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…
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
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
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!
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
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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