Robbie O'Brien

Robbie O'Brien

Product Manager - Private Touring

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What makes a dream holiday? Or the best holiday destinations? Everyone has a different opinion so we look below at some of the most popular ‘dream holidays’.

1. USA - Fly Drive the California Coast

What could be dreamier than cruising along Highway 1, hugging the Pacific Ocean linking Los Angeles and San Francisco on one of America’s most iconic road trips? From the Hollywood sign to the Golden Gate Bridge don’t forget in between to explore the beautiful Yosemite National Park and picturesque beach towns like Santa Cruz and Monterey. 

Live out your dream Cali road trip on our Classic California fly drive holiday! Contact our expert Travel Consultants today to help you build your tailormade itinerary.

 

Silhouettes of palm trees against a sunset sky in Los Angeles
Palm trees in Los Angeles

2. African Safari

Wake early from your luxury safari tent to hop into a 4WD jeep and roam the African plains in search of the Big 5 – Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard! World famous national parks such as the Masai Mara in Kenya or the Serengeti in Tanzania offer unbeatable animal experiences, while South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape game parks offer a family friendly safari that can be combined with an exciting Cape Town stay.

For more inspiration, take a look at our Safari Holidays pages.

 

A couple in an open top jeep observe a lion on safari in Africa
Lion in the Serengeti, Tanzania

3. Maldives Island Getaway

Unlike any other beach holiday, the epitome of a dream holiday destination, Maldives offers your own personal island fringed by soft powder white sand lapped by peaceful, turquoise waves to forget about your normal day to day. Famous for its stilted over water villas, Maldives is a renowned destination for enjoying fantastic marine life and water activities when not sunbathing or enjoying all inclusive restaurants.

For more inspiration, take a look at our wealth of Maldives Holidays.

 

A long jetty leads to a row of overwater villas in the Maldives
Overwater villas in the Maldives

4. Rocky Mountaineer scenic train, Canada

If stunning landscapes are your idea of a dream holiday, then you can’t go wrong with Canada’s Rocky Mountain region as it offers some of the world’s best scenery where snow-capped mountains surround turquoise lakes. The Rocky Mountaineer luxury train is the best way to explore this part of Canada, with its huge picture windows, hot breakfasts and lunches served on board, along with complimentary drinks throughout, and if you’re really lucky it’s even possible to spot bears and moose from the train!

Give us a call to discuss all your options for a dream Canada holiday!

 

Passengers in a train carriage with a glass roof as it passes through the Rocky Mountains in Canada
Rocky Mountaineer Gold Leaf carriage

5. India’s Golden Triangle

One of the most exciting destinations in the world, India is an attack on the senses in the best way possible with the colours of the women’s sari’s, the incense burning in the temples and the delicious cuisine everywhere you try. The perfect place to start is the Golden Triangle, which combines exploring the capital Delhi’s old streets and markets before heading to Agra, the city that is home to the most famous building in the world, the Taj Mahal, before entering the historic state of Rajasthan and the pink city of Jaipur, a gem within itself thanks to the Amber Fort and Palace of the Winds.

Our Travel Experts can include the Golden Triangle in your tailormade India Holiday, as well as so much more; lazy Kerala in the south, Goa’s golden beaches or more of enigmatic Rajasthan on a bespoke tour around the country.

 

The majestic Taj Mahal in India on a bright sunny day
The Taj Mahal, Agra

6. Galápagos Islands Cruise

Follow in Charles Darwin’s footsteps with a multi-island cruise around the unique archipelago of the Galápagos Islands, in Ecuador. Impossible elsewhere experiences like snorkelling with inquisitive sea lions and marine iguana’s, hiking over volcanic peaks in search of giant land tortoises and blue footed boobies really do make the Galápagos Islands a once in a lifetime, dream holiday destination.

For more inspiration, take a look at our Galápagos Islands Holidays pages.

 

Two blue footed booby birds sitting on a rock in the Galapagos Islands
A pair of blue-footed boobys

7. Japan Self-Guided Rail Tour

Arguably the most alien culture to our own in the west, Japan really does feel like travelling to a different world. A dream destination for many, Japan is such a wonderful juxtaposition of old world traditions meeting futuristic modernity, which combined with its stunning scenery offers something for everyone. Japan’s efficient high-speed bullet train network, is undoubtedly the best way to explore the country and visit its diverse cities.

Take a look at our Japan Holidays pages for example itineraries, which can be customised to your liking by speaking to one of our experts.

 

Osaka Castle in Japan on a sunny day, framed by pink cherry blossoms
Osaka Castle

8. Australia

More continent than country, Australia’s immense scale and diversity of landscapes mean that you could go 5 years in a row and enjoy a different style of holiday each time, or get a mix of everything in one trip. The population is spread around the edge of the enormous country, hugging the coast and explains why beach culture is such an important part of Aussie life. Some of the world’s most liveable cities such as Sydney, Perth and Melbourne will be your entry point to an unforgettable holiday and warrant a few days stay in their own right, but don’t forget about Oz’s iconic Red Centre and the majestic Uluru.

Such a vast country can offer a multitude of routes and itineraries, you can’t see it all in one trip! But our Australia Holidays pages should help narrow your choice down.

 

A lone kangaroo sits on top of a cliff with the ocean in the distance, in Australia
Kangaroo Fleurieu Peninsula

9. Machu Picchu, Peru

Step back in time centuries to the era of the ancient Inca civilisation, and if you want to, step back along the traditional Inca Trail to their royal retreat up in the Andes mountains, Machu Picchu. Truly an unforgettable sight, Machu Picchu doesn’t disappoint and it’s easy to see why this is on many dream holiday lists. Hikers are rewarded after the four day hiking/three night camping experience by reaching the sun gate where you’ll get your first glimpse of the photogenic Inca citadel. We can also arrange a one day Inca Trail which joins the final day of the original route but if you don’t feel like walking at all, the large picture windows of the Vistadome or Hiram Bingham trains will do the leg work for you from Cuzco to Machu Picchu.

Peru offers so much more than just Machu Picchu; take a look at our Peru Holidays pages for inspiration and call us if you need advice.

 

The Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru at sunset
Machu Picchu

10. Antarctica

This one is only for the intrepid, adventurous traveller who is serious about their dream holiday experiences! Antarctica is another world that only the privileged few are lucky enough to explore, following in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest explorers. For somewhere so stark, it offers a surprising amount of wildlife opportunities from whale spotting, to leopard seals and of course penguins.

Take a look at our Antarctica Cruises pages for more inspiration.

 

A bridge of ice on Perito Moreno Glacier in Antarctica
Perito Moreno Glacier