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Nestled among Scotland's wild and varied landscapes are some of the world's most iconic castles. If you're a lover of history and architecture there is, quite simply, no better place to visit. What's more, a holiday in Scotland means you're never too far from a castle! Throughout this year, our…

Did you know that today is Blue Monday? Whether or not you notice its effects, it's said to be the gloomiest day of the year - determined by factors such as miserable weather considering the time of year as well as lack of money following Christmas (and still being a…

If you're tempted to travel a little further afield for your holiday this year, you're in luck! We have a fantastic selection of overseas trips available, which can take you across the channel to France or on an epic adventure to New Zealand. How about Japan, with its magnificent blossoming…

Discover the stories that shaped history on holiday with us this year. We have a range of phenomenal archaeological adventures on offer, which can take you from Orkney to Sweden, and from Bulgaria to Romania. Tick the incomparable site of Pompeii off your bucket list, wander the ruins of the…

The best way to mark a new year is with the introduction of something new – a new hobby, a new routine or a new goal, for example – and here, at Brightwater, we have decided to launch a selection of brand new tours for 2020! So, what have we…

2019 really was a momentous year for Brightwater. We took more guests on holiday than ever before and we won gold in the Best Coach Holiday Company category at the prestigious British Travel Awards – it truly was one for the books. Naturally, we decided that our transition into 2020…

If you're looking for a real bucket-list experience to have in 2020, we've got just the thing. 

2020 is your next chance to witness the legendary Oberammergau Passion Play, which, if you miss, you'll be waiting another decade to see. 

The Passion Play began in 1633 after villagers in the…

It’s easy to think that once the buzz and warmth of the festive period has ended that January can be a bit of an uninspiring and dull month in comparison, but not with us! Here, at Brightwater, we know that one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to…

From time to time, we are asked to prepare itinerary packages for individuals, couples or families who are either unable to travel on our regular holidays or would simply prefer to experience a trip independently of our usual groups. The frequency of these requests is increasing, so we decided that…

Putting together our holiday programme is always a fun experience here at Brightwater HQ and we take many factors into consideration. An added level to this process always comes at the end of the year, when ‘travel trends’ begin appearing. Often, we notice that the popular themes, buzzwords and destinations…