Not In The Guidebooks Avaliações 

I was meant to go and stay in a treehouse with my children for a weekend. I had spoke to the people directly a they said everything was ok.
2 days before we were due to leave. They ring and said the holiday had been cancelled as it had not been put through correctly. They did offer another place, this was really not child friendly at all. They also said I could go next year to the treehouse. But this is still not good enough when you have 3 brokenhearted child.

Pheona Kerr was an excellent host and she looked after us really well. Her teaching style was clear and informative. Although the members of the group were working in different mediums and painted in different styles we were each given individual instruction, when needed, making the painting experience enjoyable. The setting of Casa Appennino is stunning with lovely views of the neighbouring hills. The house and villa, surrounded by the gardens Pheona has developed, are delightful. There were also opportunities to photograph the nearby mountains and countryside. All very photogenic for later projects. A thoroughly enjoyable trip

Perfect company to deal with . Regular communication- quick response and went out of their way to help , Highly recommended and would definitely use again

Jo is a fantastic teacher. Lots of patience and expertise. The biggest lesson I learned was draw the light not the line, as I often do the opposite. My paintings will be better as a result. I also learned how best to set the composition so it attracts the eye into the painting. I had the best night’s sleep in ages! I loved the waterbed and the area is so peaceful and calming. I also thought the food was great and Jo was very accommodating with my food preferences and idiosyncrasies. The sauces have to be mentioned because they were outstanding! The trip to the winery was wonderful, I bought 2 cases to ship back because they were so good and were good value for money. I highly recommend this course for all who love watercolor and wine!

Such a wonderful and relaxing stay. The attention to detail of the treehouse was amazing. The total thought to the surroundings and environment was outstanding.

Totally appreciated the maps for the hiking trails and also the adventure day trip and also the gift of the print of the treehouse was the icing on the cake.

Definitely will return.

Portugese Cooking Holiday 19th - 24th April 2024
What a very special place! In a beautiful riverside setting this was the perfect venue for a cooking course. Very comfortable rooms (mine had a view of the infinity pool), well equipped kitchen and charming company. Graham & Cheryl are the perfect hosts with nothing being too much trouble from arrival to departure. We worked our way through many Portuguese and Portuguese influenced dishes, my favourites being the Bacalhau com Natas and the Cataplana – delicious! There was a visit to a small local market and museum and a lunch in a local restaurant. Highly recommended.

Very knowledgeable and personable driver/guide on our tour of the Douro Valley. Being in a small group there was ample opportunity to ask questions and the selection of wineries gave a good overview of the types of wines and methods used in the Douro Valley.
Excellent value for money, will definitely recommend to others!

Beautiful Weekend Away in Shropshire

My partner and I booked the Shepherd's Hut with a Hot Tub in Shropshire, and were blown away with how lovely it truly was. The scenery was stunning, the views were amazing, we were woken up to the sound of birds tweeting and fell asleep to the sound of rain. There were stunning walks throughout the area, and so much nature to experience (including waterfalls)! The hosts were lovely, and the NITGB staff who helped organise this were amazing. We couldn't recommend this company enough!

Fantastic experience. We joined a tour to find Santa in Finland and it was just perfect. The guides (elves!), reindeers, the whole experience was just superb. Obviously our 3 years old daughter was all around the place, but it felt really good for us adults - it spoke to our inner child. Spoiler: we've also found Santa's cabin :). Recommended!

I would recommend visiting Lapland and staying in an Igloo was a real experience but the service provided by NITGB's let us down quite badly.
-Getting details from the company was difficult from the outset, the itinerary was incorrectly stated in the voucher and we had to email and then phone to get this corrected.
-No detailed Itinerary was provided.
-A number of times we asked about transfer times and these were never confirmed so on our last day we were picked up at 8.00am and in the airport by 9.15an for a 1.00pm flight, why?
-With the activities it was a lot more serious, when we went for the Husky trip, warm weather clothing hadn't been arranged and we were left in -15c for 20 mins or so whilst the Husky company arranged for a taxi to pick the warm weather suit up. We were almost too cold to go on the trip.
-With the sauna we weren't told if we needed to bring our swimming kit, fortunately we did and that had been arranged for right after the Husky experience-so no chance to go back to the hotel.
-With the Snowmobile experience the company organising the event couldn't find our details for almost an hour and this was because it was booked in a different tour operators name.
My sense is NITGB had little experience in organising or experiencing these trips and so we were left to work it out ourselves.
Just a little effort on their side would have made all the difference.
By comparison a colleague at work went on a similar trip through a different company and they were asked their clothes sizes etc before they left so all ready for them when they arrived.

We booked a trip to Lapland through Not In The Guidebooks and the help and support from start to finish was exceptional. Would highly recommend for your dream holiday.

Our trip to Iceland using NITG was nothing short of sensational! I booked it for my husbands birthday and we loved it from start to finish! They made everything so easy and straightforward. Amazing trips & activities with the best guides, standout performance from Michal (@holidaytours) who made our day with his wonderful energy, passion and knowledge, not just about the glacier we hiked, but about Iceland as a whole. A trip we’ll remember forever!

This was my first time working with NITGB and I found their service excellent.

What an amazing experience from start to finish! All of the activities were superb. The Santa experience in particular was unique and magical.

4 nights hunting for northern lights in Finnish Lapland. What a truly amazing out of this world experience, everything catered for, husky sleigh ride, reindeer experience, snow shoe fell walking , snowmobiling and ice fishing, photography workshop…. The only thing missing was the northern lights but that’s hit and miss and you take your chances and hope they’re out during your stay… but hey we’ll come back and hopefully see them another time, northern lights village was truly breathtaking, the aurora glass roof cabins were beyond belief, the food was great, not a huge choice but enough for everyone regards variety , drinks were good prices, and the staff and guides are out of this world, everyone is so helpful. I’m sure you could probably put your own package together and do it cheaper but my advise is don’t, they have everything so well organised, even down to your ski suits, gloves, boots etc which are yours for the entire staff. Truly truly amazing experience with absolutely nothing to complain about …. Just perfect

“Not In The Guidebooks” is a brilliant company - they listen to your dreams and help to make them happen.

A very enjoyable holiday with lovely company - the host and art tutor were great, so friendly and welcoming. I was expecting a more French experience at the accommodation however. I particularly loved the quaint old villages which provided a wealth of subjects for painting.
I did find the person at NING I spoke to before booking didn’t have a clue about the holiday. Would be much better to allow prospective travellers to email the art tutor or host to get a better idea.

Our break away was just magical, the treehouse was lovely with a fantastic decking area next to the stream. The hot tub was great and the outdoor shower was lovely. We had a rope swing and a hammock. You really do not need to go off site,so much to do or just relax and do nothing. The walk from the car park is a effort so pack light. Its a holiday where you really do have quality time and just perfect to create memories with family. Just perfect we will book again and take our grandchild and all our sons & partners. Just perfect!

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a wine tasting tour in the picturesque Troodos mountains of Cyprus. The tour included visits to four charming family-owned wineries, each offering a unique and delightful experience.

As we moved from one winery to another, the stunning landscape of the Troodos mountains served as a breathtaking backdrop. Each winery continued to impress with their hospitality and exceptional wines. The knowledgeable staff provided insights into the winemaking process, and it was evident that these wineries take great pride in producing high-quality, handcrafted wines.

We were taken to a gorgeous small family owned restaurant in the mountains for a fabulous and very large ‘small’ mezze lunch! The view was breathtaking.

The passion and knowledge of everyone we met was evident. We highly recommend this trip.

I went on a painting holiday in Limousin France at Chez Beaumont . However I was disappointed to find out 2 days before travelling that I was to be the only person on the course. There was no Sunday gathering of artists and tutor over a bbq and no opportunity to socialise with fellow artists. The nearby village St Sebastien was 27 mins walk away with only 1 shop. All the cafes and a restaurant were permanently closed and I felt very isolated. Much of the itinerary I was sent was out of date or incorrect so I felt I didn't get what I was sold. The tutor Janet was great however and took me out every day to galleries and villages and I painted in the garden. I learned a lot and we shared a lovely time.