Once in a lifetime trip Once in a lifetime trip Escorted tour Travel through the Japanese Alps between Tokyo and Osaka In association with TS Tours 13 days, from £6,490 In association with TS Tours Next departure Nov 9 2024 Upcoming departures Mar 20 2025 Traverse the Japanese Alps to the cultural centres of Shirakawago, Takayama and Kanazawa on this immersive tour of Japan Next departure Nov 9 2024 Upcoming departures Mar 20 2025
SOLD OUT SOLD OUT Escorted tour Brush up on your watercolour painting skills in the pretty Cotswolds In association with TS Tours 5 days, from £489 In association with TS Tours Next departure Nov 25 2024 Enjoy three full days of painting workshops with an experienced tutor while staying at a Grade II-listed resort near Bourton-on-the-Water Next departure Nov 25 2024
Save up to 15%* Save up to 15%* Escorted tour Travel Canada’s Maple Leaf Trail and visit Niagara Falls In association with TS Tours 10 days days, from £2,345 In association with TS Tours Next departure Nov 27 2024 Explore Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Quebec City and discover some of Canada’s stunning rural scenery on the shores of Lake Ontario Next departure Nov 27 2024
Save 20%pp* Save 20%pp* Cruise Sail to Antarctica on an icy adventure with an expert expedition team In association with TS Tours 15 days, from £6,409 In association with TS Tours Next departure Dec 4 2024 Upcoming departures Feb 28 2025, Nov 9 2025 Cruise to the white continent on a specially-designed expedition ship to see unforgettable wildlife and dramatic landscapes Next departure Dec 4 2024 Upcoming departures Feb 28 2025, Nov 9 2025
Attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony Attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony Escorted tour Delve into Japan’s ancient traditions and explore its modern cities In association with TS Tours 13 days days, from £4,499 In association with TS Tours Next departure Jan 1 2025 Explore Kyoto, Tokyo, Hiroshima and Nara and immerse yourself in this country of contrasts, with futuristic skylines standing alongside ancient temples and shrines Next departure Jan 1 2025
Great value tour Great value tour Cruise Explore the cities, tulip fields and historic villages along Holland’s waterways In association with TS Tours 4 days days, from £879 In association with TS Tours Next departure Mar 1 2025 Take a canal cruise through Amsterdam, visit The Hague and see the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom Next departure Mar 1 2025
Tour the gardens of Villa Cicogna Mozzoni Tour the gardens of Villa Cicogna Mozzoni Nature and gardens Explore the glorious gardens of Northern Italy with Christine Walkden In association with Brightwater Holidays 8 days, from £2,895 In association with Brightwater Holidays Next departure Mar 26 2025 Stay in two lakefront hotels and discover exquisite gardens with a horticultural expert Next departure Mar 26 2025
Limited availability; book now for 2025 Limited availability; book now for 2025 Escorted tour See Japan’s ancient and modern wonders during cherry blossom season In association with TS Tours 17 days, from £4,669 In association with TS Tours Next departure Mar 28 2025 Immerse yourself in this incomparable culture of contrasts, where the bright lights of huge hi-tech cities live in harmony with ancient rituals, shrines and springs Next departure Mar 28 2025
Go on two steam journeys Go on two steam journeys Expert-led Visit Norfolk and Sandringham with Lucy Worsley In association with TS Tours as agent for Shearings 5 days, from £995 In association with TS Tours as agent for Shearings Next departure Apr 21 2025 Upcoming departures May 19 2025, Jun 30 2025, Sep 1 2025 Hear a captivating talk about British royal life from Lucy Worsley and then join the acclaimed historian at the Royal Family’s Norfolk retreat, plus enjoy wonderful scenic journeys by rail and paddle steamer Next departure Apr 21 2025 Upcoming departures May 19 2025, Jun 30 2025, Sep 1 2025
Bestseller: 6-day tour Bestseller: 6-day tour Expert-led Discover the wonderful wildlife and glorious gardens of the Isles of Scilly In association with TS Tours 6 days days, from £1,999 In association with TS Tours Next departure Apr 21 2025 Upcoming departures Apr 26 2025, Sep 24 2025, Sep 26 2025 Explore the rugged landscapes and unspoilt natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly, with their fascinating native wildlife and beautiful bays Next departure Apr 21 2025 Upcoming departures Apr 26 2025, Sep 24 2025, Sep 26 2025
Book now for this annual event Book now for this annual event Escorted tour Visit captivating Madeira and see the famous flower festival In association with TS Tours 8 days, from £2,389 In association with TS Tours Next departure Apr 30 2025 See Madeira's fabulous Flower Festival and enjoy a horticultural tour of this famous island Next departure Apr 30 2025
Limited-time offer 15%* off Limited-time offer 15%* off Escorted tour Ride Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and cruise Alaska - save up to 15% In association with TS Tours 16 days days, from £6,145 In association with TS Tours Next departure May 5 2025 Discover the best of Canada and Alaska by sea and rail with a coastal cruise and an iconic train ride Next departure May 5 2025
Tour this eco-friendly destination Tour this eco-friendly destination Escorted tour Delve into Slovenia's rich culture, beautiful scenery and unique cuisine In association with TS Tours 6 days, from £1,419 In association with TS Tours Next departure May 14 2025 Upcoming departures Oct 1 2025 Discover the rich culture and cuisine of Slovenia with trips to Ljubljana, Lake Bled, the Triglav National Park and a truffle-hunting excursion Next departure May 14 2025 Upcoming departures Oct 1 2025
Traverse the Alps on the Centovalli Railway Traverse the Alps on the Centovalli Railway Escorted tour Travel on the Bernina Express and Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps In association with TS Tours 8 days days, from £2,289 In association with TS Tours Next departure May 20 2025 Take three scenic train journeys, including the iconic Glacier Express, soak in views of the Matterhorn and cruise Lake Maggiore Next departure May 20 2025
August Bank Holiday cruise August Bank Holiday cruise Cruise Sail to Normandy and the Channel Islands over the May bank holiday In association with TS Tours 6 days, from £799 In association with TS Tours Next departure May 23 2025 Cruise on a luxury ship to Sark, Rouen, St Malo and Alderney to discover WWII history, wildlife and delicious food Next departure May 23 2025
Explore the chic alpine town of St Moritz Explore the chic alpine town of St Moritz Escorted tour Discover Lake Como, St Moritz & Bernina Railway In association with TS Tours 8 days days, from £1,599 In association with TS Tours Next departure Jun 6 2025 Upcoming departures Sep 15 2025, Sep 22 2025 Stay in a beautiful city on the shores of Lake Como, enjoy a cruise on the lake and take a ride on the iconic Bernina railway to St Moritz Next departure Jun 6 2025 Upcoming departures Sep 15 2025, Sep 22 2025
Best-seller back for 2025 Best-seller back for 2025 Expert-led Secrets of the English Country Garden with Sarah Raven In association with Brightwater Holidays 4 days, from £1,375 In association with Brightwater Holidays Next departure Jun 16 2025 Enjoy a private two-course lunch and an exclusive talk by the popular garden designer, writer and broadcaster as well as private tours of Sissinghurst, Perch Hill and other stunning gardens in Kent and Sussex Next departure Jun 16 2025
Discover Monet’s gardens at Giverny Discover Monet’s gardens at Giverny Expert-led Explore Monet’s France through paintings and gardens with Paula McWaters In association with Brightwater Holidays 4 days, from £1,495 In association with Brightwater Holidays Next departure Jul 21 2025 See Monet’s spectacular gardens at Giverny, the Musée de l'Orangerie and Château de Chantilly and hear from Paula McWaters, a gardening expert Next departure Jul 21 2025
Exclusive for our readers: onboard spend of £75pp Exclusive for our readers: onboard spend of £75pp Cruise See the isles of Scotland on a late summer cruise over the August Bank Holiday In association with TS Tours 6 days, from £899 In association with TS Tours Next departure Aug 22 2025 Sail away on a voyage to Scotland’s remote islands, with visits to the Small Siles and the Holy Isle of Iona Next departure Aug 22 2025
Expert-led Explore the heavenly Cotswolds countryside and meet Adam Henson In association with Brightwater Holidays 5 days, from £1,075 In association with Brightwater Holidays Next departure Sep 4 2025 Visit some of The Cotswold’s prettiest gardens and stately homes and explore the Cotswolds Farm Park with Adam Next departure Sep 4 2025
Expert-led Island-hop around Scotland’s beautiful Hebrides with Monty Halls In association with Brightwater Holidays 5 days, from £1,595 In association with Brightwater Holidays Next departure Sep 29 2025 Explore ten spectacular islands on scenic ferry trips, visiting historic monuments and idyllic beaches while based in two welcoming hotels with delicious food Next departure Sep 29 2025
Great value tour Great value tour Escorted tour Discover the magnificent glaciers and fjords of western Norway In association with TS Tours 8 days days In association with TS Tours Stay in a four-star hotel on the shores of the Sognefjord, visit Bergen and Mount Fløyen and sail the fjords
Michelin-starred meal included Michelin-starred meal included Escorted tour Visit captivating Carcassone and the Dordogne In association with TS Tours 8 days days In association with TS Tours Immerse yourself in the heart of rural France with its timeless chateaux and world-class art and cuisine, staying in three-star superior and four-star hotels
Visit UNESCO ruins in the Valley of the Temples Visit UNESCO ruins in the Valley of the Temples Escorted tour Discover the spectacular landscapes, rich culture and fascinating archaeology of Sicily In association with TS Tours 8 days days In association with TS Tours Explore Palermo, Taormina, Siracusa, and Mount Etna on this immersive tour of the Mediterranean’s largest island