Leisure Travel
At Holmes Travel, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable travel experiences that feel deeply personal and perfectly tailored. As a small, dedicated team of worldwide travel specialists, we craft escapes to the world’s most breathtaking destinations—whether it’s a spontaneous weekend away or the once-in-a-lifetime adventure you’ve always dreamed of.
Luxury getaways
From the Maldives’ crystal-clear waters to serene Greek retreats and sensational Serengeti safaris, our firsthand knowledge ensures your trip is extraordinary.
City breaks
Our team offers well-researched advice to help you make the most of your time in your chosen city. We guide you through the finer points— dining out, getting around and the best way to experience all the must see highlights.
Cruising
Imagine unpacking just once, then waking up each morning in a brand-new destination. That’s the effortless magic of cruising - and at Holmes Travel, we make it even more extraordinary.
We partner with the world’s leading cruise operators to select voyages that suit your style.
From Luxury River Cruises to Ocean Voyages and awe inspiring Expedition Journeys to the world’s most remote destinations. With our team’s deep expertise across all cruise types, we’ll match you with the perfect itinerary - ensuring every moment is seamless, enriching, and unforgettable.
Wildlife Encounters
At Holmes Travel, we’re true wildlife enthusiasts.
We are passionate about crafting extraordinary journeys that offer unforgettable encounters with the natural world. Whether you're hoping to witness iconic species or explore remote ecosystems, we design adventures that give you the best possible chance of meaningful, memorable experiences. We know that balance is key and ensure these encounters seamlessly integrate into larger tailormade itineraries.
Asia Wildlife Specialists
Our deep knowledge of India and Sri Lanka allows us to curate immersive wildlife journeys, from tiger tracking in national parks to elephant sanctuaries and birdwatching havens.
Many of our team have travelled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, with unforgettable journeys to Borneo in search of elusive orangutans and adventures across Indonesia’s islands in pursuit of the legendary Komodo dragons. These firsthand experiences fuel our passion and deepen our expertise - allowing us to craft wildlife-rich itineraries that are as thrilling as they are immersive.
Marine Life & Underwater Adventures
Our team is well-versed in diving and snorkelling opportunities worldwide. We can help explain the process of getting the relevant qualifications and where best to put them into practice.
Trusted Partners, Tailored Experiences
As a fully independent travel company, we offer complete flexibility in how your holiday is arranged. We can tailor-make comprehensively protected packages in-house, or act as an agent to coordinate with one of our trusted partners - specialists in specific destinations or travel styles.
Testimonials
"Holmes Travel has been handling our travel for many years. They are the best travel agent we have ever had the pleasure of dealing with. They pay attention to every detail and know what our expectations are and what we want from our holidays. If any situations arise, they are dealt with professional and efficient, and we wouldn’t use any other travel company."
F Rammell
"We have used Holmes for over thirty five years due to the brilliant levels of service and attention to detail shown. John personally tailors our trips and we thank him for his invaluable advice from his own extensive experience."
F Scott
"I have had the pleasure of working with Holmes Travel for circa 30 years now. They have organised long trips, short trips, luxurious trips, cruises, fly drives and they have listened to my endless requests with patience and fortitude and always the holiday turns out to be precision organised and exactly what I hoped it would be."
K Berkley
"We have used Holmes Travel for many years, they have been great in helping us plan our holidays, giving us great advice and they are always very professional and we would recommend them 100%. We have just booked a once in a lifetime Holiday to Australia, Jack & David have constantly helped us plan this, taking a lot of the stress away, always listening and coming up with great ideas."
D Brewer
"Booking our honeymoon with Holmes was truly effortless, they listened to everything we wanted from our honeymoon and put the perfect package together for us. Not having to worry or do the research, we were content knowing that Holmes had sorted everything for us. An incredible holiday and exceptional experience as a Holmes customer."
Z and J Rogers
