San Diego, California
Throughout California, San Diego has a reputation for reliably delivering Southern California’s distinct brand of the good life to you whilst on holiday. With year-round temperatures in the mid twenties, life is sunny in this easy-breezy surf-bum city, where a healthy outdoorsy spirit prevails, farmers markets are attended with religious fervour and yoga-hewn locals hotly debate where to get the best fish tacos in town.
Suggested itineraries for San Diego
Coastal California
13 nights from £5,995 per person
This classic, all-American road trip takes you along one of the USA’s most renowned routes, Highway One. A…
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The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
30 nights from £15,995 per person
This itinerary brings together some of the world's most iconic destinations into one unforgettable journey, taking you…
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California Cool Meets Tahitian Bliss
13 nights from £9,450 per person
One of the coolest and most romantic holidays or honeymoons possible has to be a fun road trip through the scenic…
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Cook Islands and Los Angeles
12 nights from £5,295 per person
Enjoy the laid-back Cook Islands followed by city chic in Los Angeles.
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Ultimate California
13 nights from £3,995 per person
This itinerary showcases many highlights of the Golden State in an action-packed fortnight, taking in the two great…
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New York City Sights & Mexican Delights
10 nights from £4,235 per person
Start your adventure in New York and finish with glorious Mexican beaches.
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California travel inspiration
The Ultimate California Road Trip
Soft-top rolled down and sing-a-long tunes turned up, we hope you enjoy Lizzie’s guide to planning the ultimate road trip around the palm studded golden state of California.
Lizzie Heeley
08 Oct 20185 mins read
Turquoise Holidays' Alternative Olympics
From Tom Daley finally getting the gold medal he's been dreaming of to winning two gold medals in the modern pentathlon (one of the many events we suddenly become experts in every four years), we've loved watching the Tokyo Olympics …
Lizzie Heeley
09 Aug 20216 mins read
Five places which need plenty of planning
One silver lining of being limited in what we can do socially while the UK is effectively in lockdown is, for a lot of us, that we have a lot more time on our hands. While we can't travel anywhere …
James Bell
02 Apr 20204 mins read
The Best Gay Honeymoon and Holiday Destinations
Sadly, not every country is inviting to gay holidaymakers. We have curated a list of the best honeymoon and holiday destinations that will make you feel welcomes, safe, and have an unforgettable experience.
Lizzie Heeley
28 Feb 20194 mins read
Pure San Diego
Mat Robar grew up in Ohio and moved to the sunny shores of San Diego in 2016. The Pure Project Brewing Company was founded with his friend Jesse Pine, who had been living in Costa Rica and had been inspired …
Suzy Higgs
03 Jun 20183 mins read
What is a Maxi Moon?
I was lucky enough to explore South America after I graduated university, and whilst travelling I met the loveliest couple from Norway- Hans and Tora. These two had been saving up for a while and they tackled the confusion of …
Lizzie Heeley
30 Jul 20185 mins read
Unique and Unusual Honeymoon Destinations You Haven’t Considered
We have a tough job at Turquoise Holidays deciding on which parts of our beautiful planet to explore and then recommend to our family of jet setters. Each and every one of our holidaymakers are looking for something different. For …
Lizzie Heeley
18 Jul 20185 mins read
Epic Adventures Around Mammoth Lakes, CA
For many people, a holiday to California conjures images of sun-kissed beaches, palm fringed highways and the glitz and glamour of LA... However, I discovered another side to this stunning state, where everlasting powder clings to snow peaked mountains and …
Stuart Matthews
29 Dec 20163 mins read
Our Family Friendly Hotspots in California
Get to know the Golden State and try something a little different for your next family holiday on an epic family road trip in California! Take a jaunt along California’s scenic Central Coast, cruise past surfy beach towns, fairytale redwood …
Lizzie Heeley
17 Mar 20176 mins read
Why Choose Turquoise?
Family Owned & Run
We are one of the few remaining family owned and run operators of our size. We have direct relationships with every single destination, island, resort and hotel we work with, in order to deliver exceptional and truly personalised service.
Our Passion Runs Deep
We are - and always have been - mad about travel. For almost 25 years we've been scouring the globe for the best places to stay, the newest routes to take, the perfect people to meet. No-one will care more about your holiday.
Definition of Luxury
Luxury means something different to everyone. Whether you are seeking the silence of vast spaces, the isolation of a private island, the buzz of a new city, the adrenaline of a safari or anything in between, we listen, we learn, we advise.
Fun & Refreshing
We endeavour that every Turquoise experience is unique, fun and refreshing. Travel is all about experiences, about serendipitous moments and endless smiles. It is a joy and an honour to plan each and every Turquoise holiday.
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