The Secret Series

Inspiration for your own tailor-made trip

We’ve made it our mission to tackle the scourge of ‘overtourism’, where too many tourists descend on too few destinations, in the process risking what made these precious places so special in the first place. The good news is that we have the antidote: finding, and promoting, alternative destinations with just as much wow factor, but that fly under the radar. Introducing the Secret Series, a portfolio of hidden gems in some of the world’s classic destinations, but which receive a fraction of the tourism traffic. While we understand the urge to break new ground and visit pristine corners of the globe in untouched countries, the classic destinations are classics for a reason, so well worth deeper and wider exploration. After all, Italy is still Italy – same heritage, same food, same gorgeous scenery – a couple of hours away from the Amalfi Coast, but minus the high season gridlock. To access many of these Secret Series spots you often even fly to the same airport and just head off in the opposite direction from the holiday hot spots. When you arrive at your hidden haven, feeling ever so slightly smug, you may only find a few canny locals luxuriating in tourist-free virgin territory.
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Haute cuisine in Hauts-de-France - A Luxurious Long Weekend in Northern France

Enjoy a long weekend in France’s lesser-visited Hauts-de-France region

4 days, from £1,020 to £1,390

Seaside Towns and Succulent Seafood - A Big Short Break in Northern Brittany

Travel from Trébeurden to Saint-Malo, soaking in the fresh sea breeze of the Breton coast

5 days, from £1,255 to £2,345

Turin and Piedmont - Flavours of an Unexplored Italy

Get to know the sophisticated capital of Piedmont with a private guide

6 days, from £1,255 to £1,735

Medieval Towns & Traditional Wineries - A Journey Through Rural Portugal

Stay in a collection of beautiful medieval towns nestled in the Portuguese hinterland

11 days, from £1,260 to £2,200

Canary Islands Combo - Tenerife and La Gomera

Combine popular Tenerife with the wild, unspoilt nature of La Gomera, taking refuge each night in charming hideaways

11 days, from £1,330 to £2,260

Charming Landscapes and Regional Flavours - Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany and Liguria

Explore Bologna and Florence with a private guide

9 days, from £1,330 to £2,085

Tangier, Chefchaouen, Asilah - Road Trip Through the Morocco of Artists

Enjoy freedom and flexibility as you explore Morocco’s seaside, mountains and cultural spots with your own car

7 days, from £1,330 to £2,000

Rome and Beyond - Urban Escapades & Rural Abruzzo

Experience the many facets of Italy with stays in two locations; one in the heart of Rome and the other deep in the Abruzzo countryside

6 days, from £1,335 to £2,125

Florence to Rome by Train - A Fun Family Getaway

Take child-friendly guided tours through Florence and Rome

8 days, from £1,410 to £1,910

Beaches & Berber Villages - Road Trip Through Morocco’s Rural South

Venture off the beaten track as you drive from the beaches of the Atlantic to the Berber villages of the Anti-Atlas

9 days, from £1,565 to £2,260

Rest and Rejuvenate in Nature - A Four-Day Wellness Holiday in the Dolomites

Enjoy a pampering spa treatment at one of the best spas in Italy

4 days, from £1,625 to £2,590

A Tale of Two Canary Islands - Tenerife and El Hierro

Discover the lush natural heritage of two islands in the Canaries: Tenerife and El Hierro

11 days, from £1,645 to £2,260

The Best of Central Spain’s Medieval Heritage - A Road Trip Through Castile

Discover the finest royal sites of central Spain, from the Prado Museum to the Alcázar of Segovia

11 days, from £1,800 to £2,430

Gastronomy in Greece - Foodie Athens and Naxos

Get a taste for local fare during a foodie tour of Athens, dipping into Varvakios Central Market and enjoying a delicious meal

8 days, from £1,845 to £2,945

Island Hopping on the Dodecanese - From the Palaces of Rhodes to the Beaches of Symi

Discover two sides of the Dodecanese Archipelago: the art and architecture of Rhodes and the beaches, villages and vineyards of Symi and Lindos

9 days, from £1,955 to £2,695

From the Mountains to the Coast - A Family Getaway to Southern Corsica

Discover the scenic and cultural delights of the rugged hinterland, including a guided hike in the Bavella massif

8 days, from £1,960 to £2,695

Perigord, Cantal and Aubrac - Road Trip Through the Secret Centre of France

From Périgord to the Massif Central, discover the natural wonders of south-central France

8 days, from £1,960 to £2,605

Secrets of the Cyclades - Island Hopping from Sifnos to Milos

Discover two islands brimming with Mediterranean lifestyle and island romance

12 days, from £2,010 to £3,125

Vultures and Vineyards - A Wildlife Watching Trip to Portugal

Accompanied by a local wildlife photographer, enjoy a 4x4 safari in Faia Brava National Park

6 days, from £2,015 to £3,215

Explore the Azores Archipelago - the Footprints of Atlantis

Island hop across no fewer than four islands to see the full range of Azorean landscapes

12 days, from £2,170 to £3,395

Secret Cyclades - Sun, Sea and Sailing in Tinos and Andros

Set sail for two of the Cyclades's little-known islands: Tinos and Andros

9 days, from £2,190 to £3,040

The Wild Isle - An Off-Season Escape to Corsica

Discover the wild beauty of the snow-capped Corsican hinterland on a snowshoe adventure

7 days, from £2,195 to £3,040

Galicia and Asturias - Seafood and Sightseeing Road Trip in North-West Spain

Experience the breath-taking Picos de Europa National Park

13 days, from £2,270 to £3,040

Hilltop Hikes and Wildlife Watching in Italy's Hinterland

Accompanied by a local guide, set off on wildlife watching excursions into Abruzzo National Park

8 days, from £2,320 to £3,700

Call of the Wild - A Yukon Adventure

Paddle along the Yukon River

12 days, from £2,375 to £3,790

Western Cape Road Trip

City life in cultural Cape Town

12 days, from £2,400 to £3,825

Beaches, Palaces and Mandarin Trees - A Greek Getaway to Chios and Rhodes

Experience the different landscapes of Greece, from the fruit orchards of Chios to the ancient sites of Rhodes, with plenty of dips in the Aegean Sea in between

13 days, from £2,505 to £3,475

The Magic of Morocco’s South - Palm Groves, Desert and Ksour with a Private Dri

Swim in the salty pools of the Attiq Waterfalls

10 days, from £2,505 to £3,215

On the Shores of Lake Michigan - Chicago and Saugatuck

Experience two sides of Chicago: its iconic sites followed by its burgeoning music and food scene

9 days, from £2,505 to £3,475

Cairo, Alexandria and a Desert Oasis - The Hidden Gems of Northern Egypt

Follow in the footsteps of a clued-up resident guide in Cairo to see the city through the lens of a local

6 days, from £2,520 to £3,390

Campania and Basilicata - The Secrets of Italy’s South

Enjoy the best views on the Amalfi coast in Ravello

8 days, from £2,740 to £3,390

Sand Dunes, Sunny Strolls & City Sights - A Romantic Escape in Southern Portugal

Gallop along deserted sandy beaches and roam the dunes of Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, led by your riding instructor

11 days, from £2,965 to £4,730

Norwegian Island-Hopping Adventure - Exploring Senja and Vesteralen

Spot magnificent marine mammals on a whale-watching safari in Bleik Canyon

14 days, from £3,200 to £4,600

A Rural Road Trip from Lisbon to the Alentejo, Staying in Boutique Hotels

After the sweetness of Lisbon, enjoy the Alentejo, the scent of the scrubland and the ocean, and the wild beaches of the Serra d'Arrabida

9 days, from £3,245 to £5,180

Uncovering Thailand's History

Stay in a floating hotel and experience life on the River Kwai while learning about the work of the WWII prisoners of war

15 days, from £3,330 to £5,310

An Intro to Karnataka - Goa, Hampi & Mysore

Welcome to southern India with its purple villages and Dravidian temples

12 days, from £3,460 to £4,820

Ashrams and Ancient Cities - A Cultural Journey Through Gujarat

Discover the little-known and untouched northwestern region of Gujarat with a private driver-guide throughout

12 days, from £3,520 to £4,605

Cycladic Luxury in Sifnos and Santorini

Discover these two islands, set in the world's bluest sea, which sum up the splendour and authenticity of the Cyclades

8 days, from £3,540 to £5,180

Iconic Sites and Hidden Delights - A Road Trip Through Jordan

Tick off the highlights of Jordan as well as discovering exceptional secret spots off the beaten track

13 days, from £3,990 to £5,130

Explore Eastern Turkey - Discovering Ancient Sites, Sunken Cities and Magnificent Mosques

Discover Istanbul with a clued-up local resident

12 days, from £4,000 to £5,700

Brazil's Gold Route

Explore Rio de Janeiro with an in-the-know private guide

12 days, from £4,010 to £6,405

Sea, Springs and Volcanoes in Southern Japan - Kyushu and the Goto Islands

Journey through the heart of Kyushu, the ‘Land of Water and Fire’ discovering secret islands, traditional hot springs and ancient volcanoes

13 days, from £4,070 to £5,650

From Seattle to San Francisco - Road Trip Along USA’s West Coast

Visit the fabulous Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle

16 days, from £4,230 to £6,345

Offbeat Brazil

Jam with a famous Brazilian percussionist in Salvador da Bahia

15 days, from £4,605 to £7,350

Kyushu in Style

Sample some fantastic Japanese cuisine and lively nightlife in Fukuoka

13 days, from £6,325 to £10,100

Southern Safari Circuit

Remember what a tough life you lead while lying in a hammock on the Swahili Coast - oh and then again on a deserted Zanzibar beach...!

16 days, from £6,795 to £10,845

Hokkaido in Style

Look down on twinkling Hakodate from the top of Mount Hakodate at dusk

13 days, from £7,370 to £11,765

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