Sue Badyari, CEO World Expeditions Travel Group Grand Combin Traverse: Having completed the Mont Blanc Classic and The Walkers Haute route, I’m pining for more alpine scenery. Our French guides on both of those treks ranked the Grand Combin Traverse as the stellar trek in the Swiss and Italian Alps – so that’s next on my list. Crossing the historic St Bernard Pass (2450m) will no doubt be a great highlight of the walk as well as the tiny hamlets we’ll meander through during the trek. 

 

 

Cycle Prague to Vienna: This trip really highlights the advantages of cycling tours in Europe. There are not many places in the world where you can link two iconic cities together by bike in a week. Thanks to the fantastic Greenways Trail this trip serves up plenty of history as well as good food and wine - which makes this trip very appealing indeed! 

 

 

Kate Baker, UTracks General Manager Crossing Corsica – Corsica is always a great holiday destination in Europe. Everyone I have met in my work travels in Europe recently are either going or planning to go to Corsica this year. Crossing the island of foot, swimming in natural water holes, having a taste of the GR20 (the toughest walk in Europe) and seeing the wonderful rock formations of Calanques de Piana is very appealing. With the sea and mountains so close to each other it is the perfect active destination. 

 

 

Catalonia by Bike for Families – With a couple of keen cyclists in tow, exploring the Spanish Catalan area at handlebar level is a firm family favourite. Spending time at the beach, visiting Figueras and the world renowned Dali Museum, incredible local cuisine, quaint small villages and comfortable farmhouse accommodation and you have an ideal active family holiday. 

 

 

Jaclyn Lofts, National Sales Manager London to Paris by Bike: I’m all about taking the slower, more active path on my travels so the idea of cycling between two of Europe’s most enigmatic cities is just too good to pass. There’s a wealth of sites, history and countryside to discover on both sides of the English Channel and it’s unlikely you’ll ever get to experience them unless you get on your bike and pedal through it. 

 

Philip Wyndham, General Manager at Adventure South. The Meridian Way: Heart of the Pyrenees My dream trip! This fascinating trip follows the Meridian Way through the International Greenwich Meridian. In France there is plenty of fine food, great wine and eye popping scenery.

 

Turkey Walk and Sail: Since I have a young family the more likely option is something more suitable for them, and Turkey Walk and Sail is an option which will keep the whole family entertained. Cruising the historic filled coastline of Turkey by a comfortable yet traditionally built Gullet boat, enjoying hearty Turkish food, swimming the azure Mediterranean and exploring quiet villages, ancient ruins or untouched coastline is a far cry from most people’s experience in Turkey. 

 

Brad Atwal, Marketing Director. Amalfi Explorer – Every time I see a stunning coastline picture of Italy it’s either the Cinque Terre or the Amalfi Coast. The diversity of this trip is what really appeals; from discovering the ruins of Pompeii, climbing to the crater of Mt Vesuvius, exploring the famous Amalfi coastline by foot or taking a dip in the Mediterranean waters – this trip has it all. 

 

 

Croatia Family Adventure – Multi activity not only appeals to me, I also know it will keep the kids occupied! The idea of exploring the magical southern Dalmatian islands by foot, bike or even raft sounds like heaven. The itinerary is also nicely balanced with visits to the picturesque ports where I can delve into the history and treat the kids to an ice cream at the same time. 

 

 

Scott Kirchner, Graphic Designer For me, it has to be the Laugavegur Tail to Skogar in Iceland as well as The Fjordland – Norway trips. My long term love affair with Scandinavian landscapes began well before the Walter Mitty generated frenzy for the region. Even though our trips run in the summer, I prefer destinations where the overall cooler climates produce remarkable natural settings of powerful beauty.