Holiday Architects

Holiday Architects, tailor-made trips designed by destination specialists

Holiday Architects is a UK-based travel agency that designs tailor-made and multi-destination holidays. Its staff is organised into teams of managers specialising by country, so that each itinerary draws on the first-hand experience and up-to-date knowledge of those who have travelled through those regions and personally select accommodation and experiences.

Destinations covered

The agency's catalogue spans five major geographical areas:

• Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Morocco, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania and Egypt.
• Asia: Borneo, Cambodia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
• Middle East: Jordan and Oman.
• South America: Argentina, Peru, Galapagos, Ecuador and Chile.
• Central America: Costa Rica.

Types of trip

The offering is structured into categories that allow the trip to be tailored to the traveller's profile: safaris, local experiences (Go Local), self drive, family trips, classic trips, honeymoons, beach, luxury, wildlife & nature, adventure, culture & history, and off-the-beaten-track routes.

Examples of itineraries from the catalogue

Among the proposals shown on the site are a 17-day route through Sri Lanka away from the usual tourist trail, an 8-day classic Egypt trip with a Nile cruise, an 18-day journey through India following in the footsteps of Kipling's The Jungle Book, an 11-day experience in Malaysia focused on meeting local people, a three-week adventure through Japan and a grand 21-day tour of South Africa. The prices shown in the catalogue start from per-person amounts including flights, which in the published examples range from £2,810 to £9,280.

How the agency works

The process begins with a conversation in which the client's tastes, travel style and priorities are gathered. From there, a designated expert prepares a proposal with selected accommodation and specific experiences. Once the plan is approved, the agency handles the management of the trip and remains available throughout its duration.

Team and working philosophy

The company presents itself as a small team whose members specialise in the destinations they know best, visited on repeated occasions. That specialisation is the basis on which hotels, routes and experiences are chosen. The agency also offers the possibility of covering any airline fuel surcharge added after booking.

Recognition and reviews

The site indicates that the company has been nominated for a Wanderlust Award and collects customer reviews through Trustpilot.

Location and contact

Phone: 01242 253 073 · Email: info@holidayarchitects.co.uk · Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-5:30pm