Booking a holiday a year in advance might seem like a bold move. For some, it’s the perfect way to lock in the best deals and enjoy peace of mind. For others, it feels like a gamble with life’s unpredictability. So, what are the real pros and cons of planning your getaway so far ahead? Let’s explore.
A recent survey from travel experts Kayak revealed that a quarter of Brits find holiday planning stressful – any mum or dad will confirm that even after agreeing your destination and getting booked, the journey to the airport can be fraught with temper tantrums, unscheduled bathroom breaks and other random shenanigans. That’s family life for you! […]
Norfolk and the Norfolk Broads remind me of geography lessons at school. We studied The Broads as a topic for GCSE geography and I loved it. The Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways, set in beautiful countryside, are possibly what Norfolk is most known for. The closest other example I can think […]
I used to think that the ‘last minute deal’ was the way forward with holidays. The problem was, I’m not really a last minute kind of person, I’m much more of a planner. At the point where we decided to hold a week free with the express intention of looking for one of these last […]
“Plans are useless, but planning is essential” – General Dwight Eisenhower Planning is something I have always done. I’ve done this for as long as I can remember. Planning helps me to structure my thoughts, see my goals and generally be more productive. Although I have never wavered with regards to the importance I place […]