To help you pick the right holiday for you we have divided our breaks into a number of broad categories of interest 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

Our range of holidays is divided into five categories.

Sun: With the emphasis on relaxing and enjoying the sun, these holidays are a chance to have a complete break away from it all. Some gentle activities and sightseeing trips are likely to be included. Activity options may be available.

Sightseeing: Our sightseeing holidays focus on visiting places of interest, with some free time to explore the area or go shopping in smaller groups. There is a likelihood of extra travel during the holiday, such as coach, rail or minibus transport.

Interest: Interest holidays are based around a specific subject or hobby, some may have a ‘hands-on’ approach, and there may be less free time available.

Activity: These are holidays of a physical nature, based on a sport or outdoor pursuit. They may include instruction and the opportunity to develop skills in that activity. Activity holidays, by their nature, may involve some unavoidable hazards for participants.

Adventure Travel: These holidays are for the more independent and active traveller, to countries where culture and living standards can differ greatly from the UK. There may be unexpected or unpredictable events/changes to the itinerary, so an adaptable, positive and supportive outlook, and a degree of self-reliance, is required by all.

Grading

It is very important, both for your own enjoyment and for the enjoyment of the rest of the group that you choose the right level of holiday for both your ability and level of fitness.

The following grading system is applied to all Vitalise Holidays. Its aim is to help you choose the holiday that’s right for you. If you require any further information please call the Vitalise Holidays Team on 0845 330 0149.

Grade A – Leisure: A holiday requiring no previous experience, specific skill or fitness level, although a degree of mobility is required.

Grade B – Beginners: Activities suitable for beginners or moderate fitness required for interest, sightseeing and adventure travel holidays. The holiday will require some physical exertion and a greater degree of co-ordination and mobility.

Grade C – Intermediate: A progression from the beginner grade. Designed for people with mobility, stamina and previous experience of the activity.

Grade D – Advanced: Not suitable for beginners. Grade D holidays demand a high level of fitness and stamina and we recommend previous experience of the activity over consecutive days. These holidays can be highly physical and may involve a higher level of risk or hazards for participants.

Grading for activity holidays

For activity holidays, further information is provided in the Information Sheet sent with your booking acknowledgement. This information is provided as a guide and may change depending on the ability and pace of the group, weather conditions or other external factors.