Experience holidays are doing whatever we love to do, but doing it somewhere else.
Generally they’re active holidays, not necessarily physical, and because everyone’s
interests are different, Experience holidays are often tailor made or ‘special interest’
packages.
Maybe you’re a fan of Mexican food. How about a cooking tour in Oaxaca? You like
to hike? Consider a trekking holiday through Nepal. How about a cycling tour of
Vietnam? Shopaholics could do much worse than a dedicated shopping tour of Hong
Kong, or what about a trip along Route 66 on the back of a Harley?
The possibilities are endless, so discuss your interests with a Travel Counsellor
who can put together your own personal Experience holiday.
It doesn’t have to be all go go go. Wouldn’t you love to trundle down the Canal
du Midi at a sedate 4kmh, sipping champagne and watching the world drift past? Or
cruise through Alaska’s iconic Inside Passage while bidding for fantastic artwork
at auction on your luxury cruise ship? A more sublime experience perhaps? Think
about a relaxing and renewing spa holiday in a luxury island getaway. Or a literary
tour of Ireland, an escorted coach tour of Europe’s historical cities, a skiing
holiday in the Rockies, or a garden tour of England’s Lake District.
Some people hanker for a villa in Tuscany, others yearn for a tent in the wilds
of the Amazon, still others might choose an edgy TriBeca hotel and a week cruising
New York’s galleries and museums. What about a lodge based safari in the Serengeti,
or a spice tour of the souks of Morocco, a winery tour of Moldavia or a roundup
on an Argentinean cattle ranch? Every experience holiday is unique and is a reflection
of our own dreams and desires.
Tennyson was spot on when he said “All experience is an arch wherethrough gleams
that untravelled world whose margin fades forever when I move”.
Fun Experience Holiday facts
At 629 metres, Dubai’s 160-storey Burj Dubai is officially the world’s tallest manmade
structure.
The capital of Greenland is Nuuk.
Paraguay is the world’s third largest exporter of soybeans.
BALI WITH THE FAMILY
Thursday 20th July 2006
Travel Counsellor: Rosemary Metcalf
From an early age my children have been fortunate to have had some wonderful travel experiences. With a mother owning her own travel agency and an aunty living all over the world, they had no choice! One of our favourite destinations is the ever popular Bali.
Our favourite hotel is the Bali Dynasty, which is a popular family hotel. This beachfront hotel is in Tuban, (South of Kuta) about 15 minutes from the airport by private transfer (the only way to go), depending on the traffic.
The trip in from the airport is always an interesting one and the looks on the kid’s faces was of amazement plus excitement, of our new adventure. The millions of motorbikes, the tiny shop fronts and restaurants, with the locals just sitting watching the day go by…
Within half an hour of arriving at the hotel, the kids were off to the pool as we sat & watched from our balcony. In no time they were excitingly chatting to other children as they headed up the stairs to the top of the popular water slide.... view full story
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