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Andalucia B&B farmhouse, Sierra de Grazalema
I loved this little farm and the people who run the B&B. It was in a lovely spot by a stream...I loved my time in the area of the B&B. (more)
From €49 - €58 per double room per night
Writing courses in Greece
The instructors, the food, the town, the people who ran it... It was the most perfect vacation.  (more)
From £795 - £995 excluding flights
Antarctica and New Zealand Subantarctic Islands Wildlife Cruise
The most memorable part was the sub antarctic islands, wildlife and the icebergs.  (more)
From US $17000 - US $24500 excluding flights
Cuba dance holiday
Bring comfortable dance shoes and don’t expect much sleep....Fantastic experience!!!  (more)
From £1325 excluding flights
Luxury Greek Island vacation
This really was the best vacation we have ever had, we have struggled in the past to find somewhere that everyone enjoys which is difficult with young active children, but this accommodation and Ithaca really did mean we relaxed and enjoyed time with them whilst they also had a great time. None of us wanted to leave and we will definitely go back.  (more)
From €1520 - €4900 per week (sleeps 4-6)
Self catering farmstay in Tuscany
Perfect - the best week's vacation we've ever had. The accommodation was very comfortable, the surroundings were idyllic, and the views breathtaking. Very peaceful and relaxing, with lovely outside eating areas, a hammock and a pool.  (more)
From €90 - €320 per apartment per night
Christmas vacation in Lapland, Sweden
All of our stay was wonderful although if I had to select some highlights I would say that the husky tour, seeing the Northern Lights and meeting Santa in his cottage stood out . The latter was magical and really got us into the Christmas spirit. (more)
From SKr5735 excluding flights
Wine tasting vacation in the Loire Valley
The good memories started from our very first contact with responsible travel. They put us in touch with Mark and his wife and the wonderful chateau they live in which became our B@B for 3 nights. I felt we were visiting friends at the wineries because of Mark's relationship with the small vintners.  (more)
From €400 - €650 excluding flights
Photography tour in South East Asia
The whole trip was memorable, but I particularly enjoyed the 4 days we spent in Luang Prabang. At a relaxed pace we visited ancient buddhist temples, watched the early morning ritual of alms giving, conversed with the monks, met the locals at the markets... (more)
From US $4800 excluding flights
Burgundy self guided cycling tours, France
Almost perfect...4 1/2 stars... Most memorable? Sarlat - we just loved wandering around the medieval part of town.  (more)
From €735 excluding flights
Railway walking tours of the Scottish Highlands
We saw so much of Scotland both on trains and on foot. The scenery is spectacular and the walking is demanding enough to be satisfactory but not too exhausting. (more)
From £835 - £985 excluding flights
Learn to dive in Sardinia, Italy
One of the most memorable parts of my trip was a snorkelling excursion along the Golfo di Orosei. Along the way, as we sailed past all the stunning beaches and caves, Cinzia gave us plenty of information about the geography and nature along the coast, but all in a very humorous and fun way. Once in the crystal clear water we were lucky enough to see a couple of weird and wonderful creatures. (more)
From €418 - €805 excluding flights
Sintra Natural Park accommodation in Portugal
There were lots of memorable parts of the vacation. I loved just sitting on a cliff or a beach gazing at the wild Atlantic breakers, I loved the lush sub-tropical vegetation & flowers, and I found the excursions to Sintra fascinating. (more)
From €55 - €115 per room per night
Moorish Spain to Marrakech by rail
Most memorable was seeing the different places and cultures. The optional trips to volubilis and high Atlas Mountains were very good. (more)
From US $1190 - US $1410 excluding flights
Vacation in Lapland, tailor made vacation in Sweden
Absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to go again, and this time I would definitely go for longer. I want to go back this time next year, for a week with a few close friends. LOVED LOVED LOVED IT. (more)
From SKr9950 excluding flights
Maquipucuna cloud forest lodge, Ecuador
The dugout canoe ride to the lodge was quite memorable. We saw abundant wildlife along the way including various birds, monkeys, and butterflies. (more)
From US $532 excluding flights
Cambodia photography vacation
Definitely would recommend it if you have any interest in photography and local culture/ people  (more)
From US $2095 excluding flights
Asturias country hotel, Spain
Most memorable was no single event, just every day new unfolding experiences - the mountains, the sea, the food, the local town, interesting people. (more)
From €62 - €75 per double room per night
Pinasca accommodation, Piedmont, Italy
The kindness of our hosts, the nice balanced way they shared and included us in their individual enthusiasm and warmth, the pertinent information about local and Piemonte region, without coming too close were most memorable. Excellent vacation. (more)
From €27.5 - €55 per person per night
Le Marche accommodation in Italy
The welcome was exceptional and we would definitely return, if lucky enough to be visiting again. (more)
From €48 per person per night

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best vacation I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really
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