I've spent the last 20 years travelling the world, selecting and contracting the product range of some of the best-known travel companies in Australia and Greece.

About four years ago, while drinking in the enthralling view from a Santorini coffee shop, I decided that what I really wanted was to own my own boutique travel company which would be dedicated to showcasing my favourite places.

Handpicked Holidays was born from a passion to show you the world I've come to love and a desire to share my life's experience there.

Travel is one of life's greatest investments. We're small and I intend to keep it that way, in order to offer the level of personal service and expertise that every great investment deserves!

Robyn Arthur - Director, Handpicked Holidays

For many of us, visiting Britain & Ireland is a voyage to our ancestry. I never tire of the charm of the villages, the thatched cottages and a drink by the fireside at the local pub. The history and pageantry is truly breathtaking.

Handpicked Britain & Ireland is all about the B&Bs, farmhouses, inns and small hotels that provide the quintessential experience you've travelled halfway around the world for. We even have flexible self-drive tours that can be tailored to suit.

Back-Roads Touring Co takes you behind the tourist facade in minivans, staying in B&Bs and traditional accommodation.

Rabbies Trail Blazers is Scotland's premier small group specialist with fabulous itineraries showcasing the best of Scotland.

France, Italy and Spain - romantic cities, charming villages, gastronomic indulgence and fine wines. Land of artists, architects and sculptors and a vibrant culture.

I can't think of any better countries to rent a villa or apartment and live like a local for a week or two. Combine a villa or apartment rental with a small hotel in a superb city location and you have a perfect interlude............More France, Italy & Spain>>

Bed & breakfast, small and friendly. Your hosts, with their local knowledge and desire to proudly showcase their area, are the next best thing to having friends there.

The bed & breakfast experience is available everywhere, although not always known by the same B&B label. Handpicked Holidays has a huge range of B&Bs, inns, pensiones and small hotels throughout the UK, Ireland, Greece and the rest of Europe.
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Experienced travellers know that one of the most rewarding travel interludes is to totally immerse yourself in the local lifestyle.

Choose from town and city apartments throughout UK and Europe and delightful regional locations in Italy, France and Spain..........Send us your requirements or Read more about Villas & Apartments>>

Usually a trip to the UK and Europe involves a lengthy and sometimes complex itinerary. Whether you are looking for a city stopover or charming accommodation in regional towns and rural areas, Handpicked Holidays can assist.

Our competitive rates include 21 years' experience. We'll assist you first by helping plan your itinerary and then by handling the entire booking process, leaving you to sit back and look forward to your holiday................................................Send us your itinerary for a quote>>