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Welcome to Vacations in the UK and Ireland
We hope that you will find your ideal UK or Ireland holiday in our pages.

Canal Vacations in the UK

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Canal Holidays Drive a narrowboat on the canals of England, Wales and Ireland. Cruise scenic country and historic townscapes.

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We offer independent advice and the biggest selection of boating holidays in the UK.
Full details and prices on this website.

Boating Vacations in the UK

Cruise IrelandHire a cruiser or yacht on the Royal River Thames, Loch Ness in Scotland, the famous Norfolk Broads, or in medieval York.

Explore Ireland with a holiday afloat on the River Shannon.

Walking Vacations in the UK

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Walk the Yorkshire Dales Take a guided or self-led hike in the best countryside of the UK and Ireland.

Choose from walks on coastal paths, gentle slopes, hills and dales, rugged mountains.


Self-drive boats on rivers & canals in France, Germany, Italy, Holland.


Choose from our crewed hotel barges in the UK, Ireland and France.

Cycling and Activity Vacations in the UK


The complete guide to our boating and cruising holidays worldwide.


Distinctive small ship cruises and adventures all over the world.

Bike through stunning countryside Explore country trails and rural by-ways on bike or mountain bike. Guided and self-guided routes available.

Learn to swim or choose an activity holiday on land or water.

Hotel Breaks and Cottage Vacations in the UK


Self-drive boats in Florida, Gulf of Mexico and New York State.


Luxury self-drive motor cruisers in the British Virgin Islands.

Take a hotel break to a city or the country. Perhaps a Theatre Break in London.

Book a cottage holiday and enjoy a stay in the most scenic parts of the UK.


 

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