Holiday Inspiration

Need some holiday inspiration? Well check out these beautiful images of Koh Samui:

 

Celebrity Spotting

Bumping into a celebrity on holiday isn’t something that happens very often, but how amazing would it be to bump into your favourite celebrity whilst on holiday!? Visiting the Caribbean Islands but want to be in for a chance of bumping into a celebrity? Then these are the islands you should be thinking about booking to go to:

ST. Barts – it is located in the French West Indies with some of the best beaches, gorgeous beach front bistros and shops for all those who love a good shop in a designer boutique. Celebrities who often go include Jay-Z and Beyonce, Matt Damon, Usher, Ashton Kutcher and Jason Statham. Due to being a very luxurious resort it is likely that most celebrities and visitors will stay on their yachts or rent out a private villa. However, the top hotel to stay at is Hotel Guanahani and Spa. Jay-Z has been spotted enjoying some lovely cuisine in the Carl Gustaf Hotel, which is on a hill overlooking the harbour, the cuisine is full of caviar and the drinks menu is a list full of champagne cocktails.

Bahamas – relax on the pristine beaches and enjoy a huge range of water activities including, snorkelling among the coral reefs, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. The Bahamas is popular with celebrities including Mariah Carey, Oprah Winfrey and Cindy Crawford. Robert de Niro and Diane von Furstenburg have been spotted lunching at Sip Sip a fun little cafe.

Puerto Rico – has a lot to offer, after spending the day on the beach you can explore the charming cobblestone streets and hit the late night casinos and salsa clubs. Johnny Depp, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias and Morgan Freeman have been spotted holidaying in this destination. The Ritz Carlton right on the ocean is a popular hotel where Jennifer Lopez herself has stayed.

Jamaica – this is the Caribbean’s third largest island and is known for its reggae, endless supplies of run and laid back vibe, which definitely attracts a lot of celebrities. Such as: Kate Moss, Jude Law, Eddie Murphy and Gwen Stefani. A lot of these celebrities enjoy staying at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas or for a remote experience stay in a cottage hilltop hideaway. 

Good luck trying to bump into your favourite celebrity on holiday!

 

Some amazing things to do whilst in the Caribbean

The Caribbean has definitely got to be one of the many places most people would like to visit. From the beautiful white sands and clear blue seas to the wondrous amounts of attractions and sights to see who wouldn’t want to visit the Caribbean!? So if you’re thinking about visiting the Caribbean as your next holiday destination I recommend you check out some of the amazing things to do. Here are a list of just a few of the things in the Caribbean:

Marigot Bay – is a picturesque bay, a beautiful sight to see and spend the day relaxing in the sun whilst taking in the breath taking views of all the stunning yachts.

Dunn’s River Falls – is a famous waterfall in Jamaica, a major tourist attraction which receives thousands of visitors each.

Pitons – these are two of the most photographed landmarks on the island. So if you enjoy going hiking or mountain climbing this is one attraction definitely suited to you.

Pigeon Island National Park – is a 40 acre islet in the northern region of Saint Lucia. The Saint Lucia Jazz Festival is held here and the sight itself has a lot of history behind it.

Paradise Island – it says it all in the name really, being one of the most luxurious resorts. Once going unnoticed by tourists due to being just a lonely piece of island Paradise Island is now a very well visited resort.

Kensington Oval – is a stadium located in Bridgetown on the island of Barbados. It is mainly used as a sport facility, hosting mostly cricket.

Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca – is a fortress on the coast of the Cuban city of Santiago de Cuba and overlooks the bay. Enjoy sightseeing and historical attractions? This is definitely one place you should visit.

These are just a few of the many attractions the Caribbean has to offer, all of which are very luxurious.

How to cope with hot weather

Not all people love the hot weather, and some even find it hard to cope but there are ways around this. One way to ensure you can cope with the weather, dress simply, wear light clothing and probably as little clothing as you can, which is more acceptable when on holiday in a hot country. Wearing loose-fitted clothing will allow more air to circulate and keep you cooler.

Also, wear footwear that breathers, wearing trainers or high top shoes in a hot country is very sensible as your feet will be getting extremely warm and there will be no way for them to cool down. Putting on a pair of flipflops will allow your feet to breathe and get air keeping you overall a little cooler.

One of the most important things to do is to stay hydrated, as water is essential for keeping your cool during hot weather. Even if you don’t feel thirsty it is good to keep drinking to constantly keep you cool and to make sure you don’t become dehydrated at all. It is also a good idea to freeze a bottle of water to carry round with you as water will get warm very quickly in hot weather and so over time the iced water will gradually melt allowing you to drink it and stay cool.

It is also very handy to carry round a little pocket fan. This will then allow you to keep cool continuously and whenever you need to cool down you can use this. Finally, if you have children it can be difficult to stop the moaning of “i’m too hot” but by making a game out of it, it can make the whole experience more enjoyable. If you have access to water balloons you could use these to make staying cool fun, get them to throw them around at each other, so therefore the water will keep them cool. Eating can also help cool you down so why not spend the afternoon making and eating your own frozen treats for example: ice cream, frozen fruit and slushies.

These are just a few tips on how to keep cool in the heat, but other than that, enjoy it! If you’re in the UK and it is warm, make the most of it, its not likely to stay around for long. But if you’re abroad in the warm weather take advantage of the blue seas and swimming pool that may be available in your hotel.