123 Something different holidays found
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity cultural holiday in fabulous rural Andalucia
From €207 to €270 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From €1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct
Self guided biking tour in Croatia
Explore the amazing island's coasts, medieval town on bike
From €440 to €755 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time to suit you between April and October
Burma sailing holiday, the Mergui archipelago
Adventurous exploration of the Myeik Archipelago in Burma
From £1,775 to £2,010 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 25 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr
2019: 1 Jan, 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr, 16 Apr
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Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From £1,579 to £1,699 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 19 May, 16 Jun, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 May, 16 Jun
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
From AU $1,100 to AU $6,000 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Portugal yoga holiday, Iyengar retreat
Wonderful healing Iyengar yoga retreats Algarve, Portugal
From €850 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 28 Apr, 11 May, 18 May, 27 Jul
Coast to coast cycling holiday in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From £3,199 to £3,749 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 10 Aug, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 10 Aug, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
Burma cultural holiday
Discover a side of Burma hidden beyond the tourist trail
From £1,849 to £1,999 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Aug, 27 Oct, 17 Nov, 8 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Mar, 13 Apr, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From £1,095 to £1,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 20 Jun, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Save *£150 on our May luxury boot camp and wellness retreats on Spain's white coast. Award winning venue & spa, superb health fitness & wellness program specifically designed to reduce weight, improve fitness, detox gently and de-stress.
Sea kayaking holiday in Croatia
Kayaking holiday on stunning Elaphite Islands near Dubrovnik
From €750 to €785 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 3 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 21 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 31 Aug, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep
Peru tour, off the beaten track
An cultural small group tour to the Northern region of Peru.
From £2,695 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Oct
2019: 11 May, 16 Nov
2019: 11 May, 16 Nov
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
From US $3,490 to US $3,540 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 21 Jul, 11 Aug
$50 discount on our Alaska Trips departing in July 2018. Book now and enjoy the wilderness with us.
Sicily history tour, Italy
One of the most fascinating islands in Europe
From £1,399 to £1,649 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 30 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 09 Jun, 30 Jun
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Cross-country skiing holiday in Finland, Russian border
Guided hut-to-hut cross-country skiing holiday in Finland
From €1,010 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar
Life coaching & spa holiday in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Destressing, relaxing or re-energizing in Northern Thailand
From £689 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Salsa dance holiday of a lifetime in Cuba!
From £1,525 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 15 Oct, 19 Dec
2019: 11 Mar, 15 Jul, 14 Oct, 19 Dec
2019: 11 Mar, 15 Jul, 14 Oct, 19 Dec
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Apr, 28 Apr, 1 May, 2 May, 5 May, 6 May, 9 May, 12 May, 13 May, 15 May, 16 May, 19 May, 22 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 5 Jun, 6 Jun, 9 Jun, 17 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 7 Jul, 8 Jul, 10 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Jul, 24 Jul, 25 Jul, 28 Jul, 29 Jul, 31 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 25 Aug, 29 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 8 Sep, 16 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 22 Sep, 30 Sep, 2 Oct ...
Dingle Way walking holiday in Ireland
Self guided walk on The Dingle Way
From £980 to £1,270 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be be booked at a time to suit you
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
Photography holidays in beautiful Andaluca.
From £795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Jun, 22 Jun, 7 Sep, 9 Oct
Book a photograph holiday in Andalucia before the 30 April to receive Gbp 100 off. Dates available in June, September and October 2018.
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
From €1,153 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Mongolia tour, mountains & nomads
Slow travel through Mongolia's northern & central landscapes
From US $1,955 to US $2,250 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Jul
Do something different this July - explore Mongolia on this guaranteed small group trip. Book before May 31st and receive a 10% discount per person. That's a saving of up to $225 pp. Only three spaces (out of six) remaining.
Walking holiday in St Lucia
Guided walking on this beautiful tear drop island
From £964 to £2,614 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout October to July
Halloween tour in Transylvania
Take a fascinating and historical tour in Transylvania
From £499 to £1,199 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 29 Oct, 2 Nov
2019: 28 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 26 Oct, 30 Oct
2019: 28 Oct, 1 Nov
2020: 26 Oct, 30 Oct
Learn Spanish and watersports holiday, Dominican Republic
Study Spanish & enjoy watersports in the warm Caribbean
From £415 to £755 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Self guided cycling holiday in Norway, Sunnhordland fjords
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen - Norway
From NKr9,850 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep
Uluru and the Olgas tour in Australia
Experience Australia's rugged land of Dreamtime legends
From £395£336 to £395 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This tour has daily departures.
Up to £50 off. Late availability on these dates: 25 Apr, 26 Apr, 27 Apr, 28 Apr, 29 Apr, 30 Apr, 01 May, 02 May, 03 May, 04 May, 05 May, 06 May, 07 May, 08 May, 09 May, 10 May, 11 May, 12 May, 13 May, 14 May, 15 May, 16 May, 17 May, 19 May, 21 May, 22 May, 23 May,...
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From £1,199 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel
Family horse riding holiday in South Africa
Family horse riding safari holiday in South Africa
From £1,525 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellness Holiday in Pelion, Greece
From £790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Jun, 16 Sep
From
£2,950
excluding flights
We were lucky on day one to shoot the Northern Lights. We never saw them again. The Ice Beach was an amazing experience but the waterfalls and scenery generally was amazing. We were lucky enough to have received a large dumping of fresh snow which made the country spectacular. (more)Viv Gower
We were lucky enough to get a magnificent aurora display over Kirkjufell on evening 2. That probably stands out from all of the other awe-inspiring places we
went to. (more)Roy Hodson
I loved the wildness of Iceland. The weather we encountered the week I was in Iceland was raw. It snowed most of the week and sometimes the road was
closed. The weather allowed us to see Iceland with few tourist around. It was great! (more)Nancy Hardie
From
£790
excluding flights
The Pilates, meditation and Qi Gong sessions were held in a stunning setting on the terrace by the water - morning and evening, the lapping Pelion sea worked its spell. Ioannis the instructor/therapist/healer is a special individual, and his instruction is imbued with gentle humour. (more)Janine Hollins
There is something very special about the tour operator we went with. It's a complete getaway. You can't help but feel calm and slow down. I was there for 2 weeks - the pilates/wellness week with the marvellous Ioannis and then the yoga week with the angel like Molly. (more)Alison Fraser
From
€207
excluding flights
There are so many memorable moments from our stay - stunning views, beautiful sunrises & sunsets, crystal clear night sky, amazing accommodation, great activities (kayaking , rock climbing, horse riding, milking a goat(!), making cheese and bread) and of course Ilaria and Des our hosts. (more)Nick Levitsky
We swam, kayaked, rode horses, rafted down rivers and went for hikes through the superb national parks in the area. The "Lake District" of Spain lived up to its reputation and we found swimming in the man-made reservoirs was a great experience. It was one of the best holidays we had. (more)Brendan O
The most memorable moments were rock climbing, kayaking and visiting the hot spring pool at Negratin Reservoir. A lovely host and a beautiful area! (more)Natalie Fairbairn
From
€1,150
excluding flights
The whole thing really was memorable. From start to finish I was so well looked after by Dimitri our driver and guide. It literally was a dream holiday, and even four months later, I still think about it everyday. (more)Katherine Hall
The visits to Ancient Olympia and Delphi. But everything was fascinating so it's hard to name one thing! (more)Janet March
The whole holiday was exciting! (more)Heather Clinton
From
€580
excluding flights
Memorable parts: I know it sounds cliché, but there are too many to mention! ...Great. Would recommend it to anyone! (more)Cobus van der Elst
From the incredibly beautiful swimming spots to the quaint villages we visited, it was incredible. The food was local and outstanding. The skipper knew all the best spots and just where to take us. (more)Lisa Sexauer
The whole trip was a highlight (more)Lina Echeverri
From
£2,084
excluding flights
The most memorable was coming face-to-face with sea lions.... actually overcoming my anxiety of snorkelling.. the great 'family' created. (more)Chris Bach
The most memorable was swimming with sea turtles and seeing dolphins and whales around our boat. The wildlife generally in the Galapagos is great, as is the volcanic landscape. (more)Martin White
Wildlife - once in a lifetime encounters; especially swimming with sealions, sharks and turtles. (more)Lauren Jones
From
€440
excluding flights
Biking and soaking in incredible views! Excellent. (more)Summit Shah
Meeting all of the wonderful people in Croatia, learning about the country, taking in all the sights and beautiful scenery. Every day was a new adventure! (more)Natalie Hook
The genuine friendliness of the Croatians, coupled with the
spectacular scenery, were definite highlights for us. (more)James Shatford
From
£1,775
excluding flights
Not knowing anything about the Islands off Burma, or knowing anyone who had been, it was all very memorable our week on the catamaran. We had a fantastic skipper, Carlos, who was fun, sociable and very practical in running the boat, with his team. Exceptional, we made the most of it with lots of swimming, snorkelling... (more)Bridget Gladwin
Kayaking through mangroves and visiting fishing villages was the most memorable moment. Excellent. Saw places few westerners have ever seen. Great climate. wonderful swimming. First class skipper and crew. (more)Marilyn Hands
Very good! Just being on a boat for a week was great. (more)Katharina Wieland
From
£1,579
including UK flights
My most memorable moment was walking through the slot canyon that leads to and opens up to the Treasury in Petra. It was a wonderful experience that will rank as one of the best vacations of my life. (more)Donald Stauffer
The scenery is amazing In Jordan, incredible gorges, rock formations as well as good variety. In terms of ancient cultures - Jerash and Petra stand out. The
people are very friendly and its very safe. (more)Jill Ford
Action packed, fantastic from start to finish (more)Phil Ely
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Participating in the Cuba Music Holiday through the tour operator we used was the trip of a lifetime! Learning from, working with, and performing public shows
with a top-rated band in a foreign country is a dream come true for us. We fell in love with Cuba, its people, and its music, and we look forward to returning
someday. We'd also like to do another music holiday with this same company.
Tips?
Study Spanish before leaving home. Practice the music the operator... (more)Bob and Patty Tatum
From
£3,199
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Every day with new discoveries of Costa Rica, beautiful cycling experience, local tour leader Memo and his fantastic crew member Luís and Ronald, and variety of holiday experience in two weeks made this holiday the best I've ever been.
Tips?
Be prepared for rice and beans three times a day for two weeks ;)
Local benefits?
Yes, absolutely, in all the trips (including optional) I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant... (more)Agne Bajoriniene
From
£760
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Traveling by bike on Inis Mór. No real plans on the island. We just biked around and stopped at anything we found interesting. Great relaxing day.
Tips?
Go to some of the local pubs, like Garavn's in Galway. Sit at the bar, and have a chat with some of the locals. Much of Ireland has rapidly changed in the lest 10-
15 years, and a great way to understand that is to hear how from the locals.
Belfast has some of the best restaurants I've ever been to at such a reasonable... (more)Michael Worthley
From
€630
excluding flights
Spanish Lessons and some wonderful walks in the Picos de Europa was very memorable. (more)Ann Almeida
Learning and practising speaking spanish in the village was the highlight. (more)Anne Kavanagh
The walk and talk team, the other students as well as the beauty of the area and the good. Our accommodation was great. (more)Jayne Quinn
From
£1,849
excluding flights
There were many highlights. The people - and elephant washing - and the cycle ride around Mandalay - and the balloon ride over Bagan - and the train ride etc etc - everyday was a brilliant adventure. (more)Angela Allan
I've fallen in love with this country, didn't want to leave, enjoyed every minute, will defiantly go back one day. (more)Andy Rowlands
All the guides we had were Myanmar people, trained in the country and speaking good English. They were keen for us to see that the country has a chance for positive development and were happy to discuss social and economic
prospects. (more)Phil Raybould
From
AU $1,100
excluding flights
We spent almost 4 weeks in Tasmania and had a wonderful time every day. Each area was different and we did so many varied activities that it is impossible to compare them. However, we loved the hiking that we did in every place we went despite the inclement weather. (more)Margaret Hungerford
This was an amazing holiday of a lifetime, superbly organised by the tour operator with excellently chosen accommodation, locations and no-hassle car hire. Fine weather added to the delight but Tassie is friendly, bags to do and a haven for nature lovers, peace and quiet (with adventures if you're an adrenalin junkie!) (more)John Holloway
Maria Island walking trip, Pumphouse Point, the wildlife, the Flinders Island experience at Rob and Lorraine’s Partridge Farm, Sean’s pork belly at Jackey’s Marsh Wilderness Retreat....the local food and wine throughout the trip was lovely. (more)Carol Koehli
From
€1,080
excluding flights
Getting to know catalan culture, from ancient ruins over medieval villages to seaside resorts, from tapas over olive oil to wine and beer. (more)Lukas Innig
It was great. We could do as much as we wanted. We could have made it as hard or easy as we liked. We loved being active. (more)Liz Wood
Biking in the beautiful country of Spain with my husband and good friends was the most memorable part. It was a wonderful experience, great trails, food and memories to last a lifetime. I am planning my next trip now! (more)Mark Edwards
From
€999
excluding flights
Sighisoara and Sibiu was the highlight. (more)Margaret Garman
Hard to choose! Romania has beautiful scenery, a very interesting history and some of the friendliest people I've ever come across. As a history fan, climbing the 1480 stairs to Poenari Castle (Vlad the Impaler's actual castle) was the highlight. (more)Rebecca Sweeney
We visited beautiful churches and palaces. the scenery was spectacular and the locals were wonderful, friendly and honest. (more)Neil Liversidge
From
€1,153
excluding flights
The husky dog sledding, the ice climb, the snowshoeing itself, being out in such a beautiful environment! And our companions too - the other four people in the party were lovely, and we all got on very well together - enough in common to bond yet different enough for good conversation!
(more)Angela Dennison
In terms of the most exciting part, it has to be the ice climbing...not part of our original plans but I'm so glad it was suggested. Slow down and enjoy your stay in what really is an undiscovered part of the Alps. (more)Norma Sherratt
Well organized, interesting, hassle free and great fun- the ideal introduction to the activities. (more)Matt Hannah
From
€520
excluding flights
Difficult to pick out one highlight but the walk around the beautiful lake in Mljet with a swim at the end was certainly a highlight. (more)Sarah Jennings
We enjoyed getting out into the countryside on the walks. Since we were towards the end of the season, most of the time we were the only ones on the trails. The area was spectacularly beautiful, so everywhere we went had amazing views. We liked staying in small B&Bs. Each one had an interesting history. (more)Robin Melvin
all of it was amazing! Excellent. Our tour operator are a fantastic company and ensure you are well cared for put together a great itinerary. (more)Paulene Morrow
From
£1,095
excluding flights
Taking part in all the classes, the amazing food, the lovely people, the location! (more)Liz Hill
Excellent. It was a good week for relaxing, trying out new experiences and challenging your lifestyle. (more)Alison Mitchell
The Thai yoga massage literally made me feel I was flying thanks Patricia. teachers really good and really missed 8o'clock yoga with Julie today. Good starting off point for travelling in Spain. (more)Lucy Jenks
From
£2,400
excluding flights
There were lots of memorable moments. - The people. The small group. The competent and caring leaders. The snow!! The autumn colours. The slug! Being somewhere very different from my subtropical Aus. (more)Esther Andrews
Great time.
Interesting locations.
I got a lot of hands on time with the knowledgeable instructors. I ended up looking
at certain things I'd never considered before, and have taken that knowledge home with me as I take photos here. (more)Shane Woods
Very good, I learned a lot. The small group size was perfect for a photography holiday and despite being very full in terms of activities was also very relaxing. Food very large portions and good range of choice. (more)D Smith
From
€750
excluding flights
Kayaking amongst beautiful scenery was the most beautiful. (more)Nicola McMeekin
Kayaking along the beautiful coastline, seeing caves, arches and spotting dolphins. (more)Elizabeth Pavey
The most memorable was the storm on the first day of kayaking & being rescued! Lessons were learnt that day - for sure! (more)Belinda Hopkins
From
£795
excluding flights
Torrox is a lovely village which really gives you the sense of being in 'real' Spain. Being taken to various locations, offered photography tuition and advice in a relaxed atmosphere is a fantastic way to spend a week - a great balance of focussing on a hobby while also being looked after on holiday. (more)Chris Pitt
I would definitely recommend it ! (more)M.C
Seeing real Spain and the wonderful hill top villages with great people was the highlight. (more)Gary Franklin
From
£980
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Meeting the local farm workers as we walked through or passed their farms...what a lot of amazing characters.
Tips?
Be prepared to walk quite a distance before coming across somewhere that you could buy a drink or snack.
Local benefits?
Most definitely as all stays were in local B&Bs, farms or small pubs, and most meals were in these places.
Overall rating?
One of the best walking trips we have had...great views, changing daily, friendly and interesting... (more)Denise Kibby
