Fancy a getaway but feel like you need to justify it after splurging so heavily at Christmas? Here are ten very good reasons why you need to get away – guilt-free – this March:
- Deserved Holiday this Marchhey mr glen / Foter / CC BY-NC
1.You’re getting a bargain…
It’s cheaper to travel now than in the peak summer season so going on holiday makes sound economic sense. Watch out for half term, prices go up then, but you could really make the most of a cheap deal with a shopping trip to Paris. Until the end of the month, the stores are slashing their prices in state-regulated “Soldes” or Sales.
2.You’re a romantic…
It’s Valentine’s Day! If you can’t get away for a romantic break at this time of year then when can you? A city break to Paris, a weekend in a Scottish hideaway or a few days at a luxury spa. Treat your loved one or if you’re single, treat yourself.
3.You’re escaping the cold…
We accept the winter. Some of it is quite invigorating. But February is not winter, it is just wet. Wet and grey and damp and miserable. It could give you flu or arthritis so really, a trip to the Caribbean now could be considered medicinal.
4.You’re embracing the cold…
Show a little appreciation to Mother Nature and make the most of the coldest season by heading to the Austrian or French Alps for a spot of skiing or boarding. If snow-sports aren’t your thing, 2014 is rumoured to be the best year to see the Northern Lights.
5.You’re getting some exercise…
Swimming in a lagoon and doing hot yoga is exercise, kind of, and it’s therapeutic too. A holiday that leaves you feeling refreshed now could really set you up for the year ahead. In fact, you owe it to your future self.
6.You’re ringing in the New Year (again)…
Whether you travel to London’s Chinatown or China itself, seeing in the Chinese New Year is the perfect way to (re)start 2014 with bang – or a million firecrackers – and get your resolutions back on track.
7.You’re supporting your country…
Whether you’re English, Irish, Scottish or Welsh, pack your flag and take a city break in Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, London or Rome to support your team in the Six Nations rugby.
8.You’re brushing up on your history…
Brush up on your knowledge of Britain’s history, myths and legends by taking yourself to the city of York for the 30th Annual Jorvik Viking Festival. While you’re there, you may as well indulge in some retail therapy too.
9.You’re attending a cultural event…
You can’t get more culture – or fun – for your money that you can at the infamous Rio de Janeiro Carnival in Brazil.
10.You just deserve it, ok?!
You don’t really need a reason to justify a holiday at all. If you can get away, just pack a bag and go.
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