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A day trip to Blackpool?

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Blackpool is one of those places most people like to visit at least every few years. Although it can be a little run down in places, it has a lot to offer families and can make for a great day out or short getaway. Blackpool is overrun with different types of accommodation and there are a huge selection of B and B’s which are often a popular choice. There are Unfortunately a lot of badly run B and B’s that can make your experience a not too pleasant one so it is important to do your research first.

Be sure to shop around and read plenty of reviews before you book your accommodation. Do not be fooled by the pictures that they may have on their website, comparison site or social media pages as it is very easy to only show the nice areas.

If you decide to book through a booking site that has multiple choices of accommodation, you can then more easily compare what you are getting. In Blackpool, the cheaper accommodation is likely to not be very good. This may be find if you just want a place to get your head down, but if you are looking for a bit more comfort and luxury then you will need to be a substantial amount more.

Island hopping holidays to Scotland

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If you want to experience the best of Scotland’s islands then an island hopping trip may be just the thing for you. Whether you have only got a couple of days or a couple of weeks, it is well worth taking the time to explore a few islands and discover the unique character of each. The main island groups which are best suited for touring include the Inner Hebrides and the Outer Hebrides in the west of Scotland, and Orkney and Shetland in the north.

The Scottish islands are so varied in their size and what they have to offer ranging from the tiny outcrop of Inch Kenneth to the largest of the Islands namely Lewis and Harris. If you are interested in walking then a holiday on one of the Scottish Islands is definitely for you as there are plenty of amazing routes to follow either along one of the beautiful beaches or across the craggy peaks of Skye. If there is one thing about Skye that will leave a lasting impression on you, it has got to be the scenery. Just driving around, you can see many of Skye’s most majestic geological features, such as the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and the Cuillin. But be sure to take your sturdiest of boots and explore these unique sights on foot for the real rewards.

Having meals out when you are abroad

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So many people are looking forward to finally being able to go on holiday abroad again as many restrictions begin to be lifted. Often when you are on holiday, the last thing you want to think about is cooking so eating out is a treat to look forward to.

You may decide to go self-catering and either prepare some meals yourself or eat out at different restaurants each day or you may go all-inclusive and eat the majority if not all of your meals at the resort where you are staying.  There are advantages and disadvantages to both and you may decide to alternate your board type each time you go away. Before deciding, have a good look through the information for the resort. Find out how many restaurants are on site that are included in the all-inclusive price and what types of food they serve.

If you decide to go self-catering, make sure that you remember to factor the cost of meals into your holiday budget as this can very quickly add up to over £100 a pay for two of you.

If you go all inclusive, you could always have one or two nights where you eat away from the resort so you can sample some of the other restaurants in the area.

Keep your eyes open for UK holiday cancellations

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If you have been tyring to book a holiday away in the UK for the school holidays, you may have been disappointed to find that most campsites and many hotels are now already fully booked. With the uncertainty over holidays abroad, many people booked holidays in the UK early to ensure that they got a place. With the government looking at changing the rules regarding isolation etc after returning from amber list countries for the double jabbed and children, there has been a big surge in bookings for holidays abroad. This has meant that some people that had UK holidays booked have now cancelled them in favour of their holiday to another country. It is definitely worth checking for pitches or hotels etc in your chosen location as new ones are being added daily as cancellations are made.

If you do happen to find availability then you need to act fast as it is likely that they won’t be there for long. If you are booking at short notice (within 4-6 weeks of travel) you may have to pay the full price of the holiday in one go and it may mean that you do not get your money back should you have to cancel.

Have you left it too late to book your staycation in the UK?

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The past year has been horrendous and many of us have had to give up on sending time with family and friends, going on day trips and going on holiday. The government have now allowed holidays to resume in this country and in a limited number of countries abroad, but many people are struggling to find campsites that still have availability. If you had a holiday booked for last year or early on this year that had to be cancelled then you may have been able to rebook that, but if not you may struggle to get in a hotel, on a campsite or in a B and B especially in the main costal towns.

If you are not restricted to the school holidays then it is definitely advisable to avoid these times as you will be more likely to find a holiday during the school term time. The hard thing about holidaying in this country is the weather. You can never guarantee or often even predict what the weather is going to be like. If you are going camping in a tent, then the weather can have a huge effect on how enjoyable your holiday is, which is why people often leave it to the last minute to go, but unfortunately this year, that means you are unlikely to be able to get a pitch.