Marco Polo

read moreMy first safari was in Kenya in 1984 and I found it extraordinary that I was really able to see some of the wildlife spectacles which I had seen on TV. Since then, I have returned many times and have enjoyed just about the full range of types of safari holidays - from the camping type to the luxury lodge. You may well ask: why keep returning for the same kind of holiday? Well, no two safari trips are alike - the environments, times of year, sightings of animals or birds as well as the camps or lodges are all so different.

read moreThe therapeutic value of white sand, coconut palms and aquamarine sea is immeasurable. We have spent a lot of time (some would say too much) seeking out and enjoying some of the finest beaches in the world. The beach for you may be the wonderfully cosmopolitan city beach of Ipanema in Rio (so much more sophisticated than Copacabana) or the perfect horseshoe Emerald Bay on Pangkor Laut in Malaysia. We can guide you towards the beach and hotel that suits your own personal taste and budget and, most importantly, do our best to make sure you are there at the best time of year.

read moreWe have an extensive range of travel products for Europe which do not appear elsewhere. We can give advice based on personal experience on most parts of Europe, so if you are after a value for money holiday on a Greek island, a luxury villa with private pool and a cook in Portugal or a super hotel in Italy, give us a call.

read moreWe believe that safety and enjoyment are equally important when travelling with Marco Polo Travel. It is important, therefore, that you have adequate travel insurance in place before you travel; cover must include emergency medical expenses, personal accident and repatriation. In addition, we strongly recommend that you include baggage, personal liability and cancellation cover. Marco Polo Travel Advisory Service has teamed up with Holiday Extras to offer our travellers a range of excellent policies to choose from.

read moreMarco Polo was one of the first travel agencies to specialise in active and adventure travel and we now represent the best of the specialist tour operators. You may have travelled with EXPLORE, EXODUS, IMAGINATIVE TRAVELLER, INTREPID, THE ADVENTURE COMPANY, GUERBA, TREKAMERICA, WINETRAILS, ATG, OASIS, NOMADIC EXPEDITIONS, TALL STORIES, DRAGOMAN, ENCOUNTER OVERLAND, RAMBLERS WORLDWIDE before - if so we can pass on to you any booking discounts or incentives offered by those companies. If you are new to this type of holiday we can recommend the company and the trip that suits you best.

read moreOnly four hours flight away Morocco feels as if you have stepped back in time. Incredibly diverse, you can walk in the Atlas Mountains, camp in the desert, get lost in the Medinas of the imperial cities or enjoy mint tea and pastries in a pretty seaside town. The food is delicious, the public transport is frequent, the roads are good, the people are hospitable and the cost of living is low. There is accommodation to suit every budget. We can personally recommend some small guesthouses for 5 a night or some wonderful deluxe properties for a lot more.

read moreFamily holidays are not as simple as they sound. Making sure that parents and children are happy is not easy but we have built up a very good range of options to suit all budgets. Although many tour operators offer 'holiday clubs' in European resorts with plenty of activities, there are now specialist operators who offer something less organised for those who prefer to be more independent. There are now children's clubs available with self catering properties or a 'Flying Nanny Service' where you pre-book a villa based British nanny.

read moreWe are sympathetic to the needs of women travellers and believe that women of all ages can travel safely, and enjoyably, as long as they follow a few basic ground rules and adopt the right approach, ie a happy and confident manner that takes account of local people's views on how women should behave and dress. Three important points to remember are the three Cs: Commonsense, Compromise and Confidence. BUT if you are still nervous about turning your dreams into reality, feel a little daunted and unsure about what it would be like to travel the world, read on.