Going away for Christmas?
We are very jealous! If you’re struggling to think of presents that will fit in your luggage, we’ve listed our favourite 2017 ideas below for you (you can thank us later!).
Are Winter sports not your thing?
Around now, as it’s getting colder, all the skiers and boarders break out their kit and get ready for a new season. If our latest weather is anything to go by, there will soon be snow falling in Europe so many will be booking holidays up now to get ahead of the crowd, as well as pre-booking for the festivals in the snow.
However, if you are not a fan of the snow, or the cold weather in general, and just want to get away somewhere warm to have a nice chilled holiday lying on a sunbed, exploring new cities and sipping a cocktail at sunset, these are the places for you.
The land of luxury shopping, with malls filled with aquariums and a 76,00 sq ft indoor theme park, it is a world far different to most of the UK. Another plus point? The flight is just under 7 hours, which is great.
At 830m tall, the Burj Khalifa dominates the skyline, with the Dubai Fountain just outside showing spectacular shows with jets of water choreographed to music, it’s definitely not to be missed.
Whether you are travelling alone for business, as a couple or a family, there is so much to do and so many amazing adventures to be had.
With theme parks and water parks a plenty, as well as desert safaris, sightseeing and more, what are you waiting for?
For more ideas visit this website.
As one of the closest European destinations that has sun most of the year, it is one of the easiest places to get to.
Although you may need something a little warmer in the evenings, the average temperature here is around 20 degrees which is a lot warmer than our current 7.
With Day trips, water sports and outdoor activities in spades, you won’t be stuck for things to do.
A good day out is Teide National Park which is centered on Mount Teide, the highest mountain in Spain with its summit being 3,718 metres above sea level, making it the highest point in the islands of the Atlantic. The park is the also the third oldest national park in Spain.
For more ideas visit this website.
Or you could just chill out, sangria in hand, paella on order of course.
A little further afield, with flights taking approximately 12 hours, but just look how beautiful it is.
You can split the journey if that is too long for you, stopping off in Dubai.
From Dolphin Encounters, scuba diving, stunning beaches and gardens, you will be immersed into picture perfect scenery during your trip which will make up for the long flight I’m sure!
One of the most famous touristic spots is the Seven Coloured Earths that can be found in Charamel.
It is a geological formation of seven distinct colours of sand, hence the name, what makes this even more special is that in spite of the tropical weather that can occur here, the dunes have not eroded.
One of our team here in HQ was lucky enough to travel here on her Honeymoon, take a look here to see what she got up to.
For more ideas visit this website.
Off the northwest coast of Africa, with a population of just under 540,000, Cape Verde is a great winter sun destination.
Known for its amazing beaches, it also has a wealth of historical culture to explore such as Pico do Fogo. This is the highest point rising to 2,829 metres above sea level and is an active stratovolcano.
Don’t worry! The main cone last erupted in 1675 so it isn’t a regular occurrence!
For more ideas visit this website.
Last but by no means least; it is definitely the furthest away taking 15 hours due to it being on the southernmost tip of Africa.
Table Mountain is a favourite for the stunning views from the top, which you can get to either by hiking (if you’re feeling energetic) or using the cableway.
Most of the cities have ‘hop on’ buses if you enjoy sightseeing and they start from £11 which is a great budget way of exploring.
Obviously, there are many safaris and national parks that are home to an amazing selection of wildlife.
Another favourite is Boulders Beach located in the Cape Peninsula. Living here is a protected colony of African Penguins which you are able to view via wooden walkways.
It is great to be able to see them in their natural habitat, and there is a beach nearby that you can swim in also.
There are placards along the walkway giving you information about the penguins whilst walking around.
As this is a popular place, maybe find out from the tour operators when the quiet periods are so you can see them and take your instaworthy pictures.
For more ideas visit this website.
When booking up your Winter Sun holidays, ensure that you also book your travel insurance at the same time to guarantee cover for cancellation, just in case!
With all these different activities on offer, also take a look at our activity packs and you can confirm that you have purchased the right pack.
Any questions about any of our products, please feel free to contact us @Holidaysafe
Everyone loves something for nothing right?
Whether it be a free coffee on your loyalty card once you have brought 9 already, the mints or chocolate you get at the end of your meal with the bill or even the fortune cookie with your Chinese takeaway. It always tastes that bit better when its free!
In this infographic, we track the evolution of the Backpacker, from the traditional 1960s hitchhiking Hippies, to the 1980s Inter-Railers, and finally the modern ‘Glampacker’
This weekend is ‘Sunshine Saturday’, aka the busiest Saturday of the year for holiday bookings. Why you may ask? Well this Saturday is when Travel Agents and Tour Operators release their discounted holidays for the year ahead, so it’s the perfect time to book a bargain trip. And, we are no exception. Use code *SUN20 at checkout for 20% off your next policy with us!
We would like to thank Amber and Holidaysafe for all their support in the last two years throughout our extreme challenge walks in Rhodes for The Steve Prescott Foundation.
As we at Holidaysafe know first-hand, the majority of today’s ‘elderly’ are now using their retirement to travel the world, ticking items off an ever-growing bucket list of amazing experiences and adventures. Whoever said that travelling is only for the young was totally out of touch with the modern world. Today’s so-called ‘senior citizens’ are fitter and stronger than their predecessors, and 70 is definitely the new 40!
At Holidaysafe we’re always happy to support our local community, and now we are extremely proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the under 8’s Kings Hill FC kit this season.
Back in 2006 Holidaysafe travel insurance was launched (with a very purple website), and since then we’ve launched two new websites, insured over 900,000 travellers and been voted ‘Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2016’ plus ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2014 & 2016’.
As regular readers of this blog will know, this summer we partnered with blogger sensation and all round lovely lady Honest Mum, to offer families travel tips and advice plus to give away some great prizes.
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