AC Luxe expands Journeys Beyond Ordinary collection for 2026

AC Luxe has introduced new products to its Journeys Beyond Ordinary collection for 2026, with the additions spanning France, the UK and Ireland.

The collection, launched at World Travel Market last year, offers “exclusive access, specialist-led experiences and authentic local encounters”, enabling agents to create more tailored itineraries.

Among the new England experiences is Michelin Moments at The Hand & Flowers, an exclusive AC Luxe package at Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin-star gastropub in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.

The experience includes dinner, an overnight stay, breakfast and a signed cookbook.

Ride Badminton with Mary King MBE offers a private riding experience for eight hosted by the Olympic medallist and multiple Badminton winner at the Badminton Estate.

London Without Limits offers “a unique perspective of the capital”, featuring a classic car journey, private helicopter and water taxi, while the Exclusive After-Hours Beatles Tour at Liverpool Beatles Museum offers private access and “insights from legendary Beatles insiders”.

Scotland’s experiences include Highland Hearth Bothy Lunch, a private Land Rover journey
to a candlelit bothy for a chef-led lunch celebrating local produce, whisky and Highland storytelling.

St Andrews – Home of Golf and Tee Off Like a Local in Edinburgh are new golf experiences, while Brucefield Estate offers an exclusive tour alongside Lady Balfour of Burleigh.

Irish experiences include horseback riding in Killarney, guided whisky tastings in Dublin, candy-making in Belfast and Alpaca Adventures by the Lough.

In France, The Prestige of Chambord offers an intimate tasting of Chambord wines and local delicacies in a château room rarely open to the public.

Other experiences include aristocratic entertaining at Vaux-le-Vicomte, Calvados blending in Normandy and exclusive access to Maison Martell in Cognac, where tastings are paired with Michelin-star dining and rare cellar experiences.

Rob Russell, chief executive of AC Group, parent of AC Luxe, said: “Since launching Journeys Beyond Ordinary, we’ve been really encouraged by the response from partners and clients. 

“What’s been especially interesting is seeing the experiences people connect with most – the ones that help them experience somewhere differently, or give them access they simply wouldn’t find on their own.

“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.”