Scenic Holidays

Explore Japan's autumnal blaze of glory

We all know about Japan's stunning cherry blossom season in spring but, come autumn, when the maple trees blaze into vivid displays of scarlet, saffron and gold, the gardens of Japan also put on a spectacular show of autumnal colours.

New destination to see autumn leaves

North America and Asia may be famous for their fall leaves, but there is somewhere much closer to home where the trees are equally striking in the autumn and that is Switzerland.

Ruska brings vibrant colours to Finnish Lapland

One of the most underrated seasons in Finland is Ruska; autumn time where the colours are vibrant and show off Finland’s dramatic scenery.

Oklahoma State Parks

Get a sense of the natural allure of Oklahoma by visiting one of our 35 state parks. In addition to relaxing in the beautiful surroundings - lakes, mountains, sand dunes, and forests - you can hike, bike, fish or participate in organized park activities.

Authentic, exclusive safaris off the beaten track

Samara, a luxury private game reserve with 27,000 protected hectares now claims 2% of South Africa’s current wild cheetah population with the recent birth of two further cubs– a testament to its wildlife conservation efforts.

Experience autumn the West Virginia way

Enjoy the beauty of autumn in West Virginia this year. In September and October when the changing leaves are at their most vibrant, the state is home to many miles of trails - ideal for outdoor autumn-time adventure.

Restored Welsh castle opens as a luxury guesthouse

An imposing Grade 2 listed Regency gothic revival castle with dramatic views of the Dyfi estuary and the mountains of Snowdonia is now open for business as a luxury boutique guesthouse.

Discover Scotland's Legends and Landscapes

To celebrate the release of Disney.Pixar's Brave, Edinburgh's five star boutique hotel, The Glasshouse, has partnered with award-winning Rabbie's Small Group Tours to create a special package to give guests the chance to explore the Legends and Landscape of Scotland.

The ultimate garden-lovers' destination

The Azorean Garden (in the new World of Gardens area at this year’s Hampton Court Flower Show) showcases all that makes the Azores so special as a garden-lovers’ holiday destination.

Lake District Hotel ‘Seven for Month Seven’ offer

One of the Lake District’s most stunning country house hotels, Lindeth Howe, has announced a new ‘Seven for Month Seven’ offer, creating a fabulously-priced £77.00pppn offer each of the nights of July 9, 11, 15, 16, 18, 22 and 25.

A stars and stripes summer: Jet off to the USA for the sunny season

Whether relaxing in a slick rooftop bar in New York City, sunbathing on the snow-white sands of Florida’s beaches, trekking in Yosemite National Park or whale watching off the shores of Cape Cod in New England, there’s an abundance of awesome holidays to be had in North America during the summer.