87 Locally run special interest holidays found
Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
A variety of Spanish courses in Granada
From 300 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All courses start every Monday throughout the year. There are no classes on national holiday and during the Christmas period (20 Dec 02 Jan)
Photography holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
Nature photography holiday in the breathtaking Spanish Pyrenees
From 1,595 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Oct
Iceland northern lights and snowshoeing holiday
Hiking in snowshoes and bathing under the northern lights
From £2,300 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 1 Mar
Cooking and cultural holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
A mix of cooking, culture and walking
From 1,395 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Apr, 24 May, 25 Oct
Free transfers from Zaragoza to our base in the Pyrenees on the April departure!
Travel Team
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Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From 659 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Helsinki city break, winter sports & gastronomy
Helsinki with an overnight tour in the countryside tailomade
From 634 to 800 3 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs on a Friday
Wellbeing holiday in North Iceland
A self-drive tour where you can visit and pamper yourself
From £1,100 to £5,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Greece cycling holiday, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From 735 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Kayaking holiday in Montenegro
Kayaking holiday in The Bay of Kotor and Skadar Lake
From £640 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 May, 21 Jun, 12 Jul, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep
Learn Spanish & yoga in the Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish & Pilates + Yoga in stunning green Spain
From 659 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Learn Spanish & walk Spain's National Parks
Combine a Spanish course with hiking in Granada, Spain
From 595 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Learn Spanish & family activity holiday in Spain
Learn Spanish + Outdoor Activities canoe/cave/via ferrata...
From 679 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From 699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
Travel Team
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Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Ethiopia family holiday
Experience the unique and breathtaking sites of Ethiopia
From £2,335 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made at a time to suit you and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary. Minimum 2 people
Liveaboard diving and sailing holiday in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From £677 to £788 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Learn Spanish and Salsa in Granada, Spain
Mix of Spanish & Salsa lessons in Granada, Spain
From 480 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Norway cross country skiing holiday
Cross Country Troll Trail from Rondane to Lillehammer
From NKr14,200 to NKr15,100 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 19 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
Sweden holidays, self guided canoeing
Self-guided canoeing in Stockholm's picturesque countryside
From SKr9,595 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep
Bariloche kayaking holiday in Patagonia
Enjoy guided kayaking and hiking in Bariloche, Argentina.
From US $835 to US $975 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made November-April to suit your requirements
Slovenia winter photography holiday
Photograph the most beautiful time in Julian Alps - Winter
From 1,290 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 19 Jan
Hiking with huskies holiday in Finland
Week at a husky farm with guided trekking tours.
From 950 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made and can be arranged to depart between 15th May - 30th September
Bulgaria traditional crafts holiday
Visit Bulgaria, land of culture, crafts and traditions
From 870 to 1,360 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 22 Aug, 19 Sep
Short break riding holiday in Tuscany
A short riding holiday through the Tuscan countryside
From 720 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 16 May, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 17 Oct
Peer Gynt ski touring holiday in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
From NKr12,200 to NKr12,350 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr
Tailor made husky safari in Wild Taiga, Finland
Enjoy the Finnish Taiga Winter Husky Safari
From 1,180 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade and can be arranged to depart between 3rd January - 31st March 2020
Myvatn Marathon running holiday, Iceland
Combine a visit of natural sites and a famous run race
From £1,200 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 May
Georgia painting holiday
Painting workshops, art and Georgian culinary/wine artisans
From 1,150 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Aug
Gardens of New Zealand tour, spring time
Canterbury Spring Gardens 7 Day Small Group Escapes
From NZ $3,790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 28 Oct
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It was great. I came back relaxed and fully recharged. (more)Paulina Strzyz
We had a fantastic time. The combination of lessons and walking was a great balance. (more)Ann Hackett
I really enjoyed the first day meeting classmates, and the teachers, and then exploring the local countryside. (more)Anna Bond
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1,250
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The Greek people were extremely friendly, the food was fabulous and the scenery and historical sites were amazing.
(more)Elaine Williams
Excellent, cant say enough good things about our tour guide, Dimitris, who
obviously loves Greece. Particularly good at selecting outstanding restaurants. (more)Grady Aronstamm
There were so many highlights. Olympia was breathtaking and the hotel in Galadixi was such a special place to stay (more)Helen Middleton-Stewart
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I really enjoyed the classes, they were interesting and varied and tailored to our needs. The tutors were brilliant. I learned a lot. (more)Andrew Edwards
We thoroughly enjoyed it all. Each part was a different type of experience - new,
challenging, and engaging. Ana and her team made the Spanish learning fun and
rewarding, as did Natalia with the yoga. And the scenery and area were stunning.
(more)John Bold
It's difficult to point to 1 thing. The school and teachers were lovely and adapted the group/classes to our level. Panes is such a tranquil place, great hiking opportunities and don't miss out on a SUP yoga session with Nata!! (more)Hanna Karlsson
From
595
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If you want to improve your Spanish and soak yourself in Spanish culture, this is the ideal place to go. (more)Finola McGrath
The city of Granada with its historic sights and mixed culture, the beauty of the Sierra Nevada national parks, and the quality of the language school (escueala Montalban). (more)Maria Stanojlovic
From
£640
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Great holiday, well organized and the kayak guides very knowledgeable and fun to be with. We wanted to make a last minute change to our final day and this was accommodated without a problem. (more)Christine Todd
Hard to choose as the whole trip was so enjoyable. The team at the operator made me feel so welcome. They tailored the trip to my needs and checked in with the throughout my stay to ensure that everything was ok. (more)Fiona Moss
Our best day was our longest day kayaking on Kotor bay. The sea was as calm as a mill pond and the scenery was absolutely stunning. Toni took us to various islands and it was a really fantastic day. (more)Sue Morris
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634
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The highlight was spending a wonderful afternoon and evening at the country home of our Finnish guide, meeting her delightful family and enjoying a superb dinner while listening to her son's girlfriend singing Finnish songs. (more)Nomi Paynton
We really enjoyed the bicycle tour through green spaces around the edges of Helsinki. It was definitely off the beaten tourist track. Our guide was informative and delightful. We loved the evening boat trip to a tiny island west of Turku. (more)Diane Banner
From
£677
excluding flights
Hard to pick whether the best part of the vacation was sailing with dolphins and turtles, diving with octopus, or eating all the delicious local foods. (more)Jen Mcdaid
This was an authentic, Greek isle sailing expedition (more)Nicholas Freilich
The most memorable part of the holiday was the Tavernas...Safe and easy going sailing and diving...Very good. (more)Tomasz Gliniewicz
From
300
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Granada is a wonderful place to learn Spanish and about the Spanish culture - a must visit spot for anyone! (more)Pauliina Makarainen
My teachers had a great sense of humour and their conversational style of teaching really breathed life into the dryer grammatical topics, as well
as producing some more eclectic points of vocabulary along the way. (more)Oliver Willder
Very good teaching, classes. Had a great time and learned some Spanish. (more)Peggy Poole
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735
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Smelling the orange blossoms as we rode from Astros to Nafplio was memorable. It was very fragrant, and we smelled them pretty much every day for the remainder of the trip. (more)Tiffany Arthur
The entire route was memorable between places, orchards, wildflowers
Coastal regions. History, architecture, the people and food and wine. (more)Sanjiv Dewan
Hard to pick out high points of this holiday because there were no low points. Even the brief and brutal thunderstorms on two occasions did not dampen the spirits (and only dampened cycling kit for a short while). The theatre at Epidavros was spectacular and the experience of staying in Napflio was memorable. (more)Lucy Watson
From
699
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Loved it, and would like to return next year. I feel that I only saw the tip of the iceberg in relation to the area. (more)Lesley Holinshead
Patient and attentive teachers made lessons interesting and fun. It was really great to be in such a small group to be able to ask questions and get the opportunity to practise. (more)Mandy Kee
Great. Class time just flew by and the study was actually fun. I was a novice hiker and found the hikes to be challenging, but worth the effort. I really value the friendships I made with others participating in the program. (more)Mark Hindin
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679
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Canoeing in the beautiful Picos de Europa was stunning.
(more)Colleen Banfield
The most memorable parts of our trip were the opportunity to interact with local folks in small towns of Oiartsun and Panes.
(more)Jim Osborn
We were focused on learning Spanish and
the language school is great. (more)Davinder Gunjal
From
£2,335
excluding flights
The spectacular mountain scenery was something unexpected and awesome. The people were very friendly. Labilela rock hewn churches and the history was very interesting and fascinating. (more)Nicola de Jager
I am not sure what was the most memorable or exciting part of our holiday - for the three of us it would be different things. I think for my daughter it would be the fact that a leopard visited our camp in the Simien Mountains...I would say it was a truly amazing time. (more)Sophie Brinckman
As an introduction to the African continent, for me it was the best experience imaginable!
(more)Julie Stanhope
From
£1,100
including domestic flights only
Memorable parts?
We had a fantastic whale watching trip from Husavik. Saw several grey whales close to our boat. One was very active and actually breached for us!
Visit to steaming geothermal area bubbling pools of water and mud and smelling strongly of rotten eggs!
Tips?
Needed information about transport between international and domestic airports in Reyjavik. Had to use taxi between bus terminal and domestic airport which we were not told about. More information about our... (more)Jeanne Weston
From
£2,500
excluding flights
The most memorable was the views. (more)Danielle Walker
Got to see a pod of eight orca whales including a baby on a whale watching cruise from grundurfordur. (more)Craig Hamilton
We had a 24hr period where everything just went right. Killer Whales, dolphins and a surprise display of a fantastic Aurora...It was a fantastic holiday. (more)Jenny Lacey
From
£2,300
including domestic flights only
All of the advertised highlights were very memorable - snow-shoeing in the different terrains with a wide variety of impressions. Great way to see some of Iceland's nature in the winter. (more)Mark Heron
Seeing the Northern Lights and experiencing volcanoes, sulphur springs and outdoor baths. (more)kathy misunas
Fantastic holiday in wonderful scenery. Will definitely go back to the area. (more)Heike Oberg
From
950
excluding flights
The setting on the lake and the hospitality of Aki and Suvi was absolutely wonderful. Just what we were hoping for. A beautiful and peaceful setting to relax and enjoy nature. The huskies and the hiking were a lot of fun, especially for the kids. (more)Edward Douglas
Peace and tranquility. Beautiful forests and still lakes. Wonderful, well cared for and friendly huskies. Superb sauna down by the lake. Just say the overall
experience- a great de-stressing holiday. (more)Gerard Newman
This was one of the best breaks I have ever had. I felt completely relaxed and
at peace immediately. Wonderful hosts, wonderful setting and an amazing experience. (more)Amanda Fiske
From
480
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
classes were intensive and comprehensive as well as informative about history and culture.
Salsa classes were not for beginners, therefor I had to cancel them
Tips?
Go for it. Good idea to stay in the flat provided by the school
Local benefits?
I guess it's good for the locals in terms of increase of business. Not sure about environmental impact
Overall rating?
90% (more)Ethel Kojman
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1,180
excluding flights
Amazing trip, amazing hosts. (more)Erika Noriega
The most memorable moment was the warmth and hospitality of our hosts (and their great home cooked Finnish cuisine), to interacting with the dogs and harnessing them, to the experience of a wood fired sauna beside a frozen lake each evening, this short holiday could not have been better.
(more)Matthew Peek
Excellent experience - would have liked to have stayed longer and would go again! (more)Philippa Cawthorne
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870
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There were so many highlights of the trip but we all agree that sitting around the dinner table sharing conversation and learning about this beautiful part of the world and making new friends was an unforgettable experience. (more)Susan Chortyk
Excellent!!! (more)Haruyo and Neil Abramson
The enormous warmth and helpfulness of the people we met surmounted the language barrier. (more)Rachel Ganz
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SKr9,595
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From
595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I mainly went for a short crash course in Spanish and I was not disappointed. The school caters for all levels and is extremely expert. I joined a lovely small group only one of whom was British although everyone spoke perfect English. I left wanting more.
Tips?
I opted for photography workshops as well and they were one to one in my case. The hiking involved was testing for an older person although the teaching was good. This was my first trip to mainland Spain... (more)Peter Martin
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750
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Our cooking classes here were wonderful. We were using locally sourced ingredients and had so much fun turning them into delicious meals that we enjoyed with the stunning view of the valley beyond. (more)Georgina Orme
The entire stay was perfect. The best part was the hospitality. Francesca, Francesco, and Stella really make guests feel at home. All the farm fresh food was amazing. It was wonderful to be able to share meals with them and the other guests. (more)Lana Frantz
Meeting Italian people, truffle hunting, the making of pasta, tasting Italian home cooking. (more)Simon Bramwell
From
620
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Memorable parts?
We loved this holiday! We felt so welcome by Evangelia and the others involved, and before long felt like they were old friends... Everything was relaxed and easy-going, even when we did some longer hikes. We learned so much about the island and the way of life as led by the people of northern Karpathos. Their self-
sufficiency is amazing! The feeling of hospitality and generosity of the people will stay with us forever.
Tips?
Be prepared to be flexible on the itinerary.... (more)Janis Colville
From
1,650
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Memorable parts?
We are going to have 5 things:
1. The Brda Wine Festival - lovely to feel part of something so relaxed, high quality and entertaining. This was voted the top thing.
2. Ronchi de Cialla - visit to the family house and to talk to the brothers who make the wine
3. CV Winery - visit to a new young winemaker and to taste his exceptional wines
4. The outdoor lunch over looking the salt flats and the olive oil tasting
5. A trip around the trenches and caves in the local area... (more)Kathryn Stuart
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