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Discover the Canary Islands

With their sub-tropical forests, dramatic lava fields and idyllic sandy coves, the Canaries are an undiscovered world of their own. As our insider’s guide will reveal, these islands are perfect for a walking adventure. History and culture The mysterious Canaries have been capturing people’s imaginations for thousands of years. Since Plato first wrote of it, […]

Five Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Tuscany

Think of Tuscany and your mind no doubt becomes awash with images of vineyards rolling into panoramas of splendour, or perhaps the Renaissance architecture and art of Florence, Siena or Pisa; or maybe just a massive glass of Chianti. We all have our ideas of what best captures the essence of Tuscany, but read on […]

A Comprehensive Heirarchy of all the Volcanoes in the Canary Islands

Big ones, little ones, some as big as an island.

Discovering the Secrets of Andalucia

A real insight into Headwater’s Secrets of Andalucía holiday from Reservation Consultant, Karen Yates… When I was asked recently if I would like to join my colleague Charlie on a trip to Andalucía I jumped at the chance. I have spent quite a lot of time in the region but never in the area of […]

Piedmont – Food Glorious Food!

Food Glorious Food! Wine Wonderful Wine! Read all about Kerry and Emma’s trip to Piedmont on Headwater’s Gastronomic Barolo Cycling holiday… A three night whistle stop tour of Piedmont was certainly not long enough to take in such a beautiful place. It’s a good job Headwater offer eight night options for both walking and cycling holidays […]

Sampling the Delights of Croatia on the Castles to Coast Walking Holiday

Sasha Hands, Reservation Consultant tells us all about her recent trip to Croatia… I’m now entering my eighth year at Headwater and so far on my list of educational trips I have ticked off France, Spain and Switzerland. You may say, like me, that these are the more popular and well known destinations so when […]

Cycling along the Canal du Midi.

Tina James, Managing Director of Headwater, tells us all about her experience on our trip cycling holidays in France… Being a confirmed Francophile I jumped at the chance to go on our newly introduced cycling trip along the Canal du Midi. Following in the boat trails of Rick Stein in a region rich in history […]

Wandering around Lake Wörthersee

Calvin Yates, Researcher at Headwater, walks the little known region of Carinthia in Austria. Last summer I travelled to the beautiful Austrian region of Carinthia to research some new holidays. It’s an area not so well known to the Brits but Lake Wörthersee, the largest lake in Carinthia, is surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, lush […]