I noted with interest that the One Show on the BBC has been broadcasting from Weston Super Mare this week. I am sure this is an attempt to highlight the benefits of a holiday in the UK but I am not buying it. Of all the places that I regularly consider spending my precious holiday time each year, the UK would be bottom of my list and there are plenty of good reasons why. Continue reading
Author Archives: Sally
How Not To Pack For a Skiing Trip
It is sometimes hard enough to cram everything you need into your luggage for a summer holiday but skiing trips can be an absolute nightmare! The flimsy allowances offered by many airlines combined with the amount of equipment you need to take can present some real challenges and if you are not careful you will find yourself setting off without any clothes or minus some of the little luxuries that could add enjoyment to your trip. Continue reading
Holiday Reading
I love reading but rarely have the time to snatch more than a few minutes with my treasured books unless I am on holiday. Holidays present all sorts of opportunities to spend quality time relaxing with a book but also throw up other issues not the least of which has always been how to cram enough reading matter into my luggage! Continue reading
Travelling At Christmas
Every year I dream about how nice it would be to go away for Christmas and every year I don’t do it! The thought of putting my feet up over the festive period and enjoying proceedings whilst someone else does all the work is an appealing one. There is also the fact that my brain is hard wired not to feel Christmassy unless there is snow on the ground and that just never seems to happen where I live. I would love to spend Christmas by an open fire with the snow falling outside so why do I never do it? Continue reading
A Unique San Francisco Hotel
Like most large American cities, San Francisco has a wealth of faceless, modern hotels operated by the big chains. Many of these are conveniently situated close the major attractions on the waterfront and make good bases to explore the city but you will forget them as soon as you walk out of the front doors. For an altogether different experience, without sacrificing the convenience of the location, consider a stay at the historic San Remo Hotel which is a unique establishment that will certainly linger in the memory. Continue reading
An Accidental Naturist
The weather at the weekend was so lovely that I thought a trip to the beach was in order! My partner and best friend were in agreement and so we set off for Dorset looking forward to a lovely day in the sun. The traffic was predictably terrible and by the time we arrived at Studland Bay the car parks were full and we were forced to park on the road half way along the beach. We had a ten minute walk to reach the sand and it wasn’t until we were almost there that I realised we were approaching the naturist section of Studland. Continue reading
A Magnificent Day on Horseback
The Julian Alps of Slovenia are the perfect destination for anyone who relishes time in the great outdoors. The scenery is stunning with the majestic peaks dissected by the shimmering blue threads of pristine alpine rivers. The region is the perfect place to go hiking and also boasts the opportunity to participate in several exciting activities courtesy of the local sports agencies which cater for experts and beginners in white water rafting, kayaking, quad biking and Horse Riding. Continue reading
The Smiler
Last month, after many false starts and a great deal of anticipation, I took my first ride on the Smiler at Alton Towers. I set out for the park full of dread in the wake of numerous reports regarding enormous queues and frequent breakdowns. I am not a person blessed with great patience and really do not relish lengthy waits for rides no matter how good they may turn out to be. In the event, thanks to the advice of my friend, things worked out rather well. Continue reading
Great UK Horse Riding Breaks
Horse riding holidays make a great alternative to the regular adventure or activity break. It’s a great chance to give horse riding a go if you’ve always wanted to do it, or give your children the opportunity to try. There’s a lot of different kinds of horse riding breaks all over the UK, from short route to much longer treks. Here are five different places in Britain that are great for families to try. Continue reading
Travelling With Kids – Keeping them Happy on the Journey
We all know that travelling with kids can be a nightmare. If they get bored and become restless they can really play up and finding themselves in a strange place or even a different country can be very disorientating and stressful. If you want to avoid tantrums in the car or a disrupted flight then there are some things you can do to improve your chances. Continue reading