Holiday accommodation might mean a tent or hostel, or it might mean a beautiful apartment overlooking a golf course in Portugal. Whatever you want, selecting the right facilities and features for your trip can make or break your holiday. Consider what is non negotiable for you. Does there need to be some outdoor space, like a balcony or veranda? Does there need to be a swimming pool? Do you want to be within easy walking distance of a beach, or a town? These kinds of decisions will help you find the right accommodation. Get an idea of accommodation prices inContinue Reading…

Holidays mean something different to everyone. For some, it means lying on golden beaches with a cocktail in hand. For others, it means a supercharged activity trip taking part in a range of outdoor activities. For others though, it means a combination of the two. This is one of the reasons why golf is such a popular activity for people who are on holiday. Playing golf is not as scary and adventurous as, say, learning to surf, or going white water rafting. However, it is something that is far more active than relaxing and sunbathing. For people who love sportsContinue Reading…

Writing a holiday blog or journal can be a good way to remember your trip and make sure the memories stay with you. It’s becoming more popular as time goes on, with people even making a living out of writing about their travels, by running profitable websites. You don’t have to go to these lengths – though it is possible to if you’d like to – but you can still create an engaging and entertaining blog. A blog is the perfect medium for holiday writing, and if you want to keep it personal, you can password protect your domain soContinue Reading…

Holidays can be stressful to plan. Even if you are able to relax and unwind when you arrive, you won’t be able to do this whilst you are in the planning stage. Picking where to go is a major source of stress for a lot of people – there’s so much of the world to visit! Make a list so that you can plan your travels properly. Choose the destinations you want to visit and write them down, then add to your notes over time. You can almost make it like a scrapbook. You will be able to write downContinue Reading…

The idea of volunteering abroad seems so exciting. Travelling, seeing the world, all whilst helping a good cause. On paper, it sounds perfect. But volunteering isn’t for everyone, and even if it is something you want to do, you need to make sure you do it in the right way. Here are some points to take into consideration: Do you want to travel or are you happy to be based in one place? You will have the opportunity to travel during your free time, but won’t be able to go as far due to your commitments. Think about this andContinue Reading…