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    writing/literary – for poetry, writing and literary appreciation courses and holidays
    music – for all types of music, concerts, music festivals, ballet and opera
    dance – for dancing and clubbing holidays
    historical / archeological – including digs, historical tours, battlefields and vintage events
    city breaks – for city culture on city breaks

architectural holidays & tours

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    amazing architecture – architectural holiday accommodation
    Grand Designs – holiday accommodation in buildings featured on Channel 4 TV

ArchEX
based: Amsterdam, Netherlands
website: www.archex.info
Agency organising custom made architecture study tours in the Netherlands, Germany and other European countries. They can draw up a program, arrange access to selected buildings, sort out appointments with architects and planners, organise accommodation and transport, and provide English speaking architecture guides.
| architectural | Netherlands | Germany |

CAMAC
based: Champagne, France
website: www.camac.org
Residency program for writers and visual artists from all countries and disciplines (including writing, painting, sculpture, architecture, design, multi-media, illustration, music and dance) for periods of one to six months. Also affordable short-term artists retreats for stays of one week or more. Located in the village of Marnay-sur-seine within the scenic Champagne-Ardenne region of France.
| writing | retreats | painting/drawing | sculpture/carving | film/video | architectural | France |

Guide-A
based: Oslo, Norway
website: www.guide-a.no
3-5 day tours all over Norway, offering an architect's view of modern Norwegian architecture, guided by Norwegian architect Henning Nielsen, or other guides with a relevant architectural education.
| architectural | Norway |

Intense Peru Tours
based: Lima, Peru
website: www.intenseperu.com
Unique, adventurous travel experiences to Peru's most popular destinations like Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, Amazon Rainforest and The Lost City. Tour packages are available for groups and individuals with tour options ranging from historical to adventure. Custom designed tour and lodging arrangements are also available. Free travel brochure available.
| walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | escorted tours | groups | sacred sites | sightseeing | river cruises | architectural | bird watching | botanical | Peru |

Lindum Heritage
based: Lincolnshire, UK
website: www.lindumheritage.co.uk
High quality, unique, full board short breaks across the UK with expert guides and 24 hour tour manager. Small, friendly group sizes and close personal attention. Boarding and flying in classic aircraft, hands on military experiences including handling weaponry and wearing period clothing, archaeology, general history, historic cities, churches - something for everyone!
| historical tours | archaeological tours | battlefield tours/war graves tours | vintage events | planes | sacred sites | literary tours | escorted tours | city breaks | architectural | UK |

 Page & Moy
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: Page & Moy
Wide choice of historical, archaeological and architectural tours and wildlife and nature holidays. Be amazed by ancient Inca cities or the spectacular Northern Lights; discover Indian temples and tigers, take an African safari, gaze at wonders of the world in Egypt or discover the wildlife and backwaters of Kerala.
| animals/safari | bear watching | whale/dolphin watching | native peoples | historical tours | archaeological tours | architectural | festivals/carnivals | Northern Lights/Aurora Borealis | Worldwide |

Retreat (The)
based: Le Marche, Italy
website: lemarcheretreat.com
Inspirational, quality painting holidays for all levels, in the heart of the Italian countryside and Rome. Tuition by professional British artist. Explore your creativity, improve your painting skills and relax in stunning surroundings and discover a beautiful part of Italy. Perfect for anyone who loves art, good food and everything Italian.
| paintintg/drawing | art appreciation | architectural | Italy |

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 Adventures in Preservation
based: Illinois, USA
website: adventuresinpreservation.org
Volunteer vacations with the aim of saving the world's historic architecture.
| architectural | Worldwide |

Archtours
based: Helsinki, Finland
website: www.archtours.com
Quality tours for all who are interested in good architecture, environment and design.
| architectural | Europe |

Snow White Treks and Tours
based: Thimphu, Bhutan
website: www.snowwhitetours.com.bt
Providing a simple, homely service, offering a memorable journey to remember for your entire life.
| architectural | native peoples | ethical/ecotourism | pilgrimage/religious | sacred sites | Bhutan |