Emerald Cruises offers a delightful blend of luxury and adventure through their small-ship river and yacht cruises across Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. With a fleet of modern Star-Ships and superyachts like the Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, they provide all-inclusive experiences that encompass gourmet dining, daily excursions, and attentive service. Their cruises are perfect for travellers seeking cultural immersion and scenic exploration, all while enjoying the comforts of contemporary design and amenities. Emerald Cruises caters to a diverse clientele, offering a range of itineraries that suit various interests and budgets, making luxury cruising accessible and enjoyable for many.

Explore Worldwide is a UK-based adventure travel company with over 40 years of experience, offering more than 350 small-group tours across 100 countries. Their trips cater to solo travellers, couples, and families seeking authentic experiences, from cultural discoveries and wildlife safaris to walking and cycling adventures. With an average group size of just 11, Explore ensures intimate and immersive journeys led by expert local guides. Committed to responsible travel, they are a Certified B Corp and offset all trip-related carbon emissions. Prices vary depending on the destination and trip type, with a price guarantee ensuring no hidden surcharges.

Enable Holidays is an award-winning UK travel specialist dedicated to crafting accessible, tailor-made holidays for wheelchair users and travellers with limited mobility. With over 200 audited properties across destinations like the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Egypt, and Florida, they guarantee adapted accommodation featuring essentials such as wheel-in showers, grab rails, and accessible transfers. Whether you’re dreaming of a sunny beach escape, a cultural city break, or a no-fly holiday via ferry or rail, their expert team ensures every detail is thoughtfully arranged. Recognised for their commitment to inclusive travel, Enable Holidays has been voted ‘Best Accessible Travel Provider’ for eight consecutive years at the Silver Travel Awards.

Are one of the most ‘adventurous’ tour operators out there – specialising in activity holidays for any ability. There are walking holidays, cycling tours, wildlife tours, winter sports, trekking, and exciting cultural tours. There also have multi-activity holidays for families looking for something different, which can include kayaking, white-water rafting, and cycling.

Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line launched in 2023 by the MSC Group, offering an elegant, all-suite experience designed for discerning travellers seeking immersive, slow-paced exploration. Their small ships, including Explora I and II, sail to destinations across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Northern Europe, and the Americas, with itineraries crafted for cultural depth and longer port stays. Every suite boasts ocean views and private terraces, complemented by fine dining, wellness programmes, and curated shore excursions. With an average guest age in the 50s and a welcoming atmosphere for families and solo travellers alike, Explora Journeys combines refined service with a relaxed, yacht-like ambience.

It has only been a year since we started working with Exsus Travel, a worldwide tailor-made specialist. Although they cover the world, they are still able to give truly personal service through individual experts in their field – be it in Asia, Europe, the Americas, India, Africa, the Middle East, or the Indian Ocean.

Explore naturally are an adventure company, and feature holidays to some of the most diverse places on earth, including to the polar region. Their wide selection of cultural and wildlife holidays is vast and is a great option if travelling alone.

Fred. Holidays is a UK-based travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays, offering a diverse range of experiences including ocean and river cruises, rail journeys, escorted tours, and bespoke land-based holidays. With over 35 years of experience, they cater to discerning travellers seeking personalised and unforgettable holiday experiences. Fred. Holidays operates worldwide, providing expertly crafted itineraries to destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. They pride themselves on exceptional customer service, financial protection through ABTA and ATOL bonding, and a commitment to creating holidays that suit individual preferences and budgets. As part of the Fred. Olsen Travel group, they also serve as the UK general sales agent for several cruise lines, including Lindblad Expeditions, enhancing their portfolio of unique travel experiences.

With a fleet of smaller, friendlier ships – Fred Olsen embarks on interesting voyages all over the world, including their legendary world cruises during the winter. Many of their cruises also depart from the UK, avoiding the need to travel through airports.

Another great adventure travel specialist, with a total of nine different tour styles, giving an option for everyone. Classic Tours, National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys, Active, 18-to-Thirtysomethings Tours, Wellness Tours, Marine Tours, and Local Living Tours.

Really are the experts in travelling to the West African country of Gambia. Despite many preconceptions, it is far more than just a beach destination with fantastic wildlife experiences in both game drives and birdwatching. There are of course beautiful sandy beaches and is definitely a great option for some winter sun.

Sometimes you just want to get away for the weekend, somewhere which isn’t too expensive – and that is what Great Little Breaks provide. They have great offers on a variety of properties over the UK, although you can’t choose the same one all the time – once the offer is gone, it’s gone.

Not everyone wants to go on holiday on an aeroplane, and for those there is Great Rail Journeys. An upmarket operator who will only ever book 4* hotels or above, and travel in first class on the trains, this really is one of the best ways to explore the world.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is a German luxury cruise line renowned for its intimate, high-end voyages across all seven continents. With a fleet that includes the 400-passenger MS EUROPA, the 500-passenger MS EUROPA 2, and three state-of-the-art expedition ships—HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit—Hapag-Lloyd offers both classic luxury and immersive expedition experiences. Their itineraries span from the icy realms of Antarctica and the Arctic to the cultural treasures of Europe and the Americas. Catering primarily to German-speaking guests, select ships and sailings offer bilingual services, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for international travellers. Recognised for their commitment to sustainability, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises employs advanced environmental technologies and partners with conservation organisations to protect marine ecosystems.

Headwater Holidays specialise in walking, cycling, cross country skiing and relaxed activity holidays throughout Europe, the Med and Bermuda.

Are the premium cruise line dedicated to explorers, foodies and music lovers who want to pursue these passions on perfectly sized, refreshingly uncrowded ships, filled with unique experiences. Highly recommended for Alaskan cruises.

Visit the Norwegian fjords, see the Northern Lights or step foot on Antarctica and other unique destinations. Their small ships take you to places you just can’t get to on a ‘normal cruise’.

Known for their lakes and mountains holidays in the summer months, and ski holidays in the winter, Inghams are an authority on all things Alpine. Yes, their specialist areas might be France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia – but they also cover the United States and Canada, and for 2020 skiing in Japan. Alongside the main portfolio, there is a specialist Santa Breaks brochure, and catered chalets with Ski Total.

InsideAsia Tours is a UK-based travel company that crafts personalised, culturally immersive holidays across Asia. With a focus on destinations like Japan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Borneo, they offer tailor-made itineraries and small group tours. Their team of passionate travel specialists, many with deep ties to the regions, ensures each trip is thoughtfully designed to reflect the traveller’s interests and pace. Recognised for their commitment to sustainability, InsideAsia Tours is a Certified B Corporation™, pledging to positively impact both people and the planet.

Known for their lakes and mountains holidays in the summer months, and ski holidays in the winter, Inghams are an authority on all things Alpine. Yes, their specialist areas might be France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia – but they also cover the United States and Canada, and for 2020 skiing in Japan. Alongside the main portfolio, there is a specialist Santa Breaks brochure, and catered chalets with Ski Total.

Since Jet2 opened its base at Stansted a few years ago, we have been fans of their outstanding service – both before you go and whilst you are away. Spanning all the usual European holiday destinations, they have a network that delivers both flexibility and value for money. With everything for 2* party weeks, to 5* luxury hotels with private transfers, they have it all.

We have worked with Jetset for over 20 years, especially for our itineraries to America, the Far East and Australia. Our relationship with their tailor-made department in Manchester is second to none, and are considered friends – they really know, as we do what our clients are looking for.

Journey Latin America is the UK’s leading specialist in travel to Latin America, offering over 40 years of expertise in crafting bespoke holidays across the region. Their team comprises passionate travel experts who have lived, worked, or extensively travelled throughout Latin America, ensuring insider knowledge and authentic experiences. With a diverse range of offerings, including tailor-made holidays, escorted small group tours, and self-drive adventures, they cater to various preferences and budgets. Destinations span from Mexico to Antarctica, encompassing countries such as Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Recognised for their commitment to sustainable tourism, Journey Latin America ensures responsible travel practices while delivering unforgettable journeys.

Jules Verne is a UK-based travel company renowned for its small-group escorted tours that offer immersive cultural experiences across all seven continents. Established in 1978, the company provides thoughtfully curated itineraries focusing on history, art, culture, and wildlife, ensuring each journey is rich in local insight and authenticity. Their tours are designed for discerning travellers seeking a deeper understanding of their destinations, with an emphasis on unique experiences and expert local guides. Catering to a diverse clientele, Jules Verne offers departures with no single supplement on selected dates, making it an excellent choice for solo travellers.

Their strapline says it all ‘for discerning travellers’. Kirker Holidays have been the authority for luxury travel, especially in Europe for the last 30 years. Yes, their brochure is a directory of the best hotels throughout the near continent (and beyond), handpicked either as a standout property in the destination, or a place to stay which offers something truly unique.

Most people will have heard of Kuoni, one of the biggest names in long-haul, tailor-made travel. With an historic specialism in holidays to the Maldives, they provide a really good service – especially through the pandemic giving more flexible terms when they can.