For a Staycation
For a staycation in the UK you can’t beat the
Isles of Scilly. I may be biased as all my family are originally from there, but these islands are just beautiful. They’re like a tropical paradise just a 30 minute
flight from Exeter
airport.
Tresco is my favourite island and is ideal for all the family or just a weekend alone.
They also have loads going on over the summer, including
Scilly Folk Festival at the end of May, Tresco Triathlon and the New Inn Cider Festival in June, St Martin’s Cider Festival in July, all of the island Fete’s in August, and the Tresco &
Bryher Food Festival in September. I went to the food festival last year and it was fantastic! Take a look at
my posts here, and for advice on holidaying on
the Isles of Scilly click here.
For a European Island Retreat
One of my favourite places in Europe has to be Greece. I love city
breaks, but I’m very much a ‘pretty landscape’ girl who adores stunning breaches and breathtaking scenery. The Ionian island of
Kefalonia not only has all of that, but it also has bags of history. Make sure you read the book and watch the film
Captain Corelli’s Mandolin before you go!
Where to stay: Rent a villa for the perfect relaxed getaway
For a European City Break
This was a toughie, as as much as I loved
Rome last year, I think this one has to go to
Budapest. I went to
Budapest with no expectations whatsoever, and was completely blown away by it! It’s a city that captured my heart with both it’s fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Don’t miss
these restaurants, and don’t forget to experience the
Szechenyi thermal baths!
For a Long-Haul Experience of a Lifetime
It’s no secret that I adore
Australia, my second home, but everyone always heads to the East Coast.
Western Australia has so much more to offer; insanely good food, a more relaxed vibe and atmosphere, beautiful landscape and scenery, and some of the best beaches in the world!
Perth is also home to the stunning
Rottnest Island and the happy little Quokkas. You can see what
Rottnest is like by watching the video below!
For a Roadtrip You’ll Never Forget
It has to be the USA! I’ve done quite a few roadtrips, we’ve done numerous ones up and down the west coast of Australia, but I think my favourite ones have been our American ones. I can’t recommend them enough, they’re so much fun and you can do them with either the family or a group of friends or partner.
Deep South
Start in
Atlanta, explore the city and go to the world of coca cola, and then move on to
Nashville. Don’t miss the
Grand Ole Opry here, and also make sure you go to BB Kings for good music and good grub. Tootsie’s bar is also fun!
Then it’s time for
Memphis. This is the bigun, head down Beale street every evening for dinner and music, visit Sun Studios, Stax museum, and of course Graceland!
Then it’s the next stop,
New Orleans. Stay in the French Quarter and fall asleep to the sound of jazz every night, eat as much creole food and shrimp as you can, and make sure you go on a river cruise on an old showboat (and obviously you should sing Ole Man River while doing so…).
West Coast
Start in
San Francisco and see Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Union Square. Have clam chowder at Pier 49, before driving down the
Pacific Coast Highway to Los Angeles. Stay in
Beverly Hills as it’s right in the middle of everything worth seeing;
Santa Monica, Warner Brothers Studios, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, and Griffith Observatory.
Best hotel of the trip: Despite it’s initial flaws and awful service,
The Palazzo was incredible in the end and certainly had the ‘wow’ factor
For a Caribbean Getaway
Despite my first ever trip to the Caribbean being at the grand age of seven to the beautiful island of
Antigua, I think my favourite is definitely
Cuba. I’ve never been to any other country like it, the people are insanely friendly, it’s insanely cheap, and it has an atmosphere that just makes you want to dance in the street with the locals with an iced cold mojito in hand!
I loved both Rome & Budapest such beautiful cities! Definitely want to go to Sicily sometime soon 🙂
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I did too, both are so gorgeous! I'd also love to go to Sicily some day, it looks so dreamy!
C x
Kefalonia looks beautiful 🙂 great list!
Serena / http://www.ramblingsofanotherunistudent.blogspot.com
It was so perfect for a week in the sunshine relaxing!
C x
What a great roundup Catherine – I'd love to go to Cuba and I agree with you about Budapest, it was amazing! I also went to the Szechenyi baths and enjoyed watching the chess players, plus I got a rather tough massage! Did you try one there?
Suze | LuxuryColumnist
Thanks Suze! Ah you should definitely go, it's such an incredible country!
Ooh no, I didn't have a massage as they didn't have any availability left, sounds like I had a close escape though!!
C x
You've had some amazing trips, one place I've never been to is Budapest and I'm really interested to see it. Mr S has been on a few stags there but I think we're due a couples trip!
Lots of love,
Angie
SilverSpoon London
You and Mr S would love it, the food is fantastic and there's so much to see and do!
C x
Yes please!!
Haha! To which one?! (or all of them? ;))
C x
Such a great round up Catherine! You've given me major wanderlust – I really want to go to Budapest and Cuba, just got to get my backside in gear and see if I can actually organise it! Heading to Croatia and Marrakesh (and hopefully I'll fit a city break as well!
Lauren xx | The Lifestyle Diaries
Thanks Lauren! Aww, do it!! So jealous of Croatia and Marrakech, those two are at the top of my list!
C x
Aaaaah wanderlust alert! I had a dream about Cuba the other day; that we were all there again but somehow we all spoke fluent Latin Spanish. We spent the entire holiday singing with the locals! TAKE. ME.BACK. x
Jasiminne | Posh, Broke, & Bored
Hehe, nawww I miss our Cuba fun times, singing in the street at the tops of our voices and all the Cubans being so lovely!
C x
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I'm off to Tresco in July – can't wait!! 🙂
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