Discover some of Not In The Guidebooks’ most popular destinations, from the lush Pacific coast of Costa Rica to the snow-covered pine forests of Lapland.
From winter sun escapes in the Maldives to bucket list adventures in Peru, explore our experience collections of local authentic experiences.
Not In The Guidebooks adventures take you to the places other tourists miss – explore our offbeat, authentic and local itineraries here.
We find that the fastest route to the heart of a culture is through its cuisine. Whether that’s cooking in Italy or exploring markets in Vietnam.
For a holiday that creates more than memories, explore our range of painting, photography, and art & crafts holidays.
The best way to explore a landscape is to immerse yourself in it on an adventure, whether hiking the Spanish Pyrenees or kayaking in Montenegro.
Explore the world on your terms by meeting like-minded travellers who share your passion for discovering new places and experiencing new cultures.
Take the opportunity to refresh, recharge and revatilise on a wellness holiday that also takes you to experience a new culture.
From the Masai Mara to Corcovado National Park, with NITGB you can witness some of the most spectacular wildlife on earth in a responsible manner.
Discover unique accommodation that turns an ordinary weekend escape into a memorable, offbeat experience, whether in the UK or further afield.
Whether you hope to enhance & improve your creativity or simply try something new, our special interest holidays put you in the heart of the action. Learn to frame the perfect shot with professional photographers, dance to the fiery rhythm of Flamenco with passionate dancers or share how to express gorgeous vistas on canvas with local artists. Explore our eclectic range of holidays with a difference.
7 Nights / 8 Days
Spain
Experience a new destination, meet locals and indulge in your creative side during this 1-week craft taster course, lear..
6 Nights / 7 Days
France
Discover the South West of France where the Pyrénées meets the sea. Learn to paint in a relaxing environment with an e..
6 Nights / 7 Days
Turkey
Relax and unwind on a creative retreat in a beautiful, quiet corner of Turkey. Craft beautiful mosaics and relax by the ..
7 nights/ 8 days
France
Enjoy this 7 night creative writing experience whilst staying in the beautiful Champagne House in the South of France. E..
8 days
France
Design and make your own unique pieces of jewellery on this 7-nights creative holiday; you can choose to work with glass..
7 nights/ 8 Days
France
What could be more energising and empowering than spending a week being creative, developing your comedy technique, disc..
7 Nights / 8 Days
Spain
Experience a new destination, meet locals and indulge in your creative side during this 1-week craft taster course, lear..
6 Nights / 7 Days
France
Discover the South West of France where the Pyrénées meets the sea. Learn to paint in a relaxing environment with an e..
6 Nights / 7 Days
Turkey
Relax and unwind on a creative retreat in a beautiful, quiet corner of Turkey. Craft beautiful mosaics and relax by the ..
7 nights/ 8 days
France
Enjoy this 7 night creative writing experience whilst staying in the beautiful Champagne House in the South of France. E..
8 days
France
Design and make your own unique pieces of jewellery on this 7-nights creative holiday; you can choose to work with glass..
7 nights/ 8 Days
France
What could be more energising and empowering than spending a week being creative, developing your comedy technique, disc..
We've searched the globe to curate an eclectic mix of dance holidays from Argentinean Tango to Belly Dancing and Salsa to Flamenco. Learn from the experts and dance with the locals.
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Music is a passion. A way of life. And whether you've never picked up a guitar in your life or you're a proud multi-instrumentalist, our music holidays are bound to hit all the right notes.
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Everyone is welcome on our painting holidays - from novices exploring different media to more experienced painters. Explore your creativity as you paint alongside professional artists.
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From composition to processing, let our experienced photographers show you their stunning local surroundings, allowing you to make the most of light & time as you develop the technical skills to capture great images.
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Whether you're a dab hand at arts, in need of new inspiration or looking to get crafty for the first time, you can find an arts and crafts holiday to free your creative side and indulge your inner artist.
Take me thereLeave your number-crunching left brain at the office and get your creative juices flowing in settings meant to inspire and energise your mind.
From painting & photography to dancing & hands-on jewellery making, our experienced talented tutors are on hand to give you a holiday experience like no other.
For added flair, you can even combine creative and art courses with local activities.
Hold your frame while salsa dancing in Spain, then learn the steps in Spanish. Trade your paint brush for a spatula on a multi-activity cooking and painting holiday in Italy.
Surf in the morning and photograph the changing lights over the rainforest in Costa Rica. Design exquisite jewellery and tasty dishes on cookery and craft holidays in France.
Whatever your style, find special holidays that cater to your interests. Never settle for ordinary.
Expressive souls, beginners who’ve never set up an easel, lifelong artists – everyone is welcome in the studios of our local hosts.
You’ll meet people of all ages and nationalities, from solo travellers to couples to friends. Some have devoted their lives to creativity, others are keen to escape the 9-to-5 and inspire their minds.
All that’s required is a passion for creativity and a refusal to be boxed in.
Is this you? It looks like you. Come and join them.
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