Learn something new holidays

The best place to learn something new is somewhere where it’s a pastime as old as time. Where better to learn to dance than an island of music like Cuba? Where better to learn to ski than Austria? Where better to learn Spanish than Spain, where you can practise your newfound skills among local residents? Where better to learn to scuba dive than in the warm tropical waters in Egypt’s Red Sea, where your first forays underwater will show you amazing marine life on coral reefs. Our holidays take you to the places where you’re bound to get the most out of your new hobby.

Don’t just learn something new, meet someone new too. These types of holidays are great for forging fast friendships. Lots of solo travellers join our ‘learn something new’ tours, especially when there’s a niche interest involved. You’ll find yourself in good company with other intrepidly minded folks. There’s always someone to bounce ideas off, someone to practise the language with, someone take the photo of you falling off your skis or decked out in your scuba gear. It’s a fact: learning together brings you closer together.

When our trips say that they welcome beginners, they really mean it. Our guides and hosts are used to introducing people to subjects they love the most. They know the best way to introduce you and will offer you support all along your journey. Our expert tuition means that although you’re learning something new, you won’t be a newbie for long – you can see how much you’ve improved even over the space of a week – and come home with a new skill to hand. If you’re coming for a creative course, research your tutors before you book, to see if you like their art style. Aside from that, relax in the knowledge that we’ve screened all these trips to ensure that they are delivering for you – and for the nature and communities into which they’re embedded too.