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Beating The Winter Blues

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With Christmas and New Year come and gone, the winter doldrums seem to really set in. It can seem like spring is years away yet, and as the weather seems to get worse instead of better, it can be agonising to get through the weeks and months before spring sets in again and brightens everyone’s lives. If this sounds like life at the moment, you aren’t alone. Many people suffer from a bit of the winter blues, so here are a couple of great ways you can brighten your days – even if the sun is a couple months off.

Embrace Hygge

Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-ga’ is a Danish concept of cosy living. Imagine big woollen socks, hot cups of tea, your favourite soft throw blanket and soft music with a good book. Hygge is all about being as warm and snuggly as you can and celebrating the indoors with good friends. Invite your loved ones round for a heartwarming dinner of stews, soups, homemade breads and biscuits to dine by candlelight. This is the essence of hygge and helps people battle those winter blues in snug, warm ways.

Get Outside

Opposite to hygge, there’s always getting outside and enjoying the winter time. While it depends where you live as to what you might be able to do, enjoying winter sports can be a great way to embrace the cold and snow. After all, you can only do these things at this time of year! Hit the slopes, go sledding, ice skating or build a snowman with the kids before heading indoors for a steaming cup of hot cocoa and your favourite feel good movie. There’s so much fun to be had in the winter, you just need to bundle up!

Book A Holiday

If you really want to escape the cold and snow, you can find a good last minute cruise deal easily online to jet off to a far flung place where you will bask in the sun on the top deck before heading down for the exquisite dinners often put on. Many take off to the Caribbean this time of year due to its sun, sea and sand, but other popular options include the Mediterranean, South Asia or even – if you want more of the cold – Alaska.

Bring More Warmth Inside

If you’re sick of the monochrome colours of winter you can always brighten up your inside world by bringing more brightness inside. Doing up your living room or bedroom with warm shades of reds, oranges and yellows can not only brighten a space but also make it feel warmer too. It doesn’t have to break the bank either. Textiles can be a generally inexpensive way to inject more life, colour and warmth into a room without dedicating yourself to a total physical overhaul.

So if you’ve been struggling with the winter blues, worry no more. Hopefully with some of these great ways to beat that seasonal sadness you’ll be feeling perked up in no time flat. While we can’t change the weather, we can change how we react to it, so give yourself a reason to smile in the cold and try something new today!

Top Travel Ideas If You’re Flying Solo

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Are you a singleton looking for a great adventure without necessarily having to recruit friends or family to tag along? Or maybe you really want to get away but can’t find anyone to go with. If you’re like most people who are single and travel, you probably have noticed by now that when you try to get a group of friends or family together, inevitably people begin to drop out one by one until it’s only you still left standing, heading out on the road solo anyway. Maybe you’re through with all that and you’re ready to hit the highway on a cool singles trip to meet new friends along the way. Check out these hot holiday ideas for solo travellers like yourself.

Backpacking

There’s nothing like heading out on an extended trip backpacking while solo. It’s no secret that you meet far more travellers and people when you’re travelling on your own than with a friend or a group. Backpacking holidays are likewise a great idea if you don’t have a timescale or a really solid plan. Many people choose several countries that are near to each other by land and just take off for anywhere from three to six months. Popular areas include South East Asia, South America and often working holidays in the likes of Canada, Australia, New Zealand or working for NGOs in Africa.

Ski Holidays

Do you love the powder, the rush, the adrenaline of shooting down the slopes at speed while the icy cool wind blows across your face? Well, a singles ski holiday might just be what you’re looking for. You can book a singles ski holiday to many different resorts through Europe, a great option if you’re planning to travel solo as there is often no single supplement when you book a singles specific holiday. That means you can spend more on going out and meeting other solo travellers, or going on excursions, taking on activities and more.

Cruises

Cruises are a great idea for solo travellers, especially shy and unsure travellers as the cruise company takes care of almost literally everything. All you have to do is show up on time to things like meals, excursions, shows and other events. Everything you could possibly need and more is found on board the ship and so you can rest easy knowing everything is being taken care of for you so you can spend more time on the top deck relaxing in the sun or enjoying the scenery as it passes by.

Beach Fun

Solo beach holidays sound like they could be boring, but nothing is further from the truth. When you book a singles beach holiday you will be in the same area as other solo travellers, meaning you can meet new, great people to hit the sand with. What could be better than hanging out with new friends, sharing a picnic on the sand and going on new and wonderful excursions together, creating memories to last a lifetime?

So there you have a couple of fantastic suggestions and ideas for great holidays that you can enjoy solo. Who ever said you must definitely have friends along for the ride when you can just meet the friends as you go? Sometimes it’s better that way anyway! So what are you waiting for? Get those bags packed and hit the open road.

Cruise Around The World In Style – And We Don’t Mean With Cars!

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It’s coming up to autumn now and the summer is fast heading out the door for another year, leaving most people feeling somewhat melancholy as the colder weather starts to set in. Autumn may seem like the time to hunker down and get ready for winter, but your summer fun doesn’t have to stop now. In fact, for singletons or couples this is the perfect time to get out and explore the world on holidays or cruises when all the students, young and old, are back in class! Read ahead for the top types of holidays to book now, before summer is truly gone!

Cruises From Here, There, Anywhere

It’s no secret that cruises continue to be a top type of holiday many people seek out, and for good reason. Cruises are the best way to see a number of places quickly and in serious comfort. If you have never been on board a cruise liner, you’re seriously missing out, especially if you’re a fan of the finer things. A cruise around the world will take you from port to port in a number of exotic locations all in comfort and style with world class entertainment every night and usually full board meals provided in the overall price of the trip. What could be better than checking out some of the world’s most famous locales aboard a world class liner with access to spas, shops, theatres, luxury dining experiences and more?

Last Minute Destinations

There are large numbers of last minute beach holidays available for people who just want to get away and don’t really mind where. These can be incredibly budget friendly with many featuring all inclusive themes with airfare, transfers, hotels and food included, but not always to the most exotic of locales! From Europe mainly Mediterranean islands are featured but city breaks are also popular, particularly to eastern and northern Europe, depending on what you want to do and experience. For truly cheap options, last minute deals can be booked for very low prices if you don’t care where you go and are taking only hand luggage.

Somewhere Wild

If you really want to push the boat out, you can head out of your comfort zone and trek off to somewhere wild and wonderful. Going on safaris or treks to the Himalayas or Macchu Pichu are becoming more widely available as well as affordable for many, so are increasing in popularity. With more discount flights flying to connecting cities to wild and wonderful places as well, it’s never been easier to head out on a real adventure for your autumn getaway to make memories that will last a lifetime doing something truly unique and awe inspiring!

There you have a couple of great getaway ideas for all levels of adventurer and fitness. Whether you’re climbing mountains, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a show aboard a luxury cruise liner, autumn is a great time to get away for many. With lower prices in the off season and less people hitting the road, you will find prices to be cheaper for many things and less crowds equating to a win-win situation for everyone! So pack those bags – the world won’t explore itself!