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Famed for Fidel Castro, cigars and salsa, Cuba is a vibrant island with a fascinating heritage and the best birding in the western Caribbean. Our holiday visits various different areas and diverse habitats and we'll hope for a sighting of the world's smallest bird, the Bee Hummingbird as well as many other endemics. We'll also spend some time exploring Old Havana - a delight not included by most birding companies. Read more about Cuba

To celebrate 25 years of Island Holidays, we're chartering a beautiful sailing ship - the Rembrandt - which carries just 34 passengers. She has the added advantage of the option of running on engines! Every day there are shore landings or zodiac cruises, using these adaptable craft to gain access to areas not visited by other cruise ships - and often not by anyone else either!Read more about our Scottish Islands holiday

Our new itinerary to the "land of ice and fire" includes a visit to four different islands including the Westman Islands. We take you all round the main island, getting off the beaten track as we spend our days birding, botanising and enjoying the spectacular scenery of this most wonderful country.Read more about our Iceland holiday

So close to the Scottish mainland, the Orkney Islands are a world apart. Whilst majoring on natural history, our tour also takes in the archaeological and cultural heritage of these amazing islands. We include a two-night stay at the world-famous North Ronaldsay Bird Observatory from where we take in the peace and atmosphere of this most extraordinary island with its natural and man-made history and traditions. Read more about our Orkney holiday

The Inner Hebridean islands of Islay, Colonsay and Jura have a particular magic. As well as wonderful scenery and a rich cultural heritage which we will explore, the wildlife watching opportunities are superb. And Islay and Jura have 9 whisky distilleries between them! There are very good chances of hearing and even seeing that most elusive of birds, the Corncrake, and also possibly White-tailed Eagle the endangered Chough and much, much more. Read more about our Islay holiday

Far in the North Atlantic, half way between Shetland and Iceland, the Faroe Islands blend fantastic scenery with traditional ways of life, vibrant modernity with utter remote-ness. As well as the better known visitor attractions such as Torshavn with its turfed roofs and busy harbours, our holiday takes in some of the less known islands such as Vagar, Kalsoy and the most southerly of them all, Suduroy. Read more about our Faroe Islands holiday

The mid Atlantic islands which make up The Azores are very special. Unspoilt by tourism there is a wonderful peace to the place as well as much to see and do. Our holiday explores their fascinating geology, seeks out the endangered Azorean Bullfinch, spends time at sea looking for the whales and dolphins which haunt the protected waters and learn what makes Azorean wine so unique. Read more about our Azores holiday

A destination which has resisted the trimmings of modern tourism and retained its delightful simplicity, The Scilly Isles have changed little in 25 years. The roughest of seascapes combine with sheltered spots where sub-tropical plants thrive and the islands are a birdwatcher's paradise. Our week-long holiday is run at a relaxed pace and takes in all aspects of life on the islands. Read more about our Isles of Scilly holiday