River cruising is ideal if you like to travel at a steady pace, see several places without constant packing and unpacking, and spend your days exploring towns and cities that sit right along the water. Routes are scenic but practical, with guided walks included and plenty of time to explore independently. From vineyard lined valleys to grand capitals, these river journeys are a great place to start.
This three night winter escape to Lapland offers families the chance to experience snow filled days, outdoor adventures and festive style activities in a setting that feels special at that time of year. With reindeer and husky experiences, time in the snow and a private family meeting with Santa, it’s a memorable winter trip that many families choose to plan ahead for the end of the year.
Walk the final 100 km of Spain’s most iconic pilgrimage route, the Camino de Santiago. This journey takes you through the Galician countryside, visiting traditional towns, Roman sites, and historic landmarks along the way. With a local guide and a small group, enjoy a well-supported and enriching travel experience that’s as practical as it is memorable.
This trip is for couples who want big, memorable places and time to actually enjoy them. Start with a few days immersed in San Francisco’s neighbourhoods, food and waterfront, then swap city life for Hawaii, where days revolve around beaches, scenic drives and being outdoors. It’s a journey that builds naturally, moving from iconic sights to wide open landscapes, with enough structure to make it easy and enough freedom to make it feel like your own.
This route links ancient Inca sites, highland landscapes and vibrant South American cities before ending on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Starting in Peru with the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu, the journey continues through Bogotá, Medellín and Guatapé, before finishing with beach time near Cartagena. It is varied, active and immersive, with enough structure to keep travel easy and enough flexibility to enjoy each place.
This Caribbean escape begins with an easy flight from Dublin to Florida, followed by a relaxed cruise through some of the region’s most popular islands. An overnight stay in Fort Lauderdale allows for a smooth start before boarding Celebrity Eclipse, with sea days built in to enjoy life on board alongside time ashore in Antigua, St Lucia, St Kitts and St Thomas. Everything is organised in advance, making this a simple and comfortable way to experience the Caribbean.
Sail the length of Norway’s spectacular coast on a classic Hurtigruten journey where fishing villages, fjords, and Arctic landscapes unfold day by day. This 11-night sailing aboard MS Nordlys combines effortless travel with authentic coastal life: shared airport transfers in Bergen, full-board dining rooted in local produce, and an ever-changing parade of ports from art-nouveau Ålesund to the Lofoten Wall and the North Cape. With optional excursions available throughout, you can make each day as active or as easy-going as you like.
Spend fourteen nights in the south of France on this relaxed family holiday at La Sirène in Argelès-sur-Mer. With direct flights from Dublin, private transfers and a spacious three bedroom Ultimate mobile home, this trip is designed to make family travel easy from start to finish. La Sirène is one of the region’s best known family resorts, offering a mix of pools, activities and space to unwind, all within easy reach of the Mediterranean coast.
This fourteen night journey links two contrasting parts of Southeast Asia, combining a food focused city stay with time inland in Bali and a relaxed coastal finish. The route works well for travellers who enjoy variety without overplanning, moving from walkable neighbourhoods and hands on experiences to countryside views and beachside days, with private transfers and well chosen hotels throughout.
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