Special interest vacations

We all have something we love to do. Maybe you have a passion for wildlife photography, a penchant for regional cooking, or pushing the limits of body and soul? Whatever it is, our travel experts will dovetail a cool experience neatly into your wider trip. Or if your travel companions share your obsession we're also able to design an itinerary that will immerse you from start to finish.

Specialist holidays

Explore just a few of our special interest categories for inspiration. Don't see your 'thing'? It's nothing personal, just contact us and find out what we can do for you

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Scott Dunn provides a wide range of bespoke tours to a number of destinations for vacations 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.

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Bucket List Trips

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
  • Customized vacations made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
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Incredible Boat Trips

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 favorite boat trips across the world.

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Our Top Road Trips

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 favorite self-drives.

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Rail Journeys

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
  • Customized vacations just for you
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Outdoor & Active Vacations

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
  • Customized vacations made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
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Eco-Friendly Vacations

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 minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.

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Top 10 Foodie Vacations

From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie vacations. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.

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Experiential Travel

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.

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Private yacht charters

If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your vacation 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.

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Walking Vacations

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

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Luxury horse riding vacations

If you or your children love horseback riding or want to give it a go on holiday, we have a host of ideas that will give you the chance to live the life of a cowboy, gallop through the waves on a white sandy beach, or just take a few riding lessons somewhere seriously unexpected.

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Health & wellness

Life can get a little crazy sometimes so isn't it great to know that you can escape to a luxury health and wellness retreat in a far flung destination to invigorate body and soul? Selflessly, our travel experts have tried them all so if you want to bliss out at an underwater spa in the Maldives, bend like a pretzel at a beach yoga retreat in Mexico, or refocus your mind a spiritual bolthole in the Himalayas, you're truly spoiled for choice.

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Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

Sun Gardens Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, Croatia

With its hillside setting and stunning seafront location, Sun Gardens near Dubrovnik in Croatia is a beautiful resort with a mix of hotel and private residence accommodation and a number of activities on offer that are ideal for families.

Sailing & surfing Spa & health Adventure Beach
Corinthia London

Corinthia London

London, England, United Kingdom

Boasting grand elegance in the heart of London, Corinthia is the epitome of luxury. With salubrious accommodation including an exclusive penthouse collection, delectable cuisine and standout service, all fusing to make your stay a magical one.

Couples Culture Spa & health
Rosewood Phuket

Rosewood Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Rosewood Phuket is the group's debut property in Southeast Asia. With an enviable location on the stunning Emerald Bay, the property seamlessly blends luxury and comfort. This is an excellent option for both couples and families.

Beach Couples Spa & health
Airelles Gordes, La Bastide

Airelles Gordes, La Bastide

Provence, South of France, France

La Bastide de Gordes is located at the heart of the picturesque village of Gordes, with exceptional views over the Luberon Valley. Carved into the rock face, the 18th Century castle provides gourmet cuisine, inviting swimming pools and a luxury spa.

Riding Spa & health
Hotel Las Islas Baru

Hotel Las Islas Baru

Baru, Cartagena, Colombia

Hotel Las Islas is a luxury eco retreat perfect for relaxation and exploring the beautiful Rosario Islands.

Beach Couples Sailing & surfing
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Namia River Retreat

Namia River Retreat

Hoi An, Central Vietnam and Beaches, Vietnam

Soak up the serenity of the Namia experience at this upscale wellbeing retreat on the Thu Bon River with private pool villas, locally inspired dining, daily cultural activities and soothing wellness journeys, close to the lantern-lit delights of Hoi An.

Spa & health Private villa Short Break
Silversands

Silversands

Grenada

Located on Grand Anse beach Silversands offers contemporary luxury in the South Coast of Grenada. The resort has been designed to take full advantage of the natural beauty surrounding it with white sands and incredible sea views on offer.

Beach Golf Spa & health Fishing
COMO Le Montrachet

COMO Le Montrachet

Burgundy, France

COMO Le Montrachet is a 19th-century ‘place du village’ inn located just steps from the legendary ‘Le Montrachet’ vineyard–one of the world’s premier wine destinations–and encompasses inimitable hospitality, excellent dining, and discreet service.

Spa & health
Estancia La Sofia

Estancia La Sofia

The Pampas, Argentina

La Sofia is a colonial-style estancia surrounded by countryside in the heart of the Pampas. Founded and run by the owners, it offers guests a relaxed home from home experience and an opportunity to learn about the traditional Gaucho lifestyle.

Riding Adventure Culture
Chaka Camp

Chaka Camp

Serengeti National Park, Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Chaka Camp is a luxurious mobile camp which moves seasonally around the Serengeti to ensure that you are in the best position possible for witnessing the spectacular wildebeest migration.

Off the beaten track Wildlife
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19 nights
Namibia Mobile Safari

Namibia Mobile Safari

Kalahari, NamibRand, Swakopmund, Damaraland, Etosha & Central Highlands

Immerse yourself in the epic wildernesses of Namibia, where your only neighbors are the desert elephants wandering in the distance. Break away from the norm on this journey to some of the most remote camps in Africa, where few tred. Meet with bushmen in the rolling Kalahari, watch the blazing Milky Way in the NamibRand Desert before leaving the map...

Adventure Off the beaten track Couples Wildlife

$13,200 pp

9 nights
Ride Argentina

Ride Argentina

Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Argentine Patagonia, Las Pampas

With the vast grasslands of the Pampas, Argentina is rich in riding country. Saddle up and launch yourself into this enchanting wilderness on your trusty steed. Soak up the wide-open landscapes, breathe in the fresh country air and prepare for well-earned gourmet fare when you return to your hotel each evening. This itinerary provides a dynamic...

Riding

$11,800 pp

10 nights
Twin Center Jamaica

Twin Center Jamaica

St Andrew and Oracabessa

Escape to the island best known for its "chill out" vibe and experience Jamaica's diverse terrains from mountains to the beach.

Beach Couples Culture Off the beaten track

$4,600 pp

6 nights
Walk with the Great Migration

Walk with the Great Migration

Serengeti National Park

This activity packed itinerary allows guests the rare opportunity of seeing one of the world’s greatest spectacles, the great migration, on foot. This week-long expedition allows you to walk through the very heart of the migration during December until March, a peak calving period.

Adventure Wildlife

$10,200 pp

17 nights
Wild Sri Lanka: A Safari Journey

Wild Sri Lanka: A Safari Journey

Kotuguda, Wilpattu, Sigiriya, Gal Oya National Park, Nuwara Eliya, Yala National Park & Tangalle

Experience wild Sri Lanka on this off-the-beaten track itinerary. This journey takes you through the length and breadth of this diverse teardrop isle. Through undulating hills, low grasslands and golden coast, enjoy incredible wildlife and culture throughout. With hundreds of species of endemic birds as well as a growing number of leopard sightings...

Beach Wildlife Couples Culture

$6,200 pp

10 nights
Zambia Walking Safari

Zambia Walking Safari

South Luangwa and North Luangwa

Step into the wild on this journey across the wildernesses of Zambia’s Luangwa Valley, where leopard stalk the night and a true adventure awaits. Expert guides lead you away from the ordinary to hidden corners of this remote Eden rarely seen by tourists; fall in love with the African bush in a new way in the area that pioneered the walking safari....

Off the beaten track Wildlife Adventure

$8,900 pp

7 nights
Dubrovnik & Montenegro Honeymoon

Dubrovnik & Montenegro Honeymoon

Dubrovnik & Sveti Stefan

Discover Croatia’s fascinating history in Dubrovnik before heading south to Montenegro and the tranquil Sveti Stefan island. This idyllic itinerary perfectly combines culture and relaxation, ideal for honeymoons or romantic getaways.

Couples Culture Spa & health Beach

$6,500 pp

13 nights
From Temples to Tropics: Tamil Nadu & The Andaman Islands

From Temples to Tropics: Tamil Nadu & The Andaman Islands

Madurai, Chettinad, Tanjore, Pondicherry, Andaman Islands & Chennai

Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of Tamil Nadu before escaping to the idyllic Andaman Islands on this thoughtfully curated itinerary. From ancient Dravidian temples and colonial charm to turquoise waters and Robinson Crusoe vibes, this journey perfectly blends heritage and serenity for the discerning traveler.

Wildlife Couples Culture Diving

$7,100 pp

15 nights
Gourmet Ontario and Quebec

Gourmet Ontario and Quebec

Niagara, Toronto, Ottawa & Montreal

Jam packed with parkland, lakes and the breath-taking Niagara Falls, Ontario is a dream destination for families in search of a Canadian adventure. Spend days canoeing amongst Algonquin’s wilderness, visit the falls and explore Toronto’s key sights.

Sailing & surfing Wildlife

$6,200 pp

10 nights
Highlights of Scotland and Ireland

Highlights of Scotland and Ireland

Edinburgh, West coast of Scotland, Dublin & Co. Galway

This multi-country itinerary is a perfect way to explore both Dublin and Edinburgh, as well as the glorious countryside of Scotland and Ireland. With your private guide, experience the local ways of life and admire the breathtaking scenery.

Adventure Culture Couples Off the beaten track

$11,500 pp

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights

Scott Dunn provides a wide range of bespoke tours to a number of destinations for vacations 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.

Explore
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Bucket List Trips

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
  • Customized vacations made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
Explore
property
Incredible Boat Trips

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 favorite boat trips across the world.

Explore
property
Our Top Road Trips

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 favorite self-drives.

Explore
property
Rail Journeys

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
  • Customized vacations just for you
Explore
property
Outdoor & Active Vacations

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
  • Customized vacations made just for you
  • Access to private local guides
  • 24/7 seamless support
Explore
property
Eco-Friendly Vacations

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 minimize their impact on the planet. From stylish, urban boltholes to remote green-minded getaways, we've chosen our favorite eco-friendly hotels, lodges and retreats to inspire a stay that doesn't cost the earth.

Explore
property
Top 10 Foodie Vacations

From our love of food and travel, we have whipped up 10 top experiences for you to devour on the best foodie vacations. Showcasing mouthwatering bites from around the globe, this collection of delicious adventures will get your tastebuds tingling.

Explore
property
Experiential Travel

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.

Explore
property
Private yacht charters

If unparalleled luxury, privacy and freedom are high on your vacation 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.

Explore
property
Walking Vacations

What better way is there to explore some of the most beautiful corners of the world than on foot. It’s an opportunity to re-connect with nature, to get out into the great outdoors for an adventure like no other.

Explore
property
Luxury horse riding vacations

If you or your children love horseback riding or want to give it a go on holiday, we have a host of ideas that will give you the chance to live the life of a cowboy, gallop through the waves on a white sandy beach, or just take a few riding lessons somewhere seriously unexpected.

Explore
property
Health & wellness

Life can get a little crazy sometimes so isn't it great to know that you can escape to a luxury health and wellness retreat in a far flung destination to invigorate body and soul? Selflessly, our travel experts have tried them all so if you want to bliss out at an underwater spa in the Maldives, bend like a pretzel at a beach yoga retreat in Mexico, or refocus your mind a spiritual bolthole in the Himalayas, you're truly spoiled for choice.

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