As
the weather here in the UK fluctuates between harsh cold, snowy Beast
from the East weather to torrential rain showers to glorious spring
sunshine I have been reflecting on holidays past and wishing for
future holidays with beautiful weather.
So
when Holiday Gems - who specialise in short-haul travel destinations
- reached out to hear about my favourite holiday moments, thinking
about memorable holidays I have enjoyed was a breeze. The only
difficult thing was to pick a couple of holidays from all the
wonderful ones I have enjoyed over the years.
Thinking
about the holidays I have experienced so far in my life there are two
holidays in particular that were remarkable for different reasons.
Tenerife
My
holiday to Tenerife back in 1996 was a holiday I will remember
forever as it was my first ever holiday abroad.

During
the summer of 96 when I was 12 years old my mum, then stepdad, sister
and I went on a wonderful holiday abroad to Tenerife with another
family who we were very close to. We rented a villa in the south of
Tenerife for a week and then travelled to a villa to the north.
On
that holiday I enjoyed many wonderful and truly memorable
experiences. Swimming in the warm atlantic ocean. Seeing dolphins
jumping out of the azure waters. Seeing the majestic Mount Teide and
the breathtaking views from the volcano. Hiking the Masca walk trail.
Strolling along the open air markets and seeing the local
handicrafts. Meeting the locals and experiencing a hint of their
culture.

Not
only was the holiday my first taste of a holiday abroad and one
filled with amazing experiences but it was also the holiday that
sparked a love of travel and desire to experience as many cultures
and countries across the globe.
Corfu
When
I was 18 I went on a holiday to Corfu.
This
holiday stands out for me because it was my first holiday abroad
without my family. I went there with my then boyfriend and even
though I had a touch of homesickness it filled me with a sense of
independence and adventure. It
was also a holiday to celebrate the end of my A levels.

A holiday of fun,
celebration, young love and pure enjoyment.
We
immersed ourselves in the local culture. Enjoyed delicious fresh
food. Explored ancient fortresses, museums and churches. Visited the
Theotókou monastery in Paleokastrítsa. Scuba dived and experienced
stunning dive sites. And spend wonderous days on breathtaking beaches
and splashing in the sea.

Thinking
of two holidays in particular evoke a strong desire for more travel,
adventure and experiences. With a yearning desire for a holiday
abroad I am off to browse travel destinations.
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