Planning a holiday should be exciting, not overwhelming. While it's possible to arrange every element yourself, booking with a specialist tour operator gives you access to expert knowledge, carefully planned itineraries and the reassurance that every detail has been considered. From selecting the right accommodation to recommending experiences that suit your interests, a specialist tour operator helps you make the most of your time away.
At Regent, we take that expertise one step further. Before we recommend a destination, we experience it ourselves. Our Travel Specialists regularly travel to the countries and regions we sell, spending time exploring beyond the highlights to discover the places, people and experiences that make each destination unique. It's this knowledge that allows us to create holidays that are authentic, thoughtfully planned and tailored to the way you want to travel.
A tour operator creates and organises complete holidays by combining flights, accommodation, transport and experiences into one expertly planned itinerary. They manage every aspect of your trip and provide support before, during and after your holiday, making travel simpler, more convenient and often financially protected.
Whether you're looking for a tailor-made itinerary, an escorted tour or a fly-drive adventure, a specialist tour operator takes care of the planning so you can focus on enjoying your journey.
A tour operator designs and manages holidays, creating itineraries and working directly with trusted hotels, guides and local suppliers to deliver the overall experience. A travel agent, by comparison, helps customers find and book holidays offered by a variety of tour operators and travel providers. While both offer valuable advice, booking directly with a specialist tour operator means you're speaking to the people responsible for designing your holiday from start to finish.
For more than 50 years, Regent has been helping travellers discover destinations beyond the ordinary. Since pioneering holidays to Albania and Iceland in the 1970s, we've remained true to our spirit of exploration, continually expanding our collection of unique holidays while staying true to what matters most: creating exceptional travel experiences.
As an independent specialist tour operator, we're passionate about sharing destinations we genuinely know and love. Over the decades, we've built trusted relationships with local partners, carefully refined our itineraries and developed a reputation for personal service that puts our clients at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you're looking to explore the Arctic, discover the Baltics or experience one of Europe's hidden gems, our experienced team will help you find the holiday that's right for you, with expert guidance from your first enquiry through to your return home.
Booking with Regent means your holiday is planned by destination specialists who know the places they sell. We take care of the planning, provide financial protection and support you before, during and after your trip.
Our package holidays offer greater peace of mind, with financial protection and support if something unexpected happens before or during your trip. If your travel plans change, our experienced team is here to help every step of the way.
When you book with an ABTA and ATOL-protected tour operator, your holiday is financially protected. Your money is safeguarded, and you'll receive assistance if your travel provider experiences financial difficulties.
If your plans change, we'll explain your options and help make any amendments where possible. If disruption affects your holiday, our team will provide support to help get your plans back on track.
Yes. Tailor-made holidays booked through an ABTA and ATOL-protected tour operator are typically financially protected, provided they meet the relevant Package Travel Regulations.