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Top picks for spring

Dutch tulips

With stays in Rotterdam and Haarlem

The sweeping tulip fields fill the Bollenstreek (bulb-growing) landscape around Haarlem with vibrant pinks, oranges and yellows.

Peak tulip season is from mid March to mid May.

Lavender fields of Provence

With stays in Avignon and Aix-en-Provence

The scent of lavender fills the Provençal air, with vibrant purple fields taking over the landscape from spring to summer.

Peak lavender season is May to early August (June/July is when it’s fully flourishing).

Floralia Brussels flower festival

With stays in Brussels

Each spring, the park and greenhouses of the castle of Grand Bigard are transformed into a floral wonderland with over a million bulbs in bloom.

From 5 April to 2 May.

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As seen in the press

Slow travel to Istanbul

As seen in The Guardian and The Times.

Africa to the Arctic Circle

Across the world, without the race. As seen in The Times.

Touring the Douro

As seen in the Times.

The Isles of Scilly

The Isles of Scilly are a sub-tropical archipelago off the Cornish coast, home to some of the richest wildlife and most pristine beaches in the UK.

With limited accommodation that frequently sells out years in advance, we’ve secured exclusive availability for select weekends this August of 2024.

Book now or enquire for a custom made journey.

How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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Preparations for Spring

Celebrate the arrival of warmer months with a spring short break. Cue bike rides through provincial lavender fields, pick-your-own tulips along the Dutch Keukenhof, and sunny strolls through Brussels’s annual flower exhibition in the palatial gardens of the Kasteel van Groot-Bijgaarden.

As seen on This Morning:

A romantic Parisian break

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Look after the planet with every trip you take

Travel by train, boat and bus.

We’ve built adventures that don’t rely on flights, and we stand by the principle that travelling through the world is better than flying over.

Rail travel accounts for just 14g of CO2 per passenger mile, dwarfed by the 285g generated by air travel (Energy Saving Trust, 2018). You could get the train from London to Edinburgh five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew there.

What is slow travel?

Slow travel is a mindset. Sustainability over speed and quality over mass tourism. It brings tourism spend to the communities seeking it and keeps the environmental footprint of travel down.

 

Cut your carbon

Opting for overland travel cuts carbon by 90% vs flying. Taking trains, boats, buses and bikes helps combat climate change while still enjoying travelling.

Love the journey

Choose enjoyment over speed, making the journey part of the holiday. Take the scenic route and embrace the serendipity of what you might find.

Go local

Avoid overtourism hotspots and chains. Select accommodations, restaurants and experiences that are locally run, locally loved and sustainable.

Frequently asked questions

What’s included?

Our price includes all of your holiday transport, accommodation and a personalised itinerary for your trip. You'll also have our travel experts on WhatsApp all holiday for disruption support and travel tips.

What are the departure dates?

(Almost) any that you want! Our trips don’t start and end on specific dates, you can choose any date that you’d like, even when booking online. Please bear in mind that prices may vary.

How do you deal with travel disruptions?

If travel restrictions due to Covid or other situations mean you can’t take your holiday, we can move your dates, change routes or issue a full refund, no questions asked.

Can I change my plans?

Yep! We always book flexible tickets so that you can adjust your trip before you go or while you're away if your plans change. We’re happy to advise on updated times/schedules.