10 point checklist for a great holiday

1. Simplicity

Cheerful helpful, kind and friendly staff at hotel that are always available to serve but never intrusive.

Genuine and sincere service without pretentious fakeness.

Look for simplicity and authenticity in your destination country and hotel.

Simplicity is the greatest sophistication.

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2. Ecotherapy

Escape from urban jungle to green. Stress of cosmopolitan lifestyle needs ecotherapy. Look for greenery, gardens, grass, flowers, trees or just unspoilt nature in any form because nature is therapeutic.

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3. Delicious Nutritious Food

Look for hotel with fresh homemade authentic food from organic nutritious ingredients without fat or acids.Nothing ruins a holiday like overpriced greasy fast-food. Make sure you are eating well, hydrating and indulging in taste with finesse and style.

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4. Experience

Look for unique experience be it culture, fitness, yoga, sailing, nature walks - a holiday should be an immersion in a feel-good experience. It should be fulfillment of a long dream of doing something different from routine. Fill your holiday with good music, books and a workout.

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5. Pamper yourself at Spa

Look for a spa - there is nothing more rejuvenating or energizing than a spa experience. Book a massage or two, enjoy a Hammam or Sauna, treat yourself to a manicure and beauty treatment.Make sure the destination has an affordable spa.

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6. Ethos

Look for hotels that practice sustainability and are not wasteful. You do not want to be saddled with guilt at the end of your holiday for giving lethal dose of carbon to planet. Ask hotels if they have green policies, renewable energy, and sustainable practices. You will feel good being part of an ethical living experience.

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7. Detox

Detoxify yourself from those negative emotions, chemicals and shut out the devices. Book a no TV holiday, leave your email and laptop in safe, do not read news, avoid Email, drink fresh juices, eat moderately.Make this a holiday that gives your body a fresh start.

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8. Make Friends

You will be surprised how easy it is to make friends on a holiday with like minded people. You are not alone even if you travel solo. There are others like you seeking good things in life and it is good to share a laugh and open up. Be open to new friendships and laughter.

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9. New Culture

Take something from the culture of your holiday destination - whether a recipe or an attitude. Sunny places are filled with happy people. Your holiday need not end when you leave, you can take some attitude and culture with you like a souvenir for yourself.Look for a holiday destination with cultural richness.

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10. Be Kind to be Happy

Smile and be kind to those serving you. Hospitality professionals seek not tips but recognition and appreciation. A small kind gesture and a smile will lighten up the lives of your hosts and they will send you back with positive feelings. Don’t let small annoyances ruin your vacation, forgive instantly so you may be happy every instant.

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