Special interest holiday last minute holidays

If you’re looking for a break in a hurry but you don’t want to do just anything, then special interest last minute holidays are the ideal way to have your cake and eat it. Yoga retreats, cooking courses or wildlife safaris... whatever your interest and no matter what your window of opportunity, this is how you throw caution to the wind and turn your dreams into reality.

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Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain

Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain

Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
From €1,645 to €1,860 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 17 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct
Get €100 off when you book a space on our courses for the week of 5th October.
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan

A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
From £1,269£1,079 to £1,695 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 7 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 4 Nov, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 28 Aug, 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, 10 Nov ...
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 23 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 07 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 21 Oct, 24 Oct, 04 Nov, 07 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec
Highlights of Albania

Highlights of Albania

Discover the emerging nation of Albania and its secrets
From £1,560£1,440 to £1,660 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 17 Oct, 24 Oct
Sicily food holiday in Italy

Sicily food holiday in Italy

Be overwhelmed at how varied and diverse Sicily’s cuisine
From £2,269£1,999 to £2,479 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 4 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 5 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Up to £350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
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Provence hiking retreat, nature, food and wine

Provence hiking retreat, nature, food and wine

A unique hiking & wellness retreat in beautiful Provence
From £1,250 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 8 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
We are offering a 35% discount on our last two rooms on our retreat starting the 8th September.
Orkney Islands short break in Scotland

Orkney Islands short break in Scotland

Explore Scotland's Orkney Islands
From £1,735£1,396 to £1,805£1,625 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to £340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Northern Lights tour in Iceland

Northern Lights tour in Iceland

Springs, waterfalls, volcanoes and Europe’s biggest glacier
From £1,830£1,596 to £2,295 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 28 Jan, 2 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 14 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct ...
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 09 Nov, 13 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 04 Dec, 05 Dec, 06 Dec
Malta and Gozo history tour

Malta and Gozo history tour

Delve deep into fallen empires and ancient ruins
From £2,299£2,069 to £2,329 6 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep, 12 Oct
2027: 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 10 May, 7 Jun, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov
Up to £230 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 12 Oct
Northern Portugal small group tour

Northern Portugal small group tour

Discover culture & landscapes from Aveiro to Porto
From £3,229 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep
Ottolenghi flavours cooking holiday in Portugal

Ottolenghi flavours cooking holiday in Portugal

Ottolenghi Flavours of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
From €900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Nov
£100 off 13th - 17th Nov 2026
Painting and yoga Holiday in Portugal

Painting and yoga Holiday in Portugal

Mix media art and end of day yoga in Portugal
From €990 to €1,040 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
£100 discount Holiday Dates from 19th - 25th Sept 2026
Vegetarian cooking holiday in Portugal

Vegetarian cooking holiday in Portugal

Explore culinary heritage, Mediterranean vegetarian delights
From €900 to €1,450 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 11 Sep, 13 Nov
£100 discounted Dates from 11th - 15th Sept 2026
Iceland Northern Lights adventure holiday

Iceland Northern Lights adventure holiday

Stay in the heart of Iceland's Golden Circle
From £1,280£1,240 to £1,390£1,380 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov
2027: 4 Feb, 11 Mar, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 9 Dec
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 05 Nov, 12 Nov
Tunisian coast holiday, small group

Tunisian coast holiday, small group

Explore Tunisia and Ancient Carthage in Summer
From £1,945£1,780 to £1,980£1,945 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 5 Sep
2027: 22 May, 19 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 4 Sep
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Sep
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Northern Spain small group holiday

Northern Spain small group holiday

Get a taste of Spain's culture, cuisine and charisma
From £1,795£1,683 to £2,100 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
2028: 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 6 May, 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 15 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Sep, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Italian cooking holiday, small group

Italian cooking holiday, small group

Immersive local gastronomy & cooking in undiscovered Tuscany
From £1,600 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Sep
Late availability on August and September 2026 departures - enquire now!
Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain

Photography holiday in Picos de Europa, Spain

Photograph Northern Spain's stunning mountains & wild coastline
From £3,150 to £3,400 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 20 Sep
2027: 9 Sep
We have 2 x places become available on our September departure - book now and get £200 off.
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea

Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea

Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea
From £800 to £850 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Courses are run throughout the year, courses start day after arrival.
Spaces available in August, September, November and December 2026.
Turkey guided cultural tour

Turkey guided cultural tour

Discover the rich tapestry of western Turkey
From £1,369£1,249 to £1,679 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 26 Sep, 31 Oct
2027: 20 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May, 5 Jun, 10 Jul, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 9 Oct
2028: 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 3 Jun, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 4 Nov
Up to £220 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 31 Oct
Istanbul cultural tour

Istanbul cultural tour

The treasures of Istanbul shine brighter with a local guide
From £999 to £1,149 5 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Nov
2027: 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 5 Jul, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 8 Nov
2028: 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 18 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 21 Sep, 25 Sep, 5 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov
Up to £90 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Sep, 05 Oct, 09 Nov
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing holiday in Norway

Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing holiday in Norway

Whale watching, sauna & Northern Lights cruise from Tromso
From NKr28,700 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
Late availability for October 2026 departure - enquire now!
Polar Nights and Northern Lights in Spitsbergen holiday

Polar Nights and Northern Lights in Spitsbergen holiday

A Journey Through Svalbard's Polar Night and Aurora Borealis
From £2,405 6 days inc UK flights
Tailor made: Departs weekly from December to January
Book now for December departures.
Georgia food small group holiday

Georgia food small group holiday

Taste the flavours Georgia
From £1,495£1,424 to £1,740 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 4 Oct, 18 Oct
2027: 25 Apr, 16 May, 30 May, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 15 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 23 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 13 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 04 Oct, 18 Oct
Turkey food holiday

Turkey food holiday

Explore the food and culture of Turkey
From £1,420£1,270 to £1,575 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 24 Apr, 11 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 22 Jun, 11 Sep, 28 Sep, 2 Oct, 12 Oct, 23 Oct
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 17 Oct
Sicily food holiday

Sicily food holiday

Embark on a gastronomic journey across Sicily
From £2,255£2,135 to £2,545 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
2027: 9 May, 23 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct
South Africa Garden Route luxury holiday

South Africa Garden Route luxury holiday

One of the finest coastal routes in the world
From £5,089£4,969 to £5,339£5,089 11 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Bordeaux to Toulouse holiday

Bordeaux to Toulouse holiday

A gastronomic journey from Bordeaux to Toulouse
From £2,295£2,140 to £2,340£2,295 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Sep
2027: 9 Oct
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep
Orkney Isles walking holiday, small group

Orkney Isles walking holiday, small group

Discover the Orkney Islands on this wilderness walking trip
From £2,945 to £3,108 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
2027: 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 29 May, 19 Jun, 25 Jul, 6 Aug, 31 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands holiday

Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands holiday

Orkney walking holiday in Scotland
From £2,240 to £2,395 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Sep
2027: 22 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep
Tuscany food tour

Tuscany food tour

The taste of Tuscany holiday
From £2,295 to £2,425 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep
2027: 2 May, 9 May, 13 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep
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