A Whisky Tour of Islay: The Complete Guide

Islay, a stunning island off Scotland’s west coast, is a whisky lover’s paradise. Home to nine renowned distilleries, it produces world-famous single malts with a distinct island character. In this guide, we’ll cover Islay’s history, whisky tours, and tips for planning your perfect visit. Read more

How to Plan a Perfect Road Trip in Ireland

Discover Ireland with our new self-drive tours. This comprehensive guide covers everything from Ireland's history and geography to travel tips, best times to visit, and top attractions. Plan your perfect Irish adventure with expert advice on exploring the Emerald Isle. Read more

18 Beautiful Places to Visit on the West Coast of Scotland: In Pictures

With breathtaking beaches, ancient castles, and sparkling lochs, the stunning west coast of Scotland will always hold a special place in our hearts. Join us as we explore some of our favourite spots. Read more

12 Spectacular Shots from Your Road Trips in Scotland

For the past 20 years, we’ve been crafting award-winning self-drive holidays in the British Isles. In that time, our intrepid clients have been kind enough to send us some sensational snaps from their adventures. We’ve dug through the archive to uncover some of our all-time favourite client photos. Read more

A Walk Through Time – A Brief History of Absolute Escapes

What's the Absolute Escapes story? Join our founders Andy Gabe and Sheila Tulloch on a walk through the company's history ... Read more

8 Reasons to Visit the Isle of Arran

Home to historic castles, ancient standing stones, a beautiful coastline, and some of the finest locally-produced food & drink in Scotland - the Isle of Arran is a dream destination. Best of all, it's still relatively undiscovered. Dawn from the Absolute Escapes team explores some of the islands' highlights... Read more

How do our Self-Drive Holidays Work?

Since 2004, we've led the way in planning remarkable road trips in the UK. Like a perfectly tailored suit, each itinerary is crafted around you. Learn more about us and our self-drive holidays in our new guide. Read more

20 Years of Absolute Escapes: Q&A with Andy & Sheila

We put some questions to our intrepid directors, asking them about the highs and lows of running the business, and where's still on their bucket list. Read on for a behind-the-scenes insight into their journey. Read more

20 Inspiring Holiday Ideas for 2024

To celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ve put together our most popular holidays with the latest travel trends to bring you an amazing list of 20 different holiday ideas for your 2024 adventures and beyond! Read more

9 Most Beautiful Places in England’s Lake District

Shimmering lakes, majestic mountains and idyllic villages - where do you start exploring England's magical Lake District? We've rounded up some of the region's most beautiful locations to get you started ... Read more

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