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Family Holidays- Heaven or Hell?

Harpreet — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:56:11 +0000

A family holiday should be a fun, relaxing and stress-free time for everyone in the family. Or is it? According to Teletext Holidays, a study of 2,000 mums revealed that going on holiday with the children is even more stressful than a 9-5 job. One in four mums said how packing, travelling and keeping the kids busy is more hard work than actually working. Four in ten mums fear taking a holiday break and avoid going abroad due to all the worry and trouble it causes. A further 36% complained how a lack of help from their partners also causes friction and rows with 80% of mums needing another holiday when they return.

As a result, the poll found that half of the mums surveyed will only book a holiday at a place which offers a kids club, on-site entertainment and a maid service in order to make the holiday as relaxing as possible. Having said this, 52% said how they still end up having to wash dishes, 43% end up cooking and 73% even admitted to cleaning up their hotel room before the maid came so that they don’t come across as messy. These figures highlight how important choosing the right holiday is for all members of the family. Travelling with children can be a burden but choosing an all-inclusive family-friendly resort offering kids clubs, babysitters and maid services can help ease the strain, leaving you to switch-off and enjoy the holiday you deserve. So why not let us help you find the perfect family-friendly resorts wherever you wish to go for your next family holiday. Our friendly dedicated travel experts will be delighted to assist in making your next family holiday as stress-free as possible.

Celebrity holidays – ordinary prices

Barbara — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:17:32 +0000

You know a holiday destination is hot stuff when celebrities head there for their R&R. So if you’re looking for the top of the line in luxury for your 2010 holiday then check out some of these celeb fav get-a-ways.

Hawaii

Loved by the American first family and the first family of British Rock. Just as the Obama’s headed back to Washington DC Ozzy and the family hit the beach for some surf Hawaii style. Beautiful beaches, extreme sports and the chance to celeb spot, what more do you need?

St Lucia

St Lucia’s deep Caribbean seas, soft sand beaches and swinging jazz beats make it one of the most romantic spots on Earth. It’s charms certainly have a strong pull for headline couple Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil who are rumoured to be re-marring there in the coming months.

Barbados

Another dream Caribbean destination that’s full of romance. Jude Law and Sienna Miller have been spotted enjoying the heavenly luxury that makes this island so amazing.

With all the celebrity attention these holiday destinations get might make you think that you’ll never be able to afford to a get-away. Don’t be silly! We wouldn’t tease you like that, just check out our holiday deals. You never know who you might end up rubbing shoulders with!

Hawaii holidays offer more than luxury resorts.

Barbara — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:37:26 +0000

Hawaii has some amazing luxury resorts. One of our favourites the Westin Maui Resort. With its huge range of relaxing and invigorating diversions, we can understand that you’ll be content to relax in the resort. But, by staying in the resort you’ll be missing out on some of the amazing sights Hawaii has to offer.

On Big Island you can experience the raw power of nature at the Volcano National Park. There are three active volcanoes on Big Island. The most active is Kilauea, which has been erupting since 1983. Enough lava is released in 24 hours to resurface a 20 mile long road. The majority of this lava flows into the sea via lava tubes. These lava tubes are a great reason for leaving the comfort of the resort and experiencing something different.

This is the science bit. Lava tubes form when the outside edges of a lava flow cools and crusts over. The crust on the tube keeps the lava’s intense heat, meaning the lava can flow for many miles. The heat of the flow carves out an ever deepening tunnel which ends up much larger than the lava flow. The ecosystem in side the tubes is a unique experience. Words feel dry and empty when trying to describe the stunning beauty of these tubes.

We’d suggest taking a guided tour of the tubes. As you will be standing inside a natural feature created by an active lava flow, please pay attention to the rangers!

If you want some spiritual protection from the power of Kilauea you’d be wise to take some pork and gin with you. This isn’t to fortify your nerves, but should be wrapped in ti leaves and left as an offering for Pele, the volcano goddess of Hawaii. Pele is celebrated in local art and the tear drop lava forms are called “Pele’s tears”. Her presence is strongly felt in the National Park. When you are so close to a volcano that has been erupting for 26 years there’s no harm in keeping the local goddess sweet.

The Volcano National Park is just one of the places on the islands where you can experience the deep culture and heritage of this paradise on earth. So on your Hawaii holiday soak up something more than just sun, sand and surf.