Below are some best special interesting holidays─all are new for 2017 and have high quality guides or tutors and strong programmes.
1. Holland in bloom river cruise (巡游) with Alan Titchmarsh
Alan Titchmarsh is the star attraction on this river cruise. Alan joins you for a visit to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens─home to 800 varieties of tulips (郁金香).The Telegraph’s gardening expert will talk about the best new varieties and the garden’s history.
April 19, £1,495 including flights from the UK and some meals. Telegraph Tours (0161 236 2444; telegraph.co.uk/titchmarshtour).
2. Morocco Sketchbook
Led by artist Maxine Relton, this tour takes in Marrakesh helping you develop your drawing skills. Rapid line and figure drawing and colour mixing are all covered and the eight-day holiday is based in Kasbah du Toubkal.
May 8, £2,495 including some meals. Steppes Travel (01285 601 495; steppestravel.co.uk).
3. Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Tenerife
This travel provides daily dance tuition with David Bowie who’ll be on hand to teach dancing techniques. It is aimed both at the beginners and more experienced dancers looking to improve their skills. There’ll also be time to explore the island on foot or play a round of golf.
April 26, £769 full-board. Saga (0800 096 0084; travel.saga.co.uk).
4. Fishing in Northern Argentina
This nine-day fly fishing and conservation tour takes in the Iberá Marshlands, the world’s second largest wetlands. Here expert fisherman, Charles Jardine, is the guide as you fish. Based in Estancia Rincon del Socorro, the holiday also includes opportunities for horse riding and bird-watching.
October 15, £5,095 full-board. Cazenove + Loyd (02038135082; cazloyd.com).
21. Who might be interested in the Morocco Sketchbook holiday trip?
A. Amateur painters. B. Bird watchers.
C. Sports lovers. D. Photographic amateurs.
22. Which number should you call if you want to improve your dancing skills on the trip?
A. 0161 236 2444 B. 01285 601 495
C. 0800 096 0084 D. 02038135082
23. On which trip can people ride horses?
A. Morocco Sketchbook.
B. Fishing in Northern Argentina.
C. Ballroom and Latin American dancing in Tenerife.
D. Holland in bloom river cruise with Alan Titchmarsh.
24. What can we know from the passage?
A. Fishing in Northern Argentina costs least.
B. Maxine Relton is an expert fisherman.
C. Morocco Sketchbook lasts the longest.
D. Two holidays take place in April.
