Travel Editions

02/07/2025

Medieval Burgundy 🇫🇷
This superb tour, that we last ran in 2022, looks at the abbeys and fortifications of the fabled Burgundy region. Due to popular demand, we are offering it again in October, led by inspiring historian, Julian Humphrys. A highlight is a day at the amazing project at Guédelonn to build a castle 🏰from scratch using 13th century techniques, where you will also have an optional stone carving workshop with hands-on participation. Watch this video to learn more about this inspiring project.
For more information on the tour please call us ☎️on 020 7251 0045
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With stone, earth, wood and our hands, we transform nature into a castle.Join us for a day of sharing, observing, learning, breathing and strolling in the Mi...

01/07/2025

A little rock art at Niaux Cave and an underground boat trip along the subterranean river of Labouiche were the order of the day on our Pre-Historic Rock Art in the Ariege Tour! 🇫🇷
Deep below ground, in the village of Labouiche, flows Europe’s longest navigable underground river. Discovered in 1908 by a local doctor, it’s been open to the public since 1938. Travellers took a boat trip which culminates with a clattering waterfall known as the Cascade Salette, which tumbles into a sparkling turquoise pool. Depending on rainfall, the waterfall’s speed can vary anywhere from 100L to 1500L litres per second.
📷Karen Blackwell

30/06/2025

The weekend saw our popular Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines Tour operate with the highlight for our travellers being the exclusive flight on the De Havilland Dragon Rapide from the Duxford Aerodrome 🛫
📷Chris Lee- McCloud

29/06/2025

Two popular tours for 2025 are being repeated next year, both exploring nature in different parts of Portugal 🇵🇹 and are available to book now!
The first is a tour to Porto and the Douro Valley, taking in the extraordinary almond blossom vistas plus beautiful gardens and manor houses, ancient towns and cities, and a railway journey from Porto to Pocinho which is regarded as one of the most scenic rail journeys in Europe. For more information on our Almond Blossom and the Gardens of the Douro Valley click here➡️ https://shorturl.at/DqcjQ
The second is a walking tour, which takes you off the beaten track to explore the Western Algarve. From the man-made splendour of historic towns, hilltop castles and Islamic villages to precipitous cliffs, vast sand dunes, sprawling beaches and spectacular grottoes, this region offers a variety of sights on foot that few people get to see. For more information on our Walking in Western Algarve & Costa Vicentina Tour click here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/ANuPL

28/06/2025

Another of our private groups has just completed a very successful Gardens of Lincoln tour, exploring some of the region’s most beautiful and historic gardens. Among the many highlights was a visit to the majestic Lincoln Cathedral—and while it may not be the first place you think of when it comes to horticulture, it holds a remarkable botanical connection.
Within the cathedral stands a monument to Sir Joseph Banks—the renowned English naturalist, botanist, and champion of the natural sciences. Banks is best known for accompanying Captain James Cook on his first great voyage (1768–1771), during which he explored regions such as Brazil, Tahiti, and Australia. But his legacy extends far beyond exploration.
In 1766, he first made his mark during a natural-history expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador. Later, as president of the Royal Society for over 41 years, Banks played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of scientific discovery in Britain. He was also an advisor to King George III on the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, sending botanists across the globe to collect plant specimens. Thanks to his efforts, Kew became the world's leading botanical garden—and Banks is credited with introducing over 30,000 plant specimens to Britain.
📷 David Hurrion

27/06/2025

The Oscars of Group Travel!
Thursday night saw the Group Leisure & Travel Awards 2025 take place in London, where Ellen, Tracy and Ann hosted a table with some of our Group Travel Organisers. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We were delighted to be a finalist in the category of Best Group Tour Operator for Groups and thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us, it really does mean so much to every single one of us. Congratulations to all the winners and runners up!
For more information on the evening and the full list of winners and runners up ➡️ https://shorturl.at/XZODB
Once again thank you to everyone who voted for us and trusting us with your travel planning.
Group Leisure & Travel Magazine

26/06/2025

One of our private groups, Cumnor Gardening Club, is currently enjoying a Gardens of Cheshire Tour with Tony Russell. Wednesday saw them visit RHS Bridgewater, the newest of the RHS gardens and subject of a fascinating TV series on BBC. There was plenty of time to explore the stunning 11 acre restored walled garden, one of the largest Victorian walled gardens in the UK, as well as the Paradise Garden, Asiatic and Mediterranean gardens.
📷Tony Russell

25/06/2025

🎉 The countdown is officially on! We can't wait for tomorrow evening’s Group Leisure & Travel Awards 🏆 where we’re proud to be hosting a table for some of our incredible Group Travel Organisers.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there! We’re incredibly honoured to be named a finalist in the Best Group Tour Operator category - for the sixth year running. ✨

As we get ever closer to the awards ceremony on 26th June, take a look at this year's shortlist of the best attractions, operators, destinations, suppliers and experiences for groups, according to our readers.

25/06/2025

Our popular Northumberland Tour - Castles, Coast and Country Houses with Julian Humphrys is underway. Northumberland has a fascinating and turbulent history, a stunning coastline dotted with magnificent castles and a warm welcome in store for our travellers. Visits so far have included Etal Castle, Holy Island and Lindisfarne Priory.
📷 Hélène Gaujac

24/06/2025

New for 2026! Tenerife and the Canary Islands Music Festival 🎵 🇪🇸
Mornings bring sea air and floral scents, afternoons unfold in villages and gardens, and as evening falls, music fills the air. Tenerife in winter is a place to slow down, explore, and savour the unexpected. Walk the gardens of Puerto de la Cruz, discover La Laguna and Santa Cruz, and journey to the volcanic heart of Mount Teide. With wine tastings, workshops and free time to enjoy the island, this is winter at its most rewarding.
For more information ➡️ https://shorturl.at/Fhii5

22/06/2025

Gardens Of Marrakech And The Atlas Mountains Tour 🇲🇦
Marrakech is renowned for its amazing Medina, which is unmissable and of course included on our tour. But the city and its surroundings offer so much more. Its gardens are also extraordinary and varied, which we will explore in the company of popular expert, David Hurrion We’ll also visit the surrounding landscapes in the Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley, home to the traditional Berber people, amazing Anima Garden and the tranquil Parc Lalla Hasna. Add to that the stunning scenery of the Atlas Mountains and the other-worldly landscape of the Agafay Stone Desert - this is truly an extended city break with a difference!
For more information click here ➡️https://shorturl.at/v5cRH