Special interest vacations

We all have something we love to do. Maybe you have a passion for wildlife photography, a penchant for regional cooking, or pushing the limits of body and soul? Whatever it is, our travel experts will dovetail a cool experience neatly into your wider trip. Or if your travel companions share your obsession we're also able to design an itinerary that will immerse you from start to finish.

Specialist holidays

Explore just a few of our special interest categories for inspiration. Don't see your 'thing'? It's nothing personal, just contact us and find out what we can do for you

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Scott Dunn provides a wide range of personalized tours to a number of destinations for vacations to see the Northern Lights, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. We have a range of luxury boutique boltholes from where you can look up at the sky in hopes of catching the Aurora. Whether you sleep in a luxury tented camp, a glass igloo, a log cabin in a remote forest, a tree house, an ice hotel, or a traditional hotel, we have a range of options up our sleeves.

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Bucket List Trips

Once the definitive scorecard of things you wanted to jump off or swim with before you die, the bucket list has expanded to embrace adventure on an epic scale. Whether it’s watching the sun rise over the granite peaks of the Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, or feeling the earth shake with the thunder of hooves as wildebeest migrate across the Masai Mara and Serengeti, there are no limits for the modern-day explorer.

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Incredible Boat Trips

Few things beat the feeling of being on the water with the wind in your hair while watching a vibrant sunset. From iconic river cruises to private yacht charters and epic water-based safari adventures, here are some of our favorite boat trips across the world.

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Our Top Road Trips

It is hard to beat the romance and freedom of the open road. For couples and families, a road trip offers the ultimate in flexibility and adventure.

The luxury of your own space can make hitting the road one of the most relaxing ways to travel, enjoy the scenery and meet the locals. Here’s a selection of our favorite self-drives.

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Rail journeys

Surrender to the cathartic rhythm of rail and the romance and luxury of slow travel. Watch iconic landscapes like the Scottish Highlands or the Alps roll by before you pull into some of the world’s most famous cities.

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Outdoor & Active Vacations

Is adventure in the great outdoors high on your travel wish list? If getting soaked on a white-water rafting trip or paragliding into a 5-star resort sounds like your idea of fun, check out our top trips.

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Eco-Friendly Holidays

In travel, times are changing. Hotels across the globe are looking to the future, and the earth, to find sustainable ways to improve their green credentials and minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.

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Top 10 Foodie Vacations

From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie vacations. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.

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Experiential Travel

What do we mean by 'experiential' travel? We mean immersive, adventurous and authentic. A journey that gets you beneath the skin of a culture to experience life as a local.

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Private yacht charters

If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your vacation checklist, a sailing adventure aboard an exclusive yacht charter will tick all these boxes and more. Offering the flexibility to choose your route and create your own itinerary, you’ll be able to explore hidden bays and secret beaches in the utmost style.

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Walking Holidays

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

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Luxury horse riding holidays

If you or your children love horseback riding or want to give it a go on vacation, we have a host of ideas that will give you the chance to live the life of a cowboy, gallop through the waves on a white sandy beach, or just take a few riding lessons somewhere seriously unexpected.

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Health & wellness

Life can get a little crazy sometimes so isn't it great to know that you can escape to a luxury health and wellness retreat in a far flung destination to invigorate body and soul? Selflessly, our travel experts have tried them all so if you want to bliss out at an underwater spa in the Maldives, bend like a pretzel at a beach yoga retreat in Mexico, or refocus your mind a spiritual bolthole in the Himalayas, you're truly spoiled for choice.

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Anassa

Anassa

Polis, Cyprus

World renowned as one of the most exclusive and beautiful 5* spa hotels, Anassa offers ultimate luxury located in a secluded bay in western Cyprus. Anassa’s family friendly atmosphere and golden beaches create the perfect luxury Mediterranean retreat.

Beach Sailing & surfing Spa & health
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One&Only Nyungwe House

One&Only Nyungwe House

Nyungwe Forest National Park, Rwanda

Nyungwe House is the newest luxury lodge within the One & Only portfolio bringing five star luxury to the Nyungwe Forest Reserve. Nyungwe Rainforest is home to 13 species of primate including Chimpanzees.

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W Costa Navarino

W Costa Navarino

Athens, Athens & the Peloponnese, Greece

Sink into paradise on the Ionian Coast at W Costa Navarino, a vibrant lifestyle resort featuring contemporary chic design with lagoon pools, a destination Beach Club, watersports and beach front suites linked to a waterfront Agora ‘market place’.

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Wynn Las Vegas

Wynn Las Vegas

Las Vegas, The Southwest, United States of America

Designed to be explored and exciting guests since its opening in 2005, the Wynn Las Vegas has been hailed as the pre eminent luxury destination in Las Vegas. Casual elegance defines the stunning guest rooms with panoramic views of the city skyline

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Kwando Lagoon Camp

Kwando Lagoon Camp

Linyanti, Botswana

Kwando Lagoon Camp is a eight-room camp, lying on the shady banks of the Kwando River and set among tall and ancient African ebony and marula trees, overlooking the Kwando River with its resident pods of hippo, perfect for exploring by boat.

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Adare Manor

Adare Manor

Limerick, Galway, Connemara and the West, Ireland

An historic manor house dating back to the 19th century, Adare Manor boasts elegant, contemporary interiors alongside its original gothic architecture. This 840-acre estate is the perfect base to explore beautiful Southwest Ireland.

Couples Spa & health Adventure
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Azura Benguerra Island

Azura Benguerra Island

Benguerra Island, Bazaruto and the south coast, Mozambique

Azura Benguerra is a luxurious beach lodge situated on the unspoiled island of Benguerra in southern Mozambique. It lies within a National Park surrounded by deserted beaches of pure white sand and sparkling turquoise seas.

Adventure Beach Diving
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Baraza Resort and Spa

Baraza Resort and Spa

Zanzibar Coast, Tanzania

Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, Baraza is a luxurious, family-friendly hotel with a variety of one and two bedroom villas set on a beautiful stretch of beach. With only 30 villas in total, each with private pools, the feel is small and exclusive.

Beach Diving Spa & health Villa
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Borgo Egnazia

Borgo Egnazia

Savalletri di Fasano, Puglia, Italy

Borgo Egnazia is one of the Mediterranean’s most luxurious hotels. Set within 20 hectares along the Puglian coast of Southern Italy, it's perfect for couples as well as families wanting to take advantage of the well-appointed children's club.

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Chitwa Chitwa

Chitwa Chitwa

Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Greater Kruger, South Africa

Following extensive refurbishment, Chitwa Chitwa has recently re-opened in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. With just eight suites and a private house, it is in a fabulous position within the reserve for excellent game viewing.

Wildlife Adventure Spa & health
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Extraordinary Spain

Extraordinary Spain

Madrid, Seville, Granada & Montecorto

Get under the skin of Spain's vibrant culture, taking in the hustle and bustle of Madrid before enjoying the delights of Andalucia. Admire incredible architecture, explore colourful cities and discover picturesque scenery with this charming itinerary around southern Spain.

Couples Culture Off the beaten track

$12,200 pp

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9 nights
Extraordinary Namibia

Extraordinary Namibia

Victoria Falls, The Caprivi & NamibRand Nature Reserve

Fall into infinity in the land of never-ending horizons. Step away from the ordinary as you explore the hidden corners of Namibia, capture the moment in handpicked hotels where it’s impossible to take a bad photo. Glide along the languid waters of Caprivi by boat, where elephants roam along the banks and lions call in the distance. Feel your breath...

Adventure Couples Off the beaten track Wildlife

$10,300 pp

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14 nights
Extraordinary New Zealand

Extraordinary New Zealand

Waiheke Island, Taupo, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Nelson & Queenstown

Leap headfirst into this epic trip through stunning New Zealand. Submerge in the breath-taking beauty of both islands from the dreamiest and most fashionable properties. You will encounter mind-blowing landscapes, scrumptious cuisine, seclusion and tranquillity as you take in majestic sights, from wild forests and glassy lakes to azure-blue...

Adventure Fishing Off the beaten track

$34,600 pp

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16 nights
Extraordinary South Australia

Extraordinary South Australia

Flinders Ranges, Adelaide, Kangaroo Island, Sydney & Lord Howe Island

Dive straight into this epic trip through Southern Australia, your insta-account will never have been so busy as you immerse in wild bush luxury, unique retreats and awesome trips full of vibrancy and adventure. Staying in uber cool hideaways, you will be taken to the best boho bars, tour award-winning vineyards, reconnect on chill-out beaches,...

Off the beaten track Wildlife Beach

$23,000 pp

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9 nights
Bali Honeymoon

Bali Honeymoon

Ubud, Munduk & Manggis

Bali is the ultimate honeymoon destination, boasting beautiful diverse landscapes, delicious food and an array of romantic and luxurious accommodation. This itinerary is perfect for those looking for an indulgent Balinese honeymoon, taking in Bali’s beautiful rural scenery and some time to soak up the sun in a luxury beach retreat on the east...

Beach Couples Diving

$7,300 pp

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7 nights
Golf in the Caribbean

Golf in the Caribbean

Barbados, St Lucia & Antigua

A golf addict's bucket list trip! Head south for a lap of the Caribbean sampling some of the toughest and most celebrated courses in the tropics, and when play on the greens is over, enjoy some of the warmest hospitality you could wish for.

Beach Golf Couples
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10 nights
St Lucia Honeymoon

St Lucia Honeymoon

St Lucia

The natural beauty of St Lucia is evident when you combine a stay at two luxurious hotels accompanied with dramatic views of the Pitons and the Caribbean sea.

Beach Diving Spa & health
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10 nights
Twin Center Jamaica

Twin Center Jamaica

St Andrew and Oracabessa

Escape to the island best known for its "chill out" vibe and experience Jamaica's diverse terrains from mountains to the beach.

Beach Couples Culture

$4,600 pp

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10 nights
Twin Center Seychelles - Denis Island and Praslin

Twin Center Seychelles - Denis Island and Praslin

Denis Island & Praslin

Experience the diversity of the Seychelles by island hopping. Enjoy an informal barefoot luxury experience on Denis Private Island, then transfer to Praslin and experience the stylish luxury and white sand beaches.

Beach Diving Fishing

$7,300 pp

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10 nights
Twin Center St Barths and Antigua

Twin Center St Barths and Antigua

St Barths & Antigua

Mix with the stars on the chic and exclusive island of St Barths, which is known as the St. Tropez of the Caribbean, followed by reveling in a luxury hideaway in Antigua - an indulgent Caribbean escape!

Beach Couples Diving

$14,400 pp

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Scott Dunn provides a wide range of personalized tours to a number of destinations for vacations to see the Northern Lights, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. We have a range of luxury boutique boltholes from where you can look up at the sky in hopes of catching the Aurora. Whether you sleep in a luxury tented camp, a glass igloo, a log cabin in a remote forest, a tree house, an ice hotel, or a traditional hotel, we have a range of options up our sleeves.

Explore
property
Bucket List Trips

Once the definitive scorecard of things you wanted to jump off or swim with before you die, the bucket list has expanded to embrace adventure on an epic scale. Whether it’s watching the sun rise over the granite peaks of the Torres Del Paine in Patagonia, or feeling the earth shake with the thunder of hooves as wildebeest migrate across the Masai Mara and Serengeti, there are no limits for the modern-day explorer.

Explore
property
Incredible Boat Trips

Few things beat the feeling of being on the water with the wind in your hair while watching a vibrant sunset. From iconic river cruises to private yacht charters and epic water-based safari adventures, here are some of our favorite boat trips across the world.

Explore
property
Our Top Road Trips

It is hard to beat the romance and freedom of the open road. For couples and families, a road trip offers the ultimate in flexibility and adventure.

The luxury of your own space can make hitting the road one of the most relaxing ways to travel, enjoy the scenery and meet the locals. Here’s a selection of our favorite self-drives.

Explore
property
Rail journeys

Surrender to the cathartic rhythm of rail and the romance and luxury of slow travel. Watch iconic landscapes like the Scottish Highlands or the Alps roll by before you pull into some of the world’s most famous cities.

Explore
property
Outdoor & Active Vacations

Is adventure in the great outdoors high on your travel wish list? If getting soaked on a white-water rafting trip or paragliding into a 5-star resort sounds like your idea of fun, check out our top trips.

Explore
property
Eco-Friendly Holidays

In travel, times are changing. Hotels across the globe are looking to the future, and the earth, to find sustainable ways to improve their green credentials and minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.

Explore
property
Top 10 Foodie Vacations

From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie vacations. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.

Explore
property
Experiential Travel

What do we mean by 'experiential' travel? We mean immersive, adventurous and authentic. A journey that gets you beneath the skin of a culture to experience life as a local.

Explore
property
Private yacht charters

If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your vacation checklist, a sailing adventure aboard an exclusive yacht charter will tick all these boxes and more. Offering the flexibility to choose your route and create your own itinerary, you’ll be able to explore hidden bays and secret beaches in the utmost style.

Explore
property
Walking Holidays

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

Explore
property
Luxury horse riding holidays

If you or your children love horseback riding or want to give it a go on vacation, we have a host of ideas that will give you the chance to live the life of a cowboy, gallop through the waves on a white sandy beach, or just take a few riding lessons somewhere seriously unexpected.

Explore
property
Health & wellness

Life can get a little crazy sometimes so isn't it great to know that you can escape to a luxury health and wellness retreat in a far flung destination to invigorate body and soul? Selflessly, our travel experts have tried them all so if you want to bliss out at an underwater spa in the Maldives, bend like a pretzel at a beach yoga retreat in Mexico, or refocus your mind a spiritual bolthole in the Himalayas, you're truly spoiled for choice.

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