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We've hand-picked inspiring holidays from over 270 tour operators (and 100s of places to stay) to save you time. All the companies are specialists in their chosen fields, the best at what they do, and run by passionate people who care about your holiday and about the environment and local people.

Read independent reviews of the holidays, and then use the site to contact the expert operators directly for more information or to book.

this week's featured holidays...

Walking holidays

Walking in the Cairngorm National Park from £204 - £653 (3-8 days) ex flights

Family holidays

Activities from canyoning to trekking from £2320 - £2520 (14 days) inc UK flights

Walking holidays

A range of hiking adventures in the beautiful country of Venezuela, from US $165 - US $995 (3 - 8 days) ex flights

UK holidays

Five units from £295 - £645 per accommodation per week (sleeps 2-6)
   read 4 reviews

Wildlife holidays

In search of the primates of Uganda from £2995 (13 days) inc UK flights

Tailor made

The highlights of Sabah from £1795 (14 days) inc UK flights

Small group

The wonders of Egypt from £999 (10 days) inc UK flights

Volunteer travel

Provide help in Tsunami-affected areas, from £845 - £1745 (2 - 11 weeks) ex flights
 read 9 reviews read 3 reviews  

Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards


Nominations are now open for our Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008!

responsibletravel.com founded the Awards in 2004 with the idea of inspiring tourists and the tourism industry with the very best examples of responsible tourism from around the world.

We are looking for individuals, companies and organisations in the travel industry that are operating in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.

In 2007 we received over 1700 nominations from travellers around the world and we will be relying on your responsible travel know-how once again to find the best of the best in 2008.

Nominate an Award winner before the deadline of 16 June and you could win a prize holiday for 2 to India! Find out more at www.responsibletourismawards.com and make your nomination here.
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