How to choose an unusual vacation
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Thailand adventure vacation, self drive Tuk Tuk
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
Kayaking vacation in Indonesia, Komodo Dragon tour
Sea kayaking to some of the most remote beaches on earth
Cuba salsa dance vacation
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
Self-drive staying in Tasmania's most charming B&Bs
Desert island survival adventure, Panama
Learn survival skills castaway on a tropical desert island.
Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge vacation
Bike and barge from Amsterdam to beautiful Bruges
Western Mongolia tour, the Altai mountains & eagles
Culture and adventure in the landscapes of western Mongolia
Sao Tome & Principe vacation
A wonderful break on the tropical isles, Sao Tome & Principe
Beach vacation in Cirali, Turkey
Boutique beach bungalows with lots of rustic charm
Finland winter activity vacation & Northern Lights
Discover this Finnish winter activity wilderness week
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
Algeria vacations, Desert and History
Explore the history and culture of Algeria
Spanish course & hiking vacation, Picos de Europa, Spain
Spanish classes + stunning hikes in Picos de Europa
Cruising vacation in Burma, the Mergui Archipelago
A comprehensive tour of Burma including ocean sailing
Family vacation in Burma
A fabulous family vacation including the best of Burma
Falkland Islands wildlife tour
10 day Falklands birds and wildlife adventure
Reunification Express vacation, Vietnam
Most wonderful way to travel from north to south of Vietnam
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
Devon eco lodge accommodation, England
Quirky eco lodges, 1 with Hot Tub, on a Devon nature reserve
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
Santo Antao hiking vacations, Cape Verde Islands
Explore the dramatic coastline on the island of Santo Antão
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
Activity vacation in Montenegro
An active villa vacation at stunning Lake Skadar, Montenegro
Albania small group vacation
Explore the charming country of Albania.
Family horse riding vacation in South Africa
Family horse riding safari vacation in South Africa
Hiking vacation in St Lucia
Guided walking on this beautiful tear drop island
Altiplano de Granada activity vacation, Spain
Multi-activity Family vacation in the Spanish Lake District
Mongolia tour, mountains & nomads
Slow travel through Mongolia's northern & central landscapes
Photography vacation in Andalucia, Spain
New! Capture beautiful Andalucia with camera & smart phones.
Vietnam small group cycling vacation
The best of Vietnam on two wheels
Going against the flow
Going off the beaten path
Sometimes you are just tired of the old tourism map. All the silver bits on your scratch map have been scraped off, and you crave pastures new. The media is always jumping on board the ‘best new destination’ bandwagon. But we like to highlight ‘different’ destinations because they are in a position to bring high quality, exciting responsible tourism offerings to the table. Not just because it appears in the latest blockbuster movie, or because some celeb has opened a hotel there. Some favourite places for being really different but at the same time still feel very real, are Mongolia, inland Montenegro, Haiti and Alaska.Quirky mix
We are not only getting quirkier in our travel tastes, but we are also getting more demanding. Trekking the Camino de Santiago isn’t enough anymore; we have to combine it with an intensive Spanish course. People love the idea of learning a new skill on vacation, or find breaks that exercise their bodies, minds and soul. You can do yoga just about anywhere these days, on a boat or up a mountain, with saluting the sun on a traditional Turkish gulet boat the ultimate pose. You can even go on a kayaking vacation in Indonesia with a few komodo dragons thrown in. Beware though, don’t try and tick too may boxes but concentrate on one thing at a time. The last thing you want is to spend time recovering from your vacation after trying to cram too much in!Our top Unusual vacations guide Vacation
Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge vacation
Bike and barge from Amsterdam to beautiful Bruges
2021: 3 Jul, 11 Sep