Chasing the Sublime: An Inspirational Outdoor Swimming Short Film
We're extremely pleased that Chasing the Sublime, a short film featuring the founder of The Outdoor Swimming Society and SwimTrekker Kate Rew, and her "swim Twin" Kari Furre, was featured on Oprah's SuperSoul Sunday on 3 March.
Guides Photo of the Month - March 2019
This month we've got a [Montenegro] special as we just can't get enough of this tiny but beautiful country! Check out our guide photo of the month winners below. Winner! Tasmin caught the sky when it was this incredible purple colour in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. Runner Up Trish...
Guest Photo of the Month - March 2019
Another month has passed and we've received more photos of our great guests enjoying their trips around the world. Considering March is the month where we celebrate International Women's Day, our winners this month are pairs of female friends enjoying some incredible swimming holidays...
The most beautiful swimming destinations in Europe
Travelling around the world, finding the best of hidden and well-loved swimming spots is what keeps us exploring here at SwimTrek HQ. There’s a whole world of swimming out there to discover and Europe offers up an incredible plethora of swimming adventures for those seeking out beautiful waters...
Top 10 most popular swimming destinations of 2018
We’ve compiled our most popular destinations of 2018, and we have a great mix of swimming adventures from around the globe. We took thousands of guests on these incredible swimming holidays in 2018, will you come and swim with us here too? 1. Milos Explorer Our most popular destination of 2018...
Guest Photo of the Month - February 2019
February has seen more of of winter sun trips running which means we're taking more wonderful guests on unforgettable trips! This month is a Galapagos special as we've been receiving plenty of photos from our guests in Ecuador who have been spoilt with varied marine life, stunning weather...
Guides Photo of the Month - February 2019
Spring is just around the corner and with it comes more of our exciting trips running! In the meantime, we're celebrating the beauty of our current winter sun trips, and the results of month's guide photo of the month competition show these are destinations certainly not to be missed out...
When one (swimming) door closes, another one opens…
SwimTrek founder Simon is always on the lookout for his next swimming adventure, despite the fact there may be obstacles in his way. So when a planned swim failed to come fruition, he gathered his friends and made an equally impressive swim crossing a reality! I have a confession to make. I’ve...
The Swimming Artist
Swimming provides so much for so many; a source of inspiration, a challenge to take on, or form of solace. Here SwimTrekker Jane recounts how her time aboard the Lady of Avenel heightened her experience of a swimming holiday and allowed her to also indulge in her other hobbies of drawing. She...
The Ultimate SwimTrek Coaching Camp Guide: Which Distance Training Camp for Me?
Not sure which swimming coaching camp is right for you? We’ve gathered in one place all the information you need to know about our distance coaching camps. You may have some long-distance swim goals you’d like to achieve, but which camp will best help you get there? So, whether your focus is on...