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It is usually possible to take sports equipment of some description on a plane. This is one of the options you will be given when booking, where the system will ask you to book additional luggage, carry on luggage and items such as golf clubs, to make sure you get the best prices at this stage.

If you choose to fly with your sports equipment, make sure you have pre- booked it with the airline. They can offer you advice about what is specifically available with them, and whether it will be possible for you to bring your own sports equipment with you on board. The smaller the equipment, the better, and you might have to keep it on you. Larger items such as golf clubs can definitely be taken on aeroplanes but it is sometimes more difficult or expensive. If you prefer, you can hire golf clubs when you arrive at your golf village.

An organised holiday may take many forms. From coach trips in Europe, to group skiing trips, to cruises, there are lots of options and many people from the UK choose to take these kinds of holidays each year. If this is the case for you, then you might find yourself with some choices to make.

The most important thing to consider is destination. Never compromise on destination purely for convenience, or you will find that you are disappointed in your holiday ultimately. Look for the destinations that you want to visit, then find the ways to visit them – not the other way around.

The tour operator is important as well though. Decide on the kind of agency you want to travel with – perhaps one that specialises in holidays for individual people, if you want to meet others like you, or an agency that works with luxury trips and provides beautiful hotels.

When you are on holiday, especially if you are staying in remote, natural places, it’s essential you really respect the world around you. It’s respectful when you are in another country anyway, and it is also important for the health and survival of the wildlife and wildernesses you see before you. These are some of the things you should always do:

• Stay away from wildlife. Don’t get too close, have respect and keep your distance. Animals could be dangerous, and you shouldn’t be disturbing the creatures you want to see anyway.
• Take rubbish with you. Never leave rubbish behind in a national park.
• Go with a guide. When trekking, take a guide so you know where you can go without causing disruption to ecosystems.
• Research animal tourism first. Make sure you are going to legitimate sanctuaries, and they don’t offer animal interactions – these are rarely as good as they seem.

Has winter gotten a bit long where you are? Is that set of golf clubs sitting in the corner by your favourite chair, mocking you?

Has it been too long since you donned your golf shoes? Is it time to see a warmer temperature on that outdoor thermostat? Are the clouds getting you down? It may be time call your local travel agent and consider a golf break in the Algarve.

Located on the north edge and on the mouth of the Mediterranean and to the far south of Portugal’s coast, the Algarve region boasts some of the best golf courses the world over. Weather in this region is typically amazing, known for sunny days and cool breezes. (more…)

Not everyone wants their vacation crowded by tourists. In fact, many people wish they knew of a little-known hideaway where they could enjoy a paradise trip without all of the crowds that usually come with the experience. Balaia is one such place.

Balaia is a wonderful place to visit. It’s a small village on the coast of Algarve, Portugal, known mostly for its small sporting community and its nice and quiet beaches. It has the feel of a time gone by. Terracotta roofs are still the style of construction in Algarve for instance. Balaia has a small number of hotels and villas for holiday traffic, and Balaia holiday villas are a great way to experience the village. (more…)

An increasingly popular holiday option among many people is the idea of training in survival techniques. There are plenty of holiday packages which you can pay for which will take place in the wild, where you are accompanied by a trainer who will guide you on how to survive in the wild. From learning how to start a fire with no matches or modern day conveniences, to learning how to catch your own food; this type of holiday can give you a crash course in everything you need to survive in a situation where your survival is at risk.

Not only does this type of getaway offer you training in useful techniques, and give you a greater idea of what you would go through if you were living in prehistoric conditions, but it can also be a very fun holiday. You can go with your family, and be exposed to things that you would never expect to encounter while on a typical holiday.

Why not try the beautiful country of South Africa. Visiting Cape town you can enjoy the gorgeous weather most of the year round, cooling only to about 13 degrees Celsius. The benefits of going south of the equator are that you can more or less guarantee yourself some winter sun! With the heat turning up between November and March you would likely get between 20-30 degrees Celsius during the day! With rainfall at a minimum and see temperatures reaching the mid 20’s you will enjoy a dip in the sea down here. However, if you fancy an adult day excursion, or perhaps a few days inland on your holiday, we would suggest driving about an hour away to the Cape Wine routes. Here in and around the villages and towns of Franschhoek and Stellebosch are some of the most renowned vineyards in South Africa. With some beautiful walks available or some guided tasting tours, you will not regret your day(s) away from the beach.

Why not try an island just of Spain? Something a bit different to being on the mainland can be a nice change! Especially if you are there for the beaches! Menorca and Majorca are just a couple of the islands available to visit in the Mediterranean. With just one of its beaches  ‘Son Bou’ stretching out over 3km Menorca is definitely got to be considered for a Beach Holiday. With flights coming into Mahon and hotels available there and dotted around most places, you really can consider this a chill zone! For a beach side hotel you can’t get much closer than the Sol Milanos Pingüinos resort which is located right on Son Bou beach. You can almost roll out of bed and onto the glorious golden sand! Its not all just sand either, there are bars, water sports and areas with sunbeds and sunshades plus near to the resort there are shops, chemists and other entertainment options including a bowling alley!

Disneyland is the original theme park built by Disney, and is located on the west coast of USA, in Anaheim California. Disney World was released at a later date on the opposite side of USA, in Miami. Both of the two locations have their similarities, and their differences, but both of them make a great experience for you and your whole family. Both of them have excellent rides, and offer an amazing adventure for young children.

When considering which one you’d like to visit, there are lots of things you need to consider beforehand. Travelling from Britain to USA is quite a significant trip, so you should make an entire holiday out of it. This leaves you with the option of holidaying in California, or Holidaying in Miami. Both are wonderful places, well suited to having a holiday, with wonderful beaches and excellent restaurants and holiday activities. Miami can be quite a humid place, which can irritate some people.

USA is a great place for holiday, with a great environment for enjoying yourself, and amazing locations for you to relax in. It also has numerous heritage locations, so if you’re interested in getting more than fun and relaxation, there is certainly enough there to sink your teeth into. With multiple wars, like the Revolutionary war against the British, the Civil war, the war against Mexico, and various conflicts against Native Americans, much of the heritage locations are old battlefields, often accompanied by regular re-enactments of the battles by enthusiasts, which offer an exciting glimpse into the way battle was conducted hundreds of years ago. This is ideal for children on the trip, as it often provides a quality education on history, and can really help to develop an interest in history as well. Besides the heritage sites, you also have great beaches and tasty food available through the east and west coasts of USA.