Special Interest Vacations

Your vacation becomes something very special when combined with your favourite pastime. When it is not just a holiday, but a study tour, expedition, active adventure or pilgrimage you enjoy a very enriching experience.

Organized Tours

Tour companies offer a selection of theme tours catering to special interests ranging from hiking, kayaking and exploring natural wonders to food and wine.

Companies also cater to special events, like this year's organized tours to the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany.

Travelling with a tour company means all the arrangements are taken care of and you are free to focus on what you came to see and enjoy.

Cruises

With the right itinerary, cruising can fulfill your special interest needs. Follow in the footsteps of the great explorers of the past; observe sea birds in various corners of the world; traverse the engineering wonders of the world's canals and reach out of the way places like the Galapagos Islands and Norway's North Cape.

With sea days in between ports of call, there's plenty of time to practice your hobby or take up something new on board. Read Special Interests at Sea for more on enrichment options and theme cruises.

Travel with Your Club

Are you a member of a club? Photography, gardening, bird watching and walking come to mind as excellent subjects for a special interest vacation. Why not put together a group of like minded enthusiasts for a journey to pursue your interests abroad? You may be able to take advantage of group pricing as well for accommodation, tours and cruises if your group is large enough.

Special Interests and Our Local Partners

If you have a special interest you would like to pursue while on vacation, our local partners around the world can help with all the arrangements.

• Take a private tour
• Attend a cooking class
• Learn a language
• Visit a winery
• Study local culture
• Acquire tickets for special events

These and more are possible with the help of our local experts. Get in touch and we'll start making the arrangements!

By Susan Milne