Holiday Destinations, News and Information

My friend has just come back from a 10 day holiday in Greece and is feeling the holiday blues. Why do we get this? I know that coming home from a luxury holiday is bound to make you feel a little bit depressed, but shouldn’t we feel refreshed and re-juvinated? I was discussing this matter with a friend of mine in the office and she agreed with me, that although coming into the office can put you on a downer, you should be on a high after your amazing holiday abroad.

Do you ever get the holiday blues when you return from a holiday? If so, how do you go about getting rid of them?

It seems that more and more Britons are taking educational trips abroad rather than opting for the sun lounger. It seems that trips that teach you new skills and educate you are the latest trend, with more and more people learning how to cook, dance or even take up a new sport.

Rather then a holiday just being a fortnight of sun, sea and sangria, Britons are looking to engage their minds and not just their bodies.

Research has showed that a whopping 7.1 million of us have taken up a new sport whilst on holiday and 4.6 million have learnt a new language.

I think lying on a sun lounger is definitely what I like from a holiday, but, each to their own I guess!

I know it’s only just September, but Christmas really isn’t that far away. Infact, there are only 111 days left until the man with the gifts makes his way down our chimneys.

Many people take a holiday over the Christmas period, skiing trips are especially popular. France, Austria, Bulgaria and Andorra are all popular destinations. There are so many cheap deals around at the moment for this winter, you can even pick up 7 nights in Andorra for less than £400 each.

If you fancy making this Christmas extra special with a couple of nights away, then make sure you check out the amazing deals that are being offered at the moment.

You’ve just married the man of yours dreams and you’re wondering where to go on your honeymoon? You want luxury, sun, white sands and crystal clear water, but where are the best places to go on your honeymoon?

• Bahamas – There are plenty of secluded places in the Bahamas where you can spend a week and get away from it all. Although it has gained more tourists than a couple of years ago, it’s still the number one hot spot for newly weds.
• Barbados – The perfect place to spend the week lying on a beach. The jaw dropping scenery and great food makes Barbados the ultimate in luxury.
• Mauritius – What more can I say then absolute bliss! A great place to spend time with loved ones.
• St Lucia – One of the most romantic places in the world. Sunbath in the Caribbean sun whilst relaxing by coconut trees.
• Sardinia – A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle with some of the best coast lines in the Med.
• Reykjavik – Chill out with a cold Vodka in the day then snuggle up by a roaring fire at night. If you’re up for it, try taking a glacier trek!
• Paris – Ah, gay Pari! Nothing can be more romantic can it? Walk hand in hand by the river seine or take a trip up to the top of the Eiffel Tower and take in the amazing views.
• Venice – Make sure you time  your trip to Venice right, the mass of tourists may take the romantic edge off!
• Seychelles – Take a walk on the talcum power like sands then take a dip in the nice warm ocean for a swim with the tropical fish. A gorgeous place that will make you wish you never have to leave.
• New York – Plenty of stuff to do for the newly weds, just make sure that your holiday of a life time, doesn’t turn into a shopping holiday from hell.

I am currently sat in the office, facing my friend who has just got back from a trip to Turkey, and my god am I jealous. She has come back the most gorgeous golden brown colour and looks completely refreshed, it’s so not fair! I have finally booked off my two weeks for next year and i’m in the process of deciding where it is I want to go. Although I have my heart set on white sands and dazzling sunshine, trying to scrape together the money to pay for it is proving quite difficult.

I always seem to forget that with a luxury holiday comes a hefty price tag and for some people, even getting together the deposit can be hard. I suppose my shopping trips will have to go on hold for a while!

My advice is to book your holiday early. Although you can get some great last minute deals, it normally means you will have to pay the total amount upfront. If you book it in advance then your deposit cost will be small and you can then decide to pay it off monthly or in one lump sum.

The holiday I want for next year only has a £75 deposit per person, just the amount I like, means I can go shopping too!

In my last post I wrote about how more and more people are deciding to stay in the UK rather than jet set off to the other countries of the world. This kind of holiday has now been labelled a ’staycation’.

Staying at home seems to be the way forward, not only do you save a load of money but you also have your own bed to go back to each night, what can be better than that?!

Many people have been attending festivals recently, so why not air out your tent and go camping. I’m not a massive fan myself to be honest, the thought of being without a proper shower and access to hair straighteners sounds hideous. Also the terrible memories from Brownies involving a tent hook  scars me for life. Camping can be enjoyable though, kicking back with your mates, beer in one hand, toasted marshmallow in the other!

I would say that one of the best places to erect your tent is in the Lake District near Lake Windermere. With the great views and the sound of water lapping against the shore, you can’t beat it!

If you have decided to dig your tent out of the loft, then happy camping!

With the economy being in such a mess and many people jobless, many of us are deciding to take our holidays in good old blighty. However, with the weather being wrongly predicted, those that have are finding it to be a bit of a wash out.

Staying in the UK can be just as fun as travelling abroad although most the time, without the good weather. You can fill your days with activities and have the comfort of knowing your not too far from home.

Stately homes, museums, theme parks and zoo’s are a plenty in the UK and your day can be jam packed full with fun for all the family.

Here are just a few ideas of how you can spend your days:

• Alton Towers theme park
• Buckingham Palace
• Chester Zoo
• Westminster Abbey

Do you feel like you have just been visiting the same places for years? Spain one year, France the next? Staying in the same hotels and eating the same buffet breakfasts each morning? Well why not spread your wings and head to Hungary?

Take a trip to central Europe where you will be greeted with mountains, rivers, volcanic pools and vineyards. Although there is a lack of coastline, don’t let this put you off, you wont have time to sit down with all that Hungary offers you.

If you fancy relaxing at an idyllic retreat, why not head to Lake Balaton. If kicking back with a cocktail is what you fancy then vineyards will certainly be your cup of tea, pick some grapes and produce your own bottles of wine. If, like me you want to be pampered whilst you’re away then take a trip to a thermal spa.

If you are planning to visit Hungary for just a couple of days then head to the capital,  Budapest. A city trip with a mixture of traditional and modern Hungary.

Whatever you decide to do, you will not be left disappointed by Hungary.

Fancy brushing shoulders with Versace clad, linen trouser wearing footballers wives or spending a day on a millionaires yacht? Well Marbella is the place you need to go. Although Marbella has lots of money, you don’t need to be rolling in it to soak up the atmosphere that is offers.

With the hotels in marbella, you pay for what you get and unfortunately most of them come with a pretty hefty price tag. The food and drink is also pretty pricey with a vodka and coke setting you back 12 euros.

If you fancy a night of drinking, dancing and cavorting then head to Puerto Banus. Known as the Spanish St Tropez, Banus is full of the beautiful rich and famous and is a keen hot spot for the likes of Katie Price and Cheryl Cole.

Away from all the hustle and bustle you have the golden sands and scantily clad women downing champagne by the gallon, topping up their tans.

Marbella is great for a weekend away with your mates or a romantic break with the other half, just remember to take lots (and lots) of money!

It’s Monday, the start of a long week in work with pretty much no sunshine and nothing to look forward too! Great! I spent all day yesterday surfing the web for ideas on where to go next year for my holiday. My boyfriend has decided that he would like us to go on 2 holidays, one for 2 weeks and another one for a couple of days to Paris with his niece so she can see Disney Land.

My boyfriend and I are massive fans of relaxing on the beach in the baking sun whilst getting served cocktails, bronzing ourselves before a night out on the tiles. So, we are looking for something hot, luxurious and far, far away!

We came across a place called Fujairah. Fujairah is one of the 7 emirates that makes up the UAE. I know what you’re thinking, not a normal holiday destination, but the hotel we have found looks amazing and ticks all our boxes.

Take a look at it here.

Fujairah itself is full of mountains and we realise that we wouldn’t be able to do much away from the resort, but with the Indian Ocean a stones throw away, who cares!

I’m currently just checking out what the area is like from a friend who lives in Dubai. If i get the go ahead, it looks like I may be booking it soon! Hurrah!

Here is an article from a tourist who has visited the area.