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  • Making the most of the bad weather

    Making the most of the bad weather

    If you are holiday making in the UK then you may have to expect bad weather no matter what time of the year you chose to go. Although the UK has some beautiful locations and many attractions that will keep the family entertained, the weather is one thing that cannot be guaranteed.

    You should always plan a few activities that you can do that will not depend on the weather. If you have young children you may want to research some local soft play areas. Aquariums are great for all the family as well as Zoos and theme parks.

    If you are not able to spend much on entertainment, take some games with you to play in your accommodation or dress up in your waterproof and go out in the rain for a stroll along the beach.

    Even holidays that see little sun can be great fun and bring the family closer together.

     

  • Learning the language

    Learning the language

    When travelling abroad it is helpful to learn a little of the local language. This will allow you to communicate with some of the local people easier and may help you should you find yourself in a situation where you require assistance.

    You do not really have to learn how to say full sentences but sometimes just knowing the most useful words or phrases will be enough. If you are really struggling then you could even take a phrase book with you to refer to should you need to.

    Some languages are quite similar to English making it easier to communicate with people, but if the language is very different and you are staying in an area that is not particular popular with tourists you may find that many of the local business owners / workers, do not understand you.

    You can do crash courses in learning a language which will give you a great overview of the main phrases you will need.

  • Sailing the Greek Islands

    Sailing the Greek Islands

    Holidays do not have to be all about sun bathing on a beach and eating and drinking far too much. If you want a holiday with a little difference, something that will keep you entertained and create wonderful memories, then why not try a sailing holiday around the Greek islands?

    Greece is famous for its clear blue waters, marine life and beautiful sunshine, so makes the perfect destination for sailing trips.

    Traveling round the islands you will be able to stop off and sample some of the amazing local cuisine as well as watching the locals put on fantastic performances. You will have ample opportunity to dive off the boat and swim in the glorious turquoise ocean and may even see the dolphins and sea turtles that are very common in Greece.

    Greece really is a magical places with views that you could not imagine and the local people are more than happy to show you their local culture and get you up and dancing (or smashing plates) with them.

  • Holiday with the in-laws

    Holiday with the in-laws

    I know it must sound like some peoples worst nightmare, a holiday with your partner’s parents but for some us it will be the only way to get a holiday at all this year. So the question is how to make it as painless as possible? For us the solution has been planning our holiday with military precision allowing for time to do the things that interest us and time to spend with the family. There are always going to need to be compromises, such is life, but you need to enjoy your vacation and not return home feeling more stressed than when you left. Set some boundaries before you go and make sure that you and your partner are in agreement on these rules so that everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet. All in all a holiday with In-laws needn’t be difficult, just be sure to stand your ground on the important things, compromise on the things that don’t matter too much and always show your gratitude to your partner’s parents… without them you may not have had a holiday at all.

  • Packing for a holiday in the UK

    Packing for a holiday in the UK

    Unfortunately you can never guarantee good weather in the UK. Even if it is the height of summer, we Brits are getting used to cool days and rain no matter what time of the year it is. But this said, it does not stop many from staying in the UK for their family holiday.

    The UK has many beautiful holiday locations, from golden sand beach holidays to fast moving city breaks. When it comes to packing for a holiday in Briton, you have to prepare for everything. You can always check the weather report prior to packing but this can change in a day so may not be all that reliable. Make sure that you have clothes items you can layer. Take short sleeve shirts and t-shirts but then also take a jacket or cardigan so you can wrap up if the temperatures are not as high as you may like.

    The weather does not stop you having fun in the UK on your holiday. There are many activities to do on rainy days and a walk across the beach in the rain can be great fun for all the family as long as you have packed the right sort of clothing.