142 Something different holidays found
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
From AU $1,495 to AU $6,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Family Multi-activity cultural holiday in rural Andalucia
From €380 to €490 8 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 €1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 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
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
From £1,779 to £2,149 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
2021: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 22 Dec
2022: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 13 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 21 May
2021: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 31 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 22 Dec
2022: 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 13 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 21 May
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Sea kayaking holiday in Croatia
Kayaking holiday on stunning Elaphite Islands near Dubrovnik
From €785 to €825 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 2 Aug, 5 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, with tuition, day trips and nights out included
From £1,560 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 28 Jun, 1 Nov, 19 Dec
Coast to coast cycling holiday in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From £3,449 to £4,249 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 10 Jul, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 17 Apr, 10 Jul, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
Sicily history tour, Italy
One of the most fascinating islands in Europe
From £1,449 to £1,799 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2021: 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2021: 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
Burma cultural holiday
Discover a side of Burma hidden beyond the tourist trail
From £2,075 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2021: 9 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 30 Oct, 11 Dec
2021: 9 Feb, 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 30 Oct, 11 Dec
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
From £1,145 to £1,245 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2021: 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
2021: 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 7 Apr, 21 Apr, 5 May, 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov
Save a healthy £100.00 pp on all of our summer and autumn 2020 retreat dates.
Lose weight, get fit & boost your overall wellness on our luxury boot camp and wellness retreat in Spain.
Rate includes a private guest suite at our award winning venue.
Self guided biking tour in Croatia
Explore the amazing island's coasts, medieval town on bike
From €440 to €905 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Departures can be arranged at any time to suit you between April and October
Peru tour, off the beaten track
An cultural small group tour to the Northern region of Peru.
From £3,035 to £3,245 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Oct
2021: 9 May, 10 Oct
2021: 9 May, 10 Oct
Alaska adventure holiday, salmon run
Active small group adventures in a retrofitted school bus
From US $3,640 to US $3,990 20 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug
2021: 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 7 Aug
2021: 5 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 7 Aug
Cross-country skiing holiday in Finland, Russian border
Guided hut-to-hut cross-country skiing holiday in Finland
From €1,030 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 31 Mar
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Desert island survival adventure, Panama
Learn survival skills castaway on a tropical desert island.
From US $2,450 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2021: 4 Mar
Sailing in Croatia
A multi-activity adventure sailing cruise
From €580 to €790 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Jun, 3 Jun, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 7 Jun, 8 Jun, 9 Jun, 10 Jun, 11 Jun, 12 Jun, 13 Jun, 14 Jun, 15 Jun, 16 Jun, 18 Jun, 19 Jun, 20 Jun, 21 Jun, 22 Jun, 23 Jun, 24 Jun, 25 Jun, 26 Jun, 27 Jun, 28 Jun, 29 Jun, 1 Jul, 2 Jul, 3 Jul, 4 Jul, 5 Jul, 6 Jul, 7 Jul, 9 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 14 Jul, 16 Jul, 17 Jul, 20 Jul, 22 Jul, 23 Jul, 24 Jul, 27 Jul, 29 Jul, 30 Jul, 31 Jul, 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 7 Aug ...
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
New! Capture beautiful Andalucia with camera & smart phones.
From £795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Jun, 8 Sep, 17 Oct
2021: 29 May, 12 Jun, 13 Sep
2021: 29 May, 12 Jun, 13 Sep
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
From €1,259 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Singing holiday in Galicia, Spain
An uplifting week of choral singing in superb surroundings
From £1,395 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 Aug
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
Mongolia tour, mountains & nomads
Slow travel through Mongolia's northern & central landscapes
From US $2,285 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 7 Jul
Walking holiday in St Lucia
Guided walking on this beautiful tear drop island
From £964 to £4,834 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 £1,149 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Oct, 30 Oct
Self guided cycling holiday in Norway, Sunnhordland fjords
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen - Norway
From NKr10,750 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep
Uluru and the Olgas tour in Australia
Experience Australia's rugged land of Dreamtime legends
From £400£360 to £400 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This tour has daily departures.
Up to £40 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Jul, 02 Jul, 03 Jul, 07 Jul, 09 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 31 Jul, 01 Aug, 02 Aug, 03 Aug, 04 Aug, 05 Aug, 06 Aug,...
Late availability on these dates: 01 Jul, 02 Jul, 03 Jul, 07 Jul, 09 Jul, 10 Jul, 11 Jul, 12 Jul, 13 Jul, 15 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Jul, 21 Jul, 23 Jul, 25 Jul, 26 Jul, 27 Jul, 28 Jul, 31 Jul, 01 Aug, 02 Aug, 03 Aug, 04 Aug, 05 Aug, 06 Aug,...
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
From £1,449 to £1,799 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Dec, 19 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar
Fat biking holiday in Finland
Delve deep into Europe's last great wilderness
From £1,899 to £1,949 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2021: 31 Jan, 21 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar
Jordan highlights & camel safari, small group
Taste the real life of Bedouin at Mars on Earth, Wadi Rum!
From US $1,935 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 8 Nov
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellnes Retreat in Greece by the sea
From £790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Sep
From
£3,250
excluding flights
Truly excellent. The group leaders were outstanding; their photography knowledge and teaching ability were amazing. (more)Neal Essex
The most exciting part of the holiday was taking photos of icebergs on a stormy day with massive waves crashing onto the beach. (more)Tracy Jones
great trip, well organised. memories for life (more)juris uzegovs
From
£790
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was watching dolphins swim past while we practised Qi Gong (more)Catriona Hasaka
This holiday is perfect for switching off - the idea of the wellness together with the Pilates is to relax your mind and body in a beautiful location. (more)Helen Wood
The most memorable was being taught Pilates and meditation by Ioannis Davros. (more)Frances Lawrence
From
AU $1,495
excluding flights
One of the very best we have taken....We thoroughly enjoyed staying with local people who were extremely friendly and visiting wineries (more)George Kirk
An excellent trip with all the suggestions on things to do and where to go made by Susie De Carteret. The biggest problem was choosing between so many options. Her enthusiasm in the planning, and attention to detail in organising the trip made it a special holiday (more)David Howe
Loved it. Its a long journey from the UK and we did indulge ourselves but it was one of the best holidays we've had. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants that sort of immersive holiday where you feel you've become part of the place.. (more)Bob Harrington
From
€380
excluding flights
5***** (more)louise Briggs
It was such a wonderful break! The peace of the surrounding area was fantastic, still so undiscovered. Also the hospitality of Ilaria and her family was second to none!
(more)Charlotte Broughton
The best parts of the holiday were all the great activities Ilaria booked for us and the wonderful location, lovely food and great hosts. (more)Anthony Johnson
From
€1,250
excluding flights
The Greek people were extremely friendly, the food was fabulous and the scenery and historical sites were amazing.
(more)Elaine Williams
Excellent, can’t 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
From
€785
excluding flights
Delightful kayaking round beautiful coastal islands (more)Jean Leslie
The most exciting part of the holiday was the kayaking. (more)Linda Hardie
The kayak guide, Johnny, was everything we could have wished for. Not only his kayaking expertise and concerns for our safety and wellbeing, but also for sharing his insider knowledge about Croatian culture, history and way of life. The islands were beautiful with crystal clear blue and green sea. (more)Helen Kent
From
£1,560
excluding flights
I had an excellent holiday - I thoroughly enjoyed myself and would like to do it again sometime! (more)Alex Tackie
Excellent, surpassed my expectations.....The dance classes are excellent. The teachers have a high standard of expertise and they communicate a passion and enthusiasm for dance. (more)Doyin Lawunmi
The dancing was certainly the most important part of it, but learning more about Cuban religion, Cuban people, Cuban food and drinks was definitely equally exciting!! (more)Angela Griep
From
€580
excluding flights
From
£1,779
including UK flights
Cycling down Mount Nebo to the Dead sea, marvelling at Petra, waking early in the Wadi Rum and watching the sun rise over the silent desert were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Susie Deuchars
The most exciting part of the holiday was zooming down hill from Mount Nebo. (more)John Abela
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
From
£2,199
including UK flights
From
£1,125
excluding flights
We enjoyed the walking tour of Dublin and the black taxi tour of Belfast because we learned so much from the knowledgeable guides.
(more)Susan DeWitt
The overwhelming beauty of grassy green hills blocked into rectangles by stone walls capturing white fluffy sheep and the stunning quantity of stone works were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Dwight McCann
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. (more)Michael Worthley
From
£945
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
€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
£2,400
excluding flights
From
£2,349
excluding flights
A once in a lifetime experience. Every day was another surprising wildlife encounter - snorkeling with penguins and sea turtles, hiking among (and swimming with) the marine iguanas or standing two feet away from a pair of blue footed boobies doing their beautiful, intricate mating dance.
(more)Elizabeth Willson
Excellent....Arriving in the Galapagos and seeing so many animals so close the first afternoon: blue footed boobies, sea lions and crabs and then so many iguanas. (more)Sheila Ellwood
The most memorable was coming face-to-face with sea lions.... actually overcoming my anxiety of snorkelling.. the great 'family' created. (more)Chris Bach
From
€1,159
excluding flights
The most memorable must be staying at the Prince Hunter Hotel in Turda. It was a quirky hotel that certainly put us in a “Dracula” mood... It surpassed all my expectations! We had a lovely time and we loved Romania. (more)Alicia Moreno
We loved the way they handled the whole Dracula experience. We wanted to experience the full history of the real, larger-than-life, person on which Bram
Stoker based his fictional antagonist as well as enjoy the Halloween ambiance. (more)Cory Maddox
The highlights were certainly Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Dracula hotel (more)Anne Llewellyn
From
€670
excluding flights
The most exciting part of the holiday was walking in the National Parks (more)Robyn Cullen
Absolutely fantastic. This tour allowed us to get a good taste of some of the range of natural beauty of Croatia that we could not have obtained under our own steam. (more)Arnold Seglenieks
Hiking in such varied National Parks left us overwhelmed by the exceptional beauty and variety of the landscapes. (more)Anne Smith
From
£1,935
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was being in the square in Marrakech in the evening. (more)Leslie Lessenger
From Salamanca in Spain to Coimbra in Portugal to the end of the experience in Marrakesh, all was just beautiful and nutritius. I keep great memories of the trip, thank you! (more)Patricia Deza
Great experience, great food and great like minded people. (more)Jan Tydde
From
€440
excluding flights
From
£1,795
excluding flights
Excellent, we would recommend it to anyone who enjoys nature and meeting local people (more)Deirdre Forde
One of the most outstanding trips I have ever done. Loved it. (more)Nicolas Snelling
Honestly everything was amazing! Being completely immersed in nature. Monkeys, dolphins, turtles, manta rays, bats and of course Komodo dragons... oh and some spectacular sunsets! (more)Jodie Cummings
From
€1,259
excluding flights
Fantastic: serene winter hiking, great local knowledge, luxury accommodation with inspired food. (more)Lou Stone
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
From
£3,449
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was experiencing the flora and fauna of Costa Rica and being able to share the holiday with our cycling group. (more)Alan Baird
In all the trips I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant for a lunch stop, chocolate tour in sustainable farming or cycling, as a way to discover the country. Exceeding my expectations! (more)Agne Bajoriniene
From
€659
excluding flights
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
From
£2,075
excluding flights
It was an amazing holiday made all the more memorable because it coincided with a four day full moon holiday when we were able to mingle with the people enjoying many special celebrations. (more)Kate Fraser
Hard to choose a single aspect of a fantastic holiday, but probably the elephants would edge it. The cycle ride in Mandalay was really cool too. Fantastic experience, the memory bank is maxed out and the euphoria will linger on for a long time.
(more)Christine and John Brooks
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
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