What Is Tailor Made Travel?
Tailor made travel is about organising a trip that prioritises travellers likes, hobbies, interests, pace and budget, designed specifically to the traveller or group, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Regular set-itinerary tours come with fixed times, dates and pace. A personalised travel itinerary, on the other hand, is built fully around visitor preferences, from accommodation to transport to activities, everything is tailored to the people on the trip.
Organising tailor made travel in UK is where a destination management company can help. A DMC brings local knowledge, supplier relationships and destination expertise, turning a travel wish list into reality.
Why Are More Travellers Choosing Custom Travel Itineraries?
Choosing custom travel planning puts the travellers back in control. Personalised holidays let you shape the trip around what actually matters most.
Flexibility to Change Course
Personalised holidays allow flexibility, enjoying experiences authentically, and the freedom to make changes if needed, like staying in one destination longer or skipping somewhere altogether if it doesn’t interest them.
Travel Your Way
The trip is fully built around what matters to the traveller rather than an off-the-shelf package tour. Some travellers might prioritise:
- Extra time in a favourite destination
- A slower pace with fewer stops per day
- Room to follow a recommendation from a local guide or driver
Whatever the priority, custom travel planning adapts around it, rather than the traveller adapting to a fixed programme.
5 Benefits of a Custom Travel Itinerary
Having a custom travel itinerary comes with real benefits when travelling. The benefits are as follows:
1. A Personalised Travel Itinerary Designed Around You
A clear benefit of a custom travel itinerary is that it is designed entirely around the traveller, not a generic tour built for a few people. The holiday can focus on their interests, wish list locations and attractions, and give the freedom to spend more time in the places that matter most to them.
2. Travel at Your Own Pace
Everyone travels differently. A personalised travel itinerary allows the traveller to set the right pace for them, and if different members of a group have different preferences, a tailor-made itinerary can accommodate everyone rather than forcing a single speed on the whole group.
3. Expert Custom Travel Planning Without the Stress
Although it can be daunting, working with an experienced DMC allows the process of custom travel planning to be seamless. Attractions can be suggested based on your interests, transport can be as organised or as flexible as you like, and you are never tied to someone else’s schedule. A trusted local DMC makes the whole planning process easy, so travellers can enjoy the process of arranging a personalised trip, without the hassle.
4. Bespoke Travel Doesn’t Have to Mean Luxury Prices
It’s commonly believed that tailor-made travel is an expensive luxury, however this is not the case. When working with a trusted DMC, all preferences and budgets are considered. With your budget in mind, the perfect mix of transport, accommodation and experiences can be planned, and spread at different levels throughout the trip, for example: a five-star hotel for one night, a bespoke private experience at a key location, or a private driver for a few days to explore further than the tourist attractions.
When done correctly, custom travel planning can offer better overall value, because every element is chosen for its worth rather than added in by default.
5. Travel More Responsibly
A custom travel itinerary also gives travellers the chance to focus on the experiences that matter most to them, including how they want to give back to the destinations they visit. That might mean incorporating community run experiences, choosing suppliers with Green Accreditation, or working with a locally based DMC that supports responsible tourism as standard.
Why Choose Best of Scotland Holidays?
With over 40 years of experience, Best of Scotland Holidays is one of Britain’s longest established independent Destination Management Companies. We are founding members of the Scottish Incoming Golf Tour Operators Association (SIGTOA) and the Scottish Destination Management Association (SDMA), and we have been members of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) since 1989.
Our longstanding team brings a mass of local knowledge to every custom itinerary we build, using decades of experience across Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales. We create genuine bespoke travel experiences, from private guided tours to self-drive and rail itineraries, with the flexibility to plan around different budgets, interests and experiences. Our combination of experience, local insight and a personal approach make us the ideal partner for a custom-built itinerary.
Who Is Bespoke Travel Perfect For?
Bespoke holidays suit almost anyone, including:
- Couples looking for a romantic, personalised holiday
- Families who need flexibility around different ages and interests
- Small groups travelling together with varied preferences
- Luxury travellers seeking a fully tailor-made holiday
- Special interest tours, from golf to castles to food and drink
- First-time visitors who want expert guidance without losing flexibility
- Returning visitors ready to explore beyond the well-known highlights
Start Planning A Bespoke UK & Ireland Journey
A custom travel itinerary means a holiday that is unique and paced to the traveller, planned by experts, flexible on budget and mindful of the destinations visited. Best of Scotland Holidays has over 40 years of experience helping travellers create exactly that. Get in touch today to start planning your own bespoke travel journey across the UK and Ireland.
FAQs
What is tailor made travel?
Tailor made travel is about organising a trip that prioritises the traveller’s likes, hobbies, interests, pace and budget, designed specifically to the traveller or group, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
What is the difference between bespoke travel and tailor-made travel?
Both describe travel that is designed entirely around the traveller, not a tour built for generic appeal, giving the freedom to spend more time in the places that matter most.
What is a custom travel itinerary?
A custom travel itinerary is a personalised travel itinerary designed around the traveller, built fully around their preferences, from accommodation to transport to activities.
Is bespoke travel more expensive than a package holiday?
It’s commonly believed that tailor-made travel is an expensive luxury, however this is not the case. When working with a trusted DMC, all preferences and budgets are considered, and every element is chosen for its worth to the traveller, rather than added in by default.
What does a destination management company do?
A DMC brings local knowledge, supplier relationships and destination expertise, turning a travel wish list into reality.
Can a bespoke itinerary include self-drive and private guided tours?
Yes, we create genuine bespoke travel experiences, from private guided tours to self-drive and rail itineraries, with the flexibility to plan around different budgets, interests and experiences.
Are bespoke holidays suitable for families?
Yes, families who need flexibility around different ages and interests are among those bespoke holidays suit best.
Can I travel sustainably with a bespoke itinerary?
Yes, a custom travel itinerary gives travellers the chance to focus on how they want to give back to the destinations they visit, incorporating community run experiences, choosing suppliers with Green Accreditation, or working with a locally based DMC that supports responsible tourism as standard.
