Hand picked accomodation

Accommodation

Accommodation is selected to give you an authentic experience of your destination and will generally be in single and twin-bedded rooms with a shower and WC. In Europe we usually select small, comfortable, family-run hotels, though this is variable on destination, for example on some of our higher walking grade holidays you stay in mountain huts where facilities are basic. In many of our long haul destinations, you will find the accommodation is of a very high standard, making these holidays outstanding value.

Each holiday description gives specific details, but there are always exceptions regarding room size, fixtures, fittings and views. Where an official rating system operates we will state this, although local ratings do not necessarily operate to any British accommodation rating system.

We seek to ensure our accommodation meet reasonable health and safety standards. However, please note that safety standards overseas may differ from those expected in the UK.

Standard international practice is to let rooms from midday to midday (times do vary). Check-in times are usually 2–3pm, checkout times 11am – noon on day of departure. Therefore, if you check in immediately after a night flight this would normally count as one night’s accommodation and if your return flight is at night you will normally be required to vacate your room at noon prior to leaving for the airport.

Day rooms are subject to availability/cost and arranged locally with the accommodation management.

Meals

Meal arrangements are specified in each holiday description. Most are half board, which includes breakfasts (usually continental) and evening meals (or occasionally lunch). These are either at the hotel or in a local restaurant and consist of two or three courses. When a holiday states ‘all meals’, lunch is usually a packed lunch. If you have any particular dietary needs, we are able to accommodate most requests, although we cannot guarantee it. Our Reservations Team will be able to advise you further according to your destination, so please call them to discuss your needs before booking.