Slip Away Travel is a newcomer to the industry but the 2 principals in the business have a combined 65 years of travel experience and have visited around 110 countries. The travel experience and the desire to help others with their travel is the inspiration behind starting this company. It is also our desire to only use the best tour operators in each country, the safest and most reliable airlines and the most best accommodation providers. Our experience over the years has reinforced the need to promote quality over cheap.
A well-thought-through itinerary can make all the difference to your travel. Working closely with our client, we create itineraries which explore destinations in a meaningful way and include not just the obvious, well-known sites, but also less touristed but equally rewarding gems that are a little off the beaten path.
Passionate, prepared and professional, our tour leaders bring a world of experience and a wealth of knowledge to your travels. They have solid postgraduate qualifications, university level teaching and research experience, and a thorough knowledge of destinations. This ensures that they are fresh, enthusiastic and can provide genuine insight rather than just facts and anecdotes. If you are thinking about travelling with us, we encourage you to find out as much as possible about your tour leader. You can read more about our tour leaders here.
A key component of the Slip Away Travel experience is you. Over the years we’ve been fortunate to have experienced many tours and know that people want more from life than just a checklist of ‘must see’ destinations. No special qualifications are required to join our tours, just a desire to incorporate genuine intellectual insight into your travels.
Some room for spontaneity is also important! A satisfying journey will always comprise things you were planning to see and do, and things that are new or just ‘pop-up’: an excellent new museum, a great performance or the simple local restaurant that serves exceptional food. That’s why we prefer long stays and leave time in the program for individual exploration and relaxation. We include all breakfasts, but there are plenty of free evenings to discover local restaurants, or just relax.
Our tours vary in size but all have a maximum size of 20. We find this is large enough for travellers to find like-minded companions within the group but still small enough for us to provide personalised service, learn about your interests and incorporate them into the experience. The small group size and distinct themes of our tours help to create a relaxed, convivial atmosphere.
In these days of increasing tourism, choosing the right time of year and even the right time of day is essential. If you look through our program you will notice that many of our tours take place in the ‘shoulder’ and even low seasons, especially for popular destinations. We also take care to avoid big cities on the weekend, where possible, and major public holidays, when sites can be overcrowded.
Location, location, location. In order to avoid unnecessary transfers and allow for individual exploration, we select comfortable, centrally-located hotels wherever possible. Most of the hotels we use are 4-star, with the occasional splurge on 5-star. We prefer smaller hotels if available, and we are constantly researching and reviewing our choices. Wherever possible, we plan our tours around a limited number of stops, making your stay more relaxed and more enjoyable.
Slip Away Travel is more than just a tour operator. We are also a full-service travel agency who can assist you with all aspects of your travel. We have developed a network of outstanding suppliers in the countries in which we operate. These include booking agents, local guides, performing arts companies and of course hotels and restaurants. When booking on a tour, we can assist you with flights, airport and hotel transfers, insurance, pre-tour arrival and additional travel.
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