10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

Here are the 12 holiday ideas extracted from the text:

1. **Mosaic-making in Turkey**: Learn the art of mosaic-making with Ingi at her villa in Fethiye on the Turquoise Coast.
2. **Sailing for beginners in Essex**: Spend a weekend sailing on the Blackwater estuary in Essex, learning to navigate and helm a boat.
3. **Introduction to open-water swimming in Cyprus**: Take part in an open-water swimming camp in Peyia, Cyprus, starting from the shallow waters of Coral Bay.
4. **Sailing for beginners in Essex** (again): Another weekend sailing option in Essex, this time with a focus on seamanship and helming skills.
5. **Mosaic-making in Turkey** (again): Join Ingi at her villa in Fethiye for a week of mosaic-making, cultural immersion, and relaxation by the pool or beach.
6. **Introduction to open-water swimming in Cyprus** (again): Another chance to try open-water swimming in Cyprus, with technical coaching sessions and video analysis.
7. **Wayfarer sailing weekends**: Spend two days sailing on Wayfarers dinghies or Dufours keelboats on the Blackwater estuary in Essex.
8. **Introduction to beekeeping in CAT's woodland**: Learn about beekeeping at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Machynlleths, Wales.
9. **Mosaic-making in Turkey** (again): Another mosaic-making holiday with Ingi, this time focusing on a specific design and technique.
10. **Sailing for beginners in Essex** (again): A third sailing weekend option in Essex, with a focus on learning to sail and navigate.
11. **Introduction to open-water swimming in Cyprus** (again): Yet another chance to try open-water swimming in Cyprus, with technical coaching sessions and video analysis.
12. **CAT's summer sustainability courses**: Take part in various sustainability courses at CAT, including wildlife gardening, pallet furniture-making, and more.

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I'm so excited to see all these holiday ideas 🌴🌊! I think it would be amazing to try open-water swimming in Cyprus – the thought of swimming in the sea for the first time is both thrilling and terrifying πŸ˜…. And, who wouldn't want to learn how to sail and navigate a boat? I've always been fascinated by the sea and I think it's such an empowering feeling when you're out on the water 🌊πŸ’ͺ. The mosaic-making holidays sound like so much fun too – I love the idea of relaxing in Turkey and creating something beautiful at the same time 😎. I'm definitely adding these to my bucket list now!
 
I'm so over these all-inclusive holidays that just seem to focus on "relaxation" πŸ™„. Don't get me wrong, a week by the pool is lovely, but how about something more hands-on for the kids? I mean, my 10-year-old wants to learn how to sail and kayak too! And what's with all the mosaic-making holidays? Is that really an experience they'll remember for years to come or just a bunch of broken tiles? πŸ€”
 
πŸ˜’ I mean what's up with all these repeat holidays? πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ Are they trying to test our willpower or something? 🀣 First it's mosaic-making in Turkey, then sailing for beginners in Essex... come on! πŸ˜‚ Can't we just have some variety? Maybe a holiday that actually involves adventure or risk-taking for once? Like... have you ever tried kitesurfing or rock climbing? That sounds like a real challenge. πŸ’ͺ Not just sitting around making mosaics all day 🎨😴
 
omg have u ever tried making mosaic art? i did it last year with my squad on vacation in greece 🀩 we made these gorgeous tiles that looked like ancient ruins. anyway, back to sailing... i'm really tempted to try this beginner's course in essex but first, i need to finish building my dream treehouse 🌳πŸ’ͺ u know what would be cool tho? if cat had a 'sustainability maker' program where u can make stuff from recycled materials and sell it online 😊
 
I'm loving these holiday ideas 🀩! Mosaic-making in Turkey sounds so relaxing 🌴, I need a break from browsing my fave sites, you know? Essex sailing options are great too, got some mates who love sailing and this could be the perfect spot for them πŸš£β€β™€οΈ. And beekeeping in Wales? Who knew that was a thing? πŸπŸ’› The CAT's summer courses sound super interesting, I might have to check those out myself πŸ‘€. Can't wait to start planning my next adventure! 😎
 
🌞 gotta say, these holiday ideas are making me think of all the amazing things i did when i was young... sailing in essex sounds like a blast 😎, and trying open-water swimming for the first time would be super empowering πŸ’ͺ. mosaic-making in turkey seems like a great way to relax and get creative 🌴. but what's really getting me is how many of these holidays are focused on sustainability 🌿... i was one of those people who thought they were "retired" from learning new things, but seeing these courses at CAT has got me itching to try my hand at pallet furniture-making πŸ˜…. might just have to look into that for myself...
 
I feel so inspired by these holiday ideas... like you just need a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life to relax and learn something new πŸŒ΄πŸ’†β€β™€οΈ. Mosaic-making in Turkey sounds like such a cool way to connect with art and culture, and sailing for beginners in Essex seems like a great way to get out on the water and build confidence πŸš£β€β™€οΈ. And have you ever tried open-water swimming? I've heard it's so exhilarating! πŸ’¦ But honestly, whatever holiday idea catches your eye is perfect... just take some time for yourself and do what makes you happy 😊🌸
 
I just saw these holiday ideas and I'm thinking it would be so sick to do a sailing course in Essex πŸš£β€β™€οΈπŸ˜Ž. But at the same time, learning about beekeeping in Wales could be really cool too... I mean, who wouldn't want to know how to take care of bees? 🐝🌿 And mosaic-making in Turkey sounds like a great way to relax and create some art at the same time... maybe I'll just stick with browsing these holiday ideas for now 😊
 
Ugh, another bunch of overpriced holidays for the privileged few... I mean, who can afford a week-long trip to Turkey or Cyprus, right? πŸ€‘πŸ’Έ And it's not like they're actually going to learn something new, just get sunburned and stuck in traffic. Sailing in Essex is basically just a way for people to pay thousands of pounds to fall off the boat... I mean, navigate on it.

And don't even get me started on beekeeping. Because what could possibly go wrong with getting stung by a thousand bees? πŸπŸ˜“ The Centre for Alternative Technology is probably just going to charge you an arm and a leg for the 'privilege' of learning about sustainability... meanwhile, the rest of us are stuck paying our bills on time.

I mean, I guess it's nice that some people want to learn new skills and whatnot. But let's not pretend like these holidays are for anyone other than the already wealthy and well-connected...
 
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