Handpicked Beach Escapes & Bucket List Trips

An example trip if you'd like to travel around Japan independently. Almost everything can be tweaked so that the final itinerary is perfect for your budget and interests.

We'd be delighted to help you plan an unforgettable trip down to Australia - there's so much to see in this vast country, but we'll help you sort out a brilliant itinerary.

Here we showcase one of the classic self drives, passing through geothermal wonderlands, art deco architecture, a scenic ferry ride, seals and dolphins, glaciers, mountains, lakes, and much more.

One of the best ways to see the Northern Lights is on a winter cruise along the Norwegian coastline. This quick guide answers a few questions about the different options.

This is the classic 2 week trip to Vietnam and includes a few days in Hoi An which was recently voted the number one city in the world! It becomes very atmospheric at dusk - as the sun goes down the lanterns lining the little streets start to shine, and the cafes and restaurants lining the river start to get busier.

A fantastic road trip that takes you to some of the best wildlife viewing areas in Costa Rica as well as a chance to relax in a thermal spa and chill out afterwards on the beach.

This circular route takes you to the surreal landscapes of Sossusvlei for the famous Big Daddy Sand Dune and the ancient dead trees of Deadvlei. Then it's on to Etosha National Park for world class wildlife viewing.

A once in a lifetime chance to visit the orangutans on Borneo. On this trip you see them up close at the Sepilok Rehabitulation Centre but can also spot them in the much wilder setting of the Kinabatangan River. But that's not all - you'll also get to see proboscis monkeys and many birds.

Enjoy a week or more in one of the most charming resorts in Greece - Fiskardo in Kefalonia. It's got a delightful harbour for drinks and dining, a lovely beach, and lots of opportunities to explore the area.

'Tigers & the Taj Mahal' - our featured escorted tour by Newmarket Holidays

Titan's Deluxe Alaskan Voyage and Rocky Mountaineer escorted tour - this is the tour that includes everything - time in Banff and Jasper, the Rocky Mountaineer Train and an Alaska cruise

A quick guide to some of the best escorted tours of Japan.

A great option if travelling to Bali is to spend a few days in the cultural heartland of Ubud, where you'll find rice terraces, jungle scenery, arts and crafts, temples, and a vibrant food scene. You can be quite active too with bike rides, river rafting and scenic walks. Then afterwards head to the coast for the more chill out part of your holiday!

Enjoy this 7 night cruise on the Danube from Budapest to Passau or vice versa, passing through charming towns and historic cities like Vienna.

A two-week road trip that goes all around Iceland, taking in lots of dramatic and in some cases surreal scenery. Perfect for the summer months with almost 24 hours of daylight at certain times.

One of our favourite Greek resorts with 2 lovely beaches and lots of charming tavernas overlooking the sea and down by the promenade. There's also a Venetian castle set above the harbour.