Author Archives: Samantha

30 Apr

A dog’s day – A holiday with your pet

If you choose to take your four legged friend on your summer holiday this year then there are a few things that you’ll need to think about.

Firstly always book specific dog-friendly accommodation as if you take your pet to a standard self-catering apartment and they find out that you’ve had a dog there you could be hit with a rather hefty cleaning bill as some places will make you pay for professionally cleaning the carpets even if there is no visible soiling due to any guests staying who could have allergies.

Also ensure that the place that you are visiting has dog-friendly beaches and pubs that you can go to otherwise leaving your dog alone in an unusual house may unnecessarily cause them to be distressed and they may damage the property or become ill if left alone.

As long as you do your research there’s no reason why you can’t take man’s best friend and have a fab holiday away.

27 Mar

A detox holiday

Most of us go on holiday and inevitably eat too much, drink too much and generally do little exercise, this results in us returning home and feeling overweight, lethargic and prone to the holiday blues. However imagine if this wasn’t the case, imagine returning from a holiday feeling in shape, healthy and refreshed.

Yes it is possible, you can achieve just this from a detox holiday!

Now a detox may sound like something you’re forced into after all the over indulgence of Christmas however a detox holiday can be an extremely relaxing and revitalising holiday.

The holidays are usually based in spa hotels, all over the world and are set up to cleanse the mind, body and soul. The hotel will provide a nutritious detox diet for you during your stay along with relaxing activities such as Yoga, Pilates and massages to help your body to relax and detox.

Some of the best detox trips will include luxury accommodation along with excellent treatments and also complimentary therapies to help you with the detox program all whilst relaxing in the warm summer sun (in a bikini that still fits at the end of your trip!)

24 Feb

A holiday to Turkey

I recently went on holiday in Turkey, to a small port town called Kalkan, having never been to Turkey before we had decided to look for somewhere tranquil and picturesque and Kalkan did not disappoint.
The setting of the beautiful town was perfect, our accommodation was just across from the main town of the horseshoe shaped bay. This meant that the town was easily accessible by water taxi or by a slightly longer way round by car.
The many pretty little streets in the town housed little cafés and roof top terrace restaurants as well as small local shops selling gifts and local produce.
The local people were so welcoming and friendly that we immediately felt relaxed and ready to enjoy the holiday. However I wish we’d know to pack some walking shoes as the way Kalkan is built into the hillside means there are lots and lots of steps and a fair bit of walking involved to get around.
But all in all an amazing place that is relaxing and picturesque.

28 Jan

The Mawddach Estuary, Wales

If you’re thinking of a break away in Wales, the Mawddach estuary is a great location for those keen to enjoy the great outdoors. This picturesque area of Mid Wales serves as a good base to explore the whole region with Harlech and its marvellous castle, Bala lake and a host of popular seaside towns are all within a short drive.

The estuary area offers plenty to see, with great views of majestic Cader Idris, rich bird life and the wide sands of Barmouth, which lie at the mouth of the estuary itself.

If walking is your thing, there’s plenty on offer. Famous routes such as the Torrent Walk and Precipice Walk have been in use since victorian times. The New Precipice walk passes through a bird sanctuary, taking in an abandoned gold mine alongside a dramatic mountain stream. For the committed walker the 50 kilometre Mawddach way offers 3 days of stunning views and beautiful scenery.

16 Dec

Everyone needs a holiday now and again

Some people are not fortunately enough to be able to take a week or two off every year for a long holiday. This can be for many reasons including money, time off work or other responsibilities such as caring for a family member. Even if you cannot go on a long holiday you should try and take a few weekend breaks away from it all to recharge your batteries.

Often you do not even need to travel far to reap the benefits of a break away. Some people even book in to a hotel a few miles down the road for a few nights just to get out of their own home surroundings and relax and be looked after for a few days.

The cheapest types of holidays are camping away in a tent somewhere. This can cost as little as £10 a night and can still be a fantastic way to enjoy time together away from the daily tolls of life.