Incentive Travel

Rio is the vibrant and exotic capital of Brazil, bursting with culture and famous for its annual colourful Carnaval! Home to beautiful laidback Copacabana beach and one of the largest football stadiums in the world, The Maracana. It is a sizzling South American city that is like no other!

• Hop on the cable car for an exhilarating ride up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain for breath-taking panorama below.


• Take an open top jeep to Tijuca National Park, one of the world's largest urban rainforests and take in some of the best vista points of Rio including the statue of Christ the Redeemer


• Get the full Carnaval experience including getting into the rhythm at Samba School and an opportunity to dress in full festival costume

Nov → Mar (High season)
Apr → Oct (Off peak)

To see Rio in full colour, we would suggest visiting in high season (Carnival is also in March). However if you wish to avoid the crowds and don’t like the heat, Rio offers pleasant temperatures year round. It is also more cost effective to travel outside of peak season where possible!

A cultural melting pot of South East Asia, Vietnam has become one of the most exciting incentive destinations, as well as a foodie hotspot! Most visitors are drawn to its jaw dropping natural beauty from picture perfect limestone cliffs at Halong Bay to the floating markets of the Mekong Delta surrounded by lush rice paddies. Vietnam offers an inspiring tropical escape rich in ancient history.

• Cruise on a traditional junk boat through iconic Halong Bay and take in the stunning emerald landscape.


• Take a trip to the ancient city of Hoi An and visit the lively markets, collect fresh ingredients and take them to your cookery class.


• Get active with a Tai Chi lesson followed by a tour of the historic underground Cu Chi Tunnels, used in the Vietnam war.

Nov → Mar

Vietnam benefits from alternating climates at each end of the country, so in order to see the most of the country with the best of the weather, November to March is your best bet. March also provides perfect conditions to take a junk cruise through the stunning limestone cliffs of Halong Bay!

The capital of Scotland, home of tartan and whisky! A quirky city overlooking the sea, with Medieval cobbled streets and a famous castle at the end of the 'Royal Mile.' Jam packed with history, arts and top class dining, Edinburgh has something for everyone. Not forgetting the pandas all the way from China at Edinburgh Zoo!

• As one of the most haunted cities in Britain, an evening ghost tour is a great way to seek out Edinburgh's past.


• For whisky enthusiasts there is a Scotch masterclass or for the gin connoisseur head to the boutique Edinburgh gin distillery and take a guided tasting.


• Get some competitive spirit going with a Highland Games experience including hay bale rolling, tug of war and highland dancing!

Year round

Edinburgh is a great destination to visit at any time of year, whether you are looking for crisp winter days with the possibility of snow and warming up by the fire with a scotch or sunny summer strolls with a handcrafted gin!

Exclusive hire of a stately home in the UK, a cosy country retreat or perhaps step back in time and take over a castle for a weekend! Destinations could include the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, Royal Windsor, Bath and rural Yorkshire, to name just a few!

• Sample some country pursuits and go clay pigeon shooting, perhaps try your hand at archery or get muddy on a quad biking trek.


• Host an exclusive black tie gala dinner or bring out your inner detective at a murder mystery evening.


• Encourage creativity by holding a 'Bake Off' challenge or get competitive and send teams off on treasure hunts!

Year round

Choose the best time for you to stay anywhere in the UK! It could be in the lead up to Christmas including a festive gala dinner or embracing summer with a BBQ and steel band! Spring and autumn are also perfect times to enjoy outdoor country pursuits.

The chic capital of France is famed for its art, fashion and gastronomy. Paris boasts a bucket list of attractions including The Louvre, the gothic masterpiece otherwise known as The Notre Dame, the iconic Eiffel Tower, boutique filled Champs Elysee and of course the finest cheese and wine!

• Chauffeur driven tour through the heart of this bustling city in a vintage 2CV car.


• Head to the exclusive avenue of Champs-Elysees and Maison Guerlain to take part in a perfume workshop.


• Savour the Parisian café crème, beautiful pastries and world famous Macarons at Laduree.

Year round

Paris is a great place to visit throughout the year. However spring is a particularly good time, as it doesn’t get too hectic with tourists and you will get the chance to see the beautiful cherry blossom lined streets in full bloom!

A North Atlantic island full of natural wonder. 'The land of fire and ice' has an abundance of lava fields, mountains and glaciers. Its dramatic landscape lends itself to some thrilling activities and mesmerising sights including the Northern Lights if you are lucky enough to see them!

• Relax in the geothermal waters of the incredible azure Blue Lagoon and make your own white silica mud mask!


• Headhttps://ef-travel.co.uk/incentive-travel/#doctor8-4356 into the darkness on a Northern Lights safari to go in search of the stunning and elusive Aurora Borealis.


• Get your adrenaline pumping and go on an exhilarating snowmobile adventure to Langjokull glacier which combines excitement and beauty.

Sep → Apr

If you are visiting Iceland in the hope of seeing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) then you increase your chances between September to April, after the equinox when nights are fully dark, in comparison to the summer months. You also are more likely to see whales in September!

This beautiful Mediterranean island is renowned for having some of the best nightclubs in the world, all set along a rugged coastline of crystal clear waters and golden sands. As well as being a party hotspot, Ibiza is also home to a UNESCO world heritage site, in the form of its charming Old Town.

• Go island hopping on a private speedboat and stop to snorkel in the stunning blue waters!


• Head to one of Ibiza's famous pool parties or have your own party on a luxury catamaran sailing the coast.


• Time it well and experience the best closing parties at world renowned top clubs such as Amnesia, Pacha, Space, Privilege, Café Mambo and Ushuaia.

May → Oct

Ibiza is one the Balearic Islands offering a stunning coastline, which means it is best enjoyed to its full potential during the summer months. Luckily Ibiza’s summer is long lived and you can catch the best of the top club’s closing parties at the end of the season.

The Netherlands isn't just about clogs, tulips and windmills! The eclectic city of Amsterdam is built around a myriad of picturesque canals. Exploring by bike is a popular pastime and a great way to see the well-known museums housing the likes of Van Gogh and Rembrandt's art work.

• Take a boat tour through the maze of canals and finish with traditional indulgent stroop waffles.


• Jump on board a beer bike for the afternoon or if you're feeling less active head to the Heineken Brewery.


• Go against the clock in an escape room and solve various puzzles as a team in a bid to get out!

Year round

Amsterdam has lots to offer at any time of year however if you are hoping to see the stunning display of tulips, then opt for Spring! Canal boat trips are more pleasant in the warmer months but there is also nothing better than warming up with a coffee topped with a deliciously sweet Stroopwafel!