Because i’ve always wanted to
Snorkel with cyclids in Lake Malawi
Sabbatical travel & Tailor-made holidays
We are an exclusive travel design business for discriminating, like minded individuals in search of the greatest travel experiences that this wonderful planet has to offer.
We plan sabbatical travel and tailor-made holidays for solo travellers, couples, friends, families with children of all ages and for multi-generational trips. Our aim is to plan your adventures with you personally to ensure we create a truly individual trip for you and yours.


We like to meet each and every one of you to chat through all your ideas in order to get a real feeling for what excites you and how best we are able to assist.
Top Destinations
We specialise in sabbatical travel, adventure and experiential holidays, all types of celebration, safari and wildlife trips and dream escapes of all kinds. Whether you are looking for remote beaches, an Arctic adventure, a gorilla safari or a sailing trip through the Galapagos Islands, we can plan it for you laterally to ensure that your expectations are met and hopefully exceeded.
Sabbatical Travel
Sabbatical travel has become increasingly popular amongst professional executives and small groups of friends and families who have the opportunity to enjoy a career break; a chance to see the world when on gardening leave or a first long break after retirement.
Experiential Holidays
Whether you want to track black rhino in Namibia, drive along the Gibb River road in Australia, snorkel with whale sharks in Malaysia or climb the Andes in Patagonia, our aim will be to plan it laterally to ensure your expectations are met and hopefully exceeded.


We believe that your sabbatical travel and tailor-made holidays should be truly unforgettable, so we don’t take any chances. The expert knowledge of all our specialists allows us to select the best possible accommodation, guides and excursions to suit your tastes and budget.
Further questions about your travels or sabbatical? Consult our FAQs.
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Hotel Kichic Mancora Peru - this 9 bedroom beach hideaway saw us relax out our trip of 5 busy travel weeks across some of this amazing continent called S America. October 24-November 27 2023 - Argentina/Buenos Aires- Cordoba - Salta Region - Chile/ San Pedro de Atacama - Bolivia/ Salar de Uyuni/ Potosi, La Paz - Peru- Paracas, Ballestas Islands, Nazca Lines, Lima and Mancora. Nick, Rupert and Claire Howell.
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Lima Peru - 21 years since I last visited Lima and my how it has changed for the better. It’s reputation as the gastro capital of the planet is certainly a possibility. Great place for a 3/4 day cultural city stop.
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Peru - south of LIMA - Paracas dunes, Ballestas islands and the Nazca Lines.
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