Ospreys specialist group travel team will work closely with you to plan and produce a programme to suit you and your budget, from finding the ideal location to adding the vital final details. We have established our strong reputation through consistent delivery.
A few of the things that set us apart:
- Proven track record
- Creative and imaginative planning
- Wide-ranging knowledge
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Complete and comprehensive service
- Commitment to the success of your event, whatever your interest and budget.
- Financial security through our ATOL bond
Osprey is a family owned and operated travel company, founded in 1973. In addition to our very successful group travel operation, we sell city holidays and short breaks by ferry under the Osprey name and an extensive programme of ski holidays to both Europe and North America under the Ski Independence name. We take pride in the quality of our staff and the standard of service we provide.
A selection of groups for whom we have made travel arrangements:
- Rotary Club group to Belgium by overnight ferry: dinner and breakfast on board, private transfers, historic hotel in Bruges, private canal cruise, guided walking tour and first-rate dinner.
- Celebratory weekend in Amsterdam: hotel in great location, karting competition and dinner with music on board ‘Odessa’.
- Extended family group to Château hotel north of Paris: good food and plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities, sightseeing at Chantilly and fun at nearby Asterix park.
- Classic car club to Germany: overnight ferry and carefully selected hotels to form base from which to explore area and enjoy best driving routes, private dining and gala dinner in characterful surroundings.
- Religious pilgrimage group to Barcelona: cathedral and church visits; arrangements for prayer meetings and private mass; varied dining.
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School group to Disneyland Resort Paris: private airport transfers, unlimited entry to both DisneyParks and a special Disney Character dinner.
Well done Osprey! It can’t be easy to arrange continental trips for classic car owners who, like their cars, can be temperamental and demanding! For the third time, Osprey has excelled in terms of service, flexibility and value for money. We are very grateful to you all. Many thanks.
A sample of corporate events we have planned:
- Corporate hospitality in New York: boutique hotel, helicopter tours, Broadway show, best table in the restaurant and time to shop.
- Incentive trip to Amsterdam: canalside hotel with own landing stage, private drinks reception on canal barge followed by dinner with music in cellar restaurant.
- Doctors’ conference in Barcelona: smart hotel in Gothic Quarter, university meeting space, privately guided Gaudi trail and gala dinner in historic building.
- Group of lawyers to Paris: small hotel, state-of-the-art meeting space, some gentle sightseeing and two excellent dinners.
- Long weekend in Prague for staff outing: great value hotel in the OldTown, familiarisation tour, dinner cruise with music and visit to the beautiful ?eský ráj region to walk and cycle.
We have been very impressed with the care and attention from Osprey’s group team who have shown outstanding specialist product knowledge. The hotel exceeded our expectations and I will be happy to recommend your company in the future.
A few of the arts and music tours we have created:
- Fine arts group to St Petersburg during the marvellous ‘White Nights Festival’: lovely hotel, expert art historian guide and excellent ballet, opera and concert options.
- Arts enthusiasts to Liverpool: programme including private gallery viewing with drinks reception, river cruising, concert performance, fine country homes and gallery visits with curatorial talks.
- Opera group to Chicago: downtown hotel, first-class opera, ballet and concert performances, Architectural Foundation tour, private dining arrangements and guided gallery visits.
- Private art club on autumn sketching tour to Venice and Verona: all transfers and travel arrangements expertly organised, local guides in both cities to advise on sites and facilitate sketching excursions.
- Tour of the Loire Châteaux for arts association: based in Tours and taking place in early Spring, before the crowds with exceptional guide making a very special visit.
- Architectural historians to Dubrovnik: waterside hotel with view of the Old Town, walking tour of the medieval walls, exploration of Ston, exclusive wine tasting, scenic boat trip to Kor?ula and candlelight church concert.
Please contact our Groups team for advice and a tailor-made quote:
T: 0131 243 8099
F: 0131 225 4789
E: groups@ospreyholidays.com
A few of the group ski trips we have created:
- The Daily Mail Ski & Snowboard magazine trips, for many years for up to 135 clients to North America. Destinations have included Whsitler, Vail, Aspen, Banff, Heavenly, Park City and Steamboat.
- The Scope charity fundraising trips to Colorado, helping raise large sums and challenging skiers to ski 150,000 vertical feet in a week.
- Scotsman Publications (Johnston Press) group trips to Whistler and Banff
- For Winter 2007/2008, the MS Trust group trip to Colorado.
Please contact our Ski Groups team for advice and a tailor-made quote:
T: 0131 243 8096 or 0845 310 3030
E:
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groups@ski-i.com