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Absorbing Writing
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.absorbingwriting.com
Short break writing holiday in Sardinia. Inspired by the sun-drenched island, old town of Alghero and great food and drink, these writing workshops aim to give you the skills and confidence to bring your words to life. Small groups run by a writing coach and freelance writer, non-fiction specialists.
| writing | weekends/short breaks | Italy |
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 |
Activities
Abroad
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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 | singles holidays | weekends/short breaks |
Europe |
Adrenalin
Antics
based: Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales
website: adrenalinantics.com
Using stunning locations and adventurous activities, we will provide
you and your party with the alternative weekend you won't forget.
We can organise your accommodation and transport, so all you need
do is to take the plunge and put your plums to the test.
| stag/hen | weekends/short breaks | team building/management courses | canyoning/gorge walking | climbing/scrambling | mountain biking | aerial
zip way | canoeing/kayaking | white water rafting | tailor made
| surfing | Wales |
Allison
House Hotel
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland,
UK
website: www.allisonhousehotel.com
The Allison House is a specialist in weekend breaks in around Edinburgh.
Theatre breaks (Miss Saigon, Beauty and the Beast, Cats) and golf
breaks are a speciality. During the year packages are available
for special events such as Edinburgh Hogmanay, the Edinburgh Festival
or rugby internationals.
| weekends/short breaks
| city breaks | golf | rugby | theatre/shows | ballet/opera
| festivals /carnivals | Christmas/New Year | Scotland
| UK |
All
Ways Spain
based: Andalucia, Spain
website: www.allwaysspain.com
Imaginative, distinctive activity weekends and short breaks in Granada
one of Spain's most beautiful cities. Choose from ceramics,
flamenco, food & wine, photography, writing and walking; held
on various dates throughout the year in fabulous locations in and
around Granada. Tuition from local experts. Small, friendly groups,
superb accommodation and dining.
| weekends/short breaks
| gastronomic | pottery/ceramics | photographic | music appreciation
| flamenco | walking/trekking/hiking | historical tours | writing
| Spain |
Altyerre
based: London, UK
website: www.altyerre.com
Altyerre short breaks are all about 'learning something new'. They work hands-on with top experts and provide access to unique environments. Their in-depth approach and different ideas mean that their experiences are enduringly memorable and deliver a real sense of achievement and enjoyment.
| weekends/short breaks
| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | wine making
| survival courses | freshwater fishing/angling | shooting | team
building/management courses | UK |
Apex
Hotels
based: Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.apexhotels.co.uk
Contemporary four star City Hotels, located in Edinburgh and Dundee
offering a wide variety of packages and promotions for leisure travellers.
The new City Quay in Dundee features a state of the art Spa facility.
In addition to the informal Metro Restaurant, all hotels offer banqueting
and conference facilities.
| city breaks | weekends
/ short breaks | spa hotels | beauty
therapies | Christmas and New Year | Scotland
| UK |
Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.arblasterandclarke.com
From Champagne weekends to deluxe Bordeaux tours at top chateaux, vineyard walking holidays to wine tours in the New World. Arblaster & Clarke has 20 years experience of arranging wine tours around the world. Other cultural holidays include opera in Italy, gourmet tours and wine cruises. Private tours also arranged.
| wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | gastronomic | opera | theme cruises | walking luggage transported | weekends/short breaks | coach holidays | Worldwide |
Ballathie
House Hotel
based: Perthshire,
Scotland, UK
website: www.ballathiehousehotel.com
Ballathie is situated on it's own estate overlooking the River Tay.
Ballathie combines one of the finest Country House Hotels with a
variety of outdoor activities including salmon fishing, clay pigeon and grouse shooting. The hotel is a favourite for weddings and corporate
events and features weekend breaks and special offers.
| weekends/short
breaks | freshwater fishing/angling | shooting | theatre/shows | Christmas/ New Year | valentines | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland |
Baltic
Travel Company
based: London, UK
website: www.baltictravelcompany.com
Great value family holidays and short breaks in the Baltics Estonia,
Latvia and Lithuania! Avoid crowds and enjoy fine, white sandy beaches and unspoiled
nature. Activities for the entire family; horseback riding, cycling and water
sports all at a fraction of the cost of the UK. Within easy reach of the UK.
| family / child friendly | tailor
made | weekend / short breaks | Eastern Europe |
Bath
& West Country Walks
based: Somerset, UK
website: www.bathwestwalks.com
Guided and self-guided walking holidays in South West England from
April to October. Enjoy the Cotswolds, explore Exmoor, discover
the Mendip hills and Bath. Visit Avebury, Bourton on the Water,
or Stonehenge & Glastonbury. Also walking holidays in Austria
in June and Cyprus in November. Hotel and inn accommodation with
private facilities.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | luggage transported | seniors/silver
surfers | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales | Austria |
Cyprus |
Bonham
(The)
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.thebonham.com
Voted one of the world's coolest hotels by Conde Nast, The Bonham features a
number of themed weekend breaks such as art lovers breaks, shopping, whisky,
culture, New Year, chiller ghost weekends, and theatre. It's in an ideal location
for major events like The Edinburgh International Festival, Book Festival and
Rugby Internationals.
| weekends/short breaks | city breaks
| art appreciation | theatre/shows | whisky tours | massage | Christmas/New Year | ghost | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland
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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 |
Burgundy On A Plate
based: Cote d'Or, France
website: www.burgundyonaplate.com
Private wine and gastronomy guided tours with the Burgundy specialists, offering vineyard tours and tastings, gourmet dining, historic châteaux, medieval Burgundy tour ‚ stunning scenery, cooking courses, wine and cheese tasting, golf and gastronomy and a top of the range new wine tour. Unique tours with a difference, scheduled or customised.
| gastronomic | wine tours | wine appreciation/tasting | small group motor tours | Christmas and New Year | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | France |
Butlins
Partner Site
based: UK
website: Butlins
Short family getaways that aren't going to cost the earth, brilliant
facilities for all ages (including the grown-ups!) from Noddy's
Toyland to Kids Clubs, plus an excellent range of accommodation.
As well as family holidays, Butlins are good for a half term treat,
autumnal fireworks, Easter week-ends, a family Christmas away...
Late deals and special offers too!
| family/child friendly
| single parent families | weekends/short breaks | groups | clubbing
| theatre/shows | concerts/music festivals | Christmas and New
Year | Christmas/New Year party breaks | England | UK |
Byways Breaks
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.byways-breaks.co.uk
Cycling and walking holidays in Shropshire, Cheshire and Welsh borders. Comfortable accommodation with good food including farms, hotels and pubs. Routes are carefully selected to explore the best countryside and visit places of interest. Offering a range of holidays suitable for all abilities. Full back-up including luggage transfer.
| cycle touring | unguided walking | long distance walks | luggage transported | family/child friendly | tailor made | weekends/short breaks | England | Wales |
Castle
Venlaw
based: Scottish Borders, Scotland,
UK
website: www.venlaw.co.uk
18th century Scottish Castle located in 4
acres of beautiful woodland grounds overlooking the town of Peebles
in the Scottish Borders. The hotel caters for a variety of outdoor
sports with cycling, mountain biking and walking popular amongst
visitors. Check the website for festive and short breaks in Scotland.
| weekends/short breaks
| weddings/honeymoons | Christmas and New Year | Scotland |
Channings
based: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.channings.co.uk
Award winning 4 Star Edinburgh hotel with 46 individually decorated bedrooms.
Channings specialises in weekend breaks featuring shopping, whisky, culture
and theatre. During the year packages are offered for Hogmanay, The Edinburgh
International Festival, book Festival and Rugby Internationals. Please view
our website for more details.
| weekends/short breaks | city breaks
| art appreciation | theatre/shows | whisky tours | massage |
Christmas/New Year | weddings/honeymoons | Scotland
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Château Lavergne – Cavinter Sarl
based: Aquitaine, France
website: www.chateau-lavergne.com
Hands-on cooking lessons, wine tastings, a full-day wine education, a wine and culinary tour with accommodation in a gorgeous Second Empire dwelling 10 minutes from Bordeaux city centre. Discover family recipes of South-West French cuisine. Offering business incentives and visit to local markets.
| cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | wine tours | weekends/short breaks | tailor made | France |
Cheshire Riding Breaks from Equestrian Escapes
based: Cheshire, UK
website: www.equestrian-escapes.com
Did you know that Cheshire has miles of horse riding opportunities? Ride their horse or your own through the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Offering packages for all ages and experiences, Cheshire Riding Breaks also welcome non-riders who can cycle, walk or just enjoy the many attractions Cheshire has to offer. Please click on UK under Riding Programmes.
| horse trail riding | riding | show jumping | horse/pony trekking | weekends/short breaks | England |
Club 18-30
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: Club 18-30
Do you want to party non-stop, do some serious sun worship, or a bit of both and more? Trust Club 18-30 to get your holiday right, their reps will point you to the best beaches, bars, shops and clubs in their resorts in Bulgaria, Ibiza, Mallorca, Tenerife, Crete, Gran Canaria, Cyprus, Corfu, Zante, Rhodes and Kos; be it for a long weekend or 2 weeks of partying in the sun.
| clubbing | beer/pub tours | weekends/short breaks | stag / hen | Europe |
Convivio Rome Italian Cooking Holidays
based: Ri, Italy
website: www.conviviorome.com
Fun, creative, relaxing and affordable Italian cooking holidays in Sabina, a magical land of olive groves, vineyards and sunflower fields between Rome and Umbria. Luxury accommodation in villa with swimming pool, plenty of exciting activities!
| cookery | gastronomic | weekends/short breaks | Italy |
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