SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS – INDEX / SITE MAP

ARTS AND CRAFTS
antiques holidays hunt for antiques or learn what's of real value
art appreciation learn about art, from the great masters to contemporary painting
basket making courses and holidays to learn basket weaving
calligraphy opportunities to learn the art of the calligrapher
country crafts courses and holidays to learn traditional craft skills
decoupage the decorative art of assembling and varnishing paper cut-outs
film and video learn to use your video and filming equipment
flower arranging and floral design floristry courses and workshops
glass crafts / stained glass the skills of glass blowing and working with stained glass
jewellery making (jewelry making) techniques with silver, gold, pearls, beads, wire ...
mandalas courses and workshops
metal crafts learn the skills required for working with metals
model making for modellers of cars, planes, boats, trains, dolls houses ...
mosaic breaks and courses in mosaic design and construction
oragami the art of paper folding
paper crafts other crafts using paper, such as card making, scrapbooking and paper making
painting holidays / drawing holidays to paint or draw in new places
photographic holidays focusing on photo opportunities and photographic skills
pottery / ceramics learn to throw a pot or mould with clay
printmaking courses and workshops
scrapbooking retreats for scrappers and croppers
sculpture / carving working in three dimensions
soap making courses learn to make soap and bath products
upholstery workshops and residential courses
wood crafts courses working with wood; carving, turning, furniture making ...

CRUISES
canal / barge cruises for canal boat cruising and narrow boat holidays
cruises (ocean) the ultimate luxury, cruises for everyone
cruises (river / lake) a smaller cruise on rivers or lakes worldwide
theme cruises anything from celebrity cruises to a scrabble or murder mystery cruise

CULTURE BREAKS AND CULTURAL HOLIDAYS
architectural enjoy buildings, old and new
cinema / films / movies movie and film locations, studio tours and cinema showings
comedy for comedy and humour courses, breaks and holidays
festivals / carnivals celebrate! street carnival or festivals of food, books, fun, flowers ...
magic learn magician's tricks in magic summer camps, workshops and weekend breaks
mythology visit places from the stories of old
native peoples appreciate the native peoples of the places you travel
storytelling learn to tell a story yourself or listen to experienced storytellers
theatre / shows holidays and breaks that include a play or show

DANCE
clubbing with the emphasis on nightclubs, dancing and party!
dancing holidays dance participation in styles from ballroom to folk:
   > dancing (mixed styles); ballet; ballroom/sequence dancing; salsa;
      belly dance/Middle Eastern; flamenco; folk/regional dance; latin american;
      tango/Argentine tango
dance appreciation for those who prefer to watch and enjoy, rather dance themselves

FOOD AND DRINK
beer / pub tours know your beers and find the best places to try them
chocolate breaks chocolate lovers weekends or breaks to indulge your love of chocolate
cider tours / making cider lovers tours and cider making courses
cookery holidays cooking in farmhouses, state-of-the-art kitchens or with celebrity chefs
gastronomic holidays and breaks for food lovers
olive picking/harvest working holidays harvesting olives
whiskey tours distillery tours and tastings
wine appreciation / wine tasting learn the art of tasting the grape
wine making courses and instruction in making wine of all types
wine holidays / wine tours to visit vineyards and wineries

GAMES / BETTING
betting / casino visit the world's casinos and trips to horse races, greyhound tracks ...
bingo holidays and breaks where you can enjoy a game of bingo
bridge / whist holidays and breaks to enjoy a game of cards
chess stretch your mind at chess camps and holidays
scrabble word games as a focus for your holiday or vacation

GARDENS / GARDENING
bulb fields tours to enjoy the beauty and colour of the bulb fields
gardening courses hands on with the plants, flowers and vegetables
garden tours visit beautiful gardens worldwide

HEALTH / RELAXATION
acupuncture / acupressure traditional Chinese medical techniques
alexander technique learn to move!
anti-cellulite treatments take time on your holiday to tackle this problem area
aromatherapy smell and aroma as therapy
ayurveda holidays, retreats and courses based around Ayurvedic principles
beauty therapies pamper yourself and enjoy!
detoxification holidays and breaks to detox your body
diet / nutrition courses, retreats & workshops centred around healthy cooking & eating
feng shui to put your life in order
feldenkrais to improve your movement and enhance your awareness
for the bereaved holidays and retreats for those who have recently lost a loved one
holistic holidays for all round well being
kinesiology a therapy where your own body has the answers
massage just lie back and relax!
meditation still your mind and escape to and inner peace
medical treatment – general, holidays that include medical treatments
  > dialysis holidays
NLP – Neuro Linguistic Programming personal development courses
pilates movements & exercises designed to stretch, strengthen & balance your body
reflexology treat your feet to treat your whole person
reiki heal and harmonise your body by channelling its energy
relaxation simple relaxation opportunities
retreats to take a break from the world
shiatsu learn or practice this eastern technique
self development use your vacation time to develop yourself
spa breaks / health farms all round health spas and health farms
  > destination spas dedicated centres and hydros
  > spa hotels/accommodation spas within accommodation
  > resort spas plus other activities
  > medical, health spas and health farms also medspas
  > mineral spring spas
  > weekend spa breaks
  > luxury spa collection our hand-picked selection of the best spas in the world!
  > for stag/hen weekends spa treatments for pre-wedding treats
stop smoking residential courses and programs to help smokers quit
tai chi sometimes called 'meditation in motion', relaxation on the move
weight loss holidays take a break to help create a new you!
yoga holidays physical practices, meditation and breathing in one package

HISTORICAL / ARCHAEOLOGICAL
archaeological digs holidays and vacations to take part in digs
archaeological tours holidays to discover the past
battlefield tours / war graves tours pay respects, visit battlefields & last resting places
  > Edinburgh Military Tattoo tours, breaks & holidays to the famous Tattoo in Scotland
genealogy / family history take a break to learn about your family history
historical tours holidays for history lovers
historical recreations opportunities to take part in living history
vintage events tours that include vintage vehicles, fairs and events

LANGUAGE COURSES / HOLIDAYS
language courses take a break to learn a new language or improve existing skills

MUSIC
ballet / opera tours and holidays that include ballet, contemporary dance or opera
concerts / music festivals music events of all kinds
music appreciation courses and breaks to learn to enjoy music of all kinds
musical instrument making learn to make a drum or a violin
music playing courses learn a new instrument or improve existing skills
music recording holidays with recording studios, make your own music
musicals holidays and breaks that include a musical show
music tours holidays and tours to appreciate music worldwide
singing courses be that classical, choral, pop, jazz, folk ...

MYSTERY / PUZZLE
crop circles tours to discover this mystery of our crop fields
ghost stay in a haunted house and go ghost hunting!
murder mystery weekends and breaks to discover who did it
puzzles / games holidays to stretch your mind

TECHNOLOGY
computer courses to take a break to learn how to use your computer

TEXTILES
beadwork courses and beading holidays, working with beads
dressmaking / tailoring hands-on courses and holidays
embroidery machine and hand embroidery courses and holidays
fashion – creating it, watching it, trying it, buying it!
felt making / felt work making and working with felt
knitting / crochet courses and workshops working with wool and cotton
lace making to learn and practice this beautiful art
millinery / hat making learn to make hats, headpieces, fascinators
needlepoint / cross stitch work with others on cross-stitch projects
patchwork / quilting courses and breaks in quilting or patchwork
soft furnishing including curtains, blinds, loose covers, cushions
textile tours to visit the places the yarns, fabrics and textiles originate
weaving courses to learn this ancient craft skill

TOURS
bus / coach holidays tours by coach and bus
celebrities / stars holidays with celebrity content, follow in the footsteps of the stars
city breaks holidays and short breaks to escape to cities worldwide
pilgrimage / religious tours to religious and pilgrimage sites worldwide
sacred sites visit sites of significance across the globe
small group motor tours for smaller groups
sightseeing holidays with the emphasis on the significant sites and attractions
shopping breaks retail therapy, shop till you drop in the world's great cities and markets
theme park trips for kids of all ages! Disney, Lego, adventure parks, water parks ...

TRAVEL WITH A DIFFERENCE
horse drawn holidays by caravan or barge
motor home / rv holidays by recreational vehicle, camper van or motor home
overlanding travel by land routes and discover the world
railway tours and railway journeys, see the world by rail
self drive holidays drive yourself in your own or a hire vehicle
trekking with animals pack your camel, llama, donkey, elephant, horse... and walk

WILDLIFE, ANIMALS AND NATURE
animals / safari including motorised game safaris
   > aerial safaris animal watching from the air
   > camping safaris game viewing from a tented camp base
   > horse back safaris animal watching from horseback
   > elephant back safaris get really close to nature from the security of an elephant's back
   > marine safaris discover the creatures that inhabit the oceans
   > photographic safaris game viewing with the emphasis on photography
   > walking / trekking safaris getting close to the animals on foot
astronomy / space discover the stars or even explore space itself
bear watching be it brown, grizzly or polar ...
bird watching holidays birding trips for ornithologists and bird lovers
botanical tours to find plants, flowers and trees
   > herbalism holidays and courses that feature the study of herbs
dog training courses and holidays for dogs and their owners
ecological tours holidays and tours with an eco focus
falconry courses learn to fly the birds of prey
geological tours with the focus on the rocks and landforms that make up the landscape
weather watching tours to chase storms, see tornados and experience extreme weather
   > Northern Lights / Aurora Borealis tours to see this beautiful phenomenon
whale / dolphin watching tours to watch the giants of the deep
swimming with dolphins the experience of a lifetime, swim with the dolphins
swimming with sharks caged swimming with sharks!

WRITING/LITERARY
literary tours visit places that inspired the great writers
literary appreciation courses to help you appreciate writing and poetry
poetry courses and workshops to share and learn to write poetry
writing courses escape to start that novel or learn the craft of writing

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