Destinations away from the crowds

Have you ever gone abroad on holiday to escape the same four walls of your office to find that despite being on the other side of the world all you hear are English accents? Here at responsibletravel.com we believe that holidays should be about getting away from it all, seeing the sites, enjoying the peace and quiet and certainly not being surrounded by English tourists and ex pats running chip shops.

We believe that mass tourism has had its day and that the more discerning traveller wants something a bit special like fresh local cuisine, interesting people and local culture. So if fighting your way to the pool through the throngs of sun burnt tourists fuelled up on the all inclusive drinks is your idea of hell then check out our ideas to get away from the crowds on your holidays.

Family fun away from the traffic of the school run Whether your budget is large or small we have a great range of family holidays to suit you, away from the crowds where you can introduce your family to new foods, cultures and local life. If you have a young family take a look at our baby friendly holidays and if you have teenagers with more adventurous demands then check out our teenage holidays. We don’t offer all inclusive package deals to huge resorts, so you can rest assured that your family will taste the real culture, a truly authentic experience, by staying in local accommodation and seeing local life as it should be. Take a look at all our family holidays here.

Travellers' tales "This is the place to go if you want to see the real Jamaica and to interact with the local people. This is not a place to go if someone wants to be barricaded in an all-inclusive resort. This accommodation is like staying at a relative's place." Jon Levin > Read full review here

Remote locations for romance and relaxation
If you are going on holiday, just you and the one you love, you really will want some peace and quiet. For many seasoned travellers a short break in a Venice or Paris is too much of a cliché unless its part of your backpacking across Europe adventure. But there are so many other great options for couple looking to get away from it all. Whether you’re looking for a tropical island escape in the sun or a quiet cultural experience a little closer to home we have a great selection for you to choose from.

We’ve also got a great range of honeymoon ideas and holidays which are perfect for couples ranging from the beautiful Belize and the Caribbean coast to Vietnam for the more adventurous. Whatever you’re looking for, our selection of holidays are run by tour operators committed to benefiting the local community and minimising impacts on the environment (and not a theme pub in sight). Check out our selection of honeymoon ideas here.

Travellers' tales "I was taken a back by the unspoilt beauty of the island untainted by over commercialisation." George Lewis > Read full review here

Really remote destinations, far from the maddening crowds
If you want to really get away from it all, as far away from the trappings of modern life as possible then what you’re looking for is wilderness. Popular amongst celebrities trying to avoid being recognised by fans, wilderness destinations are about as remote as you can get. Why not visit Patagonia and vast empty space of the Patagonian ice field? If you prefer it hot why not experience the Australian outback? Or, for the ultimate in desolate landscapes, you could visit the last true wilderness on the planet: Antarctica? Officially home to no one except some transient researchers and lots of penguins, Antarctica is a land of extreme cold and dramatic scenery and as far from hi-de-hi style tourist entertainment as you can get. Take a look at our wilderness holidays.

For more exciting experiences away from the crowds, check out our adventure holidays here