Unusual holidays travel tips
Mongolia tips
Our Unusual Holidays
Kayaking holiday in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
Western Mongolia tour, the Altai mountains & eagles
Culture and adventure in the landscapes of western Mongolia
Desert island survival adventure, Panama
Learn survival skills castaway on a tropical desert island.
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge holiday
Bike and barge from Amsterdam to beautiful Bruges
Thailand adventure holiday, self drive Tuk Tuk
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
B&B self drive tour of Tasmania, meet the locals
Explore coastal expanses and mountainous magnificence on this Tassie tailor made trip
Sao Tome & Principe holiday
A wonderful break on the tropical isles, Sao Tome & Principe
Cochin homestay accommodation, India
Lakeside B&B near to Fort Cochin
Albania holidays, small group tour
An incredible history set against a rugged landscape
Yoga & surfing holiday in the Algarve, Portugal
Nourish yourself with yoga, surf & deliciously healthy food
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
Scuba diving and tour in Cuba
Scuba diving and roundtrip Cuba with homestays and/or hotels
Family horse riding holiday in South Africa
Family horse riding safari holiday in South Africa
Grizzly bear watching holidays in British Columbia
Spectacular viewing of British Columbia's grizzly bears
Romania adventure holiday
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Snowshoeing holiday in the Dolomites
Michelin recommended cuisine & inspiring walks
Fjords self guided cycling holiday in Norway
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen
Activity holiday in Montenegro
An active villa holiday at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
Altiplano de Granada activity holiday, Spain
Multi-activity Family holiday in the Spanish Lake District
Greece cycling holiday, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
New Zealands Subantarctic Islands cruise
Wildlife voyage to the Subantarctic inc Macquarie Island
Self guided biking tour in Croatia
Explore the amazing island's coasts, medieval town on bike
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
Luxury fitness holidays in Spain
Luxury weight loss, detox, fitness & wellness retreat Spain
Spanish course & walking holiday, Picos de Europa, Spain
Walk and talk on this small group language holiday in Picos de Europa National Park
Burma cultural holiday
Discover a side of Myanmar hidden beyond the tourist trail
Algeria holidays, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
Ivory Coast small group tour
Explore the little known but welcoming Ivory Coast
Tips on getting up close to wildlife
Mark Huggins, from our supplier Undiscovered Destinations, shares his advice about their Burma cultural holiday: “Near Kalaw there is a locally-run project which looks after former working elephants. It was one of the best things I did – you learn about the elephants and help wash them in the river which is amazing – and in a really beautiful setting. It also supports local community projects and microfinance initiatives. The elephants are very well looked after, a vet comes to see them every week, and only a certain number of tourists are allowed to see them every day. It’s not well promoted; the local people are just trying to use the project to protect the forest. After visiting hours, the elephants wander back into the forest, and the mahouts fetch them the next morning. It looked very well done; you can see the medical books for all the elephants with the vets' notes about their conditions.”Northern lights tips
Vietnam tips
Khanh Dinh, group leader with our supplier Intrepid, shares his unusual holiday travel tips for his home country – Vietnam: “We take overnight trains three times on this trip. So if you don't like that, this is not the trip for you. They give you clean bed sheets, pillows, blankets, and it's air conditioned as well. But it doesn't mean it's always clean, the toilets may be dirty – in Vietnam, the train is not the highlight of the trip, but it's something you should try when you're here… I also remind my group that they can buy sleeping sheets at the local market, it's easy to find. They can also bring their own big bottles of water so they can brush their teeth and use it during the night. I also remind them to bring toilet paper as well. And the train is quite noisy, so bring earplugs with you.”Lanzarote tips
“Staying at the eco yurt resort in Lanzarote opened up a whole new world to me, one that was green and so not grotty. Inspired by the work of sustainability pioneer Cesar Manrique, who sought to keep this volcanic island free from overdevelopment and pollution, the owners of this finca are not only fun, family orientated and funky, but also feisty in their mission to keep this beautiful island as responsible as possible.”
Our top Unusual Holiday
Kerala homestay tour, India
Stay in homestays in various destinations in Kerala
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates, budget and requirements
Holiday reviews from our travellers
We have selected some of the unusual holiday travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your trip.


“This was a tour of great variety. The agent handpicked for us 'off the beaten track', quirky homestays which fulfilled my brief perfectly. Being an outdoors, country lover type my favourite homestay was the Dewalokam Resort which offered the opportunity to try numerous activities ...yoga, swimming, trekking, massage, cooking. And more! But my husband enjoyed the two nights drifting peacefully through the backwaters on our own private rice barge. Had I been a town lover I would have said The Bungalow on Vypeen Island which was the total home experience and near to the hustle and bustle of Cochin” - Daphne Donkin on our Kerala Homestay Tour.
“The stay at the Tree Hotel was brilliant. The accommodation is great, the food delicious and the people wonderful. The whole experience was great, but probably the dog sledding outing was the stand-out element. Make sure you have a turn at driving the dog sled. If you're thinking of a visit to the Ice Hotel, go for a day trip, or stay in the warm accommodation. You can see all of the rooms in the actual Ice Hotel, but staying in one of the cold rooms involves a lot of hanging around as you only use your room to sleep in - you can't really relax at -5 degrees!” - Carole Thomas on our Treehotel and Northern Lights holiday, Sweden

