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Past holidays

Rather than delete a holiday's page the moment it stops being for sale, we keep it — this is the actual evidence behind the figures below, not just a line in the footer. Nothing on this page can be booked; where a holiday like it is running now, we say so and link straight to it.

45 years trading
15 hosts
1,000+ holidays run
30,000+ travellers
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Holidays we've run

Past holiday · not bookable Hosted by Claire Dymond

Departed 10 Sept 2026 – 14 Sept 2026

Budapest: A Journey of Timeless Charm

Discover the magic of Budapest and spend your days exploring historic sights, sampling local treats, and soaking up the atmosphere with a structure and unusual included itinerary but also having time for further exploration at your own pace.

Currently running City Breaks holidays now

Past holiday · not bookable

Hosted by Andrew Casey

Departed 5 Sept 2026 – 12 Sept 2026

Walking in the Spanish Pyrenees with WalkWise

At the end of Summer we head to Vielha in the amazing central Spanish Pyrenees for a wonderful week of walking and fun. Let WalkWise International be your guides to this stunning area.

Currently running in Spain now

Past holiday · not bookable

Departed 28 Aug 2026 – 1 Sept 2026

Wundervoll Vienna

Discover the charm of Vienna in the Summer, as the city basks in sunshine (hopefully!) and long days, lively markets, and cosy cafés. Spend your days wandering historic streets, indulging in rich coffee house culture, and soaking up the timeless beauty of Austria’s capital at your own pace.

Currently running City Breaks holidays now

Past holiday · not bookable

Departed 9 Aug 2026 – 16 Aug 2026

Solar Eclipse in Northern Spain

We head to Northern Spain for your chance to experience a full solar eclipse as well as the usual Spice hospitality in the company of our expert for the week Dr Matthew Bothwell, the University of Cambridge Public Astronomer at the Institute of Astronomy.

Currently running in Spain now

114 holidays, 751 nights away, across 8 years — every one with the dates it ran. 25 of them on snow.

202534 holidays

Magical Marche - A New Year Adventure! 28 December · 5 nights
Budapest & its Christmas Markets 21 November · 3 nights
Walkwise Winter Walking in Spanish Andalucía Country & Coast 31 October · 7 nights
Athens Discovery 16 October · 4 nights
Majestic Lake Garda 4 October · 5 nights
Maltese Chillout 27 September · 7 nights
Stunning Stockholm 12 September · 3 nights
Walkwise Walking Italy’s Rheatian Alps 6 September · 7 nights
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience 25 August · 13 nights
A Verona Opera Extravaganza 21 August · 5 nights
Adriatic Adventure – Royal Clipper Cruise Cabins 8 August · 8 nights
An Italian Odyssey – Star Flyer Cruise Cabins 12 July · 7 nights
Reading Retreat in Northern Spain 6 July · 5 nights
Turkish Blue Coast Gulet Cruise 14 June · 7 nights
Northern Spain Walking with Jen & Jim 14 June · 7 nights
Venice - The City on Water 14 May · 4 nights
Italian Delight - Tropea 12 May · 2 nights
Marrakech & Atlas - Mount Toubkal Trek 11 May · 7 nights
Crete Chillout 3 May · 7 nights
Spanish Drawing and Painting Break with Tuition 26 April · 7 nights
Monet, Moet & More - A French Discovery 8 April · 4 nights
The City That Never Sleeps: A New York Adventure 4 April · 5 nights
Barcelona Bliss 28 March · 4 nights
Indian Rail Adventure - Maharashtra Splendour 19 March · 11 nights
Walkwise Walking La Gomera 15 March · 7 nights
Ski Andorra 25 9 March · 7 nights
Ski Val Thorens 8 March · 7 nights
Ski Morzine 25 8 March · 7 nights
Rome Discovery 27 February · 4 nights
Ski Les Deux Alpes 1 February · 7 nights
Ski Sestriere 26 January · 7 nights
Ski Cervinia 25 19 January · 7 nights
Lapland Adventure and Northern Lights 19 January · 7 nights
Ski Morzine 18 January · 7 nights

202433 holidays

New Year in Italy - Miraculous Umbria 28 December · 5 nights
Island Hopping in the Maldives 29 November · 13 nights
Magical Marrakech 16 November · 3 nights
Cuban Explorer 30 October · 12 nights
Wonderful Copenhagen 17 October · 3 nights
3 Country Autumn Cruise 12 October · 8 nights
Spanish Autumn Chillout 30 September · 7 nights
Lake Maggiore 30 September · 5 nights
Surprising Seville 11 September · 4 nights
Belgium Long Weekend: Bruges and Ghent 6 September · 3 nights
Walkwise Walking in the Italian Alps - Val Senales 31 August · 7 nights
A Verona Opera Extravaganza 26 August · 5 nights
Norwegian Fjords Cruise 24 August · 7 nights
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience 12 August · 13 nights
A Verona Opera Extravaganza 8 August · 5 nights
Bilbao & Santander Explorer 15 July · 4 nights
Star Clipper Mediterranean Cruise 5 July · 8 nights
Land of the Midnight Sun - Finland Wilderness Adventure 29 June · 7 nights
Treasures of Borneo 15 June · 13 nights
Andalucia Highlights 2 June · 7 nights
Bridge for Beginners & Walking - Northern Spain 18 May · 7 nights
Jackie's Weekend Jaunt in Northern Spain 10 May · 3 nights
Horse Trekking the Coastal Paths & Hills of Northern Spain 14 April · 5 nights
Venice - The City on Water 11 April · 3 nights
Spanish Drawing and Painting Break with Tuition 8 April · 4 nights
Ski Les Arcs including Paradiski Lift Pass 16 March · 7 nights
India's Golden Triangle 14 March · 9 nights
Ski Andorra 3 March · 7 nights
Ski Sestriere 4 February · 7 nights
Ski Morzine 3 February · 7 nights
Ski Arabba 27 January · 7 nights
Ski Les Arcs 2024 20 January · 7 nights
Ski Madonna di Campiglio 20 January · 7 nights

202327 holidays

Vintage Italy New Year 29 December · 2 nights
Finland Winter Wilderness 2 December · 7 nights
Berlin Christmas Markets 30 November · 3 nights
Iceland Discovery 4 November · 4 nights
Cuban Explorer 25 October · 12 nights
The Golden Age of Egypt - Ancient Nile Cruise 16 October · 7 nights
Northern Spain Foothills & Coast Moderate Walking Holiday 13 October · 7 nights
The Golden Age of Egypt - Cairo & Alexandria 11 October · 5 nights
The Golden Age of Egypt - Cairo, Alexandria & Ancient Nile Cruise 11 October · 12 nights
Highlights of Israel & Palestine 7 October · 6 nights
Hello Helsinki 5 October · 3 nights
Majestic Lake Garda 1 October · 5 nights
Real Italy - Cheese Tours and E Bikes 30 September · 7 nights
Brilliant Brazil 15 September · 10 nights
Surprising Seville 10 September · 4 nights
All Inclusive Kos Chillout 9 September · 10 nights
Mediterranean Beach & Watersports 24 June · 7 nights
50 Shades of Wine - Northern Italy Food & Wine Adventures 11 June · 5 nights
Bridge & Walking in Northern Spain 19 May · 7 nights
Spanish Spring Chillout 14 May · 7 nights
Jackie's 'Jolly' in Northern Spain 15 April · 6 nights
New Zealand Explorer 28 March · 2 nights
Ski Mayrhofen 25 March · 7 nights
Walking Tenerife 17 March · 7 nights
Northern Spain Short Break 16 March · 3 nights
Ski Andorra 5 March · 7 nights
Ski Les Arcs 28 January · 7 nights

20228 holidays

New Year in Southern Italy 28 December · 2 nights
Finland Winter Wilderness 2 December · 7 nights
Iceland Discovery 5 November · 4 nights
Grand Canyon Rafting Experience 22 August · 13 nights
Sail Italy 12 June · 5 nights
Ski Andorra 6 March · 7 nights
Ski Morzine 15 January · 7 nights
Ski Tignes 15 January · 7 nights

20214 holidays

Ski Austria 27 February · 7 nights
Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar 6 February · 11 nights
Ski Wengen 23 January · 7 nights
Spice Scotland Ski Meribel 16 January · 7 nights

20203 holidays

Normandy Sailing Week 20 June · 7 nights
Cyprus Chillout - 11 Days 30 April · 10 nights
Lapland Adventure and Northern Lights 19 January · 7 nights

20194 holidays

Costa Rica Discovery 16 November · 11 nights
Cyprus Chillout 5 May · 7 nights
Ski Morzine 2019 16 March · 7 nights
Ski Chamonix 2 March · 7 nights

20181 holiday

Cuban Explorer 25 October · 12 nights

Recently withdrawn

Pulled from sale before their departure date — these did not run.

Withdrawn · not bookable

Was due to depart 6 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026 — withdrawn before it ran

Festive Caribbean Cruise

Swap winter weather for Caribbean sunshine on this relaxing 14-night cruise from Bridgetown. Explore beautiful islands including Saint Lucia, Curaçao and Bonaire, while enjoying excellent dining, entertainment and time to unwind on board Renaissance. The perfect pre-Christmas escape, combining sunshine, discovery and relaxation in great company.

Currently running Cruises holidays now