59 Learn something new vacations found
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Salsa dance holiday of a lifetime in Cuba!
From £1,560 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 19 Dec
2020: 6 Feb, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
2020: 6 Feb, 12 Mar, 2 Apr, 28 Jun
Painting vacation in Andalucia, Spain
Explore your painting creativity in delightful Andalucia.
From £950 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 8 Sep
Learn Spanish & hike the Camino de Santiago, Spain
Spanish Course + walking in the Camino del Norte
From €699 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 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
Photography vacation in Andalucia, Spain
New! Capture beautiful Andalucia with camera & smart phones.
From £795 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 May, 12 Jun, 8 Sep, 17 Oct
Travel Team
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Learn Spanish in Granada, Spain
A variety of Spanish courses in Granada
From €170 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
All courses start every Monday throughout the year. There are no classes on national holiday and during the Christmas period (20 Dec – 02 Jan)
Traditional crafts vacation in Scotland
Award winning craft holidays in the Highlands of Scotland
From £895 to £1,045 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Jun, 5 Sep, 24 Oct
Scotland craft weekends, felt making & natural dyeing
Traditional craft courses in the Scottish Highlands
From £160 2 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Apr, 9 May, 24 Jun, 8 Aug, 22 Aug
Cuba music vacations
Music holiday of a lifetime in Santiago de Cuba
From £895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 12 Mar
Painting vacation in Cyprus
Authentic Cyprus: painting in the Eastern Mediterranean
From £920 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
Short break pasta making & Italian food vacation, Tuscany
A Tuscan food adventure, learn to make pasta
From £750 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Apr, 26 Apr, 2 May, 14 Jun, 20 Jun, 19 Aug, 7 Oct, 15 Oct
Genghis Khan warrior training in Mongolia
Experience what it really felt like to be a warrior under the Great Khan
From US $4,195 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Jun, 6 Sep
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.
Yoga and hiking retreat in Portugal
Nourish yourself with yoga, hiking & yummy food
From €855 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 13 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
Learn to horseride vacation in Argentina
Start or come back to riding in amazing Argentina
From €1,960 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 22 Dec
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Learn Spanish & family activity vacation in Spain
Learn Spanish + Outdoor Activities canoe/cave/via ferrata...
From €679 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 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
Learn how to kayak vacation in the Ardeche, France
Kayaking holiday in the magnificent beauty of the Ardeche.
From £759 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellnes Retreat in Greece by the sea
From £790 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jun, 4 Jul, 12 Sep
Thailand adventure holiday, self drive Tuk Tuk
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
From £1,395 to £1,595 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 7 Dec
Painting vacation in Morocco
'Sketchbook journey' through the stunning sights of Morocco.
From £1,250 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Oct
Learn Spanish in Peru & trek the Inca trail
Inca trek & relaxed, professional Spanish lessons
From US $1,480 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit any dates, subject to Inca Trail permit availability (closed February)
Classical Guitar Course in Portugal
A week of beautiful music in a stunning restored monastery
From £1,445 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Learn to sail on a flotilla in Greece
Learn to sail while enjoying an exciting flotilla holiday
From £3,290 to £4,365 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
Tuscany horseriding vacation, Italy
-Riding, wine-tasting and sightseeing in lovely Tuscan hills
From €1,285 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 18 Apr, 16 May, 19 Sep, 17 Oct
Mosaics workshop art holiday
in association with the Mediterranean Garden Society
From €700 to €815 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 4 Jul
Paintingvacation in Montenegro
Montenegro painting holiday with an experienced art teacher
From £1,050 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 24 May
Slovenia painting tour
Art workshops, painting and Slovenian culinary artisans
From €2,100 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 26 Apr
Learn to sail, Darmouth to Falmouth, England
A week of sailing along the south coast of England.
From £749 7 days ex flights
Small group travel
La Gomera painting holiday in Canary Islands
Sketch unique, rugged island scenery with a wonderful hotel
From £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 3 Mar
Learn Italian in Puglia for over 50s
A truly language and cultural experience in South Italy.
From €760 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 10 May, 17 May, 14 Jun, 20 Sep, 11 Oct
Yoga teacher training courses in Spain
Hatha,Vinyasa&Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Spain (200 hour).
From €3,600 to €4,400 26 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 17 Feb
From
£1,560
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was the dancing tuition with professional Cuban dancers (more)Michael Baker
5 star...The most exciting part was dancing classes (more)Smriti Bellad
This trip was extraordinary. Every bit was memorable-especially the Christmas Day dance party at the beach with a super sound system, full on buffet, warm ocean water in view of soft green mountains. (more)Paula LeRoy-Antaki
From
£790
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was watching dolphins swim past while we practised Qi Gong (more)Catriona Hasaka
This vacation 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
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
£750
excluding flights
It was not just a fabulous foodie experience but great fun cooking discovering eating and being with likeminded people. (more)Mandy K
The focused, pasta-making instruction and recipes from Oli (and everything he cooked for us!), along with the relaxing and welcoming atmosphere created
by both he and Flo made the course a truly wonderful experience. (more)Diana Gloria
The practical cooking activities led by Oli and ably supported by Flo were an absolute pleasure - equipment and supplies were perfect, guidance was very patient, and the results were delicious! (more)Philippa Schofield
From
£1,395
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Driving 850km on mountain roads with 4000 bends. We had a great caring tour
leader/guide in Tony. Bruce was excellent and speedy in response to all my queries prior to the tour.
Tips?
Our trip was in December, and it was very cold. Bring enough warm clothes.
Local benefits?
Yes, we lived in small local hotels and ate at local restaurants and coffee shops.
Unfortunately we only had plastic bottled water. Some new arrangement should be implemented to eliminate... (more)Tony Rocha
From
£1,250
excluding flights
From
£630
excluding flights
Excellent experience, beautiful diving, and great staff. (more)Mark Schmidt
Best ever (vacation), most relaxing and fantastic. (more)Sheryn Jones
There were many memorable moments but the standout for me was
our first open water dive. It was my first experience in the Red Sea and the
corals and sea life were stunning.
(more)Chris Egan
From
US $2,000
excluding flights
What I remember the most are the amazing people I met in each city or village during my travels. As for the operator, this family run business took care of me like an extended family member. (more)Takashi Otani
...I couldn't have asked for a more awesome two weeks. Every days was terrific, serene, and beautiful! Couldn't have hoped for anything better! (more)Glenda Izumi
The hikes outside Punakha! (more)Myka Reinsch Sinclair
From
€699
excluding flights
Loved it, and would like to return next year. I feel that I only saw the tip of the iceberg in relation to the area. (more)Lesley Holinshead
Patient and attentive teachers made lessons interesting and fun. It was really great to be in such a small group to be able to ask questions and get the opportunity to practise. (more)Mandy Kee
Great. Class time just flew by and the study was actually fun. I was a novice hiker and found the hikes to be challenging, but worth the effort. I really value the friendships I made with others participating in the program. (more)Mark Hindin
From
US $4,195
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole trip was very memorable, horse riding, local, landscape, culture everything was amazing
Tips?
just be ready to let yourself go and enjoy being in a very different authentic existence for a while
Local benefits?
The locals were key to the whole trip and were very happy to be sharing their culture
Overall rating?
absolutely amazing experience (more)Dave Redfern
From
£795
excluding flights
I came away with photographs and memories of people and locations in Andalucía which give me a sense of local people in their own locations rather than just being a tourist on vacation.
(more)Tom Wilson
Great photography locations and excellent tuition. Great vacation, far exceeded my expectations. The photography tuition from Rob Bell was second to none. Well managed and good company. Can highly recommend. (more)Pat Kilner
Torrox is a lovely village which really gives you the sense of being in 'real' Spain. Being taken to various locations, offered photography tuition and advice in a relaxed atmosphere is a fantastic way to spend a week - a great balance of focussing on a hobby while also being looked after on vacation. (more)Chris Pitt
From
£1,445
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The quality of the guitar tuition was outstanding, not just the playing but the lessons are structured around your level and taught extremely well. Food location and organisation was superb! (thank you Helen).
Tips?
Practice a piece of music before you come if you wish to perform at the concert at the end. allows you to focus on the music and new stuff....and performing in
a palace was awseome (even for a beginner).
Local benefits?
Yes used local operators.... (more)Steve How
From
£895
excluding flights
The vacation exceeded my expectations, it was truly fulfilling ! (more)Jackie Wynia
Seeing and learning about an off-the-grid settlement in operation, learning needle felting techniques that were new to me and participating in fiber dyeing with natural dyes were the most memorable parts of the vacation. (more)Deborah Martell
The week was packed full of activities without being in any way rushed. Very much enjoyed the opportunity to get away from the big city and savour country life... Excellent. Kudos to Rosie for this extraordinary vacation. (more)Kathy Imrie
From
£759
excluding flights
So many great memories and moments it’s hard to choose but the staff were brilliant so it was probably all the laughs we shared along the way and abseiling into the cave. (more)Rob Haddow
10/10, A*, fantastic...the most exciting part was surviving the descent of the rapids at the Pont D'Arc without capsizing! (more)Adele Holt
From
£895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Participating in the Cuba Music Vacation 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 vacation with this same company.
Tips?
Study Spanish before leaving home. Practice the music the operator... (more)Bob and Patty Tatum
From
€1,395
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was how expertly Lucy and Simon planned our activities, choose our guides and related to the local people. (more)Jim Holmes
The most exciting part of the vacation was walking the near the top of the Pyrenees. (more)Margy Britton
Spectacular views & great hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble. (more)Anne Rogers
From
€1,095
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
A great group of snowboarders and skiers with the flexibility to go to different parts of the mountain every day in search of powder (which we found)! I also enjoyed the mix of touring and free riding adjusted to the preferences of the group. Plus the chance to try out cross country skiing on the last day was great! Ending with a soak in the hot tub as the sun sets is pretty special too.
Tips?
To enjoy this you'll need to be reasonably fit (as a skier at least),... (more)Rachel Kennedy
From
US $840
excluding flights
Great trip and really fun guide! (more)Ela HOROSZKO
Lots of wonderful items here - snorkeling the Bay of Pigs, Fusterville, poking around Trinidad and Havana, biking Vinales, spotting the national bird (Cuban trogan) at Las Terrazas, and the Buena Vista Social Club! The Che memorial was very touching. (more)Susan Babkes
Swimming by the waterfall we hiked to was the highlight. It was wonderful and our guide, Lidier, was super caring. (more)Michelle Droy
From
€659
excluding flights
I really enjoyed the classes, they were interesting and varied and tailored to our needs. The tutors were brilliant. I learned a lot. (more)Andrew Edwards
We thoroughly enjoyed it all. Each part was a different type of experience - new,
challenging, and engaging. Ana and her team made the Spanish learning fun and
rewarding, as did Natalia with the yoga. And the scenery and area were stunning.
(more)John Bold
It's difficult to point to 1 thing. The school and teachers were lovely and adapted the group/classes to our level. Panes is such a tranquil place, great hiking opportunities and don't miss out on a SUP yoga session with Nata!! (more)Hanna Karlsson
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
From
£1,350
excluding flights
Each day brought different delights - from visiting the local market, to exploring the waterfalls at Polylimnia, from eating at restaurants on the edge of the
sea, to swimming in a heavenly bay at Voidekelia (more)Jacky Long
The aromatherapy massage was very relaxing and enjoyable, the waterfall that we visited stunningly beautiful, the beaches very tranquil and litter free and the archaeological tours very interesting. (more)Karina Heavey
All in all the experience was fantastic, if you are thinking about booking, do it! You will not regret it! (more)Ruqayah Dennis
From
€679
excluding flights
Canoeing in the beautiful Picos de Europa was stunning.
(more)Colleen Banfield
The most memorable parts of our trip were the opportunity to interact with local folks in small towns of Oiartsun and Panes.
(more)Jim Osborn
We were focused on learning Spanish and
the language school is great. (more)Davinder Gunjal
From
£160
excluding flights
The whole weekend was memorable, Rosie is a very patient and wonderful teacher. We learned lots of informations about natural dyeing, we dyed fleece
using different methods with amazing results! (more)Alicia Villain
The location was superb with amazing views overlooking the glen. We learned fascinating traditional skills, collecting lichens and bracken fronds from the woods and making up a wide range of natural dyes, using open wood fires... A wonderful, inspiring experience in a beautiful part of our country. (more)Annie Hibberd
From
£975
excluding flights
The people I encountered in Cali were so warm and hospitable. The hotel was like a step back in time but the people running it couldn’t have been nicer. The dance school was professional and welcoming and the teaching of a very high standard.
(more)Rosanne Priest
Cali has impressed me with its warm and friendly people and excellent dancing. (more)Ileana Constantin
The team at the salsa school were so welcoming and friendly, loved it!
(more)Samantha Bobba
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