Solo travel

Jules Verne is one of our specialist sister brands, offering authentic small group escorted tours with a twist. Established in 1978, a sense of adventure to discover the world is at the heart of what they do. Jules Verne’s innovative tours are packed with special touches and led by local expert guides who will show you the true character of each destination.

When InsideJapan was founded in 2000, the original concept wasn’t based around traditional tourism. They designed trips to get beneath the surface of Japanese life, trips that showcased local culture and packed in experiences their founders had loved most while living in Japan. InsideJapan call this style of travel cultural adventure. It’s the spirit that runs through everything they do.  

Carrier is one of our specialist sister brands, curating exceptional luxury travel experiences worldwide. Four decades ago, the expectations and desires of discerning travellers were evolving alongside a world that was beginning to invite them to expand their experiences, knowledge and passions. Carrier caught sight of this change early on and sprang to life as a small independent specialist.

The UK’s leading specialist in short breaks for more than 35 years, Kirker Holidays provides carefully crafted tailor-made holidays to 70 classic cities and over 250 relaxing rural locations throughout Europe and beyond. As one of our specialist sister brands, we work closely with Kirker’s expert team to create your perfect itinerary, combining the best four- and five-star hotels with private transfers and flights or rail travel.

With over 40 years’ experience in creating tailor-made holidays and leading escorted small group tours to every corner of Latin America, Journey Latin America is still the UK’s No.1 specialist. As one of our independent sister brands, we’re able to work closely with Journey Latin America’s experts, who have unrivalled knowledge of the region and a passion for sharing it.

We are proud to partner with Insight Vacations to offer you a selection of perfectly planned premium guided tours. Insight Vacations are the experts at providing seamless and personal travel experiences, from handpicked hotels in the best locations to authentic dining experiences and perfectly timed moments to surprise and delight.

We are proud to partner with Inghams, who have been taking customers skiing for over 85 years. Their portfolio is full of fantastic resorts across seven countries – Austria, France, Switzerland, Italy, Andorra, Canada and Lapland – that will suit the novice to the expert skier. When you travel with Inghams, you can relax safe in the knowledge that they’ll look after you every step of the way.

We are proud to partner with Explore Worldwide, a leading operator in small group adventure tours. Explore’s tour itineraries are expertly curated by adventure travel specialists to deliver once-in-a-lifetime experiences. With small groups of around 12 guests and an expert local guide, Explore takes you right to the heart of your destination, its culture and its people.

We’re proud to partner with Trafalgar, who design their stress-free tours so you can experience the world differently. With Trafalgar, you’ll get the personal service, attention to detail and ease you’re looking for while enjoying the unmissable icons and one-of-a-kind experiences you’ve always dreamed of, whether it’s on an active tour, a leisurely sightseeing holiday or a multi-country discovery.

We've partnered with Byway, the world’s first slow travel booking technology, to offer you journeys to love by train, boat, bus and bike. Venture to lesser-known locations across the UK and Europe via picturesque train rides and unique places to stay, with each trip fully customised to suit you.

Our travel partner North America Travel Service has offered the very best in bespoke designer vacations to the USA and Canada for over 50 years. They are privately owned and operated and have a true passion for North America. Whether it’s a wild west adventure, a romantic break, a relaxing holiday or an escorted tour, their experts will plan your entire itinerary right down to the tiniest detail.

At First Class Holidays, they treat every holiday as if it were their own. Specialising in tailor-made holidays to Canada, Australia, New Zealand and beyond, they have access to over 50,000 hotels and resorts, as well as rail journeys, tours and cruises. Their experts will help you plan your itinerary to the smallest detail, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday knowing that everything has been thought of.