To help you pick the right holiday for you we have divided our breaks into a number of categories and have also graded them according to level of fitness required.

Please read these details carefully, in conjunction with the holiday descriptions, to ensure both your own enjoyment and the enjoyment of other members of your group.

Categories

Experience: Holidays based around a specific subject, interest or hobby – your
opportunity to indulge your favourite pastime or try something new.

Activity: As the name suggests, these are holidays of a physical nature, based on a sport or outdoor pursuit. They may include instruction and the opportunity to develop your skills. These holidays may involve some unavoidable hazards.

City Break: Experience some of the greatest and most stimulating cities in the UK and
worldwide. We make the most of every break, so be prepared for full days and a fair amount of walking as we visit the main attractions.

Resort: Based in a single location, for those who don’t wish to travel further once you’ve arrived. These holidays often include a variety of excursions with some free time for you to explore at your own pace or choose from optional visits and activities.

Sun: Just relax and enjoy the sunshine! Based in one location these holidays are your chance to get away from it all. Optional activities and sightseeing trips can be arranged with help from your Vitalise Holiday Representative.

Tour: Explore fascinating landscapes and regions - ideal for those looking to get out and about and enjoy a varied and interesting holiday experience. We’ll be packing in a lot so expect more travel and multiple locations.

Cruise: An opportunity to enjoy the laid back atmosphere of the cruise ship and visit several places of interest ashore. You can take it as easy as you like or take part in a variety of excursions along the route if you wish.

Adventure Travel: These are exciting and challenging holidays for the more independent,
active traveller, featuring countries where the culture and conditions differ greatly from the UK. There may be unpredictable events or sudden changes to your itinerary, so an adaptable, self-reliant and positive outlook will be essential.

Grading

To help you choose the most suitable holiday for your needs we’ve graded all our holidays.

It’s important, both for your own enjoyment and the benefit of the group, that you are realistic about your own level of ability and fitness and that you are suitably prepared for the holiday you choose. If you’re in any doubt, give us a call.

Easy: No previous experience, specific skill or fitness level is required; however a minimum degree of mobility is necessary for participation in the planned itinerary.

Moderate: A good degree of fitness is required. The planned itinerary will involve some physical exertion or longer periods of time spent walking, standing or travelling.

Energetic: Excellent levels of fitness, stamina and mobility are required. The itinerary will involve some physical exertion, more challenging means of transport or a demanding schedule of excursions. There is the likelihood that the itinerary will require walking longer distances, up steps or on uneven ground.

Grading for activity holidays

Beginner: Suitable for those with no previous experience of the activity; however some physical exertion is involved and a reasonable degree of co-ordination and mobility is required. Periods of activity will be interspersed with regular breaks and may include alternative excursions or activities.

Improver: Suitable for those who have some previous experience of the activity and who wish to improve their skills. Activities will include more physical exertion than the beginner grade, and periods of activity will last for longer, however the pace will be relaxed with regular rest intervals.

Intermediate: Previous experience of the activity over consecutive days is required with a good level of fitness and stamina. A moderate level of skill and confidence in the activity are required. The periods of activity will be lengthy with few breaks.

Advanced: Regular experience of the activity over prolonged periods is required. A high level of fitness, stamina, skill and experience is required. There is substantial physical exertion over prolonged periods.

More information about our activity holidays is given in the information pack we’ll send with your booking acknowledgement. This information is provided as a guide only and may change depending on the ability of the group, the weather conditions and other external factors.