Carmel, Big Sur & Monterey Holidays

• Sail under the Golden Gate Bridge on your private, former America’s Cup yacht
• Enjoy gourmet food and fine wine on your exclusive private tour of Napa wineries
• Embark on an exhilarating eco-rafting adventure on Monterey Bay in search of whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife
• Soar high above the Hollywood sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and the Beverly Hills homes of celebrities on a private helicopter flight

• In Palm Springs relax by the pool, play a round of golf or discover the nightlife of this desert oasis
• Take to the skies on a helicopter flight for a bird's eye view of the breathtaking Grand Canyon
• Be surrounded in the outstanding natural beauty of Yosemite National Park
• Take a self guided tour of Alcatraz, the former federal penitentiary for America's most notorious criminals

• Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, express access to theme park rides and shows with your VIP Universal Studios Hollywood tickets
• Learn to surf in Santa Barbara or take a paddle board tour around the harbour
• Stop off at Piedras Blancas and watch the comical antics of the resident elephant seal colony
• Spend a day touring San Francisco on the Hop-On Hop-Off bus and take the ferry across to Alcatraz for a self-guided tour

• Take an eerie self-guided tour through the former high-security prison of Alcatraz where notorious criminals such as Mickey Cohen and Al Capone were once detained
• Stroll through the quaint seaside village of Carmel-by-the-Sea with its boutiques, galleries, pavement cafes
• Allocate a full day to enjoy the spectacular Big Sur coastal drive stopping at attractions such as Elephant Seal colony at Piedras Blancas and Hearst Castle at San Simeon
• Enjoy upscale accommodation and facilities at some of our favourite hand-picked Californian hotels

Welcoming romance-seekers, honeymooners, groups of friends and grown-up families, Ventana Big Sur is an utterly stylish Alila hotel for adults only. It’s a true haven, studded just off Highway One in Big Sur, surrounded by 160 acres of unspoilt meadows and towering redwood trees, with the Pacific Ocean shimmering in the distance. This natural wonderland of a location segues into the entire proper...

Located quite literally over Monterey Bay on the lovely Cannery Row, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is a beautiful waterfront hotel. Voted one of the ‘Top 25 Hotels in the US’ and regularly #1 hotel in Monterey by TripAdvisor reviewers and awarded a Forbes Four-Star Award, the Monterey Plaza is a perfect choice for a stay in the heart of the town. Accommodations are decorated in classic maritime ...

The highly acclaimed Post Ranch Inn combines elegance with barefoot luxury to create a calming and very special place. The Post Ranch Inn’s setting is the Big Sur, which emerges into view as you drive along the California coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles. In great contrast to these cosmopolitan cities, this stretch of unspoiled coastline possesses a mountainous majesty that thrills nat...

Located in the heart of the Carmel Valley amongst oak trees and vineyards stands the beautiful and tranquil Bernardus Lodge & Spa. This luxury retreat offers 73 accommodations scattered throughout 28 acres of gardens, orchards and vineyards. The rooms and suites offer a combination of old-world charm with modern sophistication, each featuring gas fireplaces, two-person soaking tubs, lavish king-s...

Set on 500 acres in Carmel Valley, the Carmel Valley Ranch is a 139 all-suite property with great family facilities, restaurants, spa and an impressive golf course. Recently renovated suites boast cathedral ceilings, pretty fireplaces and private decks. Guests will love the 9 tennis courts (7 hard courts and 2 clay courts), two outdoor salt-water swimming pools, two fitness centres, plenty of hiki...

Since 1919, The Lodge at Pebble Beach™ has welcomed visitors to this beautiful setting on the 17-mile drive of California’s coastline. Set beside the 18th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links course, the resort features an array of rooms and suites as well as excellent facilities. Choose from garden, golf course or ocean view accommodations, most of which feature a wood-burning fireplace. The Lodg...