Summer vacations are just around the corner, so it’s time you start planning! If you haven’t yet found the perfect destination or ideal place to stay, don’t fret. Our list of travel tips for the ultimate summer vacation is sure to get the ideas flowing, while acting as a checklist for your next summer adventure!
1.Find a relaxing, beautiful place to stay
When looking to go on the ultimate summer vacation, decide on what type of holiday experience you are wanting and where you have always dreamed to go. Make sure that you have looked into and have all the information about the area and what they have to offer, ensuring you make the correct choice. Thanda Island is the creme de la creme of luxury private island resorts, and of course a pristine place to stay if you are looking for an experience that is private, not overcrowded, luxurious, and simply ticks off all the boxes of a dream holiday. Thanda Islands is known by many as the ‘Maldives of Africa’ because of its untouched natural beauty, crystal clear waters, exotic fish, amenities and activities. Where else in the world could you dive into the ocean from your bedroom terrace? This Island, whether you are honeymooning or holidaying with either family or friends it is every bit paradise, and luckily one that is still fairly undiscovered.
2. Find out the activities on offer
When planning your holiday, you will know what activities you are looking to do. Whether it’s visiting game reserves, wine farms, historical towns or more personal activities such as scuba diving, hiking, mountain climbing, surfing, bungee jumping, etc., plan and choose your holiday adventure around that. Great activities make a trip an unforgettable one, so it’s essential there’s plenty to do for everyone in the group.
For a summer vacation you may want to consider:
SNORKELLING
There’s nothing better than swimming in the ocean while on summer vacation, and snorkeling adds the cherry on top as you’ll be able to see plenty of beautiful marine species, such as marine turtles (if you’re visiting an exotic island), jewel damselfish, threespot dascyllus, reef needlefish, cornet fish, trumpet fish, blue spotted stingray, cleaner wrasse and goldbar wrasse, to name a few.
SCUBA DIVING
Most resorts offer scuba diving, whether you are an experienced scuba diver or you would like to learn and get your certificate this can usually be arranged – if not by the place you’re staying then somewhere on the island. You will be intrigued by the diversity of marine life, 400 species of dazzling reef fish, colorful coral reefs, five species of turtles, loads more so take along your underwater camera to take pictures of this beautiful underwater world.
3. Plan a trip with your favorite friends
There truly is nothing like planning a trip, but how exciting would it be to include some of your favorite friends? Getaways are about making memories, relaxing, having fun and reconnecting with yourself, those around you and the world at large. We’d recommend you rent a villa or a big enough house where everyone can stay together – this keeps costs low and is plenty of fun. Again, consider the activities available to keep everyone busy, as well as the location. Places on the beach are always a winner as there is always something to do and somewhere to go. Remember to pack in some boardgames and plenty of good food and wine!
Book amazing restaurants in advance
When planning a holiday, if you choose to eat out every day or night, do your research and find out about the best restaurants in the area which cater for large groups, is child friendly or is comfortable and special enough for two honeymooners. It’s always nice to try the local cuisine as they’re usually fantastic in most parts of the world. Should you tire of restaurant food and craving a home cooked meal, there is nothing wrong with visiting the local markets to purchase fresh produce and whip up something of your own!
4. Take along a great summer read
Summer vacations require a great summer read – one of those feel-good, ‘I can’t put this book down’, kind of read. When you are sun-tanning on the beach or lazing by the pool, there’s nothing better than getting stuck into a really great story. Reading is relaxing and books are also a great topic of conversation, especially if it was something relevant to what’s happening in the world today or is of interest to the average person.
