MEDIA AND PRESS
Macs Adventure has been making headlines! Here are some of our recent favourite mentions in the press and media. Read all about it:
How to celebrate your retirement in 2025: The best bucket-list trips and grown-up gap years
(January 2025)
This article highlights how retirees in 2025 are embracing more adventurous, experience-driven travel, including solo trips. Macs Adventure is featured for the growing trend of solo 60-something travelers opting for self-guided trips, particularly on routes like the UK Coast to Coast and Hadrian’s Wall Path.
Prima Solo Travel Awards: The best holidays to take on your own
(January 2025)
The Prima Solo Travel Awards 2025 celebrate top solo travel experiences, and we're thrilled to win ‘Best for Walking’! Recognised for our self-guided walking tours, including the Camino de Santiago, we offer flexibility, local insights, and seamless logistics—making solo adventures easy and rewarding.
The tranquil alternative to the Camino de Santiago with blossom and shrines
(January 2025)
This feature explores Japan’s Kumano Kodo, a serene, UNESCO-listed pilgrimage through forests and sacred shrines, offering a peaceful contrast to Spain’s bustling Camino de Santiago. The article highlights Macs Adventure’s self-guided Kumano Kodo trek, providing a structured yet flexible way to experience this spiritual journey.
Where our top travel writers want to holiday (or not) this year
(January 2025)
Six years after hiking half of Mallorca’s GR221, travel writer Oliver Smith is ready to return and complete the stunning 80-mile trail through wild mountains and holm oak forests. His 2019 trek was cut short by impending parenthood—now, with more freedom, 2025 is the year to finish the journey.
The 30 greatest holidays in Italy for 2025
(January 2025)
Our Tour of the Matterhorn South has been recognized as one of the top places to visit in Italy this year! With so many incredible destinations to explore, we're honoured to see this epic six-day, self-guided trek—featuring two thrilling glacier crossings—earn the spotlight.
7 low-impact adventures to try across the UK
(January 2025)
This list of eco-friendly adventures deliver excitement and exploration while treading lightly on the planet. Ranked No. 2, the South West Coast Path is celebrated as one of the finest ways to experience the UK with minimal environmental impact.
How to tackle Britain’s greatest road trip
(January 2025)
A guide to Scotland's 516-mile North Coast 500 (NC500), featuring tips on planning, ideal seasons, starting points, accommodations from campsites to luxury hotels like the Torridon, driving advice, top dining spots, scenic highlights, and package tours like ours.
The places that actually want you to visit, from a Spanish island to the Balkans
(January 2025)
Highlighting our Contrasts of La Palma trip, this article showcases must-visit destinations for 2025. Tourism to the Canary Islands saw a 10% growth year-on-year in the first seven months of 2024, proving the industry’s vital role in supporting 40% of local jobs.
88 of the best holiday destinations for 2025: a month-by-month guide
(December 2024)
Featuring as no. 24, our seven-day leisurely exploration of Tuscany is praised as perfect for those who would prefer a more laid-back Tuscan experience. Enjoy daily strolls (1-6 miles), wine tastings, and scenic views.
The world’s best hiking holidays for 2025
(December 2024)
An inspiring summary of where you should hike in 2025, our Via Francigena Final Stage trip is highlighted for offering the most fitting pilgrimage to Rome in celebration of the holy Jubilee year.