Regent Holidays Travel Blog
The Best Northern Lights Cruises to Experience the Magic of the Aurora
The northern lights are one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles, and there's no better way to witness its beauty than from the deck of a luxury...
Discover the Flavours of Southeast Asian Food
Southeast Asia is a food lover’s dream, offering a rich array of flavours and experiences. From the bustling street markets of Vietnam to the tranquil...
A Travel Expert’s Guide to a Summer Holiday in Sweden
Although Sweden is known for being a winter wonderland, this country is a fantastic summer destination with a mix of natural beauty, vibrant cities and rich...
Why the Sinulog Festival Should Be on Every Traveller's Bucket List
Are you seeking a vibrant and culturally immersive experience? The Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, Philippines, stands out as a must-visit event. This is a...
Kazakhstan Travel Guide: Is Kazakhstan Worth Visiting?
Is Kazakhstan worth visiting?
Recently, I travelled to Central Asia's largest country to experience its southern region.
The vast country has always...
6 Best Spots for Wild Swimming in Europe
Europe is home to a variety of spots for wild swimmers looking to dive into refreshing waters.
So, this summer, why not escape the bustling beaches and dive...
Best Lakes to Visit in Europe Outside of Italy
It’s a well-known truth that Italy is home to some of the world’s most popular lakes that attract millions across the world each year. But instead...
The 10 Best Things to Do in Iceland in the Summer
From hiking diverse landscapes along the Laugavegur Trail to watching puffins navigate their surroundings in the Westman Islands, what are the best things to...
Ed Grenby’s Akureyri Adventure: A Journey Out of This World
"Ed Grenby, Travel Editor of Radio Times, recently took his first trip to North Iceland with Regent. He discovered a world far removed from the...
Best Nordic Countries to Visit in the Summer
While winter offers a wonderland of frozen spectacles, a Nordic summer trip brings true hidden gems.
Discover dramatic landscapes, delving into winding...
Why you should visit Europe's capitals of culture for 2024
The Norwegian city of Bodø, the Estonian city of Tartu and the Austrian city of Bad Ischl have all been crowned ‘European Capital of...
Best Places to Visit in Tallin - Exploring Beyond the Old Town Walls
Tallinn is certainly the poster boy for quaint medieval old towns. Most visitors head straight to the jumble of cobbled streets leading to its Town Hall...
5 best countries to see the Midnight Sun
Take a trip bathed in summer sun that never sets with some of our best places to see the midnight sun.
The midnight sun appears in certain areas of...
10 Great Places to Travel Solo
Solo travel is a time of enlightenment, an experience during which you'll have the opportunity to reflect on life and discover its many wonders. Whether...
8 Best Scandinavian and Nordic Beaches for 2024
When you plan a holiday to the Nordic countries, you often go for the northern lights, dramatic fjords, and the natural attractions. However, what you can also...
Oman Desert Tours: 10 Things to See & Do
The vast deserts in Oman are home to a host of unique experiences.
Dating back to pre-historic human habitation over 100,000 years ago, the country is awash...
Best Glass Igloos to See the Northern Lights
Seeing the northern lights paint the night sky in vibrant ribbons and rays of greens and purples is a true bucket list experience. With our list of glass-roof...
The Best Time and Place to see the Northern Lights in Norway
Are you seeking a northern lights adventure in Norway? This extraordinary country is perfect for travel enthusiasts and nature lovers looking for a thrilling...
Alternative Holiday Destinations For Every Month of the Year
Looking for some alternative travel destinations this year?
At Regent, we're experts in everything unusual when it comes to finding off-the-beaten track...
Top Places to Visit & Things to Do in Iceland: Guide for First-Timer's
The Aurora Borealis is one of Iceland’s top attractions, and with expert guides leading you to the areas with the least light pollution, you can see them...
The Best Destinations for Small Group Trips
If you're choosing a road less travelled by for your next adventure, then creating your own itinerary can be a daunting task. Thanks to our team's...
Why You Should Experience Autumn in Finland
Finland might be best known for its winter wonderland in the north. But Lapland, home of Santa Claus and sleighs, has a whole other side to it before the snow...
The Best Alternative Winery Destinations
While famous wine regions have their charm, we're here to introduce you to the hidden gems, off-the-beaten-path wineries, and unique wine experiences that defy...
The Best Non-Christmas Activities in Lapland
While Lapland is renowned for its enchanting Christmas celebrations, there's so much more to this Arctic paradise than festive cheer. From exhilarating...
The Top 8 Unusual Festivals in October Around the World
Halloween often steals the limelight when it comes to events in October, but the month brings a vast range of alternative exciting events across the world. At...
The Best Hotels to See the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are natural light shows in the Earth's polar regions, caused by charged particles colliding with the atmosphere,...
Your Guide to the Best Iceland Road Trips
Road trips across Iceland are immensely scenic, giving you some of the world's finest views. There's a vast range of routes to choose from, each...
Unveiling the Hidden Charms of Kazakhstan's Mangystau Province
I was delighted to be invited on a short educational trip to Kazakhstan's hidden gem, Mangystau Province. This area of Kazakhstan was completely new to me,...
Where’s Not Hot in August?
Escape Europe's scorching heat this August and head to some much cooler, but equally picturesque, places in the world's remote corners. You can find...
A Guide to Bear Watching in Finland
Nestled in the heart of the Nordic wilderness, Finland offers a truly enchanting experience for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. Our Travel Specialists...
Top 10 Alternative Adventures for Autumn 2024
Embark on a thrilling journey this autumn with our handpicked selection of the top ten alternative adventures. Escape the beaten path and discover hidden gems,...
Borneo Wildlife: What Animals Live in Borneo?
Borneo animals thrive in one of the world's most biodiverse environments. Nestled in South East Asia, the island of Borneo boasts an impressive array of...
A Photo Journal of Uzbekistan & Tajikistan
A hop across the border from Samarkand, into Tajikistan, the spectacular Seven Lakes, Haftkul, can be visited as a day trip from the small city of Panjakent....
Discovering the Best of Borneo
Regent Holidays’ Travel Specialist, Stef Studley, returned to the world’s third-largest island, Borneo, to update her destination knowledge and...
The Best Things to do on your Trip to Oslo, Norway
Wrapped in majestic fjords and lush green landscapes, Norway’s capital, Oslo, captivates visitors with its awe-inspiring scenery and vibrant, bustling...
Exploring the Norwegian Coast
Regent Holidays’ Travel Specialists, Elin Fry, Jane Slade and Peter Wybrow, set sail on an incredible Havila Cruise across Norway from Trondheim to...
Best Restaurants in Tirana
It’s impossible to have a bad meal in Albania.
That's a pretty bold statement to make, but after my recent trip to Tirana and beyond, I stand by my...
The Best Places to Visit in the Balkans
Nestled in south-eastern Europe, the Balkans is a diverse and fascinating region, stretching from Slovenia in the north-west, to Greece in the southeast. This...
Best Places to Visit in Tallinn
Uncover this vibrant Baltic city with our round-up of the best places to visit in Tallinn – Estonia's historic and picturesque...
The Best Places to Propose in Iceland
With staggering natural wonders forming romantic backdrops almost everywhere, it's unsurprising that Iceland is a popular place to propose. From...
The Dezerter Bazaar in Tbilisi
In those tumultuous years between the collapse of the Russian Empire and the inauguration of the USSR – a time when short lived republics rose with...
Finland in Summer: Things to Do & Practical Tips
Whilst Finland may be synonymous with snowy winter holidays and aurora-filled nights, the Finnish summer uncovers a whole new sense of magic.
See frozen...
North Iceland in Summer: Things to Do & See in 2025
A place where dramatic nature reigns supreme, there’s enough to see and do in North Iceland to fuel a lifetime of adventure.
The height of summer...
A Lithuanian Historic Feast at Ertlio Namas
When one thinks about Lithuanian cuisine, you automatically think of cold pink beet soup called šaltibarščiai or potatoes – potatoes...
Revisiting Albania after 25 years...
Having last visited Albania in the 90s, I could not turn down the opportunity to head back out there over the May bank holiday. I can certainly say that...
Review of Mrizi I Zanave Agroturizëm - Albanian Slow Food
Our small group tours to Albania have been enjoying farm to table meals at the restaurant here for quite some time now, so when Ellie, our Balkans Product...
Why one visit to Iceland is never enough
(Nephew of Andrea, our Brand Manager)
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Iceland three times already and I would love to visit a fourth, fifth and sixth......
Why we're going to Saudi Arabia
At Regent Holidays, we have been pioneering travel to unusual and off-the-beaten-track destinations for 50 years. In that time, we have ventured into...
Summer fun in Karelia, Finland
As we are starting to feel a little more optimistic about getting away this summer, I began thinking about destinations that are on the top of my list for a...
Have a Whale of a time at these museums
This incredible architectural masterpiece will unfurl like a whale’s tail from the water, with amazing sea views and a wealth of information and exhibits...
What to expect from the Orient Silk Road Express
Central Asia is vast and distances are huge, therefore opting to travel on the private Silk Road Orient Express makes perfect sense. The majority of journeys...
The Road to Tbilisi
During the not-so-distant twilight years of the Soviet Union, when footnote leaders such as Andropov and Chernenko ruled the Union, foreign visitors often...
An interview with Andrea - Regent Holidays' Brand Manager
We interviewed our Brand Manager, Andrea, on her 23 years working with Regent Holidays - from tour leading in some of our favourite European destinations to...
Regent Holidays: Where it all began
Neil Taylor, former co-Director of Regent Holidays discusses the founding of the company, born out of one man's desire for adventurous and...
Santa Barbara Eco-Beach Resort – A Romantic Azorean Retreat
Looking for a romantic getaway? Look no further than the tranquil north-west coast of the Azorean island of São Miguel. Here, nestled between the...
Exploring Kyrgyzstan
Even before you set off for Kyrgyzstan you get a sense of how remote and off the beaten track it is by the blank looks on the face of anyone who you tell where...
Where to go in Central Asia
This little-known about region has a huge amount to offer its visitors, but with vast distances, stark differences in landscape and a plethora of ethnic...
Deplar Farm - secluded, exclusive and luxurious
After spending the night near Hofsós, already some distance off the main highway in remote North Iceland, we drove further into the evocatively named...
Winter in Poland
At Regent we love a Central European city break, especially during atmospheric winter days, the air heavy with a promise of snow, hearty comfort food and of...
The Big Arctic Five
...and we don’t mean the five Arctic littoral states of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the USA but the five amazing arctic experiences possible on...
Borneo: Land of Luxury & Adventure
Borneo is an adventure, wildlife and nature enthusiasts’ dream. Estimated to be home to over 350 bird, 150 reptile and amphibian and 220 mammal species,...
Javri Lodge: a taste of Nordic luxury in Finnish Lapland
Even though Lapland is not usually associated to the concept of luxury, in my most recent trip to Lapland I had to reconsider this statement...
The Expert Guide to Stockholm
I have spent many years travelling via Stockholm – flying en route to the Baltics, Russia and even Swedish Lapland – but have never visited the...
Riding the Arctic Circle Rail
There’s nothing quite like watching the silent Arctic wilderness slip past your frosted window as your train glides effortlessly through what seems to be...
Ice for All Seasons
Most of our customers usually venture to the remoteness of Swedish Lapland to spend a night in the Icehotel during the depths of a Nordic winter. However,...
Adventures on the Arctic Coastway
Now, I love a geothermal dip so I backtracked up the coast on the rough Route 748 to take a dip in the authentic Icelandic nature baths at Grettislaug. The...
Travelling the Arctic Coast Way and Diamond Circle
During my time travelling to Iceland, I’ve found that often, the best way to travel in Iceland is actually not taking the most direct route between point...
Iceland Spa Adventures
Iceland is one of our favourite destinations here at Regent, thanks to its amazing spa facilities… you can find pools of various shapes and sizes...
Post-Lockdown Bucket List
We’ve come to appreciate travel and all its wonder in a whole new way recently. It’s important to remember that our favourite places, bucket list...
Spot the difference!
After many weeks of lockdown, we thought you might need a little something to take your mind off these challenging times. Have a go at our Spot the Difference...
Driving Norway: Our Top Routes
There’s little that can beat the chance to drive across Norway’s compelling countryside. Hire a car for the freedom and flexibility to explore the...
The Secret Seasons: Summer and Autumn in Lapland
Our Product Executive, Daniele, travelled to Finnish Lapland twice during last summer and autumn to see what the area has to offer outside peak season. Here,...
My Regent Moment: Lebanon Explorer
One of our clients, Lynda Hughes, joined our Lebanon Explorer small group tour in June 2019. The tour introduces visitors to the ancient history, modern...
Our Top Spots Inside the Kremlin Walls
The Moscow Kremlin is such an iconic landmark and is on every visitor’s list of places to visit. Its impressive red walls and turrets line Red Square on...
A Taste of the Arctic
Regent Holidays' Product Executive, Nyssa Hartin, travels to Alta in the winter months and shares her Arctic experience and highlights.
As...
How to: dress for the Arctic
The allure of crunching snow, frozen landscapes, elusive northern lights sightings and artic wildlife are tempting more and more of us to ditch a traditional...
The most impressive Silk Road cities still standing
Stretching from China to the Mediterranean, the Silk Road connected the great civilisations of East and West for over two millennia. The network of trade...
Our favourite historical sites in China
China is a fascinating land; blending ancient history with modern development, holding rich culture and traditions as well as being home to glorious and varied...
At Home in the Faroes
Regent Holidays Marketing Executive Elisabeth Griffiths recently returned from the Faroe Islands, where she discovered incredible scenery, plenty of adventure...
There’s More to Bosnia-Herzegovina Than the War
In September 2019, I was invited to join the inaugural FlyBosnia flight from London Luton to Sarajevo. This was to be the first direct flight from the UK to...
Unique Christmas Markets in Europe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the nights get colder and leaves get crunchier, thoughts turn to warming up with a mulled wine and a German...
Lapland Hotels You'll Want to Stay At
Regent product specialist Daniele returned from a Finnish Lapland holiday in August. He discovered exactly how beautiful this northerly part of the world is in...
Unleash your inner Arctic Explorer
At Regent Holidays, some of our most pioneering trips take place aboard epic, expedition-grade cruise vessels, with hulls reinforced to withstand pack ice and...
Light Up the Sky
Travel specialist Laura Dickinson travelled north and discovered that there’s so much more to a holiday in Sweden than ABBA, dark crime thrillers and...
Welcome to Sarajevo
‘Welcome to Sarajevo’ said the cab driver as we landed. A greeting both innocuous and full of meaning, given that it was the title of the book and...
What To Do In Cambodia
Cambodia is one of our favourite countries to travel to. Lying in South East Asia, it is bordered by Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Many travellers choose to...
My Regent Moment: Welcome to the Faroe Islands
On a foggy Friday evening in Velbastaður, a small village on the western shore of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands, I sat at a long table with two...
11 Pics of Russia that you need to see in real life
Russia is a land of astonishing size and incredible extremes, heaving with history, culture and art. A holiday here can combine winter activities with amazing...
Our Top 7 European City Breaks
Here at Regent Holidays, we know that you don’t have to travel to the other side of the world to find an incredible holiday (although there are plenty of...
Head to Head: Borneo Vs Papua New Guinea
For the next instalment of our 'head to head' series, we're casting our eyes to South East Asia and discovering the differences between a Borneo...
Battle of the Poles: The Arctic Vs Antarctica
For this head-to-head travel battle, we've teamed up with our sister company Rainbow Tours and we're pitting the two poles against each other:...
Kazakhstan in Photos
In Kazakhstan, nature is king. Step outside the boundaries of vibrant cities like the capital, Almaty, and discover a wild land of rolling steppes,...
Spotting Polar Bears in Svalbard
In the search for wild polar bear sightings, Emma Brown sets sail aboard the Arctic Cruise expedition ship, the M/V Ortelius, on an incredible journey...
15 Photos that will make you want to visit Japan
Inhabited for tens of thousands of years, “The Land of the Rising Sun” is a destination where the ancient lives alongside the hyper-modern and...
7 Places you can visit that inspired books, films, or TV shows
As the dark nights have drawn in, we’ve been using the opportunity to curl up with a book or in front of a screen as much as possible. When it’s...
5 Breakaway states to travel to
If you're seeking a holiday to a truly unusual and off-the-beaten-track destination, there aren’t many better candidates than some of the breakaway...
7 Places to visit while you’re in Armenia
Here at Regent we’re proud to pioneer tours to precisely the places most people wouldn’t think to go, and we reckon Armenia is a prime example of...
The Strangest Christmas traditions from around the world
If you celebrate Christmas, the great likelihood is you follow a set of festive traditions that are replicated in homes across the UK; decorating a Christmas...
Five amazing things to do in Mongolia
For many years Mongolia has been thought of as little more than a stopover between Moscow and Beijing, but here at Regent we’re delighted to see that it...
Experience Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture
Here at Regent, we’ve been taking visitors to discover relatively-unknown Plovdiv for years. But, as the first ever Bulgarian city to be selected as...
Lapland Holiday FAQ's: your questions answered
When it comes to booking an unforgettable holiday to Lapland, there's so much to decide. When do you want to travel? Where do you want to visit and would...
Regent Holidays & Orangutan Appeal UK: Archie's Story
As part of our commitment to Borneo and the important work being done at Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, Regent Holidays are proud to work with Orangutan Appeal...
Summer in Finland: Lapland is not just for Christmas
Having visited Finnish Lapland in the winter where temperatures dropped to minus 15 degrees, trees in the forest stood like icy pinnacles and there were all...
My Regent Moment: top ten photos of the Faroe Islands, by Sam Curry
After spending a few days exploring the Faroe Islands with Regent Holidays, Sam Curry shares ten of his top photos and memories of his trip.
Whilst we were...
Arctic Cruises: A typical day on board the M/V Sea Spirit
Back from two weeks aboard the mighty polar icebreaker, the M/V Sea Spirit, on a journey from Iceland to Svalbard, Regent's Helen shares her experiences to...
Our Favourite Islands in the Azores
Our teams are often asked, 'What's your favourite Regent destination?' And with over 40 to choose from, that's almost too hard to...
Top Five Summer Experiences in Svalbard
Regent's Marketing Executive, Lauren, discovers that Svalbard has plenty to offer visitors during the summer months, as the midnight sun makes adventures...
Northern lights myths from around the world
Many of us at Regent have been incredibly lucky and witnessed spectacular displays of the world's greatest natural light show: the northern lights. Visible...
Take a hike: Regent's top walking holidays
Regent's Digital Marketing Executive and resident mountain fanatic, Emma, returns from a month hiking in the Himalayas and shares her pick of the best...
A Samogitian Dinner in Lithuania
Regent Holidays' Product Manager, Andrea Godfrey, visits Lithuania and shares her experiences of one of her more bizarre dining experiences: a...
Adventures in Finnish Lapland, by Jack (aged 12 3/4)
Regent Holidays' Product Manager, Andrea Godfrey, took her nephew Jack (aged 12) to discover Finnish Lapland during February half term. Here is...
Lviv a little: Discover Ukraine’s capital of culture
Travel writer Mike Unwin spends a weekend in Ukraine's "laidback" capital of culture, Lviv, with Regent Holidays to experience its unique...
All about the Azores
We discover that Portugal’s far-flung archipelago is the perfect place for an island-hopping fly-drive holiday.
Five things to do in Vietnam
Vietnam is a diverse country with so much to do, eat and learn. At Regent Holidays we encourage all travellers to get under the skin of the country...
10 pictures that will make you want to visit Uzbekistan now
Often heard referred to as 'one of the 'Stans', Uzbekistan might fly under the radar as far as western tourism is concerned, but that's...
Seeing Kyrgyzstan for the first time
Travelling across the border from Kazakhstan to Kyrgyzstan for the first time in 2014, the year that Kazakhstan lifted its visa restrictions for British...
What to expect from Fjord Norway
Vertical mountains erupting perilously from glassy waters? Hiking routes tracing the ridges and crests that overlook the fjords? Lush green hillsides dusted...
Five amazing things to do in the Azores
Straddling the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Azores are one of the best places in the world from which to experience the yearly migrations of the Atlantic...
Top Five Things to Do in the Faroe Islands
With Atlantic Airways’ new direct flight from Edinburgh to Vagar in the Faroe Islands, visiting the Faroes has never been easier. The remote islands...
Top ten photos of Abkhazia
It takes about 24 hours for the express train to travel all the way from Moscow, slowing down across the infrequently used tracks across Abkhazia. Most people...
10 pictures that will make you want to visit Western Ukraine
With Wizzair launching new direct flights from London Luton to Lviv this spring, there's never been a better time to plan your city break in Western...
Five space-themed tours
We had some momentous space-related occasions and anniversaries over the past few years.
These help to demonstrate how far we have come in our space...
Reykjavik bars: top five places for a drink in Iceland's capital
After a long day discovering the natural wonders of Iceland's Golden Circle, taking to the open ocean aboard a whale-watching boat or even just soaking in...
Five things to do in East Greenland
Michael Voss returns from a week exploring all that the east coast of Greenland has to offer and shares his top tips for finding things to do in the...
Top five things to do in Svalbard in winter
The Head of Regent, Andrea Godfrey, travels to Svalbard in the winter months and shares her top pick of activities to include on your Polar Nights...
Just Returned: Pioneering Abkhazia, the breakaway state
Introducing Abkhazia; Regent Holidays’ Travel Specialist Carl Meadows proves that to go where few have ever gone before, you really don’t have to...
Best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts, city centre hotels and countryside retreats
When Regent first started running holidays to Iceland, it was a wild frontier where...
Five of the best waterfalls in Iceland
The classic, must-see waterfall. Known as the Golden, or Queen of waterfalls in Iceland, Gulfoss is a short drive outside of Reykjavik and included on all...
Four reasons to visit Finland this summer
When you think about holidaying in Finland, Lapland winter breaks tend to spring to mind. Holidays where nights are spent watching the northern lights from...
Top five places to swim in Iceland
One of the locals’ favourites and a short drive/bus ride outside of Reykjavik (about 40 minutes) this walk/swim epitomises Iceland. Drive through the...
Guide to Lapland Winter Holidays; where to go and what to do
Lapland holidays; they’re simply magical. The snowy winter wonderlands of northern Finland enchant visitors of any age, while Santa’s Village sends...
Just Returned: Return to Bulgaria, by Adrian Whittle
I last visited Bulgaria in 1986. It was still a communist regime. The restaurants had lengthy menus but most of the items listed were not available and choice...
Borneo wildlife: what to see on holiday
Borneo holidays often centre around exploring the lush rainforests in search of South East Asia’s iconic wildlife. Thanks, in part, to the fact that...
Five amazing ways to find adventure in Jordan
With Petra world-renowned for its astounding archaeological civilisation, Wadi Rum home to Lawrence of Arabia and the Dead Sea boasting the saltiest waters in...
Five of the best winter activities in Finnish Lapland
We regularly send our Arctic Travel Specialists out to Finland to visit some of the most iconic places to stay in our Lapland Holidays collection, and...
The six best activities in Iceland for families
With such opportunity for family adventure, Iceland is best suited to big kids. This Arctic nation lends itself to those who can lace their own hiking boots...
Introducing Indonesia: the complete beginner's guide
With over 17,000 islands to choose from, you could spend a lifetime exploring Indonesia. But if, like the rest of us, you don’t have the luxury of a...
Inside Abkhazia: exploring the breakaway state
In true Regent Holidays’ style, 2016 saw us launch tours to a place that truly characterises the title ‘alternative destination’. ...
Taiwan: An (unexpected) Culinary Adventure
Surprised and delighted by the varied (and delicious) culinary scene to be found in Taiwan, Regent Holidays’ Travel Expert, Stef Studley, shares her pick...
First Impressions of Albania
Not a cloud in the sky, the September morning sun beat down on Butrint, Albania’s best-known archaeological site, and reflected off the silvery,...
Five Festivals you should add to your Kyrgyzstan Holiday
The Central Asian republics love hosting festivals that proudly celebrate their national achievements and traditions. In the last few years, Travel...
Five Romania Facts you need to know
Regent Holiday’s Romania Travel Specialist, Fergus, set off in search of Dracula and returned from Romania to share his experiences.
Not really...
What to pack for a trip to Iceland
As the very name suggests, Iceland’s weather can be extreme to say the least. In a country that teeters on the edge of the arctic circle, the weather...
Pioneering voyages on the high seas
For a country that has leapt back onto the tourist map in recent years, Burma’s Mergui Archipelago remains largely unexplored. Currently just a small...
Five places in Romania you should visit
Bucharest and Bran Castle; Romania is typically only known for its museum and Belle Epoque architecture-filled capital and the castle that looms over the...
The best Montenegro destinations you have never heard of
Few countries have captured our attention more in the last year than Montenegro. This is one of the world's newest countries covered by some of its most...
Five beautiful places to visit in Slovenia
As a holiday destination in Europe, Slovenia often finds itself overlooked in favour of Italy to its north or Croatia to its south. But when it comes to...
Desert vs ice; the adventure travel showdown
The team at Regent Holidays have put their heads together with the Travel Specialists at our sister company, Rainbow Tours, to bring you a collection of some...
Top five islands in Croatia you've never heard of
Crystal clear waters, rugged Dalmatian coastlines and a stunning smattering of islands, big and small: it’s no wonder that in the summer, sunseekers from...
Four fairytale Finland Sights
Whether it’s the endless sunshine in summer or the colours of the Northern Lights in winter, Finland always looks like it has stepped from the pages of a...
10 Reasons you should visit Albania now
Albania is one of Europe’s last adventures. There are still unknown destinations to explore and chances to experience the unexpected in a country that is...
The Best Places in Poland to visit
Cobbled market squares, towering church spires and medieval old towns that have stepped from the front of a Christmas card are just some of the reasons that a...
Pioneering Papua New Guinea
To get under the skin of one of South East Asia's most intoxicating countries, Asia Travel Specialist Stef Studley travels to Papua New Guinea to meet...
five reasons to visit East Iceland
Far from the increasingly popular and busy tourist routes, East Iceland has subtly snuck under the globetrotting radar. Slowly, however, the region is starting...
5 epic polar expedition holidays
Embarking on an Arctic cruise is, without a doubt, the best way to explore the pristine natural environments of the world’s most northerly reaches and to...
Back in the USSR - A Pioneering journey through Kazakhstan
What kind of person goes on holiday to visit a former USSR nuclear test site? Well, a Regent Holidays client, of course. And that’s exactly what 16...
Birdwatching in the Faroe Islands
From the mouths of what looked like hundreds of rabbit burrows dotting the shallow hillside came a low groaning, as if whatever was inside had stomach ache....
Moscow or St Petersburg; where to visit in Russia?
Travellers to Russia are often faced with a choice between visiting lavish, wealthy Moscow or the smaller ‘cultural capital’, St Petersburg? The...
Five Great Rail Journeys
At Regent Holidays, we scour the globe for trips that offer a travel experience unlike any other.
With the Trans-Siberian Railway having celebrated its...
Top reasons to visit Iceland in summer
The winters might steal most of the headlines, but a holiday in Iceland during the summer offers just as many unique experiences.
From snorkelling in the rift...
Sao Miguel vs Terceira; which Azores Island should I visit?
There are many reasons to pick a holiday to the Azores. Each island has pristine environments and history aplenty. Indeed, these nine tiny Portuguese islands...
Seven Unusual Things to do in Iceland on Holiday
With over 40 years’ experience crafting tailor-made trips and group tours that get under the skin of Iceland, our Travel Experts know the country like...
Seven Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
At Regent, we love Lofoten. Really, we do – this stunning archipelago caresses the northern curve of Norway’s westerly coast and spoils its...
A Taste of Iceland - Texture Restaurant Review
The only restaurant in the UK where you can try some Icelandic cooking.
This is my second encounter with an Icelandic volcano. The first was sat in an airport...
Trans-Siberian Railway aboard the Tsar's Gold Private Train
As the Trans-Siberian Express Railway approaches its 100th Anniversary Regent Holidays' Travel Specialist, Peter Wybrow, Journeys through Siberia on...
Victory day in Minsk, a very Belarusian celebration
This is a guest post by Duncan and Diana Hazelden, who travelled with Regent Holidays on a city break to Minsk. Their visit coincided with Victory...
Food of Albania
Think of Albania, what thoughts and images pop into your head?
I’m sure the last thing that crossed your mind was the cuisine!
It’s not as though...
Top five Dzongs of Bhutan
Bhutan is a tiny landlocked country tucked away in the eastern Himalayas and quite literally squeezed in-between India and China. Located at the boundary of...
Village at the end of the world
Looking out across the Rakitnica Canyon, and back towards the village of Lukomir, I try to think of other places where I’ve felt as cut off from the...
Touring Montenegro's mountainous north
Montenegro literally translates as ‘black mountain’ so it’s no surprise that this tiny country has its fair share of them. I was on a six day...
Hidden Iceland - the experiences you haven't heard about
Iceland is a bucket list of experiences all on its own. Whether you’re peering down into the belly of a volcano or up at the Northern Lights dancing...
5 Unusual museums from around the world
Museums aren’t all collections of cavernous chambers full of dusty, old relic after dusty, old relic (not that dusty, old relics can’t be...
Inside Moscow's grand kremlin palace
Approaching Moscow’s Kremlin was a magnificent sight. Even under a cloudy, threatening sky, the gold-covered cupolas of the cathedrals and bell towers in...
5 restaurants in Kosovo you need to visit
Traditional Kosovan food is very similar to Albanian cuisine with its Turkish and Balkan influences so expect delicious warm breads, huge plates of grilled...
My Bhutan diary - Part one
My trip to marvellously mountainous Bhutan will go down as one of my favourite trips to date. This small Himalayan gem has intrigued me ever since a friend...
Favourite foods from around the world
From the grandest tribal feast to the humblest market stall, exotic culinary adventures are to be had at every turn when travelling the globe. Here is a small...
My favourite Russian salad
Salad Olivier
One of my favourite Russian salads, which is also know as Russian Salad outside Russia and wedding salad in Mongolia! The original version...
Orangutans in Borneo - Gelison's story
Regent Holidays is proud to support Orangutan Appeal UK. For every Borneo holiday booked, we will sponsor our chosen Sepilok orangutan, Gelison, in your...
A night at the Darvaza gas crater
Our long journey towards the Darvaza Gas Crater begins in Ashgabat. We depart through the Dashoguz Gate and head into the vast Kara Kum Desert, where 160km in...
Pancake day - with a Russian twist!
Try this delicious alternative to Pancakes this Shrove Tuesday – a tasty Russian version!
Loosely translated as Butter Pancake Week, Maslenitsa is a...
Secret soviet-style dining in Lviv
Lviv’s Restaurant Kryivka is never going to win any awards for fine dining, but what do you need fine dining for when you can order horilka (Ukrainian...
Top 5 Russian Kremlins
Although the word Kremlin evokes images of the sturdy, red brick structure on Red Square, the word "kremlin" simply means fortress. You can find a...
A journey through the cultural treasures of Armenia
“Where exactly is that?” was the typical response from friends and family when I told them I was travelling to Armenia. As I recited a mantra of...
Greenland - on the top of the world
The Siberian people of 10,000 years ago must have really believed that the ice was whiter on the other side. Seemingly not content with eking out a meagre...
The Faroes & operation Valentine
Operation Valentine is about the occupation of the Faroe Islands by the British during WWII.
The Faroe Islands was a ‘county’ of Denmark (now...
Discovering the Akhal-teke horses of Turkmenistan
One of the more unexpected but undoubted highlights of our tour to Turkmenistan was the visit to the Akhal-Teke Stud Farm, run by the jovial Mr. Gulmedov, near...
Made in Taiwan: where to go and what to eat, drink & shop for!
Not so many years ago, it seemed that every toy, ceramic or electronic item had a ‘Made in Taiwan’ stamp or label on it, and I often wondered...
5 Amazing Trans-Siberian Railway Stops
A journey on the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok covers nearly 10,000km and a clock-busting seven time zones. A non-stop trip from end...
Unveiling Estonia's treasures
From Bucharest to Tirana and everywhere in between all across Eastern and Western Europe, there they are: the ‘dumplings’ with their bright head...
Snowmobiling in Iceland
Watching BBC1’s Holiday Hit Squad last night, I was delighted to see the feature comparing adventure holidays in Scotland with Iceland. Sorry Scots, but...
The great wall of... Croatia
If you are driving the Dalmatian coast from Split to Dubrovnik on a Croatia fly drive, the glistening turquoise waters of the Adriatic and the beautifully...
My Bhutan diary - Part two
First stop for the day was Simply Bhutan, a ‘living museum’ dedicated to traditional Bhutanese culture and a fun look at how life has changed over...
A day trip to Transdniestr
The Republic of Moldova has many attractions; such as the charming, tree-lined capital of Chisinau, the fine wineries and underground wine cellars, as well as...
Top five quirky museums in Iceland
Perhaps it’s the sight of the dancing northern lights, or of midsummer’s sun at midnight. Or maybe it’s the bizarre geological formations, or...
A recipe for Ukranian Borscht
One of my favourite Ukrainian dishes of all time, even in the 33 degree heat wave that Kyiv was experiencing when I visited this summer, is borscht. This...
A journey to Turkmenistan - a country of imagination
Regent Holiday’s client Murray Scott travelled with us to Turkmenistan. Here, he writes about the highlights of his trip…
The drive into the...
Taroko national park
Taroko National Park and its famous gorge is often, and rightly described, as the jewel of Taiwan and is a must-do part of any visitors itinerary.
The park...
A shark's tail
Located along the scenic Snaefellsnes peninsula, travelling North East of Berserkjahraun, lies a museum with a difference.
The Bjarnarhofn Shark Museum is...
Escape to Cambodia's secret beach retreats
There’s more to Cambodia holidays than uncovering an intriguing past and seeing an abundance of spectacular temples and charming colonial landmarks. Take...
Discover Russia: the incredible wooden buildings of Kizhi island
Travelling along Russia’s historic waterways from glitzy Moscow to imperial St Petersburg is the ideal way to discover the real Russia. I travelled...
Five unmissable things to do in Budapest
With so much to see and do on a Budapest city break it can be difficult to fit everything in. To make things easier for anyone embarking on a trip to this...
Vilnius: a perfect weekend getaway
Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, is located at the heart of Europe and boasts one of the largest Old Town centres in Europe. I love wondering around...
5 unmissable mausoleums & tombs
For the discerning despot, an opulent and ludicrously expensive mausoleum is the preferred option for securing a long and lasting legacy after they’ve...
Discover the Cambodia water festival
South East Asia offers an abundance of festivals celebrating everything from your classic New Year extravaganzas to the Thai festival of Loy Krathong (the...
Reykjavik: The Gateway to the New World
I love city breaks. If ever I have a few days off work, I like nothing more than spontaneously booking a flight to somewhere new. Yet so many city break...
Borneo Rainforest Lodge and the Wildlife of Danum Valley
Borneo, and in particular the Sabah region of Malaysian Borneo, is rightly famed for the richness of its wildlife and the beauty of its landscape. Whilst...
Brest Fortress - Brestskaya Krepost
Probably one of the most tragic and heroic stories of the Great Patriotic War, the remains of the Brest Fortress stands as a memorial to its defence back in...
Lithuania: The Baltics' Best Kept Secret
As with any country which has experienced centuries of invasion and occupation, Lithuania is fiercely proud of its culture and language. The latter as ancient...
All At Sea In Iceland
The day was finally here that my 8 year old nephew had been looking forward to ever since we had told him we were going to Iceland on holiday. On the first...
The World's Most Unusual Foods
We at Regent Holidays pride ourselves in never approaching the new and untried with anything less than an enthusiastic open mind. However, there has been the...
Trans-Siberian On The Tsar's Gold
For many, it’s the greatest railway journey you can take. The idea of travelling thousands of miles and crossing seven time zones appeals to the romantic...
5 Of The World's Best Drinks You've Never Heard Of
"The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to drink it,” Rudyard Kipling so nearly said. Nevertheless there are few better or more...
Vilnius to Warsaw: Sleepless On A Sleeper Train
This is a guest post by Mandy Huggins, who visited Lithuania and Poland with Regent Holidays. Mandy’s favourite destinations in the world are Japan,...
3 Indispensable Sarajevo and Belgrade Travel Tips
Regent Holidays’ resident North Korea and Mongolia expert, Carl Meadows, recently paid a visit to the emerging destinations of Bosnia-Herzegovina and...
Five Of The Best Moscow Metro Stations
As well as being one of the most efficient and cheapest underground transit systems in the world, the Moscow Metro is also undoubtedly one of the most...
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