Ideas for Europe trips

Aquascope

France welcomes groups with renovated museum & new experiences

From Toulouse’s newly renovated Musée des Augustins to Brittany’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site, France offers fresh attractions and experiences. 

Stargazing

Some of the UK’s best Dark Sky sites for stargazing

The UK is home to some of Europe’s darkest and most spectacular night skies. We explore seven outstanding Dark Sky Reserves and observatories perfect for group visits. 

Norway

A magical arctic adventure on a Norweigan cruise

Sarah Holt joins Fred. Olsen Cruise Line’s In Search of the Northern Lights cruise taking in some of Norway’s most breathtaking sights.

Airport departure lounge

Top tips from GTOs for overseas trips

GTOs Allison Udy from Milton Village Community Association and Andrea Golder of Thames Valley Tours have offered advice to help make group holidays a success and avoid common stumbling blocks.

Members of the Isle of Wight Ramblers group in Eprius, Greece

Ticking off the Greek region of Epirus on a group trip to remember

Jackie Hough, group organiser for the Isle of Wight Ramblers, tells us about her group’s highlights from a memorable trip to the Epirus region of Greece.

A memorial service at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium

Exploring Europe’s war history thanks to GLT Show meeting

Mike Herring, who organises visits for the King’s Cliffe Old Blokes Club, took his group to see the Saint-Omer area of northern France after meeting the team from its tourist office at the Group Leisure & Travel Show.

Boats in the harbour of Cadaques, Spain

Best things for groups to do in… Girona and Costa Brava

Costa Brava has it all… fantastic weather, medieval history, wonderful beaches and the works of Salvador Dalí, here are some ideas for starters.