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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 |

Action! Stag and Hen weekends
based: UK
website: Action!
Hen and stag weekends where the action is – across the UK. Loads of brilliant ideas for action packed fun – 100's of packages to choose from. Action activities like paintballing, jetskiing and go-karting. Action packed evenings with eating, drinking, clubbing, comedy and parties. Not so active indulgences like pampering, river cruises and shopping. Check our our great special offers page too.
| stag / hen | groups | karting / quad biking | paintball | shopping | massage | beauty therapies | beer / pub tours | multi-activity | jet skiing | 4 wheel drive / 4x4 | UK |

Activities Abroad Featured Site
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 |

Alicante Tennis Centre
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.runinthesun.com/Tennis_Holidays_Europe.asp
Alicante Tennis Centre offers tennis holidays, breaks and weekends for singles, groups, schools and clubs. Professional tennis coaching and twice weekly social tennis at an intimate and exclusive, yet friendly and informal Tennis Centre. Welcoming all abilities and located just 800m fom the sandy beach and quiet port town of Moraira.
| tennis | singles holidays | groups | schools tours | Spain |

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 |

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 |

breakthroughbreaks.com – Persoma UK Ltd
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.breakthroughbreaks.com
A unique opportunity for you, your group or organisation to enjoy a life-transforming experience in the relaxing surroundings of the Mediterranean. Learn how to make positive changes personally, professionally or in sports or athletics. Offering a custom programme based on cutting-edge insights and techniques from NLP, EFT and positive psychology.
| holistic holidays | NLP | self development | team building/management courses | groups | tailor made | tai chi | yoga | Turkey |

Brilliant Weekends
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.brilliantweekends.co.uk
Great value group weekend breaks in a variety of locations. Brilliant Weekends are specialists in both stag and hen weekends; popular getaways include ski weekends, German beer festivals and New Years Eve parties. Other options include Spanish and Italian football packages, spa weekends and golf breaks.
| stag / hen | team building / management courses | Christmas and New Year | ski weekends | spa / health farm | beer / pub tours | football / soccer | golf breaks | weekends / short breaks | groups | tailor made | Europe |

Butlins Featured Site
based: UK
website: Butlins
Great group holidays that aren't going to cost the earth! And if you're doing the organising their specialist Group Choices team are there to help; and they offer 1 FREE place with every 20 paying guests. Excellent range of accommodation and some brilliant entertainment, whatever your ages! Late deals and special offers too!
| family / child friendly | weekends / short breaks | groups | clubbing | theatre / shows | concerts / music festivals | Christmas and New Year | Christmas / New Year party breaks | England | UK |

Chillisauce Stag Weekends
based: London, UK
website: www.chillisauce.co.uk/stag-weekends/
ChilliSauce specialise in organising fully inclusive, tailor-made stag weekends. Our huge list of activities range from common stag weekend options like karting and paintball; to more unique ideas like speedboat, pub crawls, tyrolean drops and kite buggying. Activities can be packaged with superb 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 |

Dringo Adventure
based: Gywynedd, Wales, UK
website: www.dringoadventure.com
Hill walking, rock climbing, scrambling, navigation and mountain-based activity courses, breaks and holidays in Snowdonia, North Wales. For individuals, couples and groups, from absolute beginners to experienced walkers and climbers. Highly qualified, experienced and friendly local instructors. A range of accommodation to suit your budget.
| walking / trekking / hiking | climbing / scrambling | winter skills | ice climbing | mountaineering | multi-activity | navigation / orienteering | weekends / short breaks | groups | Scotland | Wales |

Families Worldwide
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.familiesworldwide.co.uk
Specialist in family adventure and activity holidays worldwide – offering group tours, centre-based adventures or tailor-made journeys. Destinations include Egypt, Morocco, Costa Rica, Tanzania, Finland, India, Kenya, Thailand, Jordan, Peru, Botswana, Greece and Nepal.
| family/child friendly | groups | tailor made | multi-activity | animals/safari | white water rafting | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | walking/trekking safaris | dog sledding | Worldwide |

Familyholidays.biz
based: Lothian, Scotland UK
website: www.familyholidays.biz
Custom personalised family holidays arranged in Scotland and Ireland based around fun activity themes for the children. They have fun while you have fun! A variety of family friendly accommodation, transportation, babysitting and events and activities for all the family, takes the hassle factor out of the holiday for you.
| family / child friendly | single parent families | tailor made | children's courses / holidays | festivals / carnivals | groups | golf | genealogy / family history | city breaks | small group motor tours | Ireland | Scotland |

Finlays Skiing Holidays
based: The Borders, Scotland, UK
website: www.finlayski.com
Family run tour operator offering superb catered chalet holidays in Val d'Isere, Courchevel 1550 and 1850 and La Plagne 'Paradiski', as well as last minute deals and weekend ski breaks throughout France and Switzerland. Most of their 24 alpine chalets have en-suite facilities and offer very comfortable accommodation at reasonable prices.
| skiing (piste) | ski weekends | snowboarding | groups | family / child friendly | France | Switzerland |

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 |

Go Camping UK
based: Suffolk, UK
website: www.gocampinguk.co.uk
An affordable alternative to traditional cycling tours: Have fun cycling through the delightful countryside of Suffolk. Spend your evenings on a campsite in a luxury tent and taste the freedom of a Go Camping UK holiday. Suitable for families, groups and couples alike. Luggage transfer and support included.
| cycle touring | family/child friendly | groups | UK |

Golfbreaks.com
based: London, UK
website: Golfbreaks
Making group golf breaks 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 organising to Golfbreaks! It couldn't be easier... Golfbreaks are continually adding new venues and special offers, every month they also offer the chance for four lucky people to win a three day golf break.
| golf | weekends / short breaks | groups | seniors / silver surfers | freshwater fishing / angling | spa / health farm | beer / pub tours| holiday gift vouchers | Christmas and New Year | UK | Ireland |

Hameau de Certes
based: Midi Pyrenees, France
website: www.hamletofcertes.com
Guided walking weeks and long weekends in the Midi Pyrenees which hosts a number of rambling routes and 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 offered for groups and older travellers.
| walking / trekking / hiking | groups | seniors/silver surfers | France |

Haunting Breaks
based: Powys, Wales
website: www.hauntingbreaks.co.uk
Combine excitement of the unknown with relaxation in haunted places. Haunting Breaks offer paranormal investigations in some of the most haunted hotels, castles and houses in the UK and Europe. They provide accommodation and the essentials for the ultimate haunted break, you turn up and tune in ... to your inner self!
| weekends / short breaks | ghost | groups | team building / management courses | England | Italy | Scotland | 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 |

Jingando Holidays
based: London, UK
website: www.jingandoholidays.com
Experience the very best of stunning Rio de Janeiro – learn Brazilian dance (Samba, Forró), Salsa and more, participate in local community projects and get straight to the heart of Rio, the place, people and nightlife. Small group sizes on each holiday, come alone, with a partner or group of friends.
| dancing (mixed styles) | charity expeditions / holidays | ethical / ecotourism | working / volunteer | groups | singles holidays | Brazil |

Outriggers in Paradise
based: Vava'u, Tonga
website: www.outriggerstonga.com
Explore the stunning islands of Tonga by Polynesian-style outrigger canoe. Glide across clear waters over amazing reefs rich in sea life to an uninhabited island to camp out under the starry Tongan skies. On your way you'll probably meet some turtles, dolphins, and maybe even migrating humpback whales up close.
| sea canoeing/sea kayaking | diving/snorkelling | whale/dolphin watching | marine safaris | team building/management courses | groups | native peoples | Tonga |

Rio Frio Holidays
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.rio-frio.com
Fitness training, weight-loss and multi-activity holidays and training camps in Andalucia, Spain. Unique, personally-tailored weight-loss and fitness courses, with massage therapy, nutrition advice, mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, running, gym training and much more. Guaranteed to help you to get on track with your weight-loss and fitness goals.
| mountain biking | cycle touring | walking / trekking / hiking | running / athletics | power walking | keep-fit / gym / fitness breaks | multi-activity | weight loss | team building / management courses | groups | Spain |

Running Holidays
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.runinthesun.com
Running Holidays offer fitness breaks and weekends for all abilties, located 800m from Moraira beach and pretty fishing port. Their UK athletics coach, fitness trainer and therapists will design personal fitness programmes for the individual, that include yoga, massage and beach and mountain walking. All abilities are welcome.
| running/athletics | keep-fit/gym/fitness breaks | walking/trekking/hiking | yoga | massage | groups | singles | Spain |

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 | cruises (river/lake) | sphereing/zorbing | UK |

Starfish Ventures
based: Essex, UK
website: www.starfishventures.co.uk
Starfish Ventures specialises in volunteer placements in Thailand. They have a wide cross section of projects, from teaching English through to helping conserve Thailand's turtle population. Whatever you choose these are real grass roots projects that improve people's lives and/or help Thailand sustain its environment.
| charity expeditions/holidays | ethical/ecotourism | gap year | working/volunteer holidays | groups | Thailand |

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 | weekends / short breaks | groups | England | Scotland |

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 |

TXX Promotions Ltd
based: Leicestershire, UK
website: www.txxpromotions.co.uk
Enjoy a themed holiday or event based around your favourite hobby or interest. TXX Promotions specialise in linedancing, country and western, bingo and skittles holidays and more, or they can tailor make a special event to your specific requirements. Professional and experienced organiser of themed holidays and events.
| line dancing | dancing (mixed styles) | bingo | bowling | tailor made | weekends / short breaks | groups | UK |

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 one of their friendly walking holidays and discover one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Spain, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Their guided and self guided holidays are designed for all fitness levels and will appeal to singles, couples and groups.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | ethical and ecotourism | groups | singles | relaxation | Spain |

WalkingWomen
based: Warwickshire, UK
website: www.walkingwomen.com
WalkingWomen specialises in friendly small group holidays for women. Whether you prefer gentle walks or adventure, creature comforts or economy, there's variety here for most tastes and levels of fitness. Lots of UK short breaks, 18 exciting destinations abroad, walking, trekking, skiing, climbing, photography ... It's easy to come on your own – most women do!
| women only | singles | group | walking / trekking / hiking | long distance walks | snowshoeing | cross country skiing | skiing (piste) | photographic | weekends / short breaks | Peru | Norway | UK |

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 |

Amsterdam City Cruises
based: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
website: www.amsterdamcitycruises.nl
Online booking of canal cruises, boat trips ad European river cruises and boat rentals.
| canal/barge cruises | cruises (river / lake) | groups | tailor made | The Netherlands |

Cycling Country
based: Granada, Spain
website: www.cyclingcountry.com
Quality, supported cycling holidays for all levels throughout Andalucia, Southern Spain.
| cycle touring | groups | Spain |

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 |

Hooked on Cycling
based: West Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.hookedoncycling.co.uk
Holidays for experienced cyclists and those keen to experience a cycling holiday for the first time.
| cycle touring | mountain biking | weekends / short breaks | groups | Scotland |

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 |

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