35 years of tailored experiences

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Travel Ideas Why Us

Established in 1989, we are an independent travel company known for our personal touch. Made up of knowledgeable travel professionals, we design your trip from scratch, giving you access to our first-hand experience to create a holiday you’ll love.

Dead sea salt shore, Jordan
Petra, Jordan

Travel Made Personal

After 35 years of designing holidays, we’ve learnt that everyone travels in a different way which is why we offer a diverse range of trips the world over from train journeys, self-drive holidays, beach breaks, intrepid safaris, family adventure to cultural explorations.

Known for our candid advice and honest opinions, we take away the stress of travel planning. On hand to help every step of the way, we layer our experience onto each aspect of your holiday.

Travel with Confidence

Feel confident when you book with Real Holidays. Our highly personable service is more relevant than ever to today’s travel logistics. Our flexible approach and financially protected bookings give you confidence and reassurance in your arrangements, leaving you free to happily anticipate your holiday.

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Our Magazines

Every January we publish our magazine which brings together exciting travel ideas for the year ahead including hot new trends, our ‘just back from’ reports and off-the-beaten-track places to travel to, presented in a vibrantly curated magazine, designed to inspire.

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  • All in all a wonderful success! Nothing we would have changed (except forgetting the driving license). The only thing cheering me up on return is the thought of planning the next one. As ever, thanks for all the thought and care you and the team put into getting it right for us - it really makes a difference.

    The Hunter Family, Greece August 2025

  • Not only would I recommend Bali to anyone (if they don't mind the long flights!) but I'd also not hesitate to recommend Real Holidays and will definitely book with you again. As I said, no stress - just fun and adventure.

    Polly, Bali August 2024

  • I was just about to drop you a line to thank you, because you absolutely nailed it! We had a wonderful time in Kardamyli. We absolutely loved it and would definitely go back. Thanks again! The holiday just couldn't have been better and we'll remember it for a long time

    Eric and Jo, Greece Sept 2024

  • Just to say a massive thank you for organising what was a most brilliant holiday, we were looked after every step of the way....and I have recommended your company to everyone I know and will definitely comeback to you when we organize our next trip.

    Mandy, Borneo July 2024

  • The itinerary was perfect, we loved the Hide and Changa in particular and were very well looked after with excellent guides throughout. Amazing experience all around. The travel was seamless. Thank you so much for organising!

    C Ormond - Zimbabwe, May 2024

  • Thanks for your help - as ever, Real Holidays are the only people you ever to take abroad with you; and if my Italian is any good, finche non lo faremo di nuovo!

    S Arnold - Italy, May 2024

Italy's Alluring Aeolian Islands

Individual Charm

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Aeolian Islands

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Latin American Adventure

for Families

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Mexico, Galapagos, Ecuador & Galapagos, Brazil, Uruguay

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No-Fly Italy

A Rail of Three Cities

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Italy

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