Destinations

Thoughtfully chosen holidays for curious travellers

Choosing a destination is often the first exciting step, but it is not the whole decision.

Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, the Maldives, Seychelles, South Africa and the Middle East can all offer exceptional holidays, but they suit different travellers, seasons, budgets and styles of trip.

A beach holiday in the Indian Ocean can mean barefoot seclusion, family-friendly resort facilities, world-class diving, island-hopping, private villas, excellent food, or a week of proper rest. A holiday to Asia might centre around culture, wildlife, food, temples, cities, beaches, family adventure or a carefully planned multi-centre itinerary.

This page brings together some of the destinations Rockhopper Holidays can help with, from Asia and the Indian Ocean to Africa, the Middle East, Europe and beyond.

Find the right destination for your trip

The right destination depends on more than where looks beautiful.

For families, it may be about flight routes, school holiday weather, room set-ups, child-friendly experiences and enough variety to keep everyone interested.

For honeymooners and couples, it may be about privacy, food, service, atmosphere, beach quality, transfer times and whether the destination gives you enough beyond the hotel.

For empty nesters and special occasion travellers, it may be about choosing a trip that feels worth the wait, with the right balance of comfort, culture, wildlife, scenery and memorable experiences.

For multigenerational holidays, it may be about finding somewhere that works across different ages, interests and energy levels, without turning the trip into a compromise.

‘The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page” – Saint Augustine

Asia holidays

Asia is ideal for travellers who want more than a standard beach holiday. Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka can work beautifully for families, couples, honeymooners and more adventurous long-haul travellers.

Depending on the destination, an Asia holiday might include temples, food tours, wildlife, beaches, private guiding, rail travel, city stays, cultural experiences, family-friendly adventures or a carefully planned multi-centre route.

Japan is especially strong for first-time visitors who want culture, food, cities, tradition and a trip that feels completely different from a standard holiday. Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Sri Lanka can offer a rich mix of beach time, local flavour, wildlife, scenery and excellent hotels.

Indian Ocean holidays

The Indian Ocean is often associated with beautiful beaches, but each island has a very different character.

The Maldives is known for island resorts, clear lagoons, overwater villas, snorkelling and a strong sense of escape. Mauritius offers beaches, family-friendly hotels, scenery, culture, golf, food and a wider choice of things to do beyond the resort. Seychelles has a more dramatic island feel, with granite boulders, island-hopping, nature and some of the most striking beaches in the world.

Choosing between the Maldives, Mauritius and Seychelles is not just about which beach looks best. It is about the kind of holiday you want once you are there.

Safari, wildlife and adventure holidays

For travellers looking for wildlife, landscapes and memorable experiences, destinations such as South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka and Borneo can work especially well.

A safari and beach holiday can be a brilliant choice for honeymoons, milestone trips and families with older children. The key is choosing the right safari style, lodge, season and beach combination, rather than simply adding a few nights of safari to a beach holiday.

Wildlife holidays can range from Big Five safari in Africa to elephants and leopards in Sri Lanka, orangutans in Borneo, marine life in the Maldives, or turtles and tropical fish in the Indian Ocean.

Middle East and Europe holidays

The Middle East can work well for families, couples and short-haul luxury escapes, particularly when you want sunshine, excellent hotels, reliable service and manageable flight times from the UK. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman and other destinations can be used as standalone holidays or as stopovers on longer journeys.

Europe also has an important place in a thoughtful holiday portfolio, from Greek island escapes and family resorts to Alpine summer holidays, cultural city breaks and more relaxed beach stays.

Not sure where to start?

You may already know exactly where you want to go. You may also be comparing several destinations that look similar online but would give you very different holidays in reality.

Explore the destination pages below for inspiration, then get in touch if you would like help narrowing down the options.

Rockhopper Holidays can help you plan holidays across the world, including Asia holidays, Indian Ocean holidays, honeymoons, family holidays, multigenerational trips, safari and beach holidays, luxury beach escapes and tailor-made itineraries.

Asia

Japan

Malaysia and Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

South Africa

USA

Middle East

Indian Ocean