Summer is the ideal time to go away on holiday. The school holidays coincide with the summer, so this is usually the time that families with children pack their leisure wear and head for somewhere exciting. Even young couples or singles take to the road at this time as the weather is generally great and places look their best.
Scotland in the summer is an exciting place with an extraordinary variety of activities. The cities have excellent accommodation ranging from cheap hostels to luxurious hotels. Public transport is on hand and cars are easy to rent. The nightlife is vibrant and there are a large number of very good restaurants, pubs and clubs to entertain you. The Edinburgh Festival is one of the most popular in the world.
But the true charm of the country probably lies in its stunning natural beauty. Lochs and hills, cliffs and forests form part of the only remaining true wilderness in the UK. Whether you live in one of the many charming self catering cottages, a farm house or a comfortable caravan, your day trips will excite and amaze you. Beach cottages are the ultimate homes in which to relax. Visiting the islands will enchant you with interesting archaeological sites and snow white beaches. Golfers will rejoice to know that there are 550 courses to choose from. And whisky lovers will find enough distilleries to visit to last them for a lifetime.
"When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life". Samuel Johnson was right - the capital has so much to see and do that it would take you an entire year to explore it all. The Natural History Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew are just two of the fascinating places to visit; and of course the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and many more. The shops in London are legendary - whether you visit the famous ones like Harrods or the quaint little shops in Camden Town, you can spend days in a daze of retail therapy.
Visiting the theaters for the many excellent plays will keep you busy every night for weeks. Some of the longest-running plays can still be seen, such as The Phantom of the Opera. Transport to and in London is varied and very well-developed. Accommodation outside the city centre is cheaper yet still very good.
Alternative places to visit for a great summer holiday include the coast of Spain with its stunning beaches and lively party life. Portugal will give you much of the same but at a fraction of the cost. France offers a fascinating contrast between the sophisticated cities and the rural towns. Italy and Germany are also geared towards tourists. For a cheaper and very different experience, visit Romania or any other of the previously communist countries.
For those holiday makers who enjoy activity weekends, going backpacking or cycling in the UK or Europe, or camping in nature could be the ideal holiday. You could either join a tour group or grab a map and compass and go off by yourself. Stopping to swim in the heat of the afternoon or fishing for your supper that you can fry over your own fire is adventurous yet relaxing.
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Finding the Right Accommodation
Holidays are the high point of most people's year, however finding the right accommodation can be stressful to say the least. There is an almost bewildering range of accommodation options out there so the question is how do you go about finding the right accommodation for your needs.
Finding the right accommodation depends very much on what you want from your holiday. If you want to spend your break lounging around in the lap of luxury then a youth hostel is definitely not the right option for you. However if you are young and traveling on a budget with a group of friends a youth hostel can be an ideal, low cost option.
Hotels are a popular choice for the vast majority of people. They can offer a wide range of facilities to ensure that your stay is both relaxing and indulgent and the chances are that you can get at least some of your meals included in the tariff. Hotels also tend to have regular tours and excursions departing from their lobbies which can provide you with a great opportunity to see all the sites and attractions of your holiday destination.
If you are traveling in a small group or as a couple, hotels can be a very cost effective place to stay with a wide range of facilities. For larger groups of friends or for family holidays, however, staying in a hotel can have its drawbacks.
Not only can they be expensive for larger groups, but it can also be more difficult to really enjoy the freedom of your holiday when you are staying in a hotel. If your friends want to have a late night of partying in your room, or if you have young children who want the freedom to run around and be noisy but need peace and quiet to get to sleep, staying in a hotel surrounded by other guests can make for a stressful vacation.
A far better option for this kind of group is to stay in a private villa. They can be found at a wide variety of different locations which makes it possible to choose accommodation with everything you need to enjoy your holiday right on your doorstep.
A private villa gives you the option to spend an evening in with your friends or family without being disturbed by other people. They are a great option for larger groups and you will often find that they have additional facilities such as private swimming pools and meals that can be pre cooked to order. A wide variety of all the different options on offer can be found at www.privatevilla.co.uk so you will be able to find exactly the right accommodation to help you get the most out of your holiday.
Finding the right accommodation depends very much on what you want from your holiday. If you want to spend your break lounging around in the lap of luxury then a youth hostel is definitely not the right option for you. However if you are young and traveling on a budget with a group of friends a youth hostel can be an ideal, low cost option.
Hotels are a popular choice for the vast majority of people. They can offer a wide range of facilities to ensure that your stay is both relaxing and indulgent and the chances are that you can get at least some of your meals included in the tariff. Hotels also tend to have regular tours and excursions departing from their lobbies which can provide you with a great opportunity to see all the sites and attractions of your holiday destination.
If you are traveling in a small group or as a couple, hotels can be a very cost effective place to stay with a wide range of facilities. For larger groups of friends or for family holidays, however, staying in a hotel can have its drawbacks.
Not only can they be expensive for larger groups, but it can also be more difficult to really enjoy the freedom of your holiday when you are staying in a hotel. If your friends want to have a late night of partying in your room, or if you have young children who want the freedom to run around and be noisy but need peace and quiet to get to sleep, staying in a hotel surrounded by other guests can make for a stressful vacation.
A far better option for this kind of group is to stay in a private villa. They can be found at a wide variety of different locations which makes it possible to choose accommodation with everything you need to enjoy your holiday right on your doorstep.
A private villa gives you the option to spend an evening in with your friends or family without being disturbed by other people. They are a great option for larger groups and you will often find that they have additional facilities such as private swimming pools and meals that can be pre cooked to order. A wide variety of all the different options on offer can be found at www.privatevilla.co.uk so you will be able to find exactly the right accommodation to help you get the most out of your holiday.
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