Are you after a medal-winning holiday this summer but don’t want to miss the excitement of the Olympics? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether your team tops the table or leaves you on a low, our dedicated collection of 86holidays depart once the Olympic Games has come to a close (13th August) but return in time for ‘back to school’ in the UK. We can’t predict if you’ll be riding a wave of celebrations or escaping with your head in your hands, but we can guarantee you’ll have a wonderful summer holiday to look forward to. Whether you’re after active and sporty adventures or rest and relaxation, you’ll find something for all the family. So, on your marks, get set, go!
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The guides in each city were excellent, and the group guide Lucy was just tremendous - excellent ambassador for both the tour operator and China! The kids really enjoyed it and got to see some things that exposed them how other people live just to survive.
(more)The most memorable part of the trip for me was seeing the enormous excitement and pleasure my 2 daughters (aged 16 and 12) derived from their holiday... The people, countryside, wildlife (elephants galore!) and cultural visits provided an exciting mix. (more)Nice and laid back as everything was organised for us, great selection of activities and a superb guide with excellent local knowledge.
(more)There couldn't have been a better choice for a diving centre. I spent a week with the team and the whole week was memorable and exciting. The place is run by a very effective team of professionals, who go every day over the top to make their guests feel special and very well looked after. (more)
The most memorable part was the peace and tranquility of the place, the friendliness of the owners, the delicious meals we were served for dinner! (more)A lovely family holiday or romantic getaway, off the beaten track, true Italy at its best. Some fabulous restaurants in chiavenna and wonderful food and drink, simply gorgeous views, fresh air and zillions of places to go and see from lakes to quaint villages to deserted mountain treks (more)The view from the house was outstanding, seeing it every day was even better. It must have been the best view from a holiday cottage I have ever seen! I will always remember it. (more)The peace and tranquillity were sublime. A lovely property with all the mod cons (even a coffee machine) however in wonderful rural surrounds. The garden of the property was a delight. The countryside of the Loire was beautiful, the village a short bike ride away. (more)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)Diving through a coral maze, just me, my husband, daughters and the wonderful Kayla from the dive centre was the most exciting part. The coral corridors were truly stunning...We all said it was the best holiday we have ever had. (more)
The highlight for me was definitely the snorkeling, especially when there were sea lions about. I never thought I would be so enthusiastic about swimming with sharks! (more)The activities were fantastic! The guides made it so enjoyable even when you were a little bit achey from the day before!...Fantastic! The whole family enjoyed it. Great people, great activities, great food - overall a great adventure! (more)
The magic of this holiday can be summed up by our first morning afloat. Having learnt how to lay an anchor the night before, we woke to the gently lapping waters of a secluded loch...A wonderful holiday. (more)Absolutely fantastic for ALL ages, young and old. Colette is a brilliant cook and the meal she made out of freshly caught Mackerel fish has set a very high bench mark to beat. Michael knows so much and is a very patient teacher. We miss them dearly - thank you for a trip to remember! (more)We were intrigued to stay in a house made of straw bales and to see how recycling/ reuse can be put into practice and good effect.- we were not disappointed! We found the photo albums showing the building of the house really interesting.
(more)Two great parts of the holiday were the climb in the mist (with snow all around us) to a Pyrenees peak of around 2800m and the zip wiring over a beautiful reservoir and dam. (more)
Excellent. As a family experience it could not be beaten. The guides and staff were excellent and made our holiday extremely informative and fun.
(more)We had a really great holiday. Definitely recommended. Also very baby friendly - my daughter loved the swings and all the toys provided... Beautiful walks along the Pembrokeshire coast where we saw lots of wildlife including choughs, peregrine falcons and dolphins. (more)
Matt and Caroline made arrangements for us to ride, snowshoe and ski. We had never skied before and had thought that we were too old to try. However we went and took a couple of lessons and we loved it. (more)You can trust responsibletravel.com reviews because, unlike many other schemes, reviews can ONLY be written by people who we have verified have been on the holidays. In addition, we don't run these holidays ourselves - our only interest is giving you the best independent advice.
