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Acacia Cottages
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.acaciacottages.co.uk
Acacia Cottages specialise in country breaks and weekend packages for groups of six or more, centred around self-catering country cottages together with a series of activities, perfect for celebrations, such as family reunions, birthdays or for hen parties looking for something different from the usual city night out.
| weekends/short breaks | spa hotels/accommodation| stag/hen | relaxation | shopping | gastronomic | groups | multi-activity | England | Wales |
Activepoland.com
based: Wroclaw, Poland
website: www.activepoland.com
Activepoland is run by young professionals, crazy about Wroclaw, who know the city well. They organize city breaks and stag weekends or hen weekends in Wroclaw, at great prices. Join the game!
| stag/hen | paintball | shooting | 4 wheel drive/4x4 | rally driving | karting/quad biking | beer/pub tours | football/soccer | tailor made | groups | city breaks | Poland |
Activities
Abroad
based: Newcastle Upon Tyne,
UK
website: www.activitiesabroad.com
Activities
Abroad provide activity holidays throughout Europe for families
and adult only groups. From white water rafting and skydiving in
Spain to canyoning in Greece, mountain biking in France and sea
kayaking in Turkey, these holidays are a great choice for anybody
interested in a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
| white water rafting
| mountain biking | cycle touring | canyoning/gorge walking |
climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | family/child friendly | groups | weekends/short breaks | Europe |
Andante
Travels
based: Wiltshire, UK
website: www.andantetravels.co.uk
Owned and run by archaeologists, Andante are leading experts in
archaeological and historical tours, taking travellers on inspiring
journeys through the ancient world. Take advantage of the expert
guidance of leading archaeologists, and uncover the past whilst
tasting authentic cuisine and enjoying the ambience of characterful,
hand-picked hotels.
| archaeological tours
| historical tours | gastronomic | groups | UK | Western Europe
| Eastern Europe | South America | Africa | Asia |
Aqua Adicta
based: Murcia, Spain
website: www.aqua-adicta.co.uk
Dinghy sailing, windsurfing or kayaking on the warm waters of the Mar Menor lagoon in southern Spain; Aqua Adicta specialise in high quality, private courses for couples, families, singles and small groups. They also offer kayak safaris, suitable for anyone and a great way to explore the area and its wildlife.
| sailing (small boat/yacht) | windsurfing | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | canoeing/kayaking | diving/snorkelling | tailor made | family/child friendly | singles holidays | groups | Spain |
Arrifana Surf Lodge
based: Arrifana, Aljezur, Portugal
website: www.arrifanasurflodge.com
Surf holidays with tuition, great food, comfy sleeping quarters, relaxed atmosphere and lots of fun! Offering an all inclusive surfing package at a low rate, only ever accommodating a maximum of eight at one time; you'll never surf with more than seven others and you'll get one on one surf tuition.
| surfing | groups | Portugal |
artbreak Arts Immersion
Vacations
based: Prague, Czech Republic
website: www.artbreak.org
artbreak is an unequalled active-arts and adventure-learning
vacation to renew your mind, heart, and spirit, midst the most beautiful
city in Europe. artbreak gives you intimate access to Prague's
brilliant artistic world via hands-on art workshops, gallery tours,
plus the best of Prague's music, theatre and dance performances.
| city breaks | art appreciation
| painting/drawing | music tours | concerts/music festivals
| ballet/opera | theatre/shows | groups | Czech Republic |
Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |
born2move Ltd
based: Derbyshire, UK
website: www.born2move.co.uk
Active Wellbeing Retreats; this summer join a team of well-being and fitness experts to help you get into the best shape of your life in the beautiful surroundings of the Peak District National Park. Individual bookings available, as are specialist retreats for groups: corporate, hens and stags, and models and performers.
| keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | retreats | diet/nutrition | detoxification | weight loss | groups | massage | tailor made | stag/hen | wellness/wellbeing | England |
Chillisauce
Stag Weekends
based: London, UK
website: www.chillisauce.co.uk/stag-weekends
ChilliSauce specialise in organising fully inclusive, tailor-made stag weekends.
Their list of activities range from common stag weekend options such as karting
and paintball; to more unique ideas like speedboat, pub crawls, tyrolean drops
and kite buggying. Activities can be packaged with accommodation and
nightlife at hundreds of different locations.
| stag/hen | groups | tailor made
| karting/quad biking | multi-activity | paintball | clubbing | beer/pub
tours | white water rafting | team building/management courses | UK |
Cold
Fusion Chalets
based: West Sussex, UK
website: www.coldfusionchalets.co.uk
Specialists in ski and snowboard holidays for the single/individual traveller. Singles can enjoy a traditional chalet holiday in the company of like-minded individuals. Their personalised service includes – fully catered chalet, airport transfers, delicious food, mountain hosting, chalet host, sauna, hot tub and a great social atmosphere!
| skiing (piste) | ski weekends |
snowboarding | singles holidays | stag/hen | groups | tailor made | team building/management courses | France |
Country Walks
based: London, UK
website: www.country-walks.com
Relaxed guided walking weekends with quality accommodation and fine cuisine. All walks led by professional husband-and-wife team providing commentaries, meticulous attention to detail and emphasis on a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Also expert Nordic Walking tuition, guided walks close to London and walking holidays in Austria and Cyprus.
| walking/trekking/hiking | nordic walking | groups | seniors/silver surfers | Austria | Cyprus | UK |
CycleActive
based: Cumbria, UK
website: www.cycleactive.co.uk
CycleActive offers cycling holidays and mountain bike holidays and training for all ages, abilities and interests, all over the world. Their commitment to cycling, their highly qualified leaders and their years of experience mean they can offer an excellent service and a range of unique holidays and tours.
| mountain biking | cycle touring | cycling training | family/child friendly | schools tours | tailor made | groups | UK | Western Europe | North America | South America | Africa | Asia |
Dringo
Adventure
based: Gywynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.dringoadventure.com
Adventure activities and activity courses, weekends and short breaks in Snowdonia for families, singles and groups. From guided walks and climbing Snowdon to navigation courses and multi-activity weekends. Winter skills and mountaineering in Wales and Scotland plus mountain biking, rock climbing, sea kayaking, coasteering, mountain leader and expedition training.
| walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | winter skills | mountaineering | multi-activity
| navigation/orienteering | weekends/short breaks | groups | coasteering | singles | mountain leadership courses
| Wales |
Enthusiast Wine Tours New Zealand
based: Canterbury, New Zealand
website: www.winetoursnewzealand.com
Enthusiast Wine Tours specialise in small group and custom tailored wine tours throughout beautiful New Zealand. Visit New Zealand's finest wineries, vineyards and scenic locations. Taste premium Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, concentrated Pinot Noir from Central Otago and superb red varieties from the famous Gimblett Gravels in Hawke's Bay.
| wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | escorted tours | small group motor tours | tailor made | groups | New Zealand |
Facilitutors.com
based: France
website: www.facilitutors.com
Facilitutors offer all sorts of courses for all sorts of people. For you, your children and your staff. For life, for leisure and for business. Whether you want to make music in rural France, brush up your French, ski in the Alps, take a relaxing yoga holiday, study garden design or learn to fly.
| music playing courses | singing courses | French language | vegetarian | gardening | skiing (piste) | light aircraft | reiki | yoga | groups | tailor made | France |
Four
Seasons Hotel (The)
based: Perthshire, Scotland,
UK
website: www.thefourseasonshotel.co.uk
Family run Perthshire hotel is located on the shores of Loch Earn
with wonderful views across the Loch. The hotel, being centrally
located is an ideal base for touring Scotland. Water sports and
romantic weekends and weddings are a speciality. For details of
special offers visit the web site.
| weekends/short breaks
| Christmas and New Year | golf | weddings/honeymoons | groups
| Scotland | UK |
French House Party (The)
based: Worcestershire, UK
website: frenchhouseparty.co.uk
Cookery, arts or leisure holidays in high-class private property near Carcassonne with great French cuisine and wines. Recommended in "100 World's Best Vacations" book. Eight-bedroomed accommodation has pool, tennis and boules. Tutored courses include painting, books, creative writing, singing, movie-making and Gastro Academy with top French chefs.
| groups | weekends/short breaks | singing courses | film and video | painting/drawing | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | wine appreciation/tasting | writing | cookery | gastronomic | team building/management courses | France |
Golfbreaks.com
based: London, UK
website: Golfbreaks
Group golf breaks made simple providing
golfers with a unique, one-stop service at fantastic prices. Just
decide where your group wants to play, relax and enjoy your game,
leaving the organisation to Golfbreaks! Take advantage of their amazing Group Giveaways, stay and play for free at a number of top venues. Golfbreaks
regularly add new venues and special offers,
they also offer the chance to win a golf break every month.
| golf breaks |
weekends/short breaks | groups | seniors/silver surfers | UK | Ireland | Europe | Egypt | Morocco | Tunisia | Dubai | South Africa | USA | Worldwide |
Great
Getaways
based: UK
website: Great
Getaways
Great Getaways at great prices offering
fly options (including flights from local airports), self-drive
and Eurostar; holidays and breaks from weekends away to full weeks
in the sun. If you are organising a holiday or break for a group
Great Getaways can help, they've organised many group trips for
businesses, social clubs and large gatherings of friends or family.
| weekends/short
breaks | city breaks | shopping | groups
| Europe | France
| Netherlands | Spain | Italy | Belgium | Morrocco | USA | Czech
Republic | Tunisia |
Great Glen Water Park
based: Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK
website: Great Glen Water Parkg(1086166)a(217594))
Water Park with a choice of accommodation and a huge range of watersports and land based activities, ideal for families and groups of friends. Great Glen is open all year round and there are heaps of activities available at any time, including good local skiing for all levels on the nearby Aonach Mor ski resort.
| watersport multi-activity
| multi-activity | skiing (piste) | snowboarding | family/child friendly | groups | Scotland |
Hameau de Certes
based: Midi Pyrenees, France
website: www.hamletofcertes.com
Yoga, painting and guided walking weeks and long weekends in the Midi Pyrenees with rambling trails crossing into Spain, including the Cathar route, Chemin des Bonshommes, Chemin de Liberte and Chemin Des Orris. The Pyrenees offers stunning scenery and plenty of sunshine! Discounts for groups and older travellers.
| walking/trekking/hiking | groups
| seniors/silver surfers | yoga | painting/drawing | France |
Haunting Breaks
based: Powys, Wales, UK
website: www.hauntingbreaks.co.uk
Short activity breaks in the most haunted castles, manor houses and inns in the UK and Europe. Fully inclusive of fine private dining, bed, breakfast and after dinner paranormal experience led by expert teams and psychics. Tuition and practical exercises in the divination arts most haunted style. Group, stag and hen, and corporate packages available.
| ghost | groups | weekends/short breaks | team building/management courses | stag/hen | UK | England | Scotland | Europe |
HenNites
based: Kent, UK
website: www.hennites.co.uk
Hen nights and hen weekends in the UK – look no further for great value hen weekend packages with hen friendly hotels; top activities, trendy and exciting nightlife – an unrivalled choice of Hen Party ideas for everyone.
| stag/hen | groups | tailor made | spa/health farm | beauty therapies | clubbing | salsa | shopping | narrowboat/canal/barge cruises | ghost | beer/pub tours | UK |
International Volunteer HQ
based: Taranaki, New Zealand
website: www.volunteerhq.org
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. At present they have a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Tanzania, Kenya, Kenya-Maasai, Nepal, Vietnam, Peru, Ecuador and Thailand.
| working/volunteer holidays | gap year | ethical/ecotourism | native peoples | groups | South America | Asia | Africa |
Life Change People (The)
based: Chiang Mai, Thailand
website: www.thelifechangepeople.co.uk
Exclusive Life Change holidays in Thailand. Combine a luxurious tropical holiday with your individual Life Change programme and return home a new person! Enjoy stunning hotels, spa treatments, adventures, sightseeing and work with your personal practitioner on a plan to transform your life. The effects of this holiday will last a lifetime!
| self development | spa hotels/accommodation | holistic holidays | groups |
tailor made | Thailand |
Malta Direct
based: London, UK
website: www.maltadirect.com
Malta Direct is one of the leading tour operators to Malta; offering a wide range of holidays to Malta, Gozo and Comino. They are part of the Air Malta Group.
| family/child friendly | weddings/honeymoons | golf breaks | diving/snorkelling | spa hotels/accommodation | groups | for people with a disability | Malta |
Raleigh
based: London, UK
website: raleighinternational.org
Raleigh is a charity with over 24 years experience of providing adventurous and challenging expeditions that develop skills and confidence in young people. Explore Borneo, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and India for 4 to 10 weeks where you can volunteer on sustainable community and environmental projects, plus enjoy an adventure challenge.
| gap year | expeditions | charity expeditions/holidays | multi-activity | expedition training | groups | working/volunteer holidays | walking/trekking/hiking | youth/teen | tailor made | team building/management courses | Worldwide |
Redseven
based: East Sussex, UK
website: www.redsevenleisure.co.uk
UK company specialising in hen and stag weekends in the UK, Europe and the rest of the world. Redseven Leisure offers quality arrangements, money-saving deals, unique personalised experiences, insured risk-free financial protection, hassle-free online payments for the entire group, and 10 years of professional experience in organising these kinds of events.
| stag/hen | clubbing | paintball | karting/quad biking | spa/health farm | casino | shooting | pole dancing | groups | UK | Europe | Worldwide |
RFH Fitness Holidays
based: Malaga, Spain
website: www.rfhfitness.com
Weight-loss and fitness holidays and boot camps in sunny Andalucia. Special programmes of outdoor and gym-based activities to get you on track with your weight-loss and fitness goals; whether you want to lose weight, improve your race times or learn how to train correctly. The perfect 'kick start' in a wonderful location!
| weight loss | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | yoga | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | running | cycle touring | multi-activity | team building/management courses | power walking | groups | Spain |
Ski Magic Ltd
based: Wirral, UK
website: www.skimagic.co.uk
Ski Magic is a small family run company providing catered chalet ski holidays in Courchevel and La Tania in the Three Valleys, France. All of their chalets are on, or close to, the piste and village. They have their own responsible but fun loving in house nannies who will take care of non skiing children.
| skiing (piste) | skiing (off piste) | ski weekends | snowboarding | family skiing & snowboard holidays | single parent holidays | groups | Christmas/New Year | France |
Stag
and Hen Company (The)
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.thestagandhencompany.co.uk
Stag and hen weekends in the UK. Everything for your stag party or hen night.
Tailor made weekends or choose one of our great suggested weekends. Day activities
like quad bikes, karting, paintball, spa days, theme parks and nightlife like
VIP nightclub entry, themed restaurants and gentlemen's clubs.
| stag/hen | groups | tailor made
| spa/health farm | clubbing | karting/quad biking | beer/pub tours |
murder mystery | theme park | river cruises | sphereing/zorbing | UK ||
Surf-Atlantico – Surf Adventure Holidays
based: Cantabria, Spain
website: www.surf-atlantico.com
Surf adventures which are more than just a surf camp. Surfari your way 1000 km along Spain's Atlantic coast and surf new breaks each day. Suitable for beginner to advanced surfers; transport, accommodation, beach BBQ's, board, wetsuit and tuition included. Discover Spain. Discover surfing. Surf and ski packages also available.
| surfing | skiing (piste) | snowboarding | overlanding | ethical/ecotourism | groups | weekends/short breaks | Spain |
Theatre
Breaks Online
based: London, UK
website: Theatre
Breaks
Theatre breaks online offer the booking of theatre ticket and hotel
packages. A great selection of the best shows in London and a huge
list of London hotels to choose from. As well as London Theatre
Breaks, we can also book many other event breaks. All bookings are
available online at great prices.
| theatre/shows | musicals
| ballet/opera | concerts/music festivals | comedy | groups | weekends/short breaks | England | Scotland |
Travel
Indochina
based: Oxfordshire, UK
website: www.travelindochina.co.uk
Offers escorted small group journeys (with 16 or fewer travellers) and tailor-made itineraries for couples, families and singles. Destinations include Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Japan, China and India for those seeking a real Asia experience – the cuisine, landscapes, culture and people.
| walking/trekking/hiking | cycle
touring | sightseeing | singles | family/child friendly | cookery | bus/coach holidays | groups | seniors/silver surfers | tailor made | small group motor tours | Asia |
TrekAmerica
& Footloose
based: London, UK and New Jersey, USA
website: www.trekamerica.com
TrekAmerica's adventure holidays are a unique combination of sightseeing and
exciting activities that will take you to the big cities, National Parks, remote
beaches and many other hidden places off the tourist routes. Choose from a wide
range of camping, walking, lodging, family and special interest tours.
| walking/trekking/hiking | singles
| multi-activity | bus/coach holidays | gap year | family/child friendly
| white water rafting | mountain biking | native peoples | small group motor
tours | groups | North America |
Trek-Philippines
based: London, England, UK
website: www.trek-philippines.com
Discover the world of wonder which is the Philippines. From stunning
unspoilt tropical beaches to the mountain vistas of the high Cordilleras
and the Ifagao tribespeople. Safe and secure in our hands, you're
free to explore. Have you romance and adventure in your soul? Then
an affair to remember awaits!
| small group motor tours
| sightseeing | groups | native peoples | ethical and ecotourism
| Philippines |
Uncover the World Ltd
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: www.uncovertheworld.travel
Uncover the World specialise in cultural, adventure and family travel to Egypt, Nepal and Thailand, and have been operating holidays for over ten years. They offer a full range of activity based tours with small-group, private and tailor-made options, from economy to luxury level. They are TTA and ATOL bonded.
| walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | groups | family/child friendly | sightseeing | animals/safari | diving/snorkelling | white water rafting | multi activity | Worldwide |
Voluntourists Without Borders
based: Chiang Mai Provence,
Thailand
website: www.voluntourists-without-borders.com
An initiative aimed at using volunteer tourist (voluntourist) labour
and donor funding to alleviate rural poverty, protect forests, and
promote sustainable eco-tourism. The initiative puts volunteer labour,
and the funding they secure, to work alongside ethnic minority and
rural Thai village groups under a programme to establish a world
class eco-tourism industry.
| working/volunteer
holidays | groups | gap year | ethical/ecotourism | native peoples
| school tours | seniors/silver surfers | singles holidays | team
building/management courses | Thailand |
Walk
Andalucia
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.walk-andalucia.com
Join Walk Andalucia on their friendly walking holidays and discover one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Spain, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Guided and self-guided holidays designed for all fitness levels to appeal to singles, couples and groups. Also affordable painting holidays in the sun.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | ethical and ecotourism | groups | singles
| relaxation |
painting/drawing | Spain |
Wild
Wales
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Outdoor weekends in North Wales, walking,
hiking, scrambling, climbing and simply enjoying the scenery. Our
aim is simple to share with others our enthusiasm for wild
places, our wide experience of the outdoors and love for Eryri (Snowdonia).
Learn about Celtic history, the plants and wildlife, Welsh history
and language whilst walking the hills; or try your hand at navigation
or scrambling. Comfortable hostel, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation.

| walking/trekking/hiking | climbing/scrambling | navigation/orienteering | mountain
biking | historical tours | botanical | weekends/short breaks
| groups
| Christmas/New Year | Wales |
Yogatraveller
based: Co. Meath, Ireland
website: www.yogatraveller.com
Fun yoga holidays and retreats in many beautiful locations. Excellent teachers, interesting culture and exciting activities. Friendly and professional service at reasonable rates.
| yoga | holistic holidays | retreats | groups | massage | detoxification | vegetarian | skiing (piste) | snowboarding | Asia | Western Europe |
Cycling Country
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.cyclingcountry.com
Quality, supported cycling holidays for all levels throughout Andalucia,
Southern Spain.
| cycle touring | groups | Spain
|
DayDreams
Travel Ltd
based: London, UK
website: www.turkishcruises.co.uk
Cruising in Turkey, plus group and singles activity
holidays and escorted inland tours.
| ocean cruises | white water rafting | city breaks | singles | groups | Turkey
|
Discovery Group Tours
based: Alberta, Canada
website: www.group-tour.com
Educational tour company offering tours for groups, including music
performance and film related tours also sports, eco
and science tours; as well as general travel for groups.
| cinema/films/movies | football/soccer
| music tours | ecological tours | groups| Worldwide |
Himachal Helicopter Skiing
based: Melbourne, Australia
website: www.himachal.com
Operating from Manali, known for having the deepest snowpacks in
the entire Himalaya.
| heli-skiing | skiing (off-piste) | snowboarding
| groups | India |
JeriCo Christian Journeys
based: Minnesota, USA
website: www.jericojourneys.com
Pilgrimage tours to Christian sites and destinations in Europe and
the Holy Lands.
| pilgrimage/religious | Christian | groups
| tailor made | North America | Western Europe |
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel
based: British Colombia, Canada
website: www.midnightsuntravel.com
Small group camping tours of Alaska, Yukon Territory, Canadian Rocky
Mountains and Vancouver Island.
| walk/trek/hike | multi-activity | walking/trekking safaris | small group motor tours | ethical and ecotourism
| groups | North America |
Sports
& Leisure Holidays Ltd
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.tennisholidays.co.uk
Tennis, golf and leisure holidays offering excellent sports facilities,
quality accommodation, expert advice and organisation.
| tennis | golf | singles | family/child
friendly | groups | Spain | Portugal |
Steve
Furgal International Tennis Tours
based: California, USA
website: www.tours4tennis.com
Including the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, US Open
and the Davis Cup.
| tennis | groups | USA | France | UK | Italy
| Australia |
Suffolk
Cycle Breaks
based: Suffolk, UK
website: www.cyclebreaks.co.uk/links.htm
Cycling holidays and bike tours in Suffolk UK. Self-guided, fully
supported with pre-booked accommodation.
| cycle touring | tandem biking | groups |
England | UK |
World
Missions Tours
based: USA
website: www.womito.com
Specialises in Christian vacations, group travel and Holyland tours.
| Christian holidays | groups | pilgrimage/religious | US | Europe | South America | Central America |
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