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We are absolutely delighted to reveal that we have been nominated for two prizes at this year's British Travel Awards!

The whole team here at Brightwater Holidays is so excited and we can't wait for the ceremony, which will take place much later this year. We have been nominated in…

If you've never heard of the small Bavarian village of Oberammergau, it might surprise you to learn its story. Nestled between the Ammer River and the shadow of the Ammergau Alps, this destination is home to a unique centuries-old tradition that came about after its citizens were struck by the…

Scotland is simply one of those places you can keep returning to, year after year, to enjoy new experiences as the seasons change. Here, at Brightwater Holidays, we have visited over 35 of its islands between us and our collection of tours on offer for 2019 will visit a total…

Now that the New Year has arrived, it’s time to turn travel resolutions into plans and make your dream holiday a reality. There are many reasons to explore the world over the next 12 months, as there are every year, but we have rounded up some of the trips across…

One of our guests has recently been on one of our holidays and created the below poem for the group. Len recited it on the last evening and received many ‘hear hears’ in support of his words. Len is 101 and the fact he is still travelling with Brightwater Holidays…

Have you started thinking about the holidays you’d like to take in 2019 yet? Before the buzz of the Christmas season gets into full swing, why not browse our New Year itineraries now and get ahead with your plans (and your resolutions, if you’re anything like us and have put…

If you’re going to travel, why not go the distance and visit someplace in a corner of the world you’ve not yet experienced? Tempted? We have just the location… Join us next year in wild and beautiful Madagascar for the adventure of a lifetime.

The Flora & Fauna of Madagascar…

Renowned for its hospitality and warmth, Italy is a country that will make you want to integrate with the locals as soon as you land. And what better way to do this than through the language?

To celebrate our range of Italian holidays, we've teamed up with Babbel to offer…

Asking an Italophile to choose their favourite place in Italy is like asking a parent to choose their favourite child. How do you choose between Florence and Siena, Milan and Turin or Venice and Verona? What makes Lake Como that little bit more special than Lake Maggiore? How do you…

You may be tired of hearing chimes of “Brexit” ring out from your televisions or radios, but when it comes to booking a holiday it is something that needs to be taken into consideration. As it stands, there is little information on how – if at all – Brexit will…