The migratory pattern of a British person generally sees them flocking to far flung climes during the summer months in search of sun, relaxation and (most vitally) a tan that will make all their friends and colleagues insanely jealous.
Oh yes, the summer holiday is that most precious of species and something we Brits wouldn't swap for all the tea in China (although that would be a tough decision). The question on everyone's lips, however, is where to go? The possibilities are endless. And that's where we come in. Our crack-team of destination experts will help you choose the perfect place to spend your summer holiday, whether you're in search of an action-packed family adventure, a relaxed romantic break, a wildlife bonanza on safari, a trip of cultural immersion, or anything in between.
Popular Summer Holidays
Itinerary Ideas
Best for: Families
Beach, Rock and Reef Down Under: A Classic Family Summer in Australia
The long school summer holidays are the perfect time for the
family to visit some of our favourite Australian regions. Spend
just over two weeks...
16 Days
From £4,495pp
Best for: Couples
Exploring the Best of City, Outback and Coast in Australian Winter
Visit Australia during our summer for the ultimate luxury
adventure to Sydney, Uluru, Kakadu, Daintree and the
Whitsundays.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Set...
18 Days
From £9,705pp
Best for: Couples and Solo Travellers
Summer in St Moritz
Switzerland is more than just a winter wonderland. Spend a week
enjoying the best summer activities the luxury Swiss resort of St
Moritz has...
7 Days
From £3,690pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Summer Love in Sri Lanka
Spot leopards on safari, pick tea leaves in the hill country and
enjoy a few days of quality time on palm fringed beaches. Including
stays in...
17 Days
From £3,240pp
Best for: Families
Family Summer Sri Lanka
This fifteen-day itinerary combines all the family fun that Sri
Lanka has to offer, from spotting elephants on safari to picking
your own tea...
15 Days
From £2,970pp
Best for: Families and Road Trippers
Family Road Trip in Canada
Enjoy one of North America's best road trips (which is saying
something) on this epic family adventure taking in the dramatic
scenery of the...
14 Days
From £2,715pp
Best for: Couples, Families and Road Trippers
Rocky Mountain Road Trip
Enjoy one of North America's best road trips (which is saying
something) on this epic journey, taking in the dramatic scenery of
the Canadian...
16 Days
From £3,520pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
San Fran to Vegas
This two week road trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas is
jam-packed full of the region's ultimate highlights, including pit
stops at Napa Valley...
14 Days
From £3,520pp
Best for: Families and Road Trippers
A Family Road Trip on the West Coast
An action-packed holiday for the whole family, combining city
adventures in San Francisco and Los Angeles with the great
outdoors, where the...
14 Days
From £4,145pp
Best for: Families
Family Ranching in the American West
Is there a better way to spend time with your young would-be
cowboys, Indians, David Attenboroughs, Ansell Adams or even Anish
Kapoors? If there...
14 Days
From £3,365pp
Best for: Couples
National Park Explorer
An introduction to the bright lights of Vegas, contrasting with
numerous adventures in some of the USA's must-see western National
Parks. Hike...
12 Days
From £2,510pp
Best for: Couples and Honeymoons
Beaches & Mountains in Cyprus
Cyprus is understandably famous for its lovely coastline and
326-plus days of sunshine a year but stray from the beaten path and
into the mountainous...
8 Days
From £1,340pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families and Road Trippers
Leisurely Lunches & Historic Towns: A Sicilian Road Trip
Road trips are just so much better when the sun is shining and
each pit stop offers fantastic food and cultural curiosities.
Thankfully, a fly...
10 Days
From £3,065pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
Blissful Beaches and Historic Towns: A Puglia Road Trip
Puglia is set to become one of Italy's most popular holiday
destinations, so beat the crowds and head there now. This 11 day
itinerary will take...
11 Days
From £2,070pp
Best for: Couples
Enchanting Islands and Captivating Coastlines: A Getaway to Amalfi Coast, Capri & Rome
Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other
country on the planet, the food is mouth wateringly good, and the
landscapes are varied...
8 Days
From £4,200pp
Best for: Couples and Road Trippers
Food, Wine and Bikes in Provence: A Cultural Adventure in France
Spend six days absorbing the best food, wine and culture that
Provence has to offer on this luxury Big Short Break.
Itinerary at a Glance:
Why...
6 Days
From £1,660pp
Best for: Families
Family Fun in the Sun: Sailing, Swimming, Surfing & Hiking in the Algarve
Spend a week of family bonding time in Portugal's Algarve on
this luxury family holiday.
Itinerary at a glance:
Hike along the southernmost...
7 Days
From £1,920pp
Best for: Couples
Luxury Mallorca: A Spanish Island Getaway with History, Food, Mountain Views and Beautiful Beaches
Spend a week exploring our favourite Balearic island on this
luxury Mallorca holiday, taking in a bit of everything from history
and food to...
7 Days
From £3,275pp
Where to Go
Indonesia
The Indonesian archipelago consists of a sprawling chain of tropical volcanic islands comprising one of the most diverse and exotic nations on Earth.
Peru
The scenery is striking in its diversity, from plunging canyons to soaring mountains, lush rainforests to arid Altiplano.
USA
A continent-sized country, the USA pretty much has it all, and Original Travel has cherry-picked the very best bits. We offer tailor-made trips...
Gothenburg and the West Coast
Gothenburg, Sweden's charming second city, is the gateway to the beautiful west coast archipelago of some 8,000 islands.
Brazil
Indisputably the ‘in’ country on earth right now, and somewhere that we at Original Travel can’t get enough of.
Ladakh
Ladakh contains one of the most intact Tantric Buddhist societies left on earth.
East Coast Thai Beaches
Thailand's picture perfect beaches are rightly famous and combined with superb Thai hospitality and hotels, they are a dream destination.
Borneo
One of the most alluring destinations in the Far East, the island of Borneo offers an unparalleled diversity of activities and cultures, and...
Japan
Quite possibly the most 'other' destination on Earth, and in our humble opinion a must for everyone's bucket list.
Sri Lanka
The teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka, at the southern tip of India, is a small country with a great combination of attractions – culture,...
Galapagos Archipelago
Nobody comes back disappointed from the Galapagos; quite simply, it is like nowhere else on earth.
