Holiday ideas, experiences and adventures for 2025

Looking for inspiration for your 2025 holiday? We’ve partnered with Steppes Travel to bring you a selection of extraordinary destinations and experiences to consider. Discover their expert recommendations and holiday ideas, experiences and adventures for 2025 below, complete with links to explore further and plan your next adventure.

Morroco

Combine the buzz of Marrakech with its atmospheric souq and authentic local restaurants, with the peace and tranquillity of the High Atlas mountains and the pretty Atlantic coastal town of Essaouira. Visit these three destinations in any order you wish to get absolutely the right balance for a perfect holiday.

Find out more about visiting Morroco here.

Namibia

Self-driving through Namibia evokes a sense of exploration and discovery, free from the risks that usually accompany such intrepid journeys. There is something both relaxing and exhilarating about driving across this Mad Max landscape. Yet, in spite of this sense of seclusion, Namibia is not short of activities. Fill your time searching for desert wildlife, hiking up dunes, kayaking beside seals, visiting rock art sites and riding horses through the desert.

Find out more about holiday ideas for Namibia here.

South Africa

Spend time immersed amidst the scenery and history of Cape Town before an in depth exploration of the Greater Kruger, spending time at two fantastic reserves, each showcasing a different region but most importantly, both allowing for unspoiled and exclusive wildlife encounters. Optional extension ideas allow the easy addition of wine and gastronomy, whale watching, the chance to join a conservation safari or relax on the beach.

Find out more about holidays you can take in South Africa here.

Canada

This spectacular self-drive loop takes in the iconic trio of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, incorporating wildlife-rich territories, one of the most scenic drives in the world and a wealth of seafaring stories told by a nation deeply rooted in their maritime heritage. Suited to travellers with an enduring sense of adventure, this route combines loop-routes around Cape Breton Island, herds of moose, pods of whales, and a handful of extraordinary local culinary experiences to boot.

Find out more about Canada and places to go on holiday here.

Costa Rica

Suited to thrill seekers, nature lovers and those with a curiosity to learn more about conservation, this holiday dips a toe in both the Caribbean and the Pacific and visits all the best bits in between. From zip-lining over jungle canopies to exploring monkey-inhabited national parks, this is a classic Costa Rican adventure designed to provide conservation insight and fun in equal measure.

Find out more about holiday ideas for Costa Rica here.

Chile

This self-drive adventure follows one of the world’s greatest routes – the Carretera Austral. Without another car in sight, and only the tell-tale sign of dust in the distance to let you know that humanity is still out there, this is an almost-otherworldly journey in one of the most extreme and beautiful places on the planet. Cut through the stunning mountainous scenery of the Aysen region of northern Patagonia, making detours to see traditional coastal villages, visit iconic cave systems and stay within Patagonia Park.

Find out more about Chile and where to go on holiday here.

Uzbekistan

Take in the silk road cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. For a thousand years, the Silk Route, the greatest land-based trading highway the world has seen, wound its way from China, through Central Asia to Europe. Today, it contains some of the most interesting sites and this trip is designed to visit the great cities that have survived this legendary era. We would highly recommend an extension into less-visited regions such as the Fergana Valley or even onto one of its neighbouring ‘Stans’.

Find out more about Uzbekistan here.

India

This classic tour of India’s Golden Triangle takes you to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur and also includes a few days at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve with private extended guided safaris, staying in a mix of luxury and heritage hotels. This is a wonderful dip-of-the-toe into the region and undoubtedly the start of a life-long love of this incredible country.

Find out more about India and holiday ideas here.

Mekong

This two week holiday begins in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam before spending seven nights peacefully cruising the majestic Mekong River to the Art Deco sites of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, ending amidst the iconic temples of Angkor. A cruise on the Mekong is a wonderful way to experience the rich tapestry of life running through Vietnam and Cambodia.

Learn more about Mekong and places to go on holiday here.

Georgia & Armenia

The bordering countries of Armenia and Georgia are easily combined in this holiday idea to create a fascinating trip full of ancient temples and hillside monasteries, soaring mountains, picturesque wine regions and incredibly friendly people. The old-world charm of Armenia is immediately inviting; simple restaurants serve delicious food and good local wine and the landscape is dotted with beautiful churches and monasteries. In Georgia, vineyards sit alongside rural communities and the cities of Tbilisi and Borjomi exude an Italian atmosphere with a great choice of hotels and restaurants serving cosmopolitan cuisine.

Find out more about the beauty of Georgia & Armenia here.