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Short Breaks & Weekend Getaways

Whether you’re kicking up powder in the Austrian Alps, surfing in Morocco, or experiencing a real African Safari, our short breaks selection has something for everyone. Add in extra special experiences for a longer trip if you like.

These are the moments you’ll write home about, but save those postcards for the plane ride home. For now there’s street food to try, national parks to explore, social events to attend… and what was that about a bungee jump?

Short breaks in Europe

City-hopping, cosy stays, unique excursions, new pals for life. These are Europe short breaks done right.

Best of Iceland Tour
Best of Iceland
Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora Tour
Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora
Amsterdam for Christmas Tour
Amsterdam for Christmas
Budapest to Dubrovnik Tour
Budapest to Dubrovnik
Oktoberfest in Germany Tour

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Oktoberfest
St Patrick's Day Tour Ireland
St Patrick's Day
Food & Wine in a French Chateau Tour
Food and Wine in a French Chateau

Short breaks in Asia

Wellness retreats for tired backs and mountain treks for the restless. Asia has all the answers, a short trip is usually all it takes.

Southern Thailand: Khao Sok & Krabi Tour
Southern Thailand: Khao Sok & Krabi
Best of Malaysia & Singapore Tour
Best of Malaysia & Singapore

Short breaks in North America

It took millions of years of erosion to create the Grand Canyon, but luckily you just need a short break to see the natural phenomenon for real. Plus countless North American travel gems while you’re at it.

Active Yellowstone & Grand Tetons Tour
Active Yellowstone & Grand Tetons

Short breaks in Latin America

In four days you could attempt to build the world’s largest stack of cards at home. But if it all comes falling down, an Inca Trail hike to the mysterious land of Machu Picchu takes just as long. Not to mention seeing baby sea turtles crawl for the first time in Tortuguero… *sobs*

Galapagos Island Hopping Tour
Galapagos Island Hopping

Short breaks in Australia

‘Brb mom, just going on a snorkelling adventure through the Great Barrier Reef, then catching the sunset from our dive boat. Be back in 3 days! xx’

Uluru Explorer Tour
Uluru Explorer
Snorkel & Dive: Great Barrier Reef Tour
Snorkel & Dive: Great Barrier Reef

Short breaks in New Zealand

We supply the VIP festival passes, the cosy accommodation, and the deep sea scuba adventures… you just focus on having a whale of a time, yeah?

NZ: Bay of Islands & Rotorua Tour
NZ: Bay of Islands & Rotorua
Rhythm and Alps Festival Trip New Zealand
Rhythm & Alps Festival
Ski New Zealand Tour
Ski New Zealand
New Zealand South Island Tour
NZ: South Island

Short breaks in Africa & The Middle East

Is that deafening sound the Victoria Falls… or thousands of wildebeest migrating through the savannah? Pretty cool either way, you can experience both in just a few days.

Victoria Falls Mini Break Tour
Victoria Falls Mini Break
Tanzania Safari Tour
Tanzania Safari
Best of Namibia Tour
Best of Namibia

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Beach escapes

Drinking coconuts with a straw in Zanzibar or cruising the Caribbean coastline? Find beach trips across the world to ease the soul, relax the mind, and treat the eyes to some spectacular sunsets.

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Adventure

For the adrenaline junkies and nature lovers alike. Our adventure short breaks include treks through Peru, camping in the Rockies, and rainforest lodges where you can drift to sleep to the sound of the jungle. You in? First one on the coach gets the window seat.

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Sightseeing

Tick off your bucket list with sightseeing trips in Italy, New Zealand, Kenya, and more. With expert Trip Managers by your side, you won’t miss a thing (except the tourist traps!).

FAQs

Our itineraries are well-planned and we sort out all details in advance so you can enjoy and properly maximise the time you spend on your chosen destination. We’ve got an expert trip manager on every trip to make sure you are properly looked after, plus you’ll have a fabulous group of likeminded travellers to share the adventure with!

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