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These full and frank independent special interest holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Andalucia B&B farmhouse, Sierra de Grazalema
I loved this little farm and the people who run the B&B. It was in a lovely spot by a stream...I loved my time in the area of the B&B. (more)
From €49 - €58 per double room per night
South India by rail holiday
The most memorable part of the holiday was staying in some fabulous homestays. Arriving at the first one, Nelpura, Moncompu in a canoe felt like royalty.  (more)
From £1646 excluding flights
Writing courses in Greece
The instructors, the food, the town, the people who ran it... It was the most perfect holiday.  (more)
From £795 - £995 excluding flights
Life coaching & spa holiday in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin everyday. When you live in Scotland this rarely happens! (more)
From £689 excluding flights
Scotland holistic and wellbeing holidays
It was all good! The relaxation break offered us a variety of activities, as well as the opportunity to just be restful. The small size of the group meant it was possible to get to know the other guests quite well and there were many interesting conversations.  (more)
From £695 - £795 excluding flights
Traditional crafts holiday in Scotland, felt making
I loved the whole week and all the activities involved. I had very little expectation or knowledge about fleece or felting but learnt an enormous amount and came away loving the felt piece I created. The highlands are conducive to creativity! (more)
From £650 excluding flights
Family holidays in Scotland, nature activity & wildlife watching
A very enjoyable holiday particularly for the children who have not stopped talking about it yet... Taking part in the bushcraft activity and watching our grandchildren as they tried wild foods and made fire. The enthusiasm with which they approached every new challenge and the knowledge that they gained is priceless.  (more)
From £350 excluding flights
Trans-Mongolian Express, Eastbound
I loved the train journey, chatting to the locals, making food, using the hot water urns at the end of the carriage and having the wheels changed on the Mongolia/China border was a fantastic experience.  (more)
From £2545 - £2825 excluding flights
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
The venues we were taken to were good, we got an overview of the countryside around Torrox. Food was generally good and socially it was great...A great experience in a great location.  (more)
From £699 excluding flights
Cambodia photography holiday
Definitely would recommend it if you have any interest in photography and local culture/ people  (more)
From £2210 - £2250 including UK flights
Pilates & Italian cooking holiday, Piedmont
It was excellent! The pilates teacher, equipment, chef, bedroom - everything is super top quality. The idea itself - a blend of pilates and cookery is so inspiring and from day one makes you feel completely invigorated. (more)
From €1000 - €1100 excluding flights
Yoga & diving holiday, Egypt
There is a true sense of community in Dahab that made me feel absolutely safe and taken care of at all time. Diving was spectacular and Boris was a great instructor. (more)
From £570 excluding flights
Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
It is so good, I am still here - have arranged to stay an extra week! (more)
From €160 excluding flights
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
A really excellent week. Good diving, good food, and good weather... Being amongst the fish and the coral every day - unbelievable colour and variety.  (more)
From £445 excluding flights
France gite accommodation, Mercantour
The trip was 5 star born again, Liz and Mel were fantastically welcoming, extremely well informed on all aspects of the area and able to provide a very relaxing environment.  (more)
From £308 per accommodation
Cuba dance holiday
Bring comfortable dance shoes and don’t expect much sleep....Fantastic experience!!!  (more)
From £1325 excluding flights
Painting holiday in Andalucia
Be prepared for a week full of inspiration, fun, friendliness, good food and wine and the chance to bounce ideas off each other. (more)
From £699 excluding flights
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
The most memorable part was the sub antarctic islands, wildlife and the icebergs.  (more)
From US $17000 - US $24500 excluding flights
Wild food cookery weekend in Scotland
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was drinking nettle beer as the sun went down on the Saturday night. We'd had a busy day digging, foraging and cooking, so seeing it all come together at the end of the day with a crackling fire and that beautiful view of the valley below was truly memorable. (more)
From £150 - £170 excluding flights
Yoga holiday in Italy
I loved every part of it!! From the breathtakingly beautiful scenery to the feeling that you were living simply among an Italian community who acknowledged your presence but did not change themselves because you were there.  (more)
From €500 - €650 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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