour to explore the desert outback including a secret hidden natural oasis with a waterfall & natural pool perfect for swimming or ancient parietal stone paintings by the area’s original indigenous peoples. Our team can arrange these very unique private tours for small groups. Plan it ➡️ CaboVillas.com #WOWWeek #WOWList @WendyPerrin … . #travel #LosCabos #CaboSanLucas #BajaSur #Mexico #Vacation

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Imagine a surprise Brunch set up for only two people in the middle of a large grass plain in Africa, surrounded by hundreds of grazing animals. #WOWWeek #WOWList #Africa #brunch #safari #savannah #adventure #SouthAfrica #WOWmoments #PremierToursAF Photo Courtesy South Africa Tourism

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Did you know there is an AAA 5-Diamond award winning restaurant at Disney World? Victoria & Albert's is a fine dining establishment where classic victorian elegance meets haute American cuisine. We'll reserve you a table and reserve a babysitter so you can enjoy an elegant adult evening! #WOWWeek #WOWList @wendyperrin

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After the Vatican Museums close for the day and the crowds disperse, the Holy See returns to its age-old reverence and sacred silence. Enjoy an exclusive, behind-closed-doors visit of one of the world’s most amazing collections of art in the eternal city, #Roma #icbellagio #WOWlist #WOWweek #italyexperts #rome #igersrome #vaticanmuseum #holysee #romeisrome #luxurytravel #luxurylifestyle #exclusiveexperiences #experienceitaly #ladolcevita #getaway #go

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The final day of @wendyperrin's #WOWWeek is all about #WOWMoments. Luckily, our founder and CEO, @wildchinamei, is just as passionate about those experiences that take your breath away as Wendy is. The Forbidden City is on everyone's list of must-sees in Beijing, but we draw back the veil on this piece of history with our exclusive behind-the-scenes access and WildChina experts. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #WOWList #wildchina #china #travelasia #travelchina #traveltheworld #bucketlist #wanderlust #explorechina #experiencechina #forbiddencity #beijing

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WOW Week Final day I’ll bet you you’ve never seen the night sky. Not truly. Not completely. Not like you can do on a Carpathian mountain top, with no lights around you and only the clear, rarified sky above. A passionate #astronomer pointing you towards #nebulae, #planets, and other magical bodies you’ve never seen with the naked eye. Be one with the universe and be humbled by its magnitude. #WOWWeek #Wowmoment #stargazing #sky #Carpathians #Sphynx

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Spend the afternoon with a Spanish socialite and granddaughter of one of the most influential Spanish figures in the Second World War in her home in Sevilla. As you enjoy a meal together, your host will share with you her family’s rich history, including the story of her grandfather, a Spanish diplomat who saved 5,000 Sephardic Jews from the Holocaust. Over the course of the afternoon, you will learn the secrets of this story and many more as you are immersed in a little-known side of Spanish and European history. #WOWWeek #WOWList

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Why watch Humpback whales from a boat when you can swim with them? #WOWWeek #WOWList Rurutu in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia is the best place to snorkel with newborn Humpback whales from late July to late September. Just you, mom, and the little one!

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We open with sensational Paris and all of it's WOW factor! – Visit the world’s most well-designed building, the Palais Garnier, in this exceptional ‘behind the scenes’, or after hours, private experience, – In a wonderful addition to your tour, discover the extraordinary studios where the ballet costumes are made, for a really unique experience! – #queenofclubsfrance #exclusive #WOWmoments #behindthescenes #Palaisgarnier #paris #wendyperrin #WOWweek #WOWlist #afterhours #uniqueexperiences @wendyperrin

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Did you know that Exclusively Malta can arrange a private audience with one of Malta's noble families or a professed Knight of Malta? There's more to the symbolism of this cross. Go beyond the keyhole with us in Malta. #wowlist #WOWWeek @wendyperrin #malta #luxury #luxurytravel #mediterranean

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Here’s something you don’t see everyday – the world’s largest mammal, the blue whale, in its entirety – how else could you see this other than by taking to the skies! Go whale watching by air and be enthralled with the gorgeous deep blue Indian Ocean lapping the Sri Lankan coastline. #WOWlist #WOWWeek. @wendyperrin #srilanka #travel #nature #wildlife #sealife #whale #bluewhale #whalewatchingsrilanka #wanderlust #wanderlustsrilanka #srilankatrip #srilankatravel #sosrilanka #visitsrilanka #exploresrilanka #holiday #vacation #travelgram #luxurytravel #luxurytraveller

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Each travel activity that we create for our Sicily guests must have some level of “WOW-ness,” in them, or they wouldn’t be part of our repertoire. That being said, each WOW Moment that we develop for Wendy’s special guests is a particular event, where we take things up a notch. We don’t like to give too much information away, since these are meant to be “secret,” and who doesn’t love a surprise? So we’ll just tantalize with a few ideas here: End your day with a Sicilian aperitivo aboard a fabulous sailboat enjoying the local flavors and magic of a Mediterranean sunset. Explore a beautifully restored and privately owned baroque palazzo where, you can enjoy exquisite views of an ancient city center. Have your Sicily adventure accompanied by our “embedded photographer” to capture the experience, leaving you with some fantastically framed WOW Moments to both remember and share your travel adventure once back home. #WOWList #WOWWeek #WOWTravel #WOWMoment #infinite_sicily #luxurytravel @wendyperrin

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ExpeditionTrips provides ExTraordinary WOW experiences! Be among the first to Glamp in Galapagos! This sunset-to-sunrise experience is one-of-a-kind aboard the Celebrity Flora. Enjoy private access to two lavishly comfortable cabanas—one is the setting for your exclusive and delectable dinner featuring culinary delights and cocktails; the second transforms into a comfortable sleeping area beneath the stars. Stargaze with your very own private naturalist-guide and view the constellations of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres as you sail along the equator. Rise and shine with a private breakfast before heading out on your island adventures for the day. Or perhaps you'd prefer a polar WOW moment. Let us arrange a table for you at one of the most sought after dining experiences in Antarctica—La Dame's Relais & Chateaux restaurant aboard the Silver Cloud pairs sophisticated cuisine with immaculate wines. Featuring a bespoke menu by top chefs, it is the highest expression of excellence of French dining. Named after “La Dame de Paris” aka the Eiffel Tower, it echoes the traditions and cultures embedded in the French gastronomic past, while respecting its bright culinary future. Quintessentially Parisian, extremely elegant and very refined, meals at La Dame are a fusion of tradition and modernity—Bon Appetit! #WOWWeek #WOWList @Wendy Perrin #expeditiontrip #silvercloud #silversea #celebrityflora #luxurycruise #luxurytravel #travelprotip #galapagos #antarctica #glamping #wheretonext #instacruise #instatravel

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In Ethiopia, EXPLORE organized a mind blowing, private chanting ceremony for VIP Wendy Perrin clients. 21 priests came together at one of Lalibela’s ancient and magical rock-hewn churches and performed an authentic ceremony that is normally only enacted once a year. • • • • • #WOWWeek #WOWMoment #WowList #Lalibela #ethiopia #rockhewnchurches #ceremony #wow #chantingpriests #culture #travel #explore #exploremore #discover #travelinspiration @wendyperrin

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“Wow, wow, wow!” Trip Review MICHELE K. | JANUARY 3, 2019 “From the time we landed until our departure every moment was a WOW moment! David Lee @culturalcuba put together an itinerary that was fun, informative, and relevant. David’s access in Cuba is amazing which enabled us to have such a fascinating trip. The wow moment he planned was exceptional! Two famous photographers Ramses Batista and Alex Castro talked about their work as well as took us on a walk through their neighborhood giving tips on how to shoot photos that tell a story! Our much loved guide told us the first day that, “Cuba is a country to be understood not just seen.” WOW, indeed! #wowweek #wendyperrin #wendyperrintravel #trustedtravelexpertforcuba #cuba #havana #photosafari #experientialtravel #traveltocuba #kempinskimanzana

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WOW Experience in Cappadocia, Turkey. A beautiful early morning balloon flight over the lunar landscape. #WOWWeek #WOWList.

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Did you know that you can have a private sunset cruise with the captain of your ship? Toast to your great Galapagos adventure with a glass of champagne as you’re serenaded by guitar. Perhaps a pod of dolphins will even swim alongside your panga! Check out more here: https://www.wendyperrin.com/wow-moment-private-sunset-cruise-galapagos/ #WOWWeek #WOWList #WOWMoments #Galapagos #SouthAmerica #PremierToursAF #cruise #champagne

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Today’s #WOWWeek theme is #WOWMoments! @EpsteinTravels and our team love designing exclusive #whiskey experiences. From unique tastings, to behind the scenes access and introducing clients to innovative distilleries we LOVE sharing our passion for Scotch Whisky (and Irish, Welsh & English Whiskey too!).

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High value travel means a wise use of time and space and the opportunity to explore untapped territories. For those looking to immerse themselves in the landscape and have it all for them, Aracari created The Ancascocha Trek, a full three-day, two-night camping trek exploring a new route that could be an alternative route to the Inca Trail. The meeting point is the Qamicancha community by the Silke River, not far from Ollantaytambo north of Cusco. The destination: some the beautiful Andean lakes and mountains with altitudes as high as 4650m/15255ft above sea level. The route is filled with bromeliads, wild orchids and native flora and water, water everywhere coming from very high in the mountains. Camping is super comfortable and food is on pair with the best of Peruvian cuisine. Beautiful plants, flowers, alpacas and sheep are the only companions to the otherwise magnificent silent landscape. For Aracari high value means unlimited space, clean air, the closeness of the mountains and the beauty of nature untouched, raw and real. @wendyperrin #WOWWeek #WOWList #adventure #trekking #trekkings #trekkingday #andestrekking #trekkingtheandes #trekkingandes #luxurytravel #luxurytravels #luxurytraveller #luxurytraveldaily #luxurytraveler #luxurytraveladvisor #luxurytravelexpert #luxurytravelagent #luxurytravelblogger #luxurytravelguide #luxurytravelblog #luxurytravelling #luxurytravelexperts #luxurytravelagency #luxurytravelstyle #ancientcultures #incastonework #incaarchitecture #precolumbian #precolumbianart #precolumbianculture

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