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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
One&Only The Palm
Dubai - The Palm, Jumeirah Beach, United Arab Emirates
Located on a peninsula of The Palm, Jumeirah, One&Only the Palm has a boutique and intimate feel, built in a Moorish-Andalusian style, with just 95 elegantly styled rooms, suites and villas, one of the few truly low-rise hotels in Dubai.
Ongava Lodge
Ongava Private Game Reserve, Etosha, Namibia
Ongava Lodge is situated along the southern boundary of Etosha National Park in the privately owned Ongava Game Reserve. From its beautiful vantage point overlooking a waterhole and the plains beyond, enjoy a plethora of game that arrives to drink.
Ongava Tented Camp
Ongava Private Game Reserve, Etosha, Namibia
Tucked away at the foot of a dolomite hill in the Ongava Game Reserve, which borders Etosha National Park to the north, Ongava Tented Camp offers exclusivity, great company, delicious food and an original African wildlife experience without the crowds.
Onguma Bush Camp
Onguma Private Game Reserve, Etosha, Namibia
Onguma Bush Camp is the most low-key of Onguma's four properties and offers simple acommodation in three bungalows, six twin rooms, one suite and two family rooms.
Onguma Tented Camp
Onguma Private Game Reserve, Etosha, Namibia
Onguma Tented Camp is an elegant yet earthy camp with seven large and luxurious en-suite tented rooms which are the ultimate in safari chic, and are found on the private Onguma reserve next to Etosha National Park.
Onguma The Fort
Onguma Private Game Reserve, Etosha, Namibia
The Fort overlooks the sparseness of the Etosha Pans and is unlike any other lodge in Namibia. It provides guests probably one of the best sunset views in the whole of Namibia, and easy access to Etosha National Park with its incredible wildlife.
Otahuna Lodge
Christchurch, Canterbury and the West Coast, New Zealand
Otahuna is an elegant, opulent lodge set at the heart of a rolling country estate. With commanding views of its landscaped gardens and far beyond to the surrounding plains, the views take you to the foot of New Zealand's Southern Alps.
Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Set in a former aristocratic palace in the Recoleta district, Palacio Duhau is arguably the grandest hotel in Buenos Aires. Expect high ceilings, elegant décor and a regal vibe. Immerse yourself in sumptuous luxury and enjoy the unfaltering service.
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.
Palissandre Côte Ouest
Morondava, Western Madagascar, Madagascar
Located on Morondava beach, just 40 minutes from the famous Avenue of the Baobabs, Palissandre Côte Ouest comprises 30 bungalows each with private terrace and sea views. This makes for the ideal place to relax after exploring western Madagascar.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Why Scott Dunn?
Unique to You
- We listen to your travel goals and craft unique trips that are personalized to you.
- We’re with you every step of your life’s travel journey, from honeymoons to family trips and beyond.
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- 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.
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- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
- Committed to fostering close global relationships to continue bringing you unique experiences.
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- We deliver a sense of luxury that matters most to you.
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