expert ASK THE “Within the Specialist Journeys family, we find our


clients range from those who already know their field to people looking to discover a new interest. It might feel intimidating to give advice on a specialist area, but if you don’t know your wisteria from your clematis, or


your Greek temples from your Roman villas, the key is finding someone who does. The teams at Brightwater Holidays and Andante Travels really know their stuff and are always happy to help.” Jackie Willis, chief executive, Specialist Journeys


are also on the itinerary, plus sightseeing in Quito and Guayaquil, and outdoorsy adventures in Baños. Book it: Contiki’s seven-day The Lava Line with Me to We starts at £1,035 including accommodation,


transport and some meals. contiki.com


GARDENS Tempt green-fingered clients out of their own backyard with the chance to see some of the world’s greatest gardens through a specialist operator such as Brightwater Holidays. You can start small, with short UK tours, and then build them up to touring the horticultural highlights of Japan, South Africa or Costa Rica. If they need convincing to take


an escorted tour, look for itineraries with USPs including special access to private gardens, tours led by expert gardeners, and departures that coincide with festivals or events.


ABOVE: Gardens at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, French Riviera


Brightwater has two departures of its French Riviera itinerary, one visiting Menton’s lemon festival, the other the International Rose Festival in Grasse. Book it: Brightwater Holidays’ six-day Gardens of the French Riviera, departing February 20,


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