5 Unforgettable Vacation Package Ideas You May Never Have Considered

I don’t know about you, but when I think of vacation packages I picture delinquent kids, sloppy food, illegal booze, and being cooped up in a resort for two weeks because it’s too dangerous to leave after dark. I recently had this conversation with a friend and they told me he was being a snob. So I decided to research if there are any vacation packages that don’t invite you to self-harm in the hope that you’ll be flown home.

I am magnanimous enough to admit that I was pleasantly surprised; It seems that package holidays have come a long way since the Caribbean horror vacations of the early 90’s. I managed to find 5 types of package holidays that are quite different from the stereotype I was expecting.

Gulet sailing cruises in Turkey

These beautiful sailboats will make any vacation one of the most memorable! They are elegantly decorated, comprise 8 cabins and generally have a deck dining area where you can enjoy your meals surrounded by the stunning Turkish coastline. These picturesque cruises are ideal for couples, groups and families. Food and drinks are usually included depending on the company you choose, and all meals are prepared by an onboard chef. You can get full board 8 berth cabins for less than £350 per week, so if you’re bringing a group together it can be less than £50 per head depending on the time of year. Of course, flights aren’t included in that price, but if you do a little advance planning, you can usually find reasonably cheap flights to Turkey.

Norway

When I think of a Nordic adventure, my initial instinct is that it will be expensive; but it doesn’t have to be. Now you can get vacation packages to ski resorts or tours of some of the most stunning scenery our planet has to offer. There is a large selection of various packages that can be found on Thomas Cook and Expedia.

Bike and walking tours

As you can imagine, biking or walking from one place to another usually means you’re not racking up big bills on food, drinks, or horrible memories. Many of these tours also offer dinner at their guest house, as well as a packed lunch. So whether you want to hike in Tuscany or cycle through the Alps, there is a huge selection of tours available at really reasonable prices.

adventure vacation

Companies like Intrepid Explorer offer incredible adventure vacation packages. Borneo adventure includes jungle treks, climbing Mount Kinabalu, and hopefully seeing orangutans, pygmy elephants, and crocodiles along the way. You can also see gorillas in Rwanda, tour Vietnam, or choose from a selection of other once-in-a-lifetime vacations. You need to organize your own flights, but the price of each tour is usually very affordable and once you are there, everything else is taken care of.

italian lakes

You can now find a great selection of Lake Garda and Lake Como vacation packages, the packages I have seen include accommodation in beautiful hotels by the picturesque lakes, meals and drinks, as well as excursions on the lake and in the neighboring fishing villages. .

So, I’m happy to admit that there are some wonderful vacation packages available for those who want to try something a little different.