San Francisco, California
Few cities can offer you the abundant cultural riches of San Francisco, the dynamic and addictive Northern Californian peninsula famous for freedom, fabulousness, food and fog. With a melodramatic troupe of hills and a spectacular bay, San Francisco wears her natural charms with style. Your holiday will be packed with seductive scenery, thrillingly diverse neighbourhoods and infectious energy.
Suggested itineraries for San Francisco
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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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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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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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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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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Where to stay in San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco
The grand dame of San Francisco’s hotel scene, the Fairmont reigns supreme high on Nob Hill, boasting 360 degree views of the city skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge harbour and the rolling Californian hills beyond.
Explore, dream, discover and embrace ...
"Don't try to see beyond the horizon - often the richest experiences are those that you stumble upon because of where you are and who you're with. Explore, dream, discover and embrace each new experience as a life-changing memory."
Sue Bell - Co Founder
California travel inspiration
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
10 Amazing Luxury Twin & Multi Centre Holiday Ideas
First up on our list of luxury twin and multi-centre holiday ideas is a combination of South Africa and Mauritius, for an amazing twin-centre safari and beach holiday. If safari isn't your thing, feel free to skip to idea two …
Lizzie Heeley
04 Jan 20247 mins read
Best Honeymoon Destinations and Trends for 2017
Your honeymoon is undoubtedly one of the most important holidays you will ever have! Instead of going on the same tried-and-true beach holiday, we’ve put together an ultimate guide with the hottest new honeymoon trends and luxury honeymoon destinations for …
Lizzie Heeley
21 Feb 201710 mins read
Making USA great again!
California encapsulates the American Dream - the Golden State, a buzzing food and wine scene, natural wonders and every imaginable type of culture. We bring you the ultimate Californian adventure, where a day’s drive can take you from the ocean …
Suzy Higgs
16 Jan 20183 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
Our Top Travel Trends
The coronavirus pandemic has made us realise how much we love travelling and how we've sorely missed our holidays. We believe it will change our attitude for our future travels – for the better. We'll make up for lost time, …
Lizzie Heeley
15 Feb 20214 mins read
7 of the most scenic cycle destinations in the world
Travelling on two wheels can often be one of the best ways to explore a region – cycling will take you closer to landscapes than in a car and is still slow enough for you to properly absorb your surroundings. …
Lizzie Heeley
24 Mar 20194 mins read
The best road trip honeymoons
Let your mind wander for a moment: it's you and your loved one with the roof down, wind in your hair and smiles on your faces as you pass mesmerising scenery. A road trip with your new spouse is an …
Lizzie Heeley
15 Jul 20203 mins read
Where to go for your 50th birthday
James Bell, Managing Director of The Turquoise Holiday Company, shares his thoughts and wisdom for the best 50th birthday holiday ideas.
James Bell
10 Nov 20213 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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Tailormade Specialist
Stuart Matthews
Tailormade Specialist
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