Where can I get off the beaten track?
At Not in the Guidebooks we do our best to ensure that all our holidays take you off the beaten track, which means whether you go to Morocco or Mexico, Cyprus or Cuba, you’ll be getting a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience. It is through working with local people and their knowledge that we’re able to curate itineraries that really get under the skin of a destination. So, if you’re looking for an off the beaten track holiday, just browse our destinations and start your adventure!
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Who are off the beaten track holidays for?
Seasoned travellers, people who’ve never left their home country, off the beaten track holidays are popular amongst absolutely everyone and anyone looking to broaden their horizons and experience something new through travel!
You’ll be led by a local guide, who takes absolute pride in their home and in showing you all the best bits that make it so special. You’ll try the local food, hear the local music, meet the local people, and escape the well-worn trails where cultures are diluted by hordes of tourists. All that’s required of you is a thirst for new experiences, a traveller’s curiosity and bags of enthusiasm. Bring this on an off the beaten track holiday, and you’ll be rewarded with memories that will last a lifetime.
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Sustainability & responsible travel
Of course there is a lot of personal benefits of off the beaten track holidays, but what about social and environmental benefits? Recent data has shown that up to 78% of the money spent on holidays in developing countries ends up in the pockets of international businesses, which is a huge loss for locals. That is why when you get of the beaten track with Not in the Guidebooks, you’ll be staying in locally owned accommodations, partaking in locally run activities and otherwise supporting local businesses! Then, when it comes to the environment tourism can play a big part in damaging local eco-systems through mass tourism and overcrowding. So, when you get off the beaten track you’re helping by taking pressure off local infrastructure and allowing those tourism hotspots a bit of a breather. If you’d like to learn more about our sustainability efforts then check out our sustainability commitments page.
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