Africa

Africa is an amazing continent for travellers with options from safari experiences and beach stay combinations in Kenya and South Africa for both families and couples. Seeing the animals in their own habitat and experiencing the culture and local hospitality is truly a must on your bucket list.
Why not look at combining an Egyptian escape with a Nile Cruise so that you can see the sights of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids then relax on a Nile cruise, taking in all the sightseeing along the way?
No matter what type of break you’re looking for, we will be sure to help; from escorted tours of South Africa or Morocco to a beautiful family beach holiday in Egypt, we’ll find what’s right for you.

Asia

Asia is such a diverse and culture rich continent that you can mistake a different country for a different world. We love the way that you can combine different countries within Asia very easily in one trip. These can either be on group tours or multi centre breaks such as the ever-popular Dubai and Maldives; stopping off for a few days before reaching the sun-soaked beaches and Atolls within.
Or maybe you would like to visit Japan, the land of the rising sun, and experience a river cruise along the Mekong River. The number of tours available for Asia really is mind blowing and the choice is something that we can help you with. From pinpointing areas of interest and the best time of year to visit. or even building a private tour for exactly what you would like to see, this is what an independent travel agent like Taking the Strain Travel excels in.

Europe

Europe is made up of awe-inspiring and destinations rich in culture. With the ability to be able to travel in ways that you can not to get to other continents. For example, UK residents are lucky enough to be able to reach a lot of European countries by road and rail which opens makes travel far more accessible to people. In addition, we have the option to travel by sea and air which further extends our reach throughout the whole of Europe.
We work closely with many suppliers and can provide a vast range of travel options from accommodation such as hotels, apartments and villas to short city breaks, package holidays, guided tours and sea and river cruises.

North America

North America attracts an abundance of visitors from the UK for many different reasons. You have the amazing cities in Canada and the US that just keep on giving; from the lights and shows in Las Vegas to Montreal, the City of Design in Canada, there’s something for everyone.
You then have the amazing tours that the countries are renowned for, we will mention only a few but get in touch if you’re looking for anything in North America. The world recognised Rocky Mountain Railway in Canada and the Music tours of the Deep South of America and just 2 that are favourites with UK tourists.
But how could we forget about the snow? We couldn’t possibly talk about North America without mentioning snow, skiing and snowboarding. With the likes of Banff, Whistler and Mount Tremblant to choose from Canada can be your dream winter vacation.

And for those that are Sun lovers you also have the far South of North America that includes the sun soaked area of Mexico.

Oceania

When you talk or hear about the smallest continent in the world the 2 main countries that are usually mentioned are Australia and New Zealand. Both are among some of the popular destinations visited by people from the UK as they have so much to offer. Most forget that Hawaii is part of Polynesia which also boasts islands including Samoa, Tonga, and many others. Why not look at the amazing French Polynesia which, although it is on the other side of the globe, is technically still part of France or the amazing Islands of Fiji? Oceania is sure to have something you’ll like.
From multi city and multi destination holidays, Oceania really packs a punch. Among all these options, you can also look at cruises to see more of Oceania in one trip, so have a look and find what’s right for you.

South America

What more could you ask for from a continent than a diverse culture, exotic wildlife, growing glaciers, vast forests and delicate islands?
From the spiralling beaches of the Caribbean islands to the amazing salt flats in Bolivia, Central and South America truly have something for everyone. We are lucky enough at Taking the Strain Travel to be constantly learning about countries and what they have to offer to be able to help guide and inform our clients as to what they can experience abroad.
From tours in Manchu Picchu, the colours of Costa Rica to sun-drenched beaches in the Caribbean we will be able to find just what you’re looking for.

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