Essential Holiday Collection | Discover the World

Overview

Our Essentials collection features self drives, city breaks and inclusive winter breaks that are designed for first time visitors or those with a limited amount of time. We’ve combined our in-depth destination knowledge with four decades of travel expertise to create itineraries that we know will work, because if you get the essentials right, all else follows.

These are keenly priced itineraries that represent good value. They are designed to provide a great introduction to each destination in an comfortable timeframe. Including a selection of ‘must-see’ places and experiences, if you only ever visit once, you’ll not feel short-changed. Of course, we are confident you’ll want to explore each destination more on a return trip, but the world is a big place and there’s only so much time.

All of our itineraries can be adapted to suit you, your interests and importantly, your budget. Whether that’s adjusting the accommodation throughout, upgrading just for a night or adding on extra nights somewhere along the way. We’ll do exactly the same with your flights, finding the best price tailored to your needs when you’re ready to book.

No two explorers are the same, so you have the freedom to craft your experience exactly how you want.

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Highlights

Iceland

Drive the iconic Golden Circle route, marvel at the icebergs of Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, take a dip in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon and tick off some of Iceland’s most spectacular waterfalls.
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New Zealand

Essentials include geothermal Rotorua, art deco Napier and the stunning beaches of The Coromandel on North Island, combined with Abel Tasman’s coastal paradise, the West Coast glaciers and adventure-filled Queenstown on South Island.
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Costa Rica

Take a hike over the hanging bridges at Mistico Arenal, search for wildlife on the canals of Tortuguero including monkeys, sloths, exotic birds and turtles, reach for the skies in the cloud forests of Monteverde.
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Alaska

Delve into the wilderness on a guided tour of Denali National Park, join a scenic cruise of the Kenai Fjords in search of seals and whales, hang out in Anchorage and check out the frontier town of Talkeetna.
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Canada

Immerse yourself in the iconic Rocky Mountains from Banff to Jasper via Lake Louise. Drive the spectacular Icefields Parkway, hop on a cruise of Maligne Lake and brave the Glacier Skywalk.
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Norway

In the equally iconic Norwegian Fjords explore the art nouveau architecture of Alesund, wind your way up the switchbacks of Trollstigen national tourist route, channel your inner Bond driving the impressive Atlantic Road and relax on an idyllic island.

City breaks and all-inclusive escapes

If you prefer to dip your toe into somewhere new then a city break might be just the thing. Single centre and easy access to all city sights and attractions, make our breaks in Reykjavik, Akureyri and Tromso very appealing.

Escape to the snow-covered fells of Lapland on an action-packed winter break. Our collection of fully-inclusive breaks in Finland make budgeting easy. With different durations and a bundle of accommodation styles to choose from, meals and activities are included to provide the best value. Or choose to tailor your adventure.