Specialist Holidays
Whatever your interest, we can build it into your holiday, make it the sole focus, or simply one feature of a longer trip – it’s up to you. Our travel experts can help you with ideas and inspiration.
Do you have a specialist subject? Perhaps you’re an avid scuba diver, you love golf next to the ocean, or you want to go fishing in Africa. Perhaps you’re looking to arrange a reward trip or team-building holiday for your business, or maybe your real passion is gorgeous spa destinations.
Because every holiday we arrange is tailor-made, we can craft a getaway with a special focus, such as playing tennis, going sailing, mountain-biking in actual mountains, heliskiing or horse-riding. Whatever your interest, we can build it into your holiday, making it the sole focus, or simply one feature of a longer trip. We’ve split some of our specialist subjects into categories below, or you can browse all specialist holidays.
Scott Dunn provides a wide range of tailor-made trips to a number of destinations for the best holidays to see the Northern Lights, including Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland. We have a range of luxury boutique boltholes from where you can look up at the sky in hopes of catching the Aurora. Whether you sleep in a luxury tented camp, a glass igloo, a log cabin in a remote forest, a tree house, an ice hotel or a traditional hotel, we have a range of options up our sleeves.
Once the definitive scorecard of things you wanted to experience before you die, the bucket list has expanded to embrace adventure on an epic scale – with no limits for the modern-day explorer.
- Exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences
- Tailored holidays made just for you
- Access to private local guides
- 24/7 seamless support
Few things beat the feeling of being on the water with the wind in your hair while watching a vibrant sunset. From iconic river cruises to private yacht charters and epic water-based safari adventures, here are some of our favourite boat trips across the world.
It is hard to beat the romance and freedom of the open road. For couples and families, a road trip offers the ultimate in flexibility and adventure.
The luxury of your own space can make hitting the road one of the most relaxing ways to travel, enjoy the scenery and meet the locals. Here’s a selection of our favourite self-drives.
Surrender to the cathartic rhythm of rail and the romance and luxury of slow travel.
- Unique exclusive experiences
- Curated collection of luxury accommodation
- 24/7 seamless support
- Customised holidays just for you
Is adventure in the great outdoors high on your travel wish list? If getting soaked on a white-water rafting trip or paragliding into a 5-star resort sounds like your idea of fun, check out our top outdoor and active experiences.
- Exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences
- Tailored holidays made just for you
- Access to private local guides
- 24/7 seamless support
In travel, times are changing. Hotels across the globe are looking to the future, and the earth, to find sustainable ways to improve their green credentials and minimise their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favourite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.
From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie holidays. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.
What do we mean by 'experiential' travel? We mean immersive, adventurous and authentic. A journey that gets you beneath the skin of a culture to experience life as a local.
If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your holiday checklist, a sailing adventure aboard an exclusive yacht charter will tick all these boxes and more. Offering the flexibility to choose your route and create your own itinerary, you’ll be able to explore hidden bays and secret beaches in the utmost style.
From the hills of Andalucia in Southern Spain to the wild landscapes of Patagonia, discovering a destination on horseback is an unforgettable experience. For the equestrian enthusiasts out there, we’ve curated our top horse riding holidays and luxury properties with stables around the world.
An underwater spa in the Maldives, yoga on a Caribbean beach or a week-long detox somewhere exotic? We offer luxury destination spas, hotels with spas, and holidays featuring yoga and holistic therapies.
Mont Cervin Palace
Zermatt, Switzerland
Mont Cervin Palace, situated in the heart of Zermatt, is a luxury hotel steeped in Alpine history. Its place amongst the exclusive Leading Hotels of the World is well deserved due to its impeccable service and excellent facilities.
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
Talamanca, Ibiza
Located within Talamanca Bay, the Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay is the latest luxury offering from the renowned Nobu restaurant chain. With 152 designer rooms and suites, a Six Senses spa and kids club, it is an ideal location to experience the Iberian lifestyle.
Palazzo Margherita
Basilicata, Italy
Palazzo Margherita, built in 1892 in Bernalda by the Margherita family, is a true 19th century palazzo. The town is the ancestral home of film director Francis Ford Coppola, who has lovingly converted the building into a small but very luxurious hotel.
Point Grace
Turks & Caicos islands
Point Grace is a luxury boutique hotel found at the Point of Grace Bay - a 12 mile stretch of white sandy beach. A consistent award winner, the hotel is designed to be a luxurious home away from home in the Caribbean.
Relais San Maurizio
Santo Stefano Belbo, Piedmont, Italy
An ancient monastery dating back to 1619, Relais San Maurizio has been lovingly converted into an idyllic escape in the Piedmont countryside, boasting a Michelin-starred restaurant as well as an innovative wellness and medical spa.
Suján Jawai Leopard Camp
Jawai, Rajasthan, India
Suján Jawai Leopard Camp has 10 luxurious tents set in a landscape surrounded by craggy granite formations of caves, kopjes, Anogeissus scrub and winding sand river-beds. Jawai is located between Udaipur and Jodhpur, close to Kumbalgarh and Ranakpur.
Tanah Gajah, A Resort by Hadiprana
Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Tanah Gajah, A Resort by Hadiprana, is a luxury retreat on the outskirts of Ubud. The private estate is a collection of exquisite villas, many with their own pools where you are attended to by your own private butler.
The Samaya Seminyak
Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
The luxury Samaya is a sleek, chic property located on the spectacular Seminyak beachfront on the fashionable south coast of Bali. The 46 villas are elegantly appointed, extremely private and each have the luxury of their own full size swimming pool.
Hapuku Lodge
Kaikoura, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand
Designed as a contemporary luxury country lodge, Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses sit at the foot of South Island's spectacular Kaikoura Ranges, looking out over the rugged Pacific Coast of New Zealand - home to an abundance of marine life.
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Phinda Mountain Lodge is a great safari destination on the private Phinda Game Reserve. The lodge offers 25 suites in individual rondavels, scatted along the mountainside, with the focus on authentic African architecture and ethnic design.
Why Scott Dunn?
Unique to You
- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are bespoke to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.
Seamless Service
- Global offices in the UK, US, and Singapore for 24/7 seamless service.
- We offer flexibility if your plans change so you can book with confidence and peace of mind.
Carefully Curated Collection
- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.
Luxury in Every Sense
- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
- Awarded Condé Nast Traveller’s Top Travel Specialists in the World 12 years in a row.