523 Special interest holidays found
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in the Finnish wilderness
From £1,475 to £1,575 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec
2019: 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
2019: 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
Northern Lights photography holiday in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £2,950 to £3,150 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 30 Sep, 26 Oct
2019: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 3 Mar, 30 Sep, 10 Oct, 20 Oct
2019: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 3 Mar, 30 Sep, 10 Oct, 20 Oct
India small group holiday, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From £1,595 to £1,805 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 23 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 25 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov ...
2019: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 4 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 28 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
From 630 to 665 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct
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Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,150 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 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
Yoga holidays in Spain
Retreats by the sea offering more than just fabulous Yoga.
From £575 to £795 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 29 Oct
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,300 to £1,400 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 1 Oct, 14 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 12 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 13 Oct
Painting holiday in Moroccan desert
Sketching the high dunes and desert landscapes of Morocco
From £875 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Oct
2019: 12 Mar
2019: 12 Mar
Yoga Retreats in Valencia, Spain
Yoga and meditation in the magical countryside of Valencia
From 516 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov
Cambodia photography holiday & Angkor temples
Improve your travel photography on tour in Cambodia
From US $3,300 to US $3,600 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 16 Aug, 11 Dec
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Aug, 27 Oct
2019: 4 Jan, 11 Aug, 27 Oct
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 24 Nov
2019: 17 Nov
2019: 17 Nov
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,260£1,048 to £1,430 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 3 Nov, 17 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2019: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 25 May, 29 Jun, 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £260 off. Late availability on these dates: 11 Aug, 01 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct, 20 Oct
Learn Spanish and walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From 630 to 665 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct
Cuba music holidays
Music holiday of a lifetime in Santiago de Cuba
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Oct
2019: 11 Mar
2019: 11 Mar
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Yoga holiday in Portugal
A stunning Yoga retreat in the Portuguese mountains.
From 800 to 1,200 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
Last places on our summer yoga retreats in Portugal. Book in soon.
Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Jan, 4 Feb
Northern lights short break, Finland
Leisurely stay in Finnish Lapland & an Aurora alert system
From £1,235 to £1,595 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar
Northern Lights, glaciers & ice photography holiday Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning south/east Iceland
From £2,700 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 18 Oct
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: 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Save £200.00 pp on our inclusive luxury boot camp and wellness retreat in Spain.
Inc: A private suite at our award winning venue and Spa, proven results oriented weight loss, fitness, detox and wellness program, supported by our world class team.
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Photography in North Spain's stunning mountains & wild coast
From £2,400 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Nov
2019: 13 Oct
2019: 13 Oct
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
Photography holidays in beautiful Andaluca.
From £595 to £795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 7 Sep, 9 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 1 Jun, 12 Jun, 6 Sep, 9 Oct
2019: 18 Apr, 1 Jun, 12 Jun, 6 Sep, 9 Oct
Small group cooking holiday in Thailand
Discover Thailand through its food. No Single Supplement.
From £2,225 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2018: 27 Oct
2019: 9 Feb
2019: 9 Feb
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
From £555 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
Orangutan photography in Borneo
Develop your photography skills in Borneo
From £2,175 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 22 Oct, 7 Nov
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From 510 to 780 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Painting holiday in Andalucia
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jun, 12 Jun, 6 Sep, 9 Oct
Photography holiday in Southwest Sri Lanka
Photograph South West Sri Lanka with us
From 2,400 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 20 Nov
Angkor Temples photography tour, Cambodia
Four days photography tours of iconic Angkor temples
From US $1,150 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Vietnam small group holiday, a food adventure
Exotic 2 week culinary and cultural tour of Vietnam.
From £1,295 to £1,465 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2019: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 24 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 14 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug, 02 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 07 Oct, 21 Oct
Morocco photography holiday
A true Moroccan adventure of Kasbahs, mountains and desert
From £1,195 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
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
630
excluding flights
From
£1,475
including UK flights
The highlight was everything! from start to finish. (more)Sian Minns
Obviously seeing the Aurora was the best part of the holiday however the Husky safari was a big tick off the bucket list. This was indeed a once in a lifetime experience! Our holiday was the best and something we will never forget. (more)Andrew Allen
The highlight was the Northern lights - though husky sledging pretty good and reindeer herding exceeded expectations. (more)Steve Killick
From
£1,595
excluding flights
My trip was full of exciting and memorable moments every day! To choose one, we visited the Old Delhi the first day, had the breakfast in the narrow lines and then visited the Sikh Temple and were introduced how the local volunteers prepare free meals to be shared to anybody. (more)Jarmo Kaariainen
Excellent. Pancham our guide was great too. (more)Alison Pick
How would you rate your holiday overall? One of the best (more)Mick Sanders
From
1,150
excluding flights
A very memorable holiday that will remain in the memory for many years, would definitely do something like this again. (more)Mike Dance
Visiting the ancient site of Delphi was the highlight. This was an excellent holiday - helpful staff, great hotels and good logistics. (more)Ida Swearingen
Cycling along the quiet roads to Tegea was a high point was the most memorable. (more)Carol Sargent
From
£727
excluding flights
The bike ride to the little villages was my most fun experience and to see how they make rice wine, rice paper, bamboo sticky rice, etc. Also really enjoyed the
cooking class the last night. Fun to try so many different foods. (more)Amy Cochran
Best bits: There were so many! The walks through food stalls, the cooking lessons, the impromptu stops of the bus to get more street food and going to a BBQ with locals at Siem Reap. (more)Lauren Supplee
From
£575
excluding flights
We loved the holistic yoga and charming hotel but also had great fun on the cycling and sea kayaking adventures!
(more)Catherine Mullan
A stunning 4 hour guided cycle ride in the local countryside. Lots of challenging hills, but nothing beats whizzing down them with the wind in your hair. I loved it. (more)Marguerite Weatherseed
The highlight was the excellent organisation by Nicole and the first class yoga and Pilates teaching. A fantastic holiday. Very informal and friendly. (more)Amanda Woodward
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
US $3,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The spontaneity of events was the highlight. Although the route was planned and certain visits were structured, our tour leader and guide made things happen when they were least expected. Never a dull moment.
Tips?
Travel light, pack one camera and a couple of lenses. Be prepared for a few early morning starts and enjoy the journey.
Local benefits?
Nathan, has made many friends with the 'everyday' people of Cambodia. We were introduced to many local inhabitants... (more)Paul Byrne
From
US $4,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A brilliant itinerary!
Tips?
Local benefits?
I do not feel that we reduced environmental impact or supported conservation at all. All the local people that we invited to take part in the photo shoots were offered payment although I do not feel that this was making any sustainable change.
Overall rating?
Truly magical experience with a spectacular photographer. (more)Nikki Biggs
From
850
excluding flights
Its a great hiking holiday with a really reliable and kind mountain guide and some excellent yoga led by Rosie. (more)Anna Bullock
Great walks in stunning scenery. (more)Cormac Lucey
Great location, magnificent views, wonderful walks, very interesting yoga sessions, delicious food, very welcoming and helpful staff. Excellent! (more)Nihad Al-ibraheem
From
£875
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Visiting the desert, the wonderful Adobe accommodation nearby, the fantastic locations for sketching and the visit by camel riding off into the sunset in the sand dunes and staying overnight in a Nomad's Tent to watch sunrise.
Tips?
Please dress warmly if booking for March, as even though the sun shines, it can be quite cold. Take lots of photos - locations for sketching are very inspiring. Absorb the atmosphere.
Local benefits?
We stayed in local accommodation.... (more)Pauline Lawton
From
£1,300
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing a quiet and unspoiled part of Tuscany. Meeting the local food producers who are passionate about their work and their commitment to sustainable production.
Tips?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Oli and Flo are very knowledgeable and
flexible with the itinerary
Local benefits?
Yes. It also taught us about sustainability.
Overall rating?
Excellent! A very relaxed yet busy itinerary. Very knowledgeable people
who are passionate about... (more)Ed Erl
From
£915
including UK flights
We loved the location and scenery. Fantastic and looking to go again next year. (more)Lorraine Aspell
The weather and beautiful scenery. Very helpful and friendly local people. A great place for a short stay. A little more choice of food would be good in the hotel but generally all round very good. Excellent staff! (more)Simon Gooding
Staying in a beautiful and peaceful location and definitely the husky sled ride was such a fantastic experience. Superb, best experience ever! Excellent food, warm and comfortable accommodation and plenty to do. Beautiful area and will be going again. (more)Denise Ghalebi
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1,295
excluding flights
First class. Lucy and Simon could not have been more helpful and accommodating and so knowledgeable. (more)Diane Hall
Watching bearded & gryphon vultures flying in the foothills of the Pyrenees was memorable. Brilliant guide, fabulous scenery, not difficult walking. A good mix of walking/cooking/geology/local culture and all in a quiet place: lovely scenery & very friendly company. (more)Anna Avery
Meeting a great bunch of like minded people on our trip including our hosts. The mix of activities we did worked really well, not just the cooking and walking but also everything else we managed to do including wine tasting, visiting the olive oil co-operative, evening visits to local historical town, and more. (more)Mike Smith
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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
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516
excluding flights
The yoga and the mountains were the highlight. 5 star. (more)Ann Mcevoy
The most memorable part was the food it was delicious! Holiday was fantastic, it was a great unique experience and learned a lot about yoga and relaxing the mind. I would definitely recommend to friends and family in future. (more)Tracey McCay
All of it was memorable, the beautiful house, magical garden, beautiful mountains around, great walks through quaint villages, orange groves, mountain hikes, great yoga teaching even for beginners, amazing food, lovely people, fabulous hosts, even my husband unfit and not into yoga enjoyed it and has ordered a yoga mat...!! (more)Shakti Thakur
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£2,595
excluding flights
Most enjoyable part was in the coastal towns of Kep and Kamot, so relaxing and I loved the local dish of Kep crabs with pepper sauce down at the seafront. Excellent trip which I would very much recommend. (more)Christopher Gledhill
The perfect holiday. (more)Susanne Kempf
Excellent, memorable, wonderful. (more)liz mcmanus
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630
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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
Loved the yoga in a lovely old farmhouse with a great teacher. The Spanish school was excellent with the lessons at the right level for us. (more)Ann Potter
From
£790
excluding flights
The whole retreat is fabulous from start to finish. Nick and Pippa are excellent hosts, the yoga instructor, Bonnie, fabulous attitude and teaching. (more)David Clews
Yoga was the highlight. (more)Rebecca Burton
There were many highlights - Seeing dolphins out in the bay while practising morning yoga. Early morning swimming in the cool clear Aegean Sea. Hiking to the local taverna. Far surpassed my expectations particularly the yoga... (more)Janet Patterson
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1,340
excluding flights
The wonderful hospitality that Marina gave us, and the unbelievable meals that Gianluca prepared, some with our help. It is really impossible to pick one thing. The whole week was absolutely wonderful. (more)Peggy Harrison
Had a truly amazing time, in spite of the variable weather. Learning to cook lots of new dishes, amazing food, and meeting likeminded people from the USA and Europe. Such a fun yet relaxing trip. (more)Suzy Dobson
We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the cooking classes, delicious meals, the excellent tours of nearby villages and towns, the spacious and comfortable rooms and the beautiful rural setting in Umbria. Podere le Olle is a truly memorable experience.
(more)Susan White
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630
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The scenery was so stunning but Jesus had selected an easy path so we could spend our time staring at the scenery as we walked. We then stopped for a beer at a very picturesque village. A great day! (more)Margaret Barretto
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
From
2,390
excluding flights
If you're seriously thinking about this trip don't hesitate - book it! (more)Martin Lovell
It was a wonderful holiday/experience
The weather was perfect,
We had a very good choice of food.
Beer very good. Wine ghastly.
Excellent company we laughed a lot.
Oktay helped us with any camera problems and gave us some very good advice.
He went to the trouble of following us up after our return to see if he could help us with our photo's
(more)SIMONA doyle
This trip offers so many great memories which get even better as I reflect on them following my return. A great experience, with a great host and an invaluable local guide. (more)Jenny Abbott
