Looking for a short-break that isn’t just another country hotel ‘dinner, bed and breakfast’ deal? For what you might spend on a country hotel for two or three nights, you could be tracking down tiger in India, or climbing in the mighty Atlas mountains of Morocco.
Here are five discovery or adventure holiday ideas for short-breaks that will knock your socks off (prices given are from London, but regional departures can be arranged):
Toubkal Ascent (5 days, Thur-Mon): Climb Jebel Toubal in Morocco, North Africa’s highest peak (4165m) on a mule-supported trek, and be rewarded by a grand sense of achievement as well as stunning views across the Atlas mountains. Squeeze in some time exploring the dazzling Marrakech before and after the Toubkal ascent. Accommodation is in hotel, village house and mountain camp
Flying from London, prices are from £479 per person, various dates.
Transylvanian Backwaters (5 days, Thur-Mon): Majestic castles and mediaeval towns make Romania an exciting place of discovery, particularly when you’re following brown bear tracks through the eerie forests! This trip will take you to the home of Dracula, through fairy tale lands and on forest treks for a holiday of cultural insight and wildlife-spotting. Hotel accommodation throughout.
Flying from London, prices are from £589 per person, various dates.
Maasai Mara Wild Weekend (6 days, Wed-Mon): No big time difference means you can taste Kenya’s game-filled grasslands on this luxury break in the awe-inspiring Maasai Mara Game reserve, without jet-lag. Waking up to an African dawn and heading out on a safari beats another wet weekend in the UK. Accommodation is in a luxury tented camp and an optional hot air balloon flight can be booked on this trip.
Flying from London, prices are from £1299 per person, various dates.
Azores Whale Search (5 days, Wed-Sun): The beautiful but still infrequently visited Portuguese archipelago of the Azores is famed for its abundant whale population in the surrounding waters. Fantastic island touring of Pico and Faial, and whale-watching voyages, make this a wonderful few days away in the impeccably stunning Azores islands. Accommodation is in hotels on Faial Island.
Flying from London, prices are from £725 per person, various dates.
Tiger-Tracking in India (7 days, Sun-Sat): A slightly longer ‘short-break’ but worth mentioning for not only the excellent price, but the wonderful adventure of tiger-tracking though India’s Ranthambore National Park – one of India’s finest tiger reserves. As well as game drives seeking tiger in the park, the trip includes some time to explore the chaotic bustle of Delhi. Accommodation is hotels.
Flying from London, prices are from £885 per person, various dates.
For more details on any of these trips, or for any more ideas on what to do on a short-break, call Andrea on 0845 475 0342.
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