Birding, Wildlife & Special Interest Holidays

Libby Weir Breen

Welcome to Island Holidays, a small special interest tour operator which I've been running since establishing it in 1987. We offer relaxed holidays for small guided groups, mostly centred around birding - but with a difference. As well as enjoying the wildlife, we take time to enjoy all aspects of the places we visit - including the people and the food. Our tour leaders aren't just good at natural history - they are also great people with whom to travel and their priority is looking after you and your interests. Above all, I run the business with honesty and integrity and a real concern for conservation and the environment. Read more about Island Holidays Plus.

TRISTAN DA CUNHA – AN OUTSIDE CHANCE

I've just heard that The Royal Mail Ship St Helena (which I absolutely adore) has included a visit to Tristan da Cunha in her new schedule. As this trip is being run principally for The Tristan Society no-one else is being given an allocation of cabins so it really is on a first come first served basis. In other words – HURRY!

Brand new holidays for 2009!

South Africa - Botany - August Brazil - Wildlife Safari & Biodiversity - October
Latest updated holidays for 2009
South Africa - Wildlife - November

Brand new holidays for 2010!

Dominica & Montserrat - Birdwatching, Volcanoes & Island Exploration - February Guyana - Birding Holiday - January Spain: The Picos de Europa - Butterflies, flowers, birds & moths - May
Latest updated holidays for 2010
Outer Hebrides - Birding, wildlife & history holiday - May Scottish Islands - St Kilda, Mingulay, North Rona, Foula & Fair Isle - May Guatemala - Birding & Mayan Culture - February

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British Isles

Some of the finest destinations in the world are on our doorstep here in Britain. From the Isles of Scilly in the far south to Britain's most northerly everything in Shetland, the British Isles offer some of the finest birdwatching and natural history in the world. View all our British Isles holidays

Arctic & North Atlantic - Expedition Cruising

Summer in the high Arctic is a time of vibrant urgency as plants, animals and birds cram their season into the few months of 24-hour daylight. Expedition cruising is the best way to get close to Polar Bears, Walrus, Ivory Gulls and much more. View all our Arctic & North Atlantic expedition destinations

Europe

Our policy to offer continental destinations as well as islands has seen us expand the range of tours on offer in Europe to include, for instance, Extremadura in Spain, Latvia, France and Estonia. Whale Watching in the Azores is some of the best in the world, whilst the Eastern Mediterranean islands are brilliant for spring flowers and bird migration. View all our European holidays

South Atlantic & Antarctica

Our range of holidays in the South Atlantic islands continues to increase with the possibility of visiting Tristan da Cunha during the "Atlantic Odyssey", while "the great white continent" of Antarctica must be one of the ultimate travel experiences. View all our South Atlantic & Antarctic holiday destinations

Central America

This is one of the most rich and varied wildlife regions in the world and we have put together a couple of fabulous holidays to choose from. The Resplendent Quetzal is known as the most beautiful bird in the Americas and can be seen on our tour to Guatemala. There are amazing mammals like Three-toed Sloths, Jaguars and Ocelots, weird and wonderful reptiles and plants galore. On top of that is a wealth of ancient culture, all of which we explore at a relaxed Latin American pace. View all our Central American holiday destinations

South America

A continent with unrivalled biodiversity and a rich cultural history. Our tours include some of the most famous places like the Pantanal and Machu Picchu and some you will have never heard of but will remember forever for the treasures to be found there. We've worked hard to get the itineraries just right and found the best leaders - and we've added a fantastic new holiday to Brazil. View all our South American holidays

Caribbean

Forget the all-inclusive resorts and come with us to discover the natural delights of some of the loveliest Caribbean islands. Birding, whalewatching, hot pools, salsa music and sunshine all add to the mix which makes up the unique Caribbean experience. View all our Caribbean holiday destinations

Africa

"Much more than just islands" - Island Holidays Plus now offers wildlife and birding holidays to some of the world's most exciting destinations in southern Africa as well as to Madagascar - "the eighth continent". View all our African holidays

Australasia

The opposite end of the globe is an amazing place and New Zealand has long been a favourite destination for Island Holidays Plus travellers. We've now made it even more attractive by including a visit to the legendary Chatham Islands. Australia is a brand new destination for us and we've made it different and special for you by including Lord Howe Island and Tasmania in the holiday. View all our Australasian holiday destinations

Asia

There's something exotic about the Far East, not only in terms of the area's varied culture but also in its wildlife. From the hornbills of the North Malay Peninsula to the dancing cranes in Japan (known delightfully as "Birds of Happiness"), the area really is a birder's paradise. View all our Far East holidays