You might think tradition trumps innovation in Great Britain, but that is certainly not the case. The two sit comfortably side-by-side. Show your clients how to Experience Things Differently in Britain with Viva Holidays and VisitBritain’s effortless itineraries.
If you were inspired by our recent introduction to VisitBritain’s Experience Things Differently campaign, you’ll love these Viva Holiday packages.
Focusing on self-drive itineraries, rail journeys, events, and hotel stays, Viva Holidays and VisitBritain perfectly combine accommodation, activities, and transport to elevate their trip from good to Great (Britain).
We show you how.
Experience the city differently
Ideal to package with other tours, Viva Holidays has a range of city stays that give you the ultimate convenience when booking your clients’ British holiday.
Two of our favourite package deals are:
- London: Forget beige hotel rooms where you could be anywhere in the world. In Viva Holidays’ 5-day Explore London and Beyond package, your clients will stay at the gorgeous 19th-century Phoenix Hotel. Once eight townhouses, this impeccably restored 3-star property melds a timeless past with modern comforts. The package also includes a full breakfast, a bonus 4-hour vintage bus tour with Thames River cruise, a full-day Windsor, Stonehenge and Bath tour, and a bonus £50 Oyster card to whip around London from this centrally located property. From $999 per person twin share.
- Manchester: A 3-night stay at the 4-star Copthorne Manchester Salford Quays affords the perfect opportunity to explore Manchester and the Lake District. Located near Old Trafford – home of Manchester United – and with road, rail, and air transport links nearby, it’s an ideal location to explore the region. Alongside daily breakfast, this package also includes a small group tour to the tranquil Lake District, including wandering the postcard-perfect conservation village of Hawkshead, the serene Wordsworth Daffodil Garden, and gorgeous Lake Windemere. The medieval architecture of Lancaster rounds out a perfect day. From $429 per person twin share.
Experience events differently
Great Britain does events as well as Australians do barbeques! They’re masters of throwing the kinds of events travellers talk about for years.
Think about it, even if you’ve never been, you’ve heard of the Glastonbury Music Festival, the Chelsea Flower Show, and the Notting Hill Carnival. And that just scratches the surface of 2024’s epic events!
Here’s our top pick:
- The Edinburgh Tattoo: One of Britain’s event calendar highlights is the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, a feast for the senses as international performers – including exemplary drum and bagpipe musicians – take to the stage against the backdrop of the spectacular Edinburgh Castle. It’s a show unlike any other. Viva Holidays’ 4-day package includes three nights at the 3-star Cairn Hotel, daily Scottish breakfast, ticket to the event, entry to Edinburgh Castle (including a smashing afternoon tea), and a 24-hour Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour. Prices start from $1,879 per person for this incredible must-do British event.
- Gone Wild: See Festivals Differently with Gone Wild Festival, a Devon event hosted by Bear Grylls. As you can imagine, a festival hosted by Great Britain’s most adventurous personality has tons of out-there activities, like archery, army-style courses, and a ‘Gross Eat Station’ (bugs!). Plus a host of amazing musicians, inspiring speakers, and entertainers. Tickets start from $400 for adults and $135 for kids.
Experience self-drive travel differently
Renting a car to explore Great Britain is ideal for travellers who love to take in the sights at their own pace.
The choice to stop at quaint English villages, pause to enjoy the beauty of the majestic Welsh coastline or stop for a chinwag with a local in Scotland is part of the joy of a self-drive adventure.
- Great West Way®: One of Great Britain’s newest road trip routes, Viva Holidays’ Great West Way® package affords an idyllic 7-day exploration of Southwest England. Travelling from London to Bristol, the Great West Way® takes in the region’s historic towns, charming villages, and stunning countryside. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Stonehenge, Avebury, and Bath, and time spent in the gorgeous Cotswolds. This fun-filled, self-drive package includes car hire, a night in 3-star hotels in Windsor, Salisbury, Bath, and Swindon, daily breakfast, and Stonehenge and the Roman Baths admission. From $929 per person twin share.
Experience rail journeys differently
Great Britain’s extensive rail network makes travel across the region super convenient. Do you know what’s even more convenient? Having Viva Holidays package the perfect rail adventure for you!
- Wales and Central England: The 8-day Rail Circuits Wales and Central England package is an ideal way to effortlessly tour some of Great Britain’s most scenic areas. Watching the stunning landscapes unfold between Manchester, Liverpool, Conwy, Cardiff, and Birmingham from the comfort of a train is perfect for the traveller who loves to sit back and relax on their hols. This tailor-made package includes an 8-day standard class BritRail Pass, admission to the Beatles Story, and Cardiff Castle, plus 4-star accommodation in Manchester, Liverpool (2 nights), Conwy (2 nights), Cardiff, and Birmingham. From $2,695 per person twin share.
5-night+ booking bonus
It’s not only the 5-night Explore London and Beyond city stay that snags that £50 Oyster card; every 5-night+ booking does!
An Oyster card is valid on London buses, the Tube, DLR, the London Overground, plus the Elizabeth Line river and most national rail services. It’s a corker of a bonus.
You can Experience Things Differently too
Could Viva Holidays and VisitBritain leave you without a little bonus? Apparently not, as they want to send you and your plus one to Experience Britain Differently, too!
On the ultimate British self-fam, the jammy winner will receive two return economy class airfares with Singapore Airlines, plus a $5,000 Viva Holidays gift voucher to redeem on any Great Britain travel arrangements! You’ll be chuffed to bits if you win.
To be in with a shot, every night of Viva Holidays British accommodation you book nets you a point. Plus, every return Singapore Airlines Air Tickets booking will score you two more points. The greater your points tally, the higher your chances to win. You have until 22 March 2024 to get your points tally up.
If you win, there are loads of ways to Experience Things Differently in Britain. We’ve picked three things we bet you didn’t know you could do over there. Perfect to add to your daydreaming list while you boost your points tally!
- Feel Good Festival: Held in Cumbria in June, enjoy a weekend of wellness in the woods on the edge of the Lake District. Get your Zen on with live music, a host of wellness-inspired activities, and inspiring workshops.
- Cheltenham Literature Festival: Book nerds rejoice for an entire festival dedicated to the written and spoken word. Held in the gorgeous Montpellier Gardens, this high-brow festival is on in October.
- TreeDwellers: For a stay with a difference, TreeDwellers offers high-end tree house stays in the Cotswolds. Their design is so eco-conscious, it’s like you’re letting nature in only… not because you’re in true comfort. We love them.
The deets
To learn more about Viva Holiday and VisitBritain’s newest campaign, head here.
To start earning prize points, head to Mango, Viva Holidays’ booking platform.
For high-value Great Britain itineraries, reach out to specialists@vivaholidays.com.au.
This article is brought to you by:
