Special holidays like no other
Whether you’re planning your engagement holidays, anniversary holidays, birthday holidays or retirement holidays, we know that your aim is always the same: perfection. With a variety of tailor-made holidays available, incorporating stunning white sand beaches, exciting cultural excursions and fine wine tasting, your special occasion getaway will be just that. To find your ideal location, our Travel Specialists have created a handpicked collection of the most incredible special occasion holiday ideas, ready to be tailored to your personal preferences.
Celebrations & big birthday holiday ideas
Celebrate your or a loved ones birthday in style this year. It doesn't have to be complicated. With a helping hand, you can rest assured that your special holiday destinations will be something to remember. Our experts have selected the finest hotspots for your celebration holidays, each paired with 5-star resorts.
Necker Island - Richard Branson's Holiday Island
British Virgin-islands
Considered by many to be the most exclusive Caribbean holiday destination, this private island playground attracts an ar...
Palazzo Avino
Amalfi-coast
Small luxury hotel Palazzo Avino occupies a wonderfully secluded spot high on Ravello’s hillside. After a sun-soaked day...
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Italian-lakes
This luxury hotel combines an iconic setting with truly exquisite service, quintessential Italian style and amazing spac...
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Maldives
The style-conscious will certainly be happy at this resort, whether dining in a treetop bamboo bubble at the magical Ter...
Jumby Bay Island
Antigua
Jumby Bay Island is a fabulous all-inclusive luxury retreat set on its own 300-acre private island, two miles off the co...
Mandarin Oriental, New York
New-york
For a seriously special trip to Manhattan, nowhere says ‘upscale’ like the Mandarin Oriental New York. Combining chic st...
Six Senses Yao Noi
Phuket
Located on a tranquil island, Six Senses Yao Noi offers incredible views over the limestone karsts and the green-hued An...
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Dubai
Find yourself pampered beyond your wildest expectations at this iconic Jumeirah group hotel. Repeatedly recognised as on...
Sandy Lane
Barbados
Experience the sheer opulence of the hotel favoured by celebrities and discerning travellers. It really is hard to fault...
Your tailor-made special holidays
When it comes to planning your perfect special occasion holiday, it’s important that we unpack your personal meaning of ‘special’. That’s why we take the time to really get to know you and understand what a dream holiday looks like through your eyes.
When you plan your special holiday with us, we’ll:
- Use our holiday expertise to shape a bespoke experience that’s unique to you
- Make personal recommendations based on our wealth of knowledge and insight
- Use our strong bonds with various contacts to arrange extraordinary experiences, such as exclusive hilltop dining in Thailand, private island bookings in the Maldives and wine tasting in Lake Como.
With your own Travel Specialist offering their support, you can design your own personalised special holidays package, with concierge assistance available to ensure the process runs smoothly.
Mari
Travel Specialist
Special offers for you
Soneva Secret
Enjoy a summer break at this exclusive resort in the Maldives with only 14 villas on the whole island
- Opening January 2024
Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Escape to this iconic luxury hotel perched on the edge of Lake Como
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
Enjoy a sun-soaked holiday in the Caribbean at this spectacular resort in St Vincent & the Grenadines
- Receive two free nights
Sandy Lane
Experience a family holiday to remember in the most luxurious resort in Barbados
- 50% off the second room
- Free dinner for children
Soneva Jani
Experience Maldives' first overwater observatory at this spectacular resort
- Stay 7 nights, pay for 5
- Complimentary half board
Ceylon Tea Trails
Stay at this Relais & Chateaux hotel in Sri Lanka for a luxury getaway
COMO Parrot Cay
Sunbathe this summer in an award-winning Turks and Caicos luxury resort set on its own private island
- Receive one free night
Sandy Lane
Enjoy a getaway to the spectacular Sandy Lane in Barbados with amazing added value benefits
- Receive USD700 food and beverage credit per room per stay*
- Choose from Romance, Spa & Wellness or Golf package
- *Food & Beverage Credit valid on specific stay dates only
- *Food & Beverage Credit valid on specific stay dates only
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Stay at this island paradise in the Maldives, perfect for luxury seekers
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Save 25% on return shared seaplane transfers
- Complimentary half board
- Complimentary half board
One&Only The Palm
This small resort enjoys amazing views from its prime location on The Palm
- Up to 20% off accommodation rates
- Complimentary half board
- Complimentary daily access to Aquaventure Waterpark
- Complimentary daily access to Aquaventure Waterpark
More options available
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Easter retreat for couples, luxury getaway to Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam
- Easter holiday
- Save 20% on accommodation
- One complimentary experience per day
- One complimentary experience per day
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
Experience an unforgettable May half term holiday with the family in Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam
- May half term holiday price
- Family Beach Pool Villa Stay
- Save 20% on accommodation
- Save 20% on accommodation
Inspiring bucket list holidays
It's time to tick off all the holiday items on your bucket list, one by one. Whether you've dreamt of touring the American West, Gorilla trekking in Rwanda, finding inner peace in the gardens of Japan or exploring the sweeping coasts of South Africa, there's a tailor-made tour waiting for you.
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest
Rwanda
One&Only Gorilla’s Nest is among the premiere gorilla trekking lodges in Rwanda. One for the bucket list, this luxury hi...
North Island
Seychelles
The captivating natural beauty of this private island is completely unspoilt by the exceptional, low-impact resort that ...
Luxury Cape Town Plus Big Five Safari
A classic combination of Cape Town and safari, spend four nights in the cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Cape Town follo...
Japanese Gardens, Scenery and Culture
Japan is an enchanting place with its delicate cherry blossoms, ancient red temples, and exquisite bonsai gardens. Its...
12 nights from £7,996 p/p
Indian Summers with Luxury Oberoi Hotels
Experience the past glory of the Indian Maharajahs with your stay at the luxurious Oberoi Hotels. This itinerary is exce...
11 nights from £7,375 p/p
Luxury New Zealand
Set in the azure seas of the South Pacific Ocean, New Zealand is renowned for its green environment and remarkable sceni...
19 nights from £21,385 p/p
Grand Tour of America’s West
This epic road-trip takes you through diverse landscapes of deserts, forests and dramatic coastlines. Stop at the desert...
20 nights from £6,499 p/p
Ultimate Sydney, Rock & Reef
On this 11-night Sydney, Red Centre, and Lizard Island holiday, you will take in some of Australia’s most iconic sights,...
11 nights from £11,455 p/p
Seriously special places to stay
From underwater accommodation in the Maldives, to luxurious tents and lodges in Thailand and contemporary hotels in Kyoto, explore some of the most popular destinations that make the most of a special occasion.
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan
St Vincent-the-grenadines
Set on an unspoilt, tiny Grenadine Island, this prestigious hotel is a tempting prospect for the discerning traveller ...
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Maldives
A Maldivian paradise for all concerned, you’ll experience a seriously special stay here. Ideal for gastronomes and luxur...
Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Dubai
Escape to the desert in refined luxury at this oasis in the dunes. With iconic vistas of golden sand dunes from your poo...
Kasbah Tamadot, Atlas Mountains
Marrakech
**Please note - Kasbah Tamadot was impacted by the earthquake on 8 September 2023 and is currently closed. Their teams h...
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe
Venice
Travel through some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes in surrounds of unsurpassed luxury. Dine on sumptuous delights...
Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle
Chiang-rai
Stay somewhere truly out of this world! Accompany elephants through the untamed jungle before retreating to your luxurio...
One&Only Mandarina
Riviera-nayarit
Seeking a seriously special stay in a tropical paradise? Look no further than this exceptional One&Only resort, set on o...
The Brando
Tahiti
Stay in the very lap of luxury at The Brando – a gorgeous, all-inclusive, exclusive retreat spread across the islands of...
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Kyoto
Step inside one of Japan’s most exclusive luxury hotels and be enthralled by the resort’s exceptional service, high-end ...
Capella Bangkok
Bangkok
Sitting proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Capella Bangkok is the perfect base from which to explore this vi...
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