Vanuatu

Vanuatu, which roughly translates to 'Land Eternal', is a archipelago of 83 islands. Created by volcanic activity, the islands feature landscapes of dense jungle or smaller coral islands with deep natural harbours and vast beaches. Port Vila is Vanuatu's national capital has an authentic colonial feel from its time under British and French rule, these influences linger in the local fare.

Irresistible Iririki Island – 2 Adults

7 nights’ accommodation Iririki Island Resort

An island experience with the convenience of easy access to Port Vila town. Stunning tropical gardens, picturesque beaches and fabulous snorkelling.

• Return airport transfers – including boat to island
• Jungle Canyon Helicopter Tour
• Round Island Safari Tour

Nuie

Peaceful, safe, utterly unpolluted and commercialised, this destination is perhaps the most unspoilt in the Pacific. Take to the pristine waters to go whale watching or on a deep sea fishing charter ....or simply relax and enjoy living on “island time”.

Unspoilt Nuie - 2 Adults

5 nights accommodation Matavai Resort

While on Niue experience true paradise at Matavai Resort, Niue's premier accommodation. The resort blends into its rugged landscape of coral outcrops, coconut palms, rainforest and tropical flowers, as it has been designed to take full advantage of its unique environment.

• Return airport transfers
• Continental breakfast daily
• Vanilla plantation tour

New Caledonia

New Caledonia is the France of the South Pacific, with all the typical trappings of a tropical island destination from white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and tropical climate but combined with the flare of French culture. Cuisine and wine are a big part of daily life in this island nation. Say Bonjour to New Caledonia!

Classic over-water Bungalow – 2 Adults

7 nights’ accommodation Escapade Island Resort

Located on Ilot Maitre, a 200 hectare marine reserve just 25 minutes by shuttle boat from Noumea, L'Escapade is the ideal tropical island holiday resort. A large and beautiful lagoon, pure white sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs surround the resort with its picturesque overwater and island bungalows, gourmet meals, swim-up pool bar and service second to none.

• Return airport transfer including boat to island
• Full breakfast daily

Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island boasts a pristine environment with beautiful beaches, a rugged coastline, World Heritage convict site and National Parks and Reserves, home to the iconic Norfolk Island pines. You’ll find a number of sites and activities to enjoy, culinary delights and friendly local people. Norfolk Island is the perfect holiday choice for visitors of all ages.

Self Drive Norfolk Island - 2 Adults

7 nights’ accommodation Bounty Lodge Apartments

A self-contained apartment gives you the option to self-cater or walk to the many cafes and restaurants offered in town. A short walk to the centre of town and only a short drive to the many historic sites of Norfolk. The Bounty lodge is walking distance to the main shopping centre and local markets.

• 7 day rental car hire

TranzAlpine Express

Scenic Rail Journey

One of the most popular train journeys operating throughout the South Island, enjoy relaxed rail travel through lush terrain, spectacular gorges, river valleys and majestic Alps.

Christchurch – Greymouth – Christchurch

London Kick Starter

Get your feet on the ground and find your bearings around London with this 5 night starter package. A private transfer will collect you from Heathrow airport and deliver you to the welcoming Oxford Hotel which is situated in Earl’s Court, a great starting place for any London adventure.

5 nights’ accommodation Oxford Hotel

A family-run hotel established for well over 25 years. It is a traditional townhouse conversion, typical of the surrounding architecture. Located in Earl's Court, which is one of the liveliest areas of London. Hyde Park and many of the museums are within walking distance.

• Private airport transfer London Heathrow to Hotel
• Cold buffet breakfast daily
• London city tour

Ask us about getting an Oyster Card for the London Underground before you go!

Best of the British Isles In Depth

Discover the best of England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

20 days/ 19 nights Tour ex London

Your journey begins in England with visits to London, Henry the VIII’s Hampton Court Gardens, Oxford, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, and medieval York, where your Tour Director takes you on a walking tour through the narrow Shambles.

Heading north, it’s on to the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands for visits of Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House, Edinburgh with its Castle and Holyrood Palace, St. Andrews, Braemar, Inverness, Culloden Moor, Glasgow, Gretna Green, and a cruise on Loch Lomond.

Return to England to take in the serene Lake District and the Beatles Story in Liverpool before passing through Snowdonia National Park in Wales en route to Ireland.

Some of the highlights include the “Fair City” of Dublin with a visit to Trinity College, the Irish National Stud at Kildare, the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, Galway, scone baking at Rathbaun Farm, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney, and the House of Waterford Crystal.

Ferry across St. George’s Channel and drive to Bath to see the amazing Roman excavations. Stay two nights in Exeter and drive into Dartmoor National Park for dinner at a local inn, then enjoy an excursion to the former smuggler’s port of Looe and to Plymouth. Return to London via prehistoric Stonehenge.

• 23 nights' accomodation
• 23 Breakfasts and 10 dinners
• Motor -coach transport
• Private cruise on Loch Lomond
• Ferry transfers Holyhead-Dublin and Rosslare-Pembroke

Scottish Highlands and Islands

14 days ex Glasgow

This a truly comprehensive Scottish tour!  After a welcome dinner in Glasgow, head through the picturesque Trossachs region to Stirling for a visit of the castle and the Bannockburn battlefield before arriving in Edinburgh for a three-night stay.

Your sightseeing in the Scottish capital includes Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and an excursion takes you to Sir Walter Scott’s Abbotsford House. Next, travel north, and stop at St. Andrews, the mountain resort of Pitlochry to visit a whisky distillery, and the Highland capital of Inverness.

An included excursion takes in Culloden Moor and Cawdor Castle, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Also visit majestic Dunrobin Castle and enjoy a falconry display before boarding a ferry for the Orkney Islands.

Here, a Local Guide shows you the unique sites, including a 5,000-year-old Neolithic village and the Ring of Brodgar, the area’s very own Stonehenge. Skirt the northwestern coastline, where stunning scenery delivers you to the isles of Skye and Mull for two-night stays on each.

Return to Glasgow for one last overnight and the end of your Scottish adventure.

• 13 nights' accommodation
• 13 Full Scottish breakfasts, 1 lunch and 9 evening meals
• Motor-coach transport
• Return ferry Orkney Islands, the Isles of Skye, Mull, and Iona

Wales – Cardiff, Caerelon and Coastlines

4 nights/ 4 days in Cardiff with 2 full day excursions

4 nights’ accommodation The Parc Hotel by Thistle. Within walking distance to Cardiff castle and the main shopping area. This hotel combines Victorian splendour with 20th century sophistication. Close to Cardiff Castle and the main shopping area. Great location for exploring all that Wales has to offer.

• Romans & Ruins day tour - visit to Britain's most preserved Roman town Caerleon, Raglan Castle and Tintern Abbey
• The Golden Gower day tour - the Gower Peninsular with its golden sandy beaches, stunning coastline and prehistoric wonders

Tasmania

Mainland Australia’s quirky and rugged southern neighbour celebrates its relative isolation with a laid-back style, an up & coming gourmet food scene, and some of Australia’s best wilderness and heritage sites. The best way to explore the Island of Tasmania is to have the freedom of your own transport, stop as you please to take in historical sights and coastal scenes.

Luxury Loop Tasmanian Self Drive – 2 Adults

Travel at your leisure north from Hobart up the East coastline of the island and back via historic Launceston staying in some of Tasmania’s premier accommodation properties.

• 8 days car rental
• 2 nights’ accommodation Hadley’s Hobart Hotel
• 3 nights’ accommodation at Diamond Island Resort 
• 2 nights’ Hotel Launceston
• 1 nights’ accommodation Hadley’s Hobart Hotel to conclude