Feature and special discount brought to you by TD active Holidays, the Irish-owned and operated group holiday specialists.

TD active Holidays ‘Explore’ range is a selection of small group tours that provide unique and inspiring holidays that take you off the beaten track, helping you to unlock the authentic essence of each destination. They offer much more than a holiday. It is an opportunity for cultural immersion, independent exploration, as well as the must-see highlights. If you are looking for an adventure, then look for no further. Their small group tours are big enough to give you the security of travelling with like-minded people, but also intimate enough to ensure you get under the skin of the destination you are exploring. Plus, you will also be accompanied by an expert local guide to ensure you get the most out of your experience.

Before we start…Our exclusive Black Friday offer and to let you know you can Travel with Confidence!

The team at Donegal Woman are pleased to share with readers that we’ve partnered with TD active Holidays this Black Friday period to offer an exclusive discount voucher off TD active’s range of Explore holidays. Explore holidays allow you to venture off the beaten track and are the perfect choice for those looking to discover unique and exciting destinations, packed with interesting activities in some of the most fascinating destinations around the globe. Donegal Woman readers are getting a Black Friday exclusive of €75 off any TD active Explore holiday of 8 nights or more departing between January and June 2022 using VP-DON75 when booking between Sunday 14th – Monday 29th November. More information can be found here.

Your holiday is a very special time, and TD active Holidays craft the itineraries to make sure that you get the most enjoyment. The world is continuously changing, and they have been adapting to make sure that they deliver the best experience for you. Their priority is to bring you a wonderful experience safely. So, when you book with Travel Department, you can do so in the knowledge they’ll look after you every step of the way. More information can be found here.

TD active aim to include accommodation that best reflects the character of the local area in which you will be travelling. So, this could be a cosy homestay in Havana or an overnight junk boat cruise in Halong Bay.

The variety of transport used is also another important element of their small group adventure tours. Depending on the destination, they use everything from buses, boats, overnight trains, bicycles, tuk-tuks and 4 x 4 jeeps to make sure you get to experience all the main sights and sounds in a unique way. Whether it is trekking between forts in India, cycling through the countryside in Vietnam, white water rafting in Sri Lanka, or an interactive cooking experience in Thailand, you are sure to be kept on your toes with our exciting itineraries.

TD active want you to get to know the local people during your holiday. After all, they are the people who know the destination best. You could celebrate Holi, the festival of Colours, or Diwali, the Festival of Light, with a local family in Jaipur as you explore India. You can experience a Thai cooking class with a local family in Chiang Mai on holiday in Thailand. Or how about spending a night sleeping under the stars in a Bedouin Camp in the desert, so you can discover the tribal and nomadic traditions of the with their Explore Morocco holiday. 

Travelling to far-flung corners of the earth involves adapting to living conditions that are often very different from your own. And that is what makes travel so exciting. Culture shock is often part of the experience if you travel with an open mind. Now is the time to embrace the out-of-the-ordinary and book your next adventure.

TD active Holidays are small group adventure holidays full of unique activities specifically designed to suit your quest for exploration. Holidays range from a range of Walking tours through some of the most beautiful trails in Europe, Yoga and Photography tours plus an Explore range of tours that combines cultural immersion and must-see highlights in some of the world’s most fascinating locations. TD active Holidays are filled with action-packed experiences, fun and amazing activities – all shared with a like-minded group of people. 

Flights can be included from Dublin or if you prefer to make your own way, TD active have a range of flight exclusive options.

Don’t forget, Donegal Woman readers are getting a Black Friday exclusive of €75 off any TD active Explore holiday of 8 nights or more departing between January and June 2022 using VP-DON75 when booking between Sunday 14th – Monday 29th November.

TD active Holidays are owned by Travel Department who are Ireland’s leading escorted tour operators with over 25 years’ experience of crafting beautifully curated, inspirational itineraries to worldwide destinations, all accompanied by expert local guides. They offer a wide range of guided group holidays from City Breaks or Solo Travel to Irish Homegrown and even Active & Adventure (including Walking, Yoga and Photography holidays).

Travel Department’s escorted holidays typically include flights, accommodation, transfers and guided tours. They carefully plan your trip, so you experience the best holiday highlights accompanied by a friendly local guide. With Travel Department you see more!