Top travel ideas

Safari holiday

A tailor made African safari holiday spotting all sorts of wildlife, from lions and zebras to gazelles and warthogs. Popular safari destinations include Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Malawi, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Madagascar. With the fantastic option of a tailor made safari you can explore the wild exactly as you want, whether it’s in an open sided 4x4 not a crowded minibus, or the eco-friendly version to venture out on foot with the security of professional tour guides.

Self-guided walking holidays

Does the idea of ambling along a route chosen especially for you through changing landscapes sound like the perfect holiday, then maybe this is the inspirational idea for you this year. As part of a package someone else could take care of booking hotels, transporting your luggage, researching the best routes, local culture and cuisine. All you need to do is have a good walk, making new discoveries, followed by dinner in a nice hotel. Recommended walking destinations for 2010 include Turkey, Croatia and the Scottish Highlands, for the perfect way to experience a place up close.

An island adventure

Greece will make an amazing island destination this year. Renting a private villa is the perfect way to make the most of the peaceful island life. Spend days soaking up the sun and the culture wandering through the quaint villages, admiring the whitewashed churches.

Culinary breaks

Refresh your senses and make one of Italy’s cities this year’s inspirational holiday destination. With a combination of culture and cuisine, it’ll be a perfect short city break. There’s plenty to choose from; Venice for the canals, Rome for the Collosseum or Florence for the renaissance architecture to name a few.

Cycling holidays

Want to go on a cycling holiday but struggling to find a destination that’s suitable for all ages and abilities? Then the Bavarian Alps might be your answer. Although a popular ski resort, with its refreshingly flat broad valleys winding through great summits, it is also perfect for cyclists. It’s pleasantly warm in the summer with perfect scenery, including lakes and forests, fantastic food and drink and many cultural stops along the way. You’ll find tailor made routes on which you can cycle at your own pace.

Experience old and new

Japan makes for a fascinating travel destination like no where else with its combination of ancient and modern. You can explore ancient temples on high mountain peaks, and then be amongst the bustling urban district’s modern architecture aglow with neon lights. Japan is famous for its rich cultural heritage, unique art and architecture, religious traditions and fine cuisine. This is a highly recommended inspirational travel destination, whether with an expert guide or an independent adventure; you could soon be experiencing the buzzing metropolis of Tokyo, followed by the ancient capital of Kyoto’s mysterious Geisha district.