It’s that time of year when Christmas is
over, you’re back to work and life feels… a little bit depressing. That is why
it’s the perfect time to get a saving plan in place and think about your
holiday destinations for 2017.
· Start early not only to save yourself
some ££ but also to save your sanity so you have something to look forward to.
· Have a New Year clear out and sell on
Ebay, Amazon or Facebook Marketplace.
· If you are arty why not make a little
shop on Etsy and start selling sock bunnies? (watched that Friends episode last
night!)
· Make sure your savings are protected,
check out The Financial Services.
Compensation Scheme (FSCS) they protect your
money in your savings and current accounts so if something happens to your
bank, building society or credit union – you get every penny back in seven days
and the service is completely free. Why not see if your savings are protected here.
So with your savings in full swing,
where is cool and hip to go in 2017:
THE TWO-WEEK BREAK
I am not sure about you but in my
partner’s case it is becoming compulsory to take a two-week holiday (I think
this is so the government can check up on you!) So the two-week break will
be sure to make a comeback and why not?! Make sure to not just venture to one
destination, go to two. One adventure week then one to chill out. If you
rarely step away from work this year is your year – put down your mobile phones
(unless it is for a holiday selfie).
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| Niagara Falls |
If you have kids why not splurge and
head to Disney World with a week on the beach at the Florida Keys.
LOCATION: CUBA
You need to get to this location quick
before MacDonald’s and Starbucks moves in. The background of this destination
is changing daily since the American Trade embargo has been lifted and it’s
best to explore this colourful destination in its true form – It is also
cheaper than you may think with the destination taking advantage of cheaper
international flights along with Mexico.
THE ALL INCLUSIVE
THE ALL INCLUSIVE
The All Inclusive is back and everyone
is doing it, The All Inclusive is cool again and if you choose the right place
you will be lavished with fancy cocktails (not just fruit juice mixed with a
shot of your choice) and possibly a sushi restaurant on site….the dream :-P
A big bonus with All Inclusive is its
all one price – there are no surprises and if you’re quick, you have many
months to pay it off so you are not saddled with one big bill.
Destination idea: My recommendation would be Riviera Maya,
Mexico.
T2G Tip: Make sure there is no limit on
the a la Carte (sometimes the small print is there to confuse you – give the
hotel a call to check before)
BRING BACK THE UK BREAK
Stay local this year and utilise some
long weekends or the bank holidays and explore where you are from, I like many
of you have barely touched the surface of the UK and with a new car on the way
I am excited to see what it has to offer. Benefits are lower cost, sun without
a long flight (sometimes); UK culture.
Destination idea: This year I would like to visit the New
Forest, Oxford, the Cotswolds, Devon, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey (my new
abode).
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| The Pig Hotel, Dorset |
ADVENTURE HOLIDAY
As discussed above you don’t want to
just spend your holiday lying on a beach. Why not inject a little adventure
into your summer holiday. Maybe a river rafting holiday or even safari? If you
do a beach do make sure you take a look around and see if there is anything you
can do: horse riding, water activities etc. Be crazy, you only live once!
The FSCS are just as big on travel trends as me and have
commissioned a short film all about three hot destinations for 2017 and how to
afford them. Why not have a look at FSCS Money Means.
This post is in collaboration with the FSCS.
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