Glamping (Glamorous Camping) is a type of camping in pre-fabricated tents or Yurts on a fixed camping site; sometimes they are in trees. Usually Glamping accommodation will include most of the usual stuff you would find in a hotel room, including lighting and a solid based floor, though there won’t be a bathroom inside the tent/yurt and Glampers will have to travel to a central amenities block for showering and using the bathroom. Be aware of sites that pop up at random locations with the yurts, as they may not have good facilities due to their pop up anywhere nature; you may find yourself in a very open shower block that’s exposed to the elements with water that might not be hot or warm. On some sites they will have a local shop, which is probably going a portable truck of some sort if the site regularly moves around. In other instances the site may be on a local camping ground or country park and there will a series of fixed based shops for that site. There may be some options available for self-contained pop up pre-fab units with a small kitchen area, bathroom (with a similar water and septic…

A perfect winter getaway would be to sunny Spain. The country has lots to offer;  if you speak the language it has even more to give when you understand the locals. So where will you go? There are three regions of Spain, all vibrant and welcoming with the different Spanish cultures; the Mainland, the Canary islands, and the Balearic Islands. The Balearic islands: The Balearic islands are an archipelago off eastern Spain, in the Mediterranean; these are Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Mallorca (also known as Majorca), is the largest and is famous for its white sandy beaches, and the mountainous region in the north. Ibiza is known for the party resorts, and night clubs where many young travellers have travelled too to party all night and have a good time; also known for its spas and yoga retreats. On its southern side there is a smaller island called Formentera, which is known for its sandy beaches and snorkelling and sailing adventures; also offering rental boating equipment and boat charters. Menorca (also known as Minorca), is not as well known as its neighbours; but still has lots to offer with it’s white sandy beaches and pine trees along the coast. It…