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If you're a solo traveller, you'll be delighted to know that today is Plan A Solo Vacation Day. Whether you explore the world on your own by necessity or choice, we have a range of tours that have no single supplements at all. This means you can enjoy a trip…

If the dull winter season has finally got the better of you and you simply can't wait for your next holiday, we have a range of last-minute departures that could see you exploring the charming gardens of a lovely destination – at home or abroad – in just a matter…

From the well-preserved Neolithic village of Skara Brae in Scotland and the enigmatic Standing Stones at Callanish, to the historic homes dotted around the English countryside – there is much to discover at home in our wonderful British Isles. Astounding archaeological sites, enlightening museums and captivating history await exploration –…

The origins of Valentine's Day are much debated, but there's one thing for sure and it's that we simply love taking breaks with the people we care about. With this in mind, we've rounded up a selection of tours that are ideal for romance...…

If you're yet to book a holiday for 2019, there is no better time like the present. Why? Well, our best-ever January sales offers will come to an end on February 2nd, so you have just five days left to bag yourself a bargain and prepare to pack your bags.…

If you hadn’t already heard, today is Blue Monday. It usually falls on the third Monday of January, and is statistically – according to research – the most gloomy day of the year. Why? Well, the research takes into consideration the following: bad weather, bad financial situations following the spending…

Here, at Brightwater Holidays, we love taking you to places that will leave you with lasting memories, and the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden in Cornwall is one of them. Interestingly, today marks the anniversary of her birth in 1903.

An English Modernist artist and sculptor, Barbara Hepworth was…

Before Christmas, we asked you to tell us the places you most want to visit in 2019 and there were four clear winners when the results came back. So, which destinations are at the top of your travel lists?

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Now that the year is coming to an end, we can finally look back and say, “What a year it has been.” For us, 2018 has been one for the books. We brought home two prizes at the British Travel Awards for Best Special Interest Holiday Company and Best Coach…

2018 was a fantastic year for the Brightwater team, what with bringing home two prizes at the British Travel Awards. So, as a thank you – and to start the New Year with a bang – we are excited to reveal that we have two very special offers coming your…