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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…

If you’re looking for horticultural highlights with which to fill your new year’s calendar, we’ve rounded up what we consider to be the top flower-based events of 2020. From festivals to shows, take a look at what we recommend over the coming 12 months.

Singapore Garden Festival
Considered among the top…

One of the biggest travel trends predicted for 2020 is the rise in slow travel, meaning that enjoying the journey will become as much a part of the holiday as the destination itself. And what better way to travel than aboard a small ship, gliding at a relaxed pace along…

If you're looking for that trip of a lifetime to take in the new year, let us tempt you with our 20-day New Zealand holiday. Departing on either 26th October 2020 or 10th January 2021, this really is a tour for the natural world lover. 

In addition to the amazing…

If you're a solo traveller, you may be used to paying pesky single supplements, which often result in the holiday price being bumped up beyond belief. Here, at Brightwater, we understand that it doesn't seem fair to have to pay extra to travel the world alone, which is why we've…

If you've been thinking about taking a holiday with Brightwater, or if you're already a guest of ours and you're wondering where to visit next, we have compiled a list of amazing highlights from each of our departures that might just tempt you...

Wonder what makes our tour of Jersey…