Botanical holidays

Led by Jon Dunn, author of 'Orchid Summer', and Richard Bate, one of the brightest stars in the European orchid scene, our time on Rhodes will be packed with colourful orchids - depending on the season, perhaps approaching 50 species are possible in the space of the week.

A week in Cyprus in early spring, focusing mainly on the island's many and special orchids, but also enjoying the other wildlife to be found here at this time of year.

Off the southern end of Italy, Sicily is an enticing and rewarding destination for the orchid-hunter, with a variety of habitats packed into a relatively compact island, and boasting a rich haul of species in the space of a week's stay.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day orchid-hunting in the company of Orchid Summer author, Jon Dunn, in the countryside of East Kent. We may hope to see as many as 15 species during a gentle-paced day with plenty of opportunities for photography.

A day of exploring the Dorset countryside in the magnificent surroundings of Durlston Country Park, searching for spring orchids in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

A day of exploring the Dorset countryside in the magnificent surroundings of Durlston Country Park, searching for spring orchids in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

A day immersed in the incredible helleborines of the Hutton Roof limestone pavement, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

The Helleborines of Helsington - a day exploring the beautiful mosaic of limestone habitat found at Helsington, in the company of European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

An introduction to the Coastal Grasslands of Morecambe Bay in Spring, in the friendly company of local botanist and European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate

An introduction to the Coastal Grasslands of Morecambe Bay in Spring, in the friendly company of local botanist and European orchid expert Dr Richard Bate