Press release: Easter

Easter holiday ideas from responsibletravel.com

With Easter just around the corner, responsibletravel.com has a number of unique holidays and places to stay available, all run by people who are passionate about local communities and destinations.

See responsibletravel.com/easter for further ideas.

16 day Vietnam reunification express tour, £1,549 including flights - departs 3 April
During this comprehensive cultural journey from north to south of the country you will take in the charming old city of Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay for a cruise amongst towering limestone cliffs and spectacular islands, before boarding the Reunification Express. You’ll visit Hué, Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong Delta - spending a night with a local family and travelling by boat among canals, islands and floating markets.



15% off three or more nights half board stay at North Cornwall luxury organic B&B from 6 - 19 April - from £43 - £68 per person, per night
Located in Poundstock near Bude, this is the UK’s first certified organic B&B in a beautifully restored Victorian house and converted coach house, set in a five acre organic holding. Delicious evening meals are provided using seasonal, home grown, organic ingredients; freshly picked and simply but carefully prepared. The small bustling town of Bude is five miles away and many popular destinations such as Hartland, Clovelly, Padstow, The Eden Project and Heligan are all less than an hour away.



Andalucia 8 day self-guided walking holiday - departs any day in April - £380
This off-the-beaten-path, self drive walking holiday in one of the best walking areas in Europe offers comfortable accommodation in reformed village houses with good healthy local food. Price includes en suite accommodation, transfers, car hire, walking notes, maps and guidebook. You’ll meet with a local guide on arrival who’ll help you plan your itinerary before setting you off on your way. He/she will also be available throughout your trip in case of emergencies.



16 day Galapagos family holiday, £2899 per adult and £2829 per child, including flights - departs 6 April
Follow in the footsteps of Darwin to see the unique wildlife of the Galapagos and visit Indian villages on mainland Ecuador. Explore Old Quito’s grand colonial buildings and visit the equator, then travel north to Otavalo where you’ll stay at a hacienda (country estate). Swim with penguins and turtles in the Galapagos, get close to marine iguanas, marvel at the size of giant tortoises and watch blue-footed boobies dance whilst pterodactyl-like frigate birds soar overhead. This trip uses small boats ensures minimal disruption to the wildlife and ecosystems.


10% off Tuscany farmhouse accommodation, sleeps 7 - £576 per week
Just 30 minutes from Pisa, these two eco friendly farmhouses are set on the south facing slopes of Monti Pisani, an environmentally protected area of outstanding natural beauty, with spectacular views over forests, fields, Pisa’s leaning tower and the Mediterranean sea beyond. Electricity is powered by the sun via photo voltaic solar panels and running water comes from a natural spring. There’s a wood fired pizza oven, swimming pool and free access to organically grown fruit n veg. Availability for 4 – 11 April; 11 – 18 April; 18 – 25 April & 25 April - 2 May.


£100 off 7 day Northern Spain Surf Adventure, departing 4 April – €449
Whether you're a complete beginner looking to discover the thrill of surfing, a keen traveller after an original way to explore this lesser known part of Spain or a fully fledged surfer wanting to make the most of this fantastic coastline this trip will see you hop between endless pristine bays and beaches, quaint pebble-stone towns and vibrant seaside villages. Price includes transfers, locally-owned accommodation, breakfasts, surf materials and a professional photographer for the duration of the trip. Excludes flights/train arrival transportation.


£200 off 10 day whale, dolphin and turtle conservation in the Azores, £890 – departs 4 April
Head to the Azores Archipelago to photograph and record the animals for international monitoring databases; collect Sperm Whale skin samples for DNA analysis; make recordings of whale and dolphin vocalisations and capture loggerhead turtles in the open ocean for tagging and release. This expedition initiated the first long term study on baleen whales in the Azores. This operator has won multiple awards for its committment to conservation and the environment. Price includes B&B style accommodation; excludes flights. A diving qualification is not required .



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