This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).

As demand for expert-led escapes rises, travellers are increasingly looking for trips guided by scientists, historians and creatives. Many tour operators have reported an increase in demand for journeys that offer indulgence as well as insight — the likes of meditative healing retreats, chef-led foraging courses, writing workshops and more. Here, we highlight 10 expert-led trips that allow travellers to forge new skills through immersive, educational experiences.

1. Take part in a master-led healing retreat in the Maldives

With its clear waters and white-sand beaches, the Maldives has an otherworldly quality to it. This theme continues at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, where three beach-fringed islands are st

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