An October stay at a luxury Travelopo villa in Mallorca

An October stay at a luxury Travelopo villa in Mallorca

ByJen Lowthrop

…have helped me settle in on my first day. Though everything is super cheap in the local shops and I did enjoy a sweep through the local supermarket. You can book this villa or a number of other villas in Mallorca through Travelopo. Prices vary depending on the time of year. For an October stay it costs £673 for the week, but if you want to go in high summer it is closer to £2000. Flights to Mallorca can be really cheap, especially in low season….

Heliades Villas – The best place to stay in Andros?

Heliades Villas – The best place to stay in Andros?

ByJen Lowthrop

…hentic restaurants in the middle of nowhere. How much does Heliadas villas cost? As a luxury villa it isn’t the cheapest accommodation on the island, but you definitely get what you pay for at Heliadas Villas! Prices range from a few hundred euros for 3 days in low season to €4000 for a week in peak season. It might seem a lot but the villa sleeps 8 so if you bring all your friends that’s only €500 each for a week in absolute luxury! What can we d…

Fun facts that will make you want to visit Slovenia

Fun facts that will make you want to visit Slovenia

ByJen Lowthrop

…h a fan) Here are a few of the restaurants I visited that I would highly recommend you try. Golstinar Rakar – another family run restaurant with an incredible wine cellar. I recommend a late night visit to the cellar after dinner for wine and serrano ham. Eco Farm and Restaurant Repovž – they do an incredible locally sourced tasting menu Hotel San Martin – modern hotel with local food with a twist. The views across the Brda region are the best. Th…

An Awesome Guide to Planning an Amazing Ski Holiday

ByJen Lowthrop

…ce Whilst you’re visiting a ski resort, you’ll also need to arrange some accommodation. You can arrange some great accommodation, by using internet websites such as Ski Armadillo. Such websites will allow for you to see detailed pictures of your accommodation, and book it in advance. If you chose to get a package holiday, you might find that the accommodation does not need to booked separately. Therefore, before you agree to doing everything separ…

Top Tips for Visiting Zanzibar

Top Tips for Visiting Zanzibar

ByJen Lowthrop

…n going to accept them and they may have even added a few shillings to the cost that I would have paid in dollars. Moral of the story… ALWAYS HAVE A FEW USA DOLLARS ON YOU Zanzibar is a Muslim Country It is easy to forget this when you see pictures of perfect white beaches with travellers jetskiing in bikinis, but ultimately in the majority of Zanzibar you should cover up. Not completely, but modest dress, covered shoulders and below the knee skir…

Best Books I Read (and why I didn’t read as much) in 2020

Best Books I Read (and why I didn’t read as much) in 2020

ByJen Lowthrop

…ve, unlikely friendships and the power of books to change people and bring communities together. I highly recommend for a feel good read. The Vanishing Half – Brit Bennett Another brilliant book that had me hooked from the start. A really interesting look at race and identity, as it follows the lives of twins who take their lives in very different directions. The book is set across 5 decades and shares the ups and downs of different relationships…

Siharaja Rainforest – don’t make the same mistake as me

ByJen Lowthrop

…sational first ever visit to a rainforest I had envisaged. However, I do recommend a visit, but recommend you do it this way: Travel the afternoon before to the town of Deniyaya where you can easily find accommodation for 1000rupees or under for the night. Spend some time shopping around town for the best deal to include transport to and from your guest house, park entrance, lunch and a guide who has demonstrated their knowledge in all the wildlif…