Spice Escapes
Ideas for where to go, tips from our hosts, and answers to the questions people ask us most.
Small groups. A named host on every trip. Twin share at no extra cost.
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Only 3 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 £1,065pp own travel
with flights £1,435pp
Single room supplement: £349
5 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
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
France
If you want a boat hotel in Paris with the arranging done for you, Spice Escapes runs a hosted short break on the MS Botticelli, a river cruise ship
Europe
New Year's Eve in Italy is Capodanno: cotechino and lentils at dinner for luck, a flash of red for good fortune, and concerts and fireworks
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The Prague Christmas markets fill four main squares through Advent: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square from the end of November to Three Kings Day
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A realistic ten-day South Africa itinerary for a first long-haul trip keeps to one Cape Town hotel, gives a day each to the Cape Peninsula
Europe
A first safari in South Africa starts early: an open vehicle, a ranger who knows the ground, and a morning looking for animals before the heat
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A Cape Peninsula tour is the classic full day south of Cape Town: out along the Atlantic coast through Camps Bay and Hout Bay, over Chapman's Peak
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The best time to visit Cape Town is from November to March, around the Cape's summer, when it has its least rain and its warmest days.
South Africa
Cape Town is not expensive once you are there.
Europe
If you are looking at Insight Vacations alternatives because you travel on your own, Spice Escapes runs small hosted group holidays where most people
Europe
If you have looked at a Trafalgar tour but travel on your own and want a smaller group, Spice Escapes is the UK alternative to consider: hosted groups
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If you have toured with Travelsphere and would like a smaller group built around people travelling on their own, Spice Escapes is the alternative
Europe
If you are travelling on your own, the Jules Verne alternatives worth comparing are companies where a host goes with the group and most people book
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The easiest all inclusive holidays for solo female travellers are hosted ones, where the meals and drinks are paid before you leave home and there
