subject: What to consider if you want a winter holiday [print this page] What to consider if you want a winter holiday
Are you keen to go away this winter? Here are 10 things to consider before you go.
1. Are you looking for winter sun? There are a number of venues around the world that offer sun all year round, while those in the southern hemisphere get their summers during our winters. In other words, there are many locations to choose from.
2. Do you prefer a wintery scene? Not everyone who goes on holiday at winter goes for the warmer weather. In fact, some go for the opposite - that Christmas card setting they've always dreamed about.
3. Do you want to go before, during or after Christmas? You'll need to decide which dates you want to go away and where in the world you want to be on December 25th.
4. Can you get the time off work? While many employers shut down over Christmas and give staff the time off, there are a number of industries where that isn't possible. Make sure you find out before you book.
5. Do you have a destination or resort in mind? If you already know where you want to go, like Bulgaria for example, then it may just be a case of finding flights to Bourgas and arranging accommodation.
6. Can a friend or family member recommend somewhere to go? If you don't know where you want to go, a good way to get some ideas of destinations is to ask people who travel a lot. They can help find the kind of place you're looking for.
7. Are you taking your children? If you have children and this is set to be a family holiday, your resort and hotel requirements may be very different to a young couple or group of lads.
8. Do you know where to start looking? Once you have a good idea of what you want, it's simply a case of browsing a holiday search engine for deals. Many of the best flight options can be found by going direct to the airport website itself.
9. Have you read reviews before you've booked? It's a good idea to ready reviews on resorts and hotels before you book to make sure it's up to the standard you expect and is what you want.
10. Do you require holiday extras? If you need travel insurance, airport parking and accommodation, or transfers, then making sure it's all booked with your holiday is a good idea.
So, where do you want to go? Perhaps finding flights to Czech Republic or flights to Poznan? is ideal. Alternatively, why not try Menorca or Majorca?
