Forty-five years of small group travel
Hosted group holidays for people who want to see the world without waiting for someone else to go with them. One of our named hosts will see you at the welcome meeting on your first day, and stay with you throughout the trip.
City Breaks Next 12 Nov 
Ski & Winter Next 12 Nov 
Short Breaks Next 19 Nov 
Cruises Next 19 Nov 
Culture & Discovery Next 4 Dec 
Chillout & Relaxation Next 28 Dec 
Adventure Next 16 Jan 2027 
Walking Next 11 Mar 2027 
Worldwide Adventures Next 29 Mar 2027 Wildlife & Safari Next 29 Mar 2027 Photographs from Spice holidays
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Only 2 places left Iceland | November 2026 | 4 nights
Iceland truly is an amazing and unique destination and we would say it should be on everyone’s to do list at least once in their life!
from £1,414pp own travel
with flights £1,784pp
Single room supplement: £349
Waitlist Italy | November 2026 | 4 nights
Step aboard for an unforgettable Venetian adventure, gliding through breath-taking canals and island gems on a magical 4-night all-inclusive break. From iconic sights to hidden lagoon treasures, this is your chance to experience Venice in the most enchanting way possible. With all meals and drinks on board included this short break is going to be hard to beat for value while you explore the uniqueness that is Venice!
from £929pp
6 places left Czech Republic | December 2026 | 3 nights
Experience the enchantment of Prague at Christmas , where Gothic spires, twinkling lights and the scent of mulled wine fill the air. Wander through the city’s famous Old Town Square markets , brimming with handmade gifts and festive treats, and soak up the magical atmosphere that makes Prague one of Europe’s most unforgettable winter destinations.
from £675pp own travel
with flights £965pp
Single room supplement: £289
15 places leftSpice exclusive Italy | December 2026 | 5 nights
After the incredible success of our 2022 New Year celebration in this area of Italy, we are delighted to be returning to magical Salento to celebrate the turning of the year once again. This is a new itinerary, exploring more hidden gems of this extraordinary region, including the enchanting towns of Specchia and Galatina plus a New Years Day event!
from £1,139pp own travel
with flights £1,699pp
Single room supplement: £220
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18 places leftSpice exclusive Spain | July 2027 | 7 nights
We have been incredibly fortunate to secure accommodation in the path of the 2027 Solar Eclipse so we head to Vejer de la frontera in Southern Spain for your chance to experience a full solar eclipse in the company of our expert for the week Dr Matthew Bothwell, the University of Cambridge Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy.
from £2,899pp own travel
with flights £3,469pp
Single room supplement: £1,199
14 places left France | January 2027 | 7 nights
A wonderful ski area with masses of skiing ready to be enjoyed.
from £1,199pp own travel
with flights £1,439pp
With 45 years’ experience arranging group holidays, we like to think we have a good handle on what makes a successful trip. Whether you are booking on your own or as a couple, you can expect to come back with new friendships and a lot of shared experiences.
All flight-inclusive holidays on this website are fully bonded under the ATOL scheme and protected by our trust account, so you can book knowing that your money and your holiday are secure.
Group holidays are all we do — and most of our travellers book on their own. Everything we know goes into getting that right: the security of travelling with a group, and the freedom to explore on your own whenever you want to.
You may not know anyone on your holiday when you set off, but that changes quickly. We help everyone meet their fellow travellers before you even board the plane, so the holiday starts in the company of friends-to-be.
45 years’ experience, more than 1,000 holidays and over 30,000 happy travellers. Relax and let us take care of you.
Claire Dymond Host, with WingsItaly Well organised fun group of people to experience Christmas markets of Budapest with
Next: New Year in Puglia with WingsItaly · December 2026
Jackie Whyte Spice host "Seville": an excellent city break that was well organised and conveniently central to all the attractions. Good hotel. Great coordinator. Lots of attractions and pre-bookable outings. 38 degrees was about my limit so glad we didn't go in the hotter months.
Next: Iceland Discovery · November 2026
Jamie Morris Spice host Wonderful ski trip to the Dolomites
Next: Ski Madonna - The Dolomites · January 2027
Jen & Jim Holiday hosts Wow - what a fabulous trip to Cantabria, Northern Spain! The combination of Spice and Walkwise was superb. The home-cooked food was absolutely fantastic, accommodation lovely and homely and organisation with transport to the walks excellent. Very relaxing week with a small group of people all doing the same walk every day which I enjoyed - and the combination of coastal and foothills walks made this a superb holiday in a wonderful location.
Next: Cantabrian Walking Week · May 2027
Jonathan Banks Spice host Fantastic holiday island hopping around non-resort atolls in Maldives. Excellent service from local guide - Secret Paradise Maldives.
Next: Maldives Wildlife Cruise & Beach Chillout · November 2027
Rob Thompson Owner and holiday host Very enjoyable holiday - a good chance to try out different artistic mediums with some good all-round tuition from Dale. Rob's cooking was lovely - food heaven! A chance each day to get out and about and see a bit of Northern Spain.
Next: Ski Baqueira - The Spanish Pyrenees · March 2027
Samantha Pike Spice host Excellent trip to Venice. The weather and company were fantastic. So much history and culture (and ice creams) to enjoy.
Next: All Inclusive Treasures of Venice · November 2026
Steve Dell Spice host As a first time slightly nervous single traveller, my SPICE holiday in Cyprus was a great experience, lovely hotel, great company and I am now looking forward to my next holiday to Lake Como with SPICE later this year .
Next: All Inclusive Fuerteventura Winter Sun & Fun · January 2027
Andrew Casey Spice host Next: Southern Sardinia Sun & Sea Walking Week with WalkWise · March 2027
Lauren Fawkes Spice host Next: Ski Les Arcs · January 2027
Pam Harte Spice host Next: A Taste of Lisbon · April 2027
Sally Wiltshire Spice host Next: Prague Christmas Magic · December 2026
Sue Giddings Spice host Next: South Africa Discovery · March 2027
Debs Aikman Spice host What kind of trip
The photographs in this row are from Spice departures — our own travellers, on our own trips, taken by the people who were there. Hotel and destination pictures elsewhere on the site come from the places themselves, and we will not pass those off as ours.
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Real people, on real Spice departures. Nothing here was written by us.
The coastal express trip to Norway was fantastic - amazing scenery, great food, excursions and a friendly group. Would highly recommend if you are into fjords, Vikings and Norway.
As a first time slightly nervous single traveller, my SPICE holiday in Cyprus was a great experience, lovely hotel, great company and I am now looking forward to my next holiday to Lake Como with SPICE later this year .
Great fun, excellent host, wonderful people, amazing skiing, friendly resort, fantastic weather and snow. Amazing skiing, Thank you.
Tenerife sunny break early February was lovely. Good hotel, good food and a diverse group of like minded people from around the country meeting up to explore the island, dance in the evening and have a laugh.
I love the fact that I feel so safe and welcome on a Spice Escapes holiday. Everyone in the groups I have met has been really friendly. I was nervous the first time but you meet more and more people that you know with each trip you go on. I only wish I had enough money and time off work to go on more of them!
My recent holiday with Spice Escapes went beyond my expectations! Fabulous destination, fabulous Host, fabulous itinerary and great value for money.
You can do as much or little with the group without predjudice.
That’s completely normal. The questions most people have and rarely ask.
Most people arrive on their own. By the first dinner, nobody is.
Almost everyone books on their own — that is the whole point of the trip, not the exception. Ages vary from trip to trip; what a group shares is an interest in the destination rather than a birth year. And plenty of our travellers are married, with a partner who would simply rather not go.
Your host is there when you land — at the airport, or wherever that particular trip begins. A person, not a name on a list. Welcoming the group and keeping everything running smoothly is their job — the transfer, the hotel and roughly how long it takes everybody to find the loos. Then it is straight to the hotel, with time to settle in before anything is asked of you. The table for the first evening is booked before you arrive and the host makes the introductions, so nobody walks into a restaurant wondering where to sit.
Only if you choose to. Sharing a twin with another solo traveller of the same sex costs nothing extra, and it is how most people keep the price down. If you would rather have a room to yourself, you can — the single-room price is listed on each holiday page before you book.
No, and it never has been. Nobody is paired off, matched, or seated with anyone in particular. You travel with a group and a host; what you do with your evenings is entirely your own business.
They are waiting for you at the airport, and they stay with the group the whole way — not just the transfer. They make the introductions, they book the table, they sort the problems, and they notice if somebody is standing on their own.
Take it. Nobody is expected to be sociable from breakfast to bedtime, and an afternoon on your own with a book is nobody’s business but yours. If you have had enough of walking for one day, your host is the person who sorts it — just tell them what you are doing, so that nobody is waiting on you or wondering where you have got to. Trips are paced differently from one another, so if time to yourself matters, ask us before you book and we will tell you honestly how that one runs.
Travel inspiration
No problem. Tell us what you enjoy, whether that’s walking, wine, winter sun, Christmas markets or something completely different, and we’ll help you find a trip you’ll love, with advice from someone who knows our holidays first-hand.
Share a twin with another solo traveller at no extra cost, or take a room of your own. No forced socialising, no being the odd one out at dinner. Come on your own. Most people do.
