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  Writing Holidays Getting away from it all on a  writing  retreat or art break offers an opportunity to combine a hobby with a  holiday  where it’s possible to learn new skills at beautiful and inspiring locations. Skyros   – The Skyros Writers’ Lab – Number 1 of the World’s Best Five  Writing Holidays , The Guardian – Creative  Writing Holidays  and Writing Courses offered by Skyros Holidays on Skyros Island in Greece and the Isle of Wight in the UK. Queen of Retreats   – Creative  writing holidays . Published or unpublished, feel the flow in your very own space and time by taking yourself off on a creative writing retreat. Perhaps you’ve been working on some prose or poetry and just need the right environment to get it finished or you have the feeling that there’s a story inside you waiting to be created. Ways with Words   – Literature Festivals  Writing Holidays  & Workshops | Ways With Words – Literature festivals and  writing holidays  and workshops from Ways With Words. Lite

  Wine Tasting / Vineyards Wine Routes and Vineyards from around the world.

  Wilderness Wilderness is a natural environment where humans do not control and have not developed with roads, pipelines or other industrial structures. Wilderness areas can be found in preserves, farms, conservation, ranches, National Forests, National Parks and even in urban areas along rivers or undeveloped areas. Enjoy national parks around the world and enjoy the great outdoors.

  Weird and Wonderful Holidays that are a bit different and out of the ordinary.  Walk the Camino de Santiago, Spain Amsterdam barge holiday Greek history and cycling tour. Rafting and archaeology in Guatemala Walking and canoeing in Norway Learn Spanish and rock climbing in Granada, Spain

  Wedding Dream destinations are Jamaica, Kenya, Lapland, Malta, Mexico, Sensatori, Turkey, Italy, Ibiza, Greece, Dominican Republic, Florida, Aruba, Cyprus, Mauritius, Croatia, vegas

  Walking Holidays Specialized self-guided or guided walking holidays on the finest walking trails in the UK, Europe and around the world.  Inn to inn walking holidays, long distance trails and the classic alpine trails. Walking holiday a graded – easy walking, easy to moderate, moderate, moderate to strenuous and strenuous. Walking holidays come in many different types from treks and climbs, long distance trails, classic walks, alpine treks and drive and hike tours. Cultural Walking Tours

Volunteer Volunteer your time while you are on holiday to experience a huge sense of achievement. Marine Conservation Wildlife Conservation Endangered wildlife Conservation Rainforest Conservation Sports Coaching

  Villa Holidays Villa holidays are all about taking time out.  No breakfast queue or 7 am sun-bed rush.  Most  villas  come with free car hire and their own private pool, so you’re free to do whatever you want, when you want and how you want. Enjoy  villas   with breathtaking view, stylish furnishings, close to the shops, close to the beach or with a Tuscan charm.  Villa holidays  are a great choice if you’re looking for peace and quiet, or the freedom to come and go as you please with no set itineraries or meal times to keep to. Whether you are travelling as a family or with a group of friends, they make an excellent  alternative to a package holiday. French Villas   –  The  French  are proud of la  France , and for good reason.  France  is a beautiful country that really has it all: metropolises, mountains, lakes, beaches, cosy villages, undulating hills, and of course wineries, many, many wineries. If you enjoy wine, you’ll have a good time in  France .  P lanning a holiday to  Fra

  Vegan and Vegetarian You can have some amazing health holidays around the world with great vegetarian or vegan cooked for especially for the group. Relaxing holidays, hill walking, activity holidays, creativity weekends, low cost breaks around the world with good and nutritious vegan or vegetarian food.

  Unusual places to stay Looking for some inspiration for your next holiday, we have some ideas that you could use for your next holiday experience. Historical, by the sea, Tree-houses, Windmills, Outdoor living, Glamping, amazing pools, hot tubs, beautiful gardens, Eco-friendly, quirky, contemporary style, woodland lodging, pet friendly, Panoramic view and pure luxury.

  Unusual Combinations Try something different on your holiday with our selection of unusual combinations that you may never have thought would go together. Combine learning a language with a walking holiday or a hiking holiday with meditation retreat.

  Unique Sleeps Quirky and strange places to stay while on holiday around the world. Stay in a boot in New Zealand Bedford Horse lorry in Oxfordshire, UK Beach sun retreat in Kent, UK

  Turtle Conservation Experience the wonders of sea turtles whilst on holiday to see the green turtle, leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead and the Oliver Ridley, which is the most commonly seen. Marine turtles can live to be over eighty years old and adult females are believed to return to the beach on which they hatched to lay their eggs preferring quiet, dark, undisturbed places where they will be less vulnerable to predators.  The temperature of the nest during incubation determines the sex.  When they hatch, the young turtles make their way straight to sea and swim constantly for up to 2 days, which allows hatchings to escape the predator rich inshore waters.  The best time for beach sightings is between January and April, especially at full moon.

  Trekking Trekking holidays are one of the most rewarding and interesting ways to experience a new country and really get close to the landscape around you, to nature and to the locals.  You will meet people in remote mountain villages and their lifestyle and way of life has not changed in generations.

  Tree House A tree house holiday is a totally unique memorable experience.  As well as a simply stunning treetop location, idyllic outlook and fantastic gardens, a luxurious home from home. Sleep sky-high in safety and style in a range of treehouses, but book early to guarantee your treetop adventure.

  Train The beauty of a holiday by rail is that traveling train is all part of the fun.  Explore Italy’s Lake Garda and the Great Wall of China or traverse the Alps on the Glacier Express.  You will have many tours of the world’s must see destinations and favourite heritage railways.

  Touring When you want to see the major highlights of a fascinating capital or the scenery, touring holidays are the perfect way to travel.  Sit back and relax and embark on a journey of discovery, seeing all of the sights that you have planned for, not to mention plenty of exciting surprises every day.  You’ll visit a number of towns and get to stay in a number of hotels along the way, you will really feel like you know a particular region properly.  The tour operator will take care of where to go, where to stay and how to get around as well as being knowledgeable about the amazing sites along the way.

  Tipis and Yurts Holidays Tipis and Yurts set on the field, surrounded by woodland and a meadow to provide a private and cosy site.  You can sit by the fire and listen to the sounds of nature and during the day explore the beautiful surrounding.  The interior of both Tipi and Yurt create a magnificent space for groups of friends and families.

  Tiger Safaris There are now just six subspecies remaining in the world: the Bengal Tiger, Siberian Tiger, South China tiger, Indochinese tiger, Malayan tiger and the Sumatran tiger.  You can see most of them on a tiger safari in India but also in Bangladesh, Butan, Nepal and Siberia.  The impact of seeing a tiger is a very emotional one, being transported back to your childhood dreams, witnessing the deeply spiritual moment.

  Theme Park Holidays Central Florida is home of a wide variety of Theme Parks and attractions. USA Walt Disney World – Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Cirque du Soleil, Disney Quest Universal – Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, City Walk, Bundle of Fun Seaworld – Sea World, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove Other attractions – Boggy Creek Airboats, GatorLand, Holy Land, Kennedy Space Center Water Parks – Aquatica, Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach, Wet n Wild Dinner Shows – Arabian Nights, Pirates, Medieval Times, Polynesian Luau, Sleuths Mystery Dinner Europe Disneyland Paris Universal Studio Hollywood Ripley\’s London Seaworld Orlando Tower of London Siam Park

  Teenagers Teenagers are the hardest age range to satisfy, teenagers prefer to travel with people their own age and enjoy activities that stimulate and not condescend. Tours that allow teenagers to travel with fellow teens and offer activities that are suitable to older children are the best. From kayaking, snowboarding, trekking, surfing, cycling you have a range of activities to learn. Teenagers tend to be increasingly independent, itineraries have been designed so that parents and teenagers can enjoy exciting adventures and share unique adventures together.

  Surfing Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding is a holiday for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers who require something with a little bit more excitement. Kitesurfing is a pastime that has elements of windsurfing, paragliding, surfing and gymnastics, making for a truly exhilarating experience on the waves. This pastime has become globally recognized and there are endless choice of destinations to choose from to hone your skills. Windsurfing for complete beginners to intermediate and advanced sessions covering the harness, foot straps, water start and carve gybes, take advantage of expert tuition to learn or advance your skills. Surfing Discover the adrenaline rush of surfing and learn or improve with amazing surf camps and surf lessons in the best spots in the world. Surfing holidays are refreshing, fun and social and can also be combined with learning yoga, photography, cooking or a new language.

  Stopovers A stopover isn’t just an excuse to stretch your legs and stretch your legs it could mean that you see even more of the world in one trip. Interesting places open to a few nights stopover include: Toronto  &  New York BangKok and Koh Samui Kuala Lumpur  and Borneo Abu Dhabi and Seychelles Dubai  and Maldives Las Vegas  and Mexico

  Sporting Breaks Enjoy a live sporting events where the ticket, travel and accommodation is organised to some of the world’s greatest fixtures Whether you want to see a Premier League game, Motorsport Grand Prix, Ashes Test Match, Major Darts tournament or a Tennis Grand Slam you will be sure you are in the heart of the action with everything catered for.

  Special Needs If you or a member of your party has special needs requirements for you to be able to take a break and enjoy a happy holiday it is essential you let the holiday company know so that they can do the best to meet these requirements. Some holiday accommodation is specially adapted for the disabled holidaymaker of any age. For example wheelchair, scooter, hoist, bathing and toileting aids, adjustable bed, etc.

  Spa Indulge in a specially selected spa holiday and experience a wide range of luxurious treatments. Discover the unique underwater treatment rooms which offer a range of treatments from Aerobics to Zen in splendid surroundings. Here are a list of the type of spa treatments on offer Aerobics, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Exfoliation, Fango, Herbal Wrap, Homeopathy, Hydrotherapy, Massage, Reflexology, Sauna, Steam Room, Thalassotherapy, yoga and Zen.

  Solar Eclipse A total solar eclipse is one of the most amazing experiences of the natural world. The apparent sizes of the Moon and Sun are nearly equal in our sky and when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun. During the minutes of totality the sky darkens and the earth is bathed in a dusky light. The final act of totality is the stunning ‘diamond ring’ which occurs as the first rays of sunshine can be seen emerging around the moon.

  Snow Shoe Trekking Snow shoeing is wearing specially designed plastic ‘raquettes’ which allow you to walk over snow by spreading your weight. You are able to explorer a silent and majestic world of snow covered forests, high alpine meadows and frozen lakes. This is an off-piste experience with a difference to discover the quieter, wilder side of the mountain in winter that you will be hooked instantly. It’s accessible to all ages and abilities, but it can be tailored to your specific needs as walks range from the nearly level to precipitous in steepness and the leisurely to the adventurous in length.

  Snow Leopard Tracking / Trekking The snow leopard is the most enigmatic and elusive of all the world’s large cats. Its presence is often revealed by footprints in the snow, but with planning and a little bit of luck it is possible to see this mystical mammal. Local trackers and guides take you on a physically demanding holiday using basic local housing and camping. You will see spectacular mountain scenery and a real chance of finding this high altitude predator as it follows the more accessible lower elevations for the winter months. 

  Sea Kayak There is no better way to explore that on a kayaking holiday, peacefully paddling the most natural, scenic and least travelled route through the countryside is very relaxing, but gives you a unique viewpoint of the country as well as the wildlife. If you are looking for a little adventure and adrenaline try tackling rapids and waterfalls with a freestyle kayaking holiday.

  Scuba Diving Experience some of the most spectacular dive sites along coral reefs or ship wrecks, all thriving with colourful marine life. The top diving sites are normally protected natural reefs, crystal-clear waters and an amazing range of incredible undersea sights. New to Diving A 1-day introductory resort programme will have you diving in no time. If you are looking for more advanced dive holiday, PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) courses are available. Certified Diving They range from open water diver, advanced open water diver, adventure diver, rescue diver, altitude diver, aware fish ID, coral reef conservation diver, deep diver, digital underwater photographer, night diver, discover scuba diver, emergency first response and scuba review.

  Scenic Take a scenic holiday by train, coach, boat to see fantastic scenery, breath-taking views and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Sit back and enjoy the wonderful scenery as your expert tour guides tales about the views as you admire them. Make regular stops at places of interest where you can get out and breathe in the fresh country air for a few hours.

  Sailing Sailing is a journey, to discover something new, have a new perspective on life and find out the unexplored. Relax on deck and take in your surroundings, or learn the ropes with your personal skipper, you will require no previous experience, life at sea is all about adventure. Mornings can be spent swimming and snorkelling around colourful coral reefs, marvelling at many fish species inhabiting the pristine waters. Explore a secluded beach, drop anchor and relax on deck or whatever you are interested in. In the afternoon you can explorer ancient sites, shop in the local markets, head out for a local dinner before returning to the yacht. Try out a night out on deck, stargazing and listening to the comforting sound of the ocean.

  Safari On a safari you will experience raw beauty, an ever-changing landscape and an array of exotic flora and fauna. Safari means ‘journey’ in Swahili and it’s raw, pure and ispiring with a plethora of landscapes filled with the treasures of the earth, the immense burnt orange of the Sossusviel dunes or the lush wetlands of the Okavango Delta. Africa must be seen and experienced to be truly understood. Safari Bush Camps and Lodges A safari lodges are normally located in isolated rural areas and offer meals and activities such as game drives and accommodation. The standard of accommodation varies considerably, from rustic bush camps, tented, to luxury lodges with character. The dwellings in lodges are often in separate buildings with a bedroom, bathroom, terrace and maybe a small kitchen. The site is often closed to ensure the safety of tourists.

  River Cruises River cruises allow you to fully experience the wonders of each region at a leisurely pace. River cruises are an excellent way to explore new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. A river cruise gives you comfortable accommodation, a chance to relax and enjoy everything the journey has to offer, state-of-the-art ships, regional cuisine, daily guided shore excursions and a service which will add up to an unforgettable journey. For example take in the European countryside along the Danube, Rhine, Seine, Elbe or Douro. Discover the Far East with a fascinating cruise along the Yangtze, Mekong or Irrawaddy rivers.

  Railway Probably the best way to visit a new destination or country is by railway, Either in nostalgic carriages or brand new carriages this allows you to sink in the scenery. Agatha Christie once wrote, ‘Trains are wonderful, to travel by train is to see nature and human beings, towns and churches and rivers, in fact, to see life. Choose a railway holiday and make the journey part of the experience.

  Photography These holidays ensure that you have the most educational, fun and relaxing holiday. You will return home with a real sense of achievement as you will have a chance to exhibit your work and receive tips from your tutor and review your progress

  Pet Friendly Dog, Pet friendly holidays where your dog will enjoy the holiday just as much as yourself. You will have nice walks in the dog friendly grounds, plenty of space to roam freely off the lead. Where the I will meet lots of other dogs and feel safe due to my play area being fenced in. Find plenty of gardens and informal long grassy areas where your dog can run freely and explore the grounds.

  Painting Holidays Learn to paint holidays. Immerse yourself in  painting scenic and landscapes  on a residential painting course or workshop. Beginners and experienced painters are equally welcome on the small group courses. Courses can be found that reflect the subject matter and paint media that interest you. Painting courses  offer a unique blend of expert teaching and free time where you will be inspired by dramatic colourful landscape in the company of like-minded people. Colouricious Holidays   offers Group and Bespoke Craft Holidays across India, Japan, Bhutan and Uzbekistan. From visiting the Pink City of Jaipur to exploring the Great Silk Road and seeing the Cherry Blossom trees in all their glory in Japan, we have the holiday that is perfect for you. HF Holidays   are Art & Craft breaks which are all about getting together in our inspirational locations in Britain and Europe and letting the creative juices flow. Whether you want to release your inner artist or flex that

  Owner This connects holiday homeowners with travellers who seek space, privacy and amenities of holiday rental homes rather than hotels