Your dream trip just goes on and on with Albatross Tours
Much loved for longer stays and smaller groups – and with brand new tours to exciting destinations including Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania – take a look at Albatross Tours featuring Mountains, Myths and Ancient Empires and Crossroads of Balkan Empires. They are truly unique, and fantastic new additions to Albatross Tours’ existing renowned European programme. These are countries and locations Albatross Tours have not set foot in before, which are absolutely thrilling. And, as always, you will enjoy longer stays, where you’ll truly be able to absorb the best of what these places have to offer. Existing toursLa Grande France and Brussels to Belgium – Chocolate, Canals and Culture have been made even better and longer, as – after listening to passengers – Albatross is making travellers’ dreams come to fruition.
In addition, Albatross Tours has released two luxury itineraries for 2026, capped at just 20 travellers, with five-star accommodation. Italian Splendour – Lakes, Tuscany, Umbria and Amalfi Coast – 18 days with 30 meals and signature hotels including four nights at the Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromes, Stresa, famed for the Hemingway Bar, and three nights at the exquisite Hotel Santa Caterina, Amalfi. Swiss Grandeur, featuring the Glacier Express, includes 15 days with 24 meals and first-class rail travel on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express. Accommodation includes the breathtaking Tschuggen Grand Hotel, Arosa, and the famous Chedi hotel, Andermatt – altitude 1,444m! Not to be missed!
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See the world, one fabulous golf course at a time
With On The Tee Travel, you’ll discover golf holidays you’ll never forget. Tee off at prestigious private clubs in Japan, play dramatic fairways in South Africa or swap your spikes for a château dinner in France. Our hand-picked journeys mix world-class golf with local flavour and luxury stays you won’t find in a brochure. Travel with a like-minded small group or let us tailor a trip just for you. Golf is better when it comes with a story – and we know exactly where to find them.
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Everyone loves a train ride – everywhere and anywhere
Railway Adventures invites you on a journey like no other, where the rail rhythm leads you through some of the world’s most captivating landscapes. From Australia’s rugged outback to India’s vibrant hill country and Europe’s storybook towns, you’ll find these tours rich in character and charm. Blending iconic train travel with hand-picked cultural experiences, each tour is thoughtfully planned for comfort, connection and discovery. If you’re a lifelong rail fan or seeking something extraordinary, our tours offer a memorable way to see the world – one track at a time.
Visit railwayadventures.travel or stayinatrain.com
Experience all the magic of Christmas in Europe!
Explore Vienna’s festive markets, Prague’s charming Old Town, Dresden’s enchanting lights, Leipzig’s historic beauty, Nuremberg’s iconic Christkindlesmarkt and Munich’s Bavarian charm and enjoy seasonal treats and holiday cheer on this 14-day festive tour. Founded by gardening celebrity Graham Ross AM and his wife Sandra, they’ve specially designed this unforgettable Christmas tour to offer you unique luxury in small groups amidst glistening lights and decorations, delightful mulled wines, accommodation to dream of and time to enjoy every festive minute. You will make memories beyond! Tour dates, 1-14 December, 2025.
Visit rosstours.com or call 1300 233 200
Come on ladies, Romania calls!
Step into a world of myth, majesty and matriarchy on our Women’s Only Romania adventure. Designed for solo female travellers seeking connection, culture and confidence, this journey winds through cobbled mediaeval towns, fairytale castles and soul-stirring mountainscapes. Meet local women who are keeping ancient traditions alive, from weaving and cheese-making to healing practices passed down generations. Share stories, laughter and transformation in the safety of sisterhood. In 2026, discover the magic of Romania – not just through its scenery but through its women. This is more than a tour; it’s a journey to rediscover yourself, together. Join us. Let the wild lead.
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A must-visit trio of design for culture lovers
Discover three architectural gems of Northern Europe’s music scene. In Oslo, the Opera House rises like an iceberg from the fjord, inviting visitors to walk its sloping roof for panoramic views. Copenhagen’s waterfront Opera House dazzles with modern elegance, its cantilevered roof sheltering world-class performances. Further south in Hamburg, the Elbphilharmonie crowns an historic warehouse with its glass, wave-like structure, offering extraordinary acoustics and sweeping views of the Elbe River. Each venue is not just a home for the arts but a bold statement of design, uniting music and architecture in unforgettable harmony. A must-visit trio for culture lovers.
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