Special Interest Holidays
Soaking up the rays simply not enough for you? Craving more? A trek up into the clouds for an epic view or a dive deep down to experience a world under the sea perhaps more interesting for you? Speak to Tailormade Escapes to discover the wonders of the world off the beaten track, let us inspire you to push yourself to the limits and bring back jaw dropping stories to share.
Perhaps your bucket list includes a visit to Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin or instead a Great Rail Journey on the Rocky Mountanierr to really experience a Room with a View. Indulge a Tailormade Expert today with your dream experience and let them to do the rest for you – allowing you to focus on how to showcase your adventure on your return!
SPECIAL INTEREST
The Blue Train
The Blue Train is an excellent way of travelling across this huge country in comfort and style. A luxurious alternative to flying, journey overnight between Pretoria and Cape Town or vice versa.
Travel south west from the capital of Pretoria to the coastal city of Cape Town which boasts a stunning mountain backdrop, golden beaches and world-renowned attractions. During the brief stop in Kimberley, you’ll step back in time to the days of the diamond rush as you visit the fascinating Open Mine Museum for a tour. Learn more about the intriguing history and peer over the edge of the Kimberly ‘Big Hole’ diamond mine.
Travel north east from the beautiful city of Cape Town to the attractive leafy capital of Pretoria which was founded in 1855 and is renowned for its beautiful parks, historic buildings and a compact city centre that is easy to explore on foot. During your time in Matjiesfontein, you’ll be invited for a glass of sherry at the bar of The Blue Train, complete with an engraved glass to keep as a memento of your spectacular journey.
You’ll then head out to see the Victorian buildings and black lamp posts of Matjiesfontein during a short 45-minute excursion where you’ll be transported back to a bygone era.
Ski Chalet La Vieille Maison
The word ‘charming’ gets used a lot in chalet descriptions, but in this case, its use is totally justified. Once an old farm cottage, the Vieille Maison has been lovingly converted with the intention of keeping many of the original features.
The warmth and cosiness of the chalet hits you as soon as you walk in. You’re greeted by huge, well-seasoned wooden beams that span the ceiling and rise up from the floor, through the dining table! It certainly makes for a good talking point on the first night.Being quite a basic chalet, there aren’t any fancy facilities like hot tubs etc, but the sheer character and large wood burner in the lounge/diner make up for that. Also, the location is a real bonus as you’re right opposite the Funival funicular railway in the La Daille area of the resort.
This takes you right into the heart of the 300km Val d’Isère – Tignes ski area. Busy Val d’Isère centre is 2km away yet easily accessed by a regular shuttle bus which runs up until 2am. Head out to make the most of the fantastic nightlife and head back to the peace and tranquillity of La Daille.
Porto Golf and Wine Experience
Our Porto Golf and Wine Experience Itinerary allows you to discover the very best of Portugal and explore it’s origins and character.Your homes for the Porto Wine and Golf Experience are 2 superb five star hotels that have been carefully selected for your comfort and enjoyment.
Our itinerary includes visits to the historical cities of Guimaraes and Braga. Guimaraes is a wonderful city just over 40 minutes north of Porto. The historical centre with its many buildings and monuments has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. It is a step back into time and the narrow cobbled streets are mixed with many plazas and open air cafes that do not detract from the historical atmosphere.
Guimaraes Castle is a partial ruin and was built to defend the area from attacks by the Moors and Normans. Private Tour with guide of the Porto Wine Rotary with Wine Tasting and Walking Tour along the River Douro For golfers we have arranged 3 rounds of golf at two of the premier golf courses in the region.