What we rate and what we don't
539 Special interest holidays found
Finland Northern Lights holiday, Wilderness Auroras
Winter activities & Aurora hunting in the Finnish wilderness
From £1,395 to £1,575 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Dec, 15 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
2020: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
Northern Lights photography holiday in Iceland, coast & ice
Photographic trip in the stunning west and southeast Iceland
From £3,150 to £3,250 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
2020: 9 Feb, 21 Feb, 1 Mar, 30 Sep, 30 Oct
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 to 699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
29 off all trips! Limited time only!
Archaeology holiday in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From 1,250 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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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Orangutan photography in Borneo
Develop your photography skills in Borneo
From £2,275 to £2,465 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Oct, 7 Nov
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture while relaxing mindfully...
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
Italian cooking holiday, small group
Immersive gastronomy & cooking trips in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,400 to £1,450 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 15 Sep, 13 Oct
2020: 24 May, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 28 Aug, 20 Sep
2020: 24 May, 22 Jun, 13 Jul, 28 Aug, 20 Sep
Painting holiday in Moroccan desert
Sketching the high dunes and desert landscapes of Morocco
From £900 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
Cambodia photography holiday & Angkor temples
Improve your travel photography on tour in Cambodia
From US $3,600 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 Aug, 27 Oct
Burma photography tours
Photography tour of Burma:
From US $4,300 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Nov
India small group holiday, a food adventure
2 week discovery of the sights, sounds & flavours of India.
From £1,620£1,539 to £1,815 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Oct, 18 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 1 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 24 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 17 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec ...
2020: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 6 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 17 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 8 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec ...
Up to £80 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep
Mexico small group holiday, a food adventure
Get an authentic taste of Mexico on this 8 day tour
From £1,155£866 to £1,275 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 23 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 23 May, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
Up to £280 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 07 Sep, 21 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 20 Jul, 10 Aug, 07 Sep, 21 Sep
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:
2019: 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct
29 off all trips! Limited time only!
Cuba music holidays
Music holiday of a lifetime in Santiago de Cuba
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 7 Nov
2020: 12 Mar
2020: 12 Mar
Northern Lights & orca photography holiday, Iceland
Incredible photographic trip in stunning West Iceland
From £2,500 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 Feb
Northern lights short break, Finland
Leisurely stay in Finnish Lapland & an Aurora alert system
From £1,320 to £1,710 5 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain
Photo in N Spain's stunning mountain villages & wild coast
From £2,400 to £2,600 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Oct
2020: 10 Oct
2020: 10 Oct
Photography holiday in Andalucia, Spain
New! Capture beautiful Andalucia with camera & smart phones.
From £795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep, 9 Oct
2020: 29 May, 12 Jun, 8 Sep, 17 Oct
2020: 29 May, 12 Jun, 8 Sep, 17 Oct
Small group cooking holiday in Thailand
2-week Adventure. £1,575 exc flights. No Single Supplement!
From £2,225 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May
Special early bird offer! Save £50 on bookings for 2020! No single supplement. Or take a friend/partner and save £100 per person taking same itinerary as a private tour for 2 in January/February/March 2020
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Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
From £630 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
Morocco photography holiday
A true Moroccan adventure of Kasbahs, mountains and desert
From £1,245 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Oct
Painting holiday in Andalucia
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 9 Sep, 9 Oct
2020: 29 May, 12 Jun, 8 Sep
2020: 29 May, 12 Jun, 8 Sep
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 £1,310£1,048 to £1,445 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 8 Sep, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to £260 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 08 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 14 Jul, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 08 Sep
What we rate and what we don't
Lofoten Islands summer photography holiday, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
From £3,150 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Jun
Ladakh photography tour, India
Inspirational photographic expedition to stunning Ladakh
From £3,250 to £3,400 17 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul
2020: 8 Jul
2020: 8 Jul
Tuscany tours, walking and wine tasting in Italy
Walking and wine tasting in Tuscany
From £999 to £1,399 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2020: 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Jul, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 28 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:
2019: 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 7 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 12 Mar, 2 Apr
2020: 12 Mar, 2 Apr
Photography holiday in the Spanish Pyrenees
Nature photography holiday in the breathtaking Spanish Pyrenees
From 1,595 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Oct
2020: 15 Feb, 18 Oct
2020: 15 Feb, 18 Oct
Wolverine photography tour in Finland
Photograph & watch wild wolverines, a very elusive species
From £1,495 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£3,150
excluding flights
great trip, well organised. memories for life (more)juris uzegovs
Excellent. Our 'Tutor' James Rushworth was exceptional. His ability to place us in the right place at the right time, his knowledge of Iceland and things Icelandic, his photography skills and ability to pass on that knowledge were superb. (more)Alvin Barrick
Excellent. I saw a lot of Iceland and had plenty of time and opportunity to take photographs. James was an excellent photography tutor and guide and provided lots of expert guidance, useful suggestions and encouragement.
(more)Pamela Harris
From
£1,190
excluding flights
From
£790
excluding flights
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
I loved the whole thing. The Pilates, meditation and Chi Gung tuaght by Ionos made me feel like a new woman after the week in Pelion...the sumptuous home cooking and amiable comraderie around the square table hosted by Pip and Nick...the splendid accommodation with views across the water to mountains. There is no one stand out. It was as a delight all round.
(more)Steph Tchan
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659
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I now feel more confident using the language. Alongside the extremely enjoyable classes I had GREAT fun doing the outdoor activities (canyoning, caving, kayaking etc.). The area is stunning. (more)Mark Kitchenham
The walks in the Picos de Europa were great. There were lots of variation in the scenery and the guide was very good. (more)Johanna Klunder
Meeting with like-minded people, all very friendly and all willing to learn from each others was memorable. I also certainly loved exploring the region of the Picos de Europa, with green and quite dramatic scenery. (more)Jean-Pierre Darque
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1,390
excluding flights
The whole package was full of interesting elements from the cooking to the trips out to stunning hilltop towns. The food was, as always in Italy, such a pleasure to enjoy along with the excellent wines. (more)Martyn furzer
It was a perfect holiday for me, It was restful but not too restful, provided great food, great site seeing, great company and the best hosts you could ever meet. (more)Christine Aickin
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
From
£965
excluding flights
The dog sledding was the most memorable. (more)James Harrison
The glass igloo and the Aurora restaurant was the highlight of the trip. We got to enjoy a few hours of clear night sky and a full moon before the clouds came over, and whilst we didn't get to see the northern lights, it was still fantastic. (more)Jodie Potts
The food, northern lights and the moose sightings, also the friendly and most hosptialable reception from all the staff. And oh the accommodation, so warm, clean and stylish with amazing views.
(more)Karen Gibson
From
£1,395
including UK flights
The holiday met or exceeded our expectations on all levels. However a small caveat - we have done this sort of holiday before so knew what to expect. I am going to give it 5 stars but that does not mean 5 star luxury!! (more)Allison Bucknell
Seeing the Northern Lights, husky sledging, snowshoeing were the most memorable parts of the holiday. (more)Mary Lewis
Difficult to go for one thing as it was all very memorable and exciting... If pushed I would say that one of the most memorable single events was being in the forest with Petri and his reindeer. (more)Jane Sargant
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370
excluding flights
The canyoning was the most memorable part of the holiday (more)Ewa Wietlicka
Brilliant family holiday with excellent hosts offering a lovely eco-friendly hotel with great food, excellent support organising activities and a truly memorable experience. (more)Rebecca Threlfall
Canyoning, spending the morning on a farm or horse riding were amongst the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Rupali Gleeson
From
1,250
excluding flights
Seeing Mycenae and feeling the weight of history was memorable. (more)Madeleine Weingarten
Highlights of the trip were the hike in the Lusios Gorge - stunningly beautiful and the Olympia site - the site is a lovely park, with lots of trees and fascinating ruins and the museum is quite brilliant. (more)Kate Jay
The hike in the mountains and the delicious lunch by the beautiful river were the most memorable parts of our holiday. Olympia was my favourite site. (more)Terry White
From
£2,275
excluding flights
A fantastic trip with like minded people, great playing with the camera daily - Had good tuition from Ian when asked and everyone shared tips too. Learnt more tips of the trade! (more)Jane Savage
Its difficult to pinpoint just one highlight of this wonderful trip. Seeing nature at its finest is always such a privilege, but those wonderful Orangutans stole my heart. (more)Maggie Jefferies
Fantastic, an amazing experience (more)Charlie Davidson
From
510
excluding flights
I cannot compliment the food enough! Each morning a delicious breakfast home made! The picnics provided had a great variety and were scrumptious ! (more)Marie Louise Murray
St Jeannette is a beautiful and friendly village, as were Benoit and Corinne. This has been my best experience in France. (more)Elizabeth (Sibby) Henderson
The most memorable part of the holiday were the people running the accommodation and the supporting crew who organised all the activities and ensured a comfortable stay.
(more)Shalini Menon Venugopal
From
£1,499
including UK flights
It was amazing in Wadi rum to sleep in the desert in secure tents watching the sun go down then get up the next morning to watch it come up very magical. You see a lot of Jordan lovely people always helpful. (more)Barbara Hayers
But there were so many other memorable moments such as the meals out in the desert, floating in the Dead Sea, visiting Mount Nebo. Petra itself is vast and two days is just enough time to get a sense of the place and see the main sights.
(more)Gerry Griffiths
The most memorable moments were a night in Wadi Rum hosted by Bedouins, including a camel ride in the desert to see the sunset, an early morning sunrise experience and lovely local food. Equally wonderful was the trek on the back trails to the high sacred place. (more)David Downing
From
£1,049
including UK flights
Very good. (more)Ian Hosking
One of the best holidays we've ever had! (more)Andy Wood
The whole trip was fascinating. Everywhere we went in Albania was amazing. Some highlights were the farmhouse luncheon in the mountains, Blue Eye
Spring, the archaeological sites... the lake resort at Podredec
to name a few.
(more)Neeta Bhadauria
From
£735
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
£920
excluding flights
Excellent....Staying in a charming hill village, surrounded by lovely countryside doing what I like best - painting and drawing. (more)Eric Drewery
A very picturesque town ideal for painting as it offers a combination of scenic views and beautiful stone architecture. Very peaceful and quiet town. (more)Anthony Collazos
From
£1,349
including UK flights
In fact all of the tour was memorable and special, including the visits to Abu Simbel, the valley of the Kings tombs, the temples and the cruise on the Nile. (more)Margaret Madgwick
The most memorable part of the holiday was for me, the Nile Cruise and also the visit to Karnak temple. (more)Edward McPhillips
It was all memorable from the boat cruise to Karnak to the Valley of the Kings to Abu simbel. One of the best holidays I've had in years. (more)Caroline Hering
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
£1,065
including UK flights
Excellent - we were so sad to have to come home! (more)Sarah Williams
The reindeer trip, the snow shoe walks and the cross-country skiing on the beautiful frozen lake were all highlights, as was the pristine snow in such an unspoilt location.
(more)Caroline Brooks
The whole holiday was simply amazing but the Husky safari was my very favourite... Fantastic! (more)Pauline Wright
From
US $3,600
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
565
excluding flights
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
£975
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was Husky dog sledding. (more)Kristine Chadwick
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
From
1,295
excluding flights
Our holiday immersed us in beautiful scenery and fascinating culture: tiny villages, beautiful historic towns, castles and monasteries, amazing rock formations, and enthusiastic producers of wine and olive oil (more)Jane Hofto
The hiking was stunningly beautiful. The home cooked food afterwards was one of the best I ever had. (more)Cristina Stoica
The warm generous hospitality of the family who run the trip, the peace and beauty of the place so tastefully renovated and the laughs we all had cooking some of our meals were memorable. (more)victoria taylor
From
£900
excluding flights
Great!...Painting in the Moroccan desert. Visiting places off the beaten track. (more)Eva Skyllberg
There were many wonderful moments. 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. (more)Pauline Lawton
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