Summer has officially arrived! With that in mind and the start of the school summer holidays just around the corner we decided to discuss all things summer for our latest #HolidayChat. As many of you now know, we host a monthly Twitter Chat called #HolidayChat, where we pick a different theme each month and ask five questions to get you all talking! So get comfortable, grab a cuppa and prepare for some summer natter…
Q1) Are you going on holiday this summer? If so where to? If not, where would you LOVE to go in the summer months?
A1 - i really dislike going away during the main summer because of the school holidays but we're eyeing up a week in Sardinia or a 2 week Scandinavian roadtrip (mostly Denmark) in September if that counts #HolidayChat
— April (@aprileveryday) July 17, 2019
A1 I am off in a seven day western Caribbean cruise with @Builtough as first time cruisers it will be interesting to see if we enjoy the experience! #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/ek9ZVYiFVy
— Michael (@swimforce01) July 18, 2019
A1) I've just got back from mine, a cruise around the Med and Aegean on @PrincessCruises and it was HEAVEN #holidaychat pic.twitter.com/wmFarqqOSo
— Francesca Wellman - Gluten Free Horizons (@GFreeHorizons) July 17, 2019
A1 I already had my summer trip in June to Malta and Venice... if I could go anywhere now then it would be south of France or Porto in Portugal #HolidayChat
— Melis Living (@melisliving) July 17, 2019
We are just back from the Algarve Planning a few trips closer to home for the rest of the summer holidays too!
— Family Travel Pro (@FamilyTravelP) July 17, 2019
Q2) What were the summer holidays like for you as a kid? Jetting off abroad or a good ol’ classic British seaside getaway?
A2) Spent in good old Butlins or Southend #HolidayChat
— Char (@char_x0) July 17, 2019
A2 - we were really lucky that we could go away each summer on an all inclusive trip. As much as I'd hate to go on one now, i loved them as a kid. My parents never let us go back to the same place (which i hated) and made us go out exploring rather than just sitting by the pool.
— April (@aprileveryday) July 17, 2019
A2) I spent a lot of time pottering about in Torremolinos as a kid - lots of happy memories - check me out #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/pCN3U1gGJv
— Francesca Wellman - Gluten Free Horizons (@GFreeHorizons) July 17, 2019
100% seaside getaways! We had a caravan in North Wales so we would go there for the weekend. I would love to go back to where we stayed an see how much it has changed now!
— Kirstyleanne (@kirstyleanneuk) July 17, 2019
We stayed in the uk for summer holidays when we were younger. My Dad was a landscape gardener so our holidays where taken in Feb, usually to a Canary Island #HolidayChat
— Chilling with Lucas (@ChillingLucas) July 17, 2019
Q3) What are your top tips for finding the perfect summer holiday? Book way in advance? Risk something last minute? Package holiday or a DIY? Hotels or Air BnBs?
A3 - we always book flights + accom separately and opt for airbnbs over hotels. We always go out of season too, as it's way cheaper! #HolidayChat
— April (@aprileveryday) July 17, 2019
A3) If you haven't got your heart on something specific, booking last minute can be a great way of getting an amazing deal. #HolidayChat
— Francesca Wellman - Gluten Free Horizons (@GFreeHorizons) July 17, 2019
I'm really bad at this as I tend to book out of season to avoid high costs! If I was to book during summer I think I'd try to look for a last minute deal. I love social media accounts that share deals on Facebook! #HolidayChat
— Kirstyleanne (@kirstyleanneuk) July 17, 2019
For school holidays, either as far in advance as you can or if you can be flexible about where you go, hold out for a last minute deal.
— Family Travel Pro (@FamilyTravelP) July 17, 2019
Book however you feel most comfortable- package or DIY - it’s your holiday and you need to be happy with the protection and support you’ve got!
Q4) What would be your dream summer getaway? A fancy long haul holiday? Short and sweet city break? Beach party heaven?
A4) I would love to hire a boat and sail around the Italy #HolidayChat
— Char (@char_x0) July 17, 2019
A4) I love the Med and Europe - somewhere where I can mix exploring a town or city with days on the beach #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/qXgvO6gAxn
— Francesca Wellman - Gluten Free Horizons (@GFreeHorizons) July 17, 2019
I’d love to go to New Zealand. My cousin moved there a couple of years ago and it looks incredible. Just expensive to visit! #HolidayChat
— Chilling with Lucas (@ChillingLucas) July 17, 2019
Oh my gosh! I think my dream summer trip would either be another road trip across the states (but in an air conditioned RV because hot) or a two week trip to French Polynesia! #HolidayChat
— Kirstyleanne (@kirstyleanneuk) July 17, 2019
A4: I would love to head back to #China. MiniDgtl is almost 7.5, so thinking in the next few years she'll be really ready. At the moment she just wants a pool #holidaychat
— Emma Jordan (@dgtlwriter) July 17, 2019
Q5) And finally, you know we love a good picture sharing session, so share a snap from one of your fave summer holidays!
My flight from Singapore to Bali a quick journey x pic.twitter.com/uQxPabM2uP
— Adebola| Travel & Lifestyle (@mybreakingviews) July 17, 2019
Taken last week, cooling down in the water and I think he was shocked I said yes when wearing trainers haha #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/cp50964SYl
— Chilling with Lucas (@ChillingLucas) July 17, 2019
A5 beautiful, stunning Venice from June #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/lvIxrXthko
— Melis Living (@melisliving) July 17, 2019
A5) Two years ago I sailed on @pandocruises Adonia (now @AzamaraPursuit) to Bordeaux and Bilbao - it was a lovely trip! #HolidayChat pic.twitter.com/Z2sOo7gAqd
— Francesca Wellman - Gluten Free Horizons (@GFreeHorizons) July 17, 2019
Join us on Wednesday 7th August 2019 at 8pm over on Twitter for our next #HolidayChat! Got a topic suggestion? Drop us a tweet - @icelollyholiday!
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