Pelorus Plans Holiday Season Journeys with Festive Feasts
November 17, 2025–Pelorus highlights four winter escapes perfect for travelers short on time but hungry for adventure. Each journey blends signature Pelorus access with cultural experiences, customized to the client, and includes a memorable seasonal feast.
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Arizona & Utah: The Quiet Beauty of the American West
The dramatic landscapes of Arizona and Utah offer a warmer-weather winter alternative. Travelers ride horseback through cinematic canyons, explore secluded slot canyons, and learn about cowboy history from local experts. A private helicopter lands atop Tower Butte for a panoramic open-air meal, a frontier-inspired feast surrounded by vast red-rock vistas. Additional highlights include soaring over Horseshoe Bend.
Best for West Coast travelers (LA/SFO): Flights under 2 hours into Arizona
Iceland: A Winter Feast Beneath the Glacier
Iceland is a natural fit for a shorter winter escape. Guests ascend a glacier by snowmobile to enjoy whisky chilled over thousand-year-old ice. Inside a shimmering blue ice cave, a private chef prepares a gourmet winter feast. The journey continues into the surreal interior of a dormant volcano, guided by an expert volcanologist, where the acoustics amplify a traditional Icelandic rhyme-singing performance.
Best for travelers in the Northeast (NY/Boston): Direct flights just under 6 hours.
Scotland: A Highland Winter in Your Own Castle
Winter in Scotland feels like stepping inside a storybook. Guests stay in a private castle, joining the chef to forage for wild ingredients. Days are filled with mini Highland Games, falconry, clay-pigeon shooting, scenic hikes and tasting finely aged Scottish whisky on your private estate. A helicopter adventure to the Isle of Skye, Outer Hebrides, or Cairngorms rounds out the journey before guests return for a fireside banquet worthy of clan royalty.
Best for East Coast travelers: Direct flights from NYC/Boston under 8 hours.
Peru: A Sacred Valley Celebration Honoring the Earth
In the Andes, forage alongside locals for native herbs and roots in the Sacred Valley. Participate in a Pachamama ceremony, an offering to Mother Earth centered on gratitude and abundance. Visit the terraces of Moray, take part in cultural rituals, and enjoy farm-to-table Peruvian dishes. Discover Lima with a private guide, exploring food markets, art galleries, and architecture.
Best for travelers in Miami and the Southeast: Direct flights to Lima average 5.5–6 hours.
See more trip ideas here https://pelorustravel.com/us/stories/best-thanksgiving-getaways.
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