Summer Holiday’s choices

 

As we are now officially in spring it is the time when most of us start to plan when and where we will be going on holiday. One of the biggest problems everyone comes up against is do we choose all inclusive or self catering, packages or a do it yourself approach, flights, ferry or a Eurostar Break, Europe or further away? There is so much to think about and so little time!!

Flights

Personally I prefer to choose my own flights. It means I can fly when I want and I can choose to avoid the massive cues at the airport. Early morning flights are ideal as it means I can travel down after work spend a night in one of the airport hotels before flying out and arriving to my destination feeling refreshed and I haven’t had to rush.  🙂

Hotels

One of the advantages to planning your own holiday is choosing every single detail; you are in control of where you stay and how long you stay there. There are so many hotel offers to choose from with so many different star ratings at least this way you have the option to tailor make your holiday to your requirements.

Money

Budgeting can be a massive issue when you go away; there is so much to take into consideration such as food, drinks, gifts and excursions. Which is why deciding between all inclusive and other board basis or going totally self catering is a tough call. Looking around before you travel for the best exchange rate is crucial to make sure you get the most out of your holiday money and you can enjoy yourself with out worrying.

FUN!

After you have made all your decisions on where to go, how to get there and how long for, packed your suitcase and changed your money the only other thing to do is enjoy your holiday!

How do you choose your perfect summer holiday?

My short break list

If like me you have been thinking about whether to spend two weeks in the sun or take lots of lovely short breaks over the year you will know the pressure is on to find something affordable and relaxing. After weeks of weighing up the pros and cons of a long haul break I have decided there is just too much that I want to do to commit to two weeks at once! There are many places in the UK and Europe that I haven’t been to yet and many I want to go back to and I am ready to put that right! Here is my top 5 list of places that I plan on visiting in 2011!

London

This year there are so many great shows opening that it would be impossible to not have London Theatre Breaks on the top of my list. I plan on seeing Ogres, Wizards and Musical legends before the year is out and I know this is one break that will not disappoint.

Amsterdam

A trip to Amsterdam on a P&O ferry is probably one of the easiest ways to enjoy travelling. After you arrive in Hull Ferry Port you can relax as you leave your car behind and you sail off for a nice relaxing break in one of Amsterdam’s hotels. With plenty of onboard entertainment and lots to see and do when you arrive, you won’t miss the car at all!

Edinburgh

There are so many nice hotels in Edinburgh that you will be spoilt for choice. My ideal break in Edinburgh would be a long girly weekend including lots of fine food and pampering, the perfect weekend break and exactly the way to relax after a long week.

London – again

I know this is already on my list BUT I am a little bit excited about the Royal Wedding. Since my invite was lost in the post, I am having to find a different way of experiencing it. I can’t wait to watch the day unfold and can’t think of a better place to be than Westminster on the morning of the 29^th of April.

Paris

I have been to Paris many times but I haven’t turned it into a Eurostar Break. Like with Amsterdam I am all for leaving the car at home and really enjoying my holiday without having to drive around looking for car parking spaces.

There are so many amazing things going on this year and fantastic places I want to visit that all I have to do now is start saving!!

What are your plans for the summer?