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The legendary play created from the desperation of a deadly plague saw its almost 400-year history disrupted by a modern-day pandemic, but it will return in 2022 and we have now launched a series of exciting holidays that can take you to experience it.

Germany’s Oberammergau Passion Play was first…

Island-hopping through the Outer Hebrides is always a pleasure, with us being welcomed wherever we go. Stornoway, the only town of any size, acts as a magnet with the attraction of some of the Lewis Chessmen on display in Lews Castle museum. Recently opened, the museum succeeds in encapsulating many…

A native of Inverness with a rural background, Alastair Walker's knowledge of Scotland is wide-ranging, from the Northern Isles and the Hebrides to Perthshire, Galloway and even the Borders. His specialist subjects include Scottish military history along with the railways of Scotland past and present, though he is just as…

We are excited to share that we have just unveiled a brand new mini-brochure to showcase our best-selling holidays now that the world of travel is starting to open up again. Yes, there are precautions and we understand that you will be cautious in your return to taking trips, but…

Are you dreaming of going off on holiday but would rather wait until 2021 arrives? If you're happy to hold off a little bit longer, we have a broad selection of amazing trips on offer for the new year, all departing between January and March! 

What's more, we recently introduced…

Many of us are seeking more from our travels nowadays than a chance to relax and merely observe. One of the most popular activities that travellers want to do on their holidays is walk! Not only does walking help to keep us fit, it also promotes good mental well-being. That's…

If you're looking for a holiday that includes a memorable experience or two, we have a selection of trips on offer that include that. From tobogganing down a street in Madeira to a visit to the unique Lemon Festival in France, and from dinner with an apprentice geisha in Japan…

There's nothing quite like gliding through stunning countryside from the comfort of a steam train, and it will come as no surprise that this method of transport is often associated with the golden age of travel. What's even better is that we can still do this today!

In our modern…

We are delighted to share that we have partnered with a provider to offer you fully comprehensive travel insurance that covers COVID-19 from as little as just £17.50 per person*, meaning there's one less thing to worry about the next time you head out on holiday with us. 

The disruptive…

If you want to explore the natural world on your next holiday, why not consider one of the following tours? Whether or not wildlife is the main focus, each of these holidays will have you coming face-to-face with endemic fauna in magnificent destinations. So, where can we take you and…