Inside Luxury Travel

The series begins in Varun's home town of London, which is also home to some of the finest luxury hotels in the world, including the legendary Dorchester Hotel. Varun explores the single greatest teaware collection in the world, has his own perfume created by a Master Perfumer before capping off the day with a visit to Davidoff on St James to sample the finest cigars and a Louis XIII cognac.

This episode centers on Abu Dhabi where Varun heads to the glamorous Emirates Palace. His adventures start on a seaplane over the region before he joins a cooking class, makes time for paddleboarding and camel riding as well as scuba diving with dolphins. Then it's on to the Park Hyatt on Saadiyat Island for a spot of golf and wildlife spotting.

Varun travels to the North of the beautiful island of St Lucia in the Caribbean for a night at the luxurious Cap Maison. After taking a dip in his own roof-top plunge pool, Varun stops in at the cellar to sip on some vintage wine and Caribbean rum. The next day is action-packed as Varun explores the island by quad bike before a dramatic arrival at Sugar Beach where he settles in for the night.

Varun checks into one of the most luxurious properties in Switzerland - The Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva. Once settled, he heads to Cressiere to cook with the three Michelin Star chef, Benoit Voilier. The learning continues with a trip to Domaine du Daley, one of the country's top wine producers, for a masterclass in winemaking.

The location is St Petersburg and Varun's first stop is the Four Seasons Lion Palace. From here Varun enjoys a boat trip of the city taking in the breath-taking sights before he returns to the hotel for a very Russian masterclass of vodka tasting! Once again Varun feels the heat of a top kitchen at the Four Seasons and learns to make a traditional Russian dish featuring caviar.

The Peloponnese has a lot on offer and Varun tries to take in as much as possible. After arriving at AmanZo'e resort by helicopter, Varun meets the resort Dive-Master and takes a dip in the crystal waters of the Mediterranean. Varun visits the ancient towns of Epidavros and Mycenea and takes a boat cruise to Spetses and Hydra to learn about the region's rich history and olive oil production.