Special Interest Holidays

A holiday is the perfect time to live out your passions and follow your interests, whether they be whisky or wine tasting, archery, climbing or botany.

Learning the art of the Fresco in Florence and sampling fine Scotch Whiskies on the Islands of Scotland are just some of the great options for a memorable special interest holiday.

Across the UK and Europe, many holiday centres and operators offer holidays catering to all tastes and interests. We feature some of the best - and most environmentally friendly - special interest holidays accessible by train and ferry below:

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