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Discover volcanos, jungle, beaches, world class wildlife and the concept of Pura Vida on adventures in the tropical land of Costa Rica.

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As well as one of the top destinations on earth for safari, Kenya also hosts incredible mountain ranges and beautiful Indian Ocean beaches.

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Ancient temple complexes, magical white-sand beaches and jungles dotted with cool waterfalls, Cambodia is not one to miss.

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Welcome to Italy, home to more UNESCO world heritage landmarks than any other country in the world. With its dramatic history, world-renowned culinary reputation and breathtaking landscapes, Italy has everything you need for a popular holiday destination. At Not in the Guidebooks, we love activity holidays in Italy, it’s the perfect place for developing new skills, embracing old hobbies and just learning.

When in Italy there is just no avoiding how incredible the food is, and why would you want to? Maybe you want to take a trip to sample the food, or maybe you want to actually learn to cook as well as an Italian with a cooking holiday in Italy. Between the wine, the fresh produce and the world-class hospitality, it doesn’t get much better than Italy.

If you’re looking to learn more about Italy’s history then why not try an off-the-beaten track city tour? Or maybe you want to learn to paint like Michelangelo, where better than Italy? Whatever you decide to do in Italy, it’ll be a life-changing experience, so why wait?

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Tuscany

With rolling hills & iconic cities, the only issue you'll have is deciding where to start in this id

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Puglia

The sunny, whitewashed heel of the boot, is home to an abundance of amazing beaches and hidden gems.

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Rome

Rome needs no introduction. Charismatic, charming and captivating, from its history to vibrant stree

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Verona

Made famous by Romeo & Juliet, Verona itself is an open-air museum with many hidden paths.

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Sorrento

Nestled in the historic Bay of Naples, it’s the perfect base for exploring the picturesque Amalfi

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Sorrento

Naples

Naples is all about the raw & the spontaneous, it bubbles with volcanic drama and infectious energy.

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Umbria

A lush green paradise, landlocked Umbria is a magical region of truly authentic Italy.

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Lake Garda

Enjoy its glistening waters, from quaint harbor towns in the south, to dramatic mountains in the nor

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Sicily

One of Europe's most seductive destinations, Sicily sits at the heart of the Mediterranean and deliv

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Venice

A truly unique, magical city, born out of a marble palace on a lagoon, and developing into a stunnin

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