With the current climate of cancelled holidays and stranded families camping in airport terminals the tide is changing amongst British holiday makers. More and more of us are looking to our homeland to get away from it all on family holidays and weekend breaks. With the staggering scenery and busting historical cities we are a prime location and until recently it only seems to be the millions of foreign tourists that have realised it.
There are many reasons for this change and as with many consumer issues the main one is money. The cheap package holiday bubble has officially burst and it is seen all too clearly on the news coverage of many Brits waiting to be flown home by profiteering airlines immediately inflating their prices when they heard people were in trouble. The cost effective feature of going abroad can turn into a financial nightmare in the blink of an eye.
As the fuel becomes more expensive, more and more tour operators will be going into administration, meaning the surviving companies will be hiking their prices in a bid to maximize profits. This has already been seen with the profiteering that has gone on with the most recent stranded holiday makers and people are looking at sure ways of avoiding this. One is looking into holidays in the UK.
In response to the current climate British resorts and businesses are focussing their efforts on winning back clientele that was lost decades ago. Luxury hotels are one of the tourism sectors that are currently responding to demand and there is no shortage of luxury hotels in the UK. The cheap package deals are often brokered through third party websites and the staggering array of different hotels can be seen.
The UK has a rich heritage in hospitality and the luxury hotels available in every region are an excellent blend of different facilities ranging from contemporary hedonistic pursuits to historical developments built by monarchs. Many holiday makers are weighing up the cost of and risk of flying and staying abroad against the array of luxury breaks available in the UK. It has to be said that many people sacrifice a great deal in the pursuit of climate.
If we take the average cost of a week abroad as 400GBP then compared with deals in UK luxury hotels you are getting a similar cost for a much higher quality hotel with no hassles about flying or getting back without incurring massive expense. There are many beautiful locations across the UK with countless activities and places of interest to occupy you and your family.
Fishermen’s Lodge opens to a full house on New Year
Already getting rave reviews from its high profile guests, this lovely 12 bed room lodge is an ideal getaway for families, couples and travelers taking a break from their hectic routine.
The very personalized Fishermen’s Lodge is getting noticed for the comfort and food that it offers as also the outdoor experiences that it provides.
Bunti Bakshi who owns and runs Fishermen’s Lodge believes “Vacations are an important time for everyone. Guests come to refuel before they go back to their duties. It’s our job to make sure they go back feeling good about the time they spent with us. In a sense it’s a big responsibility, so we pack their holiday with many little memorable experiences”.
Guest feedback endorses the effort, as one guest put it “Cold weather, warm sun, stone, wood and a fireplace…While the exteriors are all correct…it’s the hospitality that blows you away…we felt like guests at an old friend’s home… The small details are what did it for us…hand painted lamps…bright flowers…remote controls for bathroom heaters…hot water bottles with cheerful covers…and the honey roast chicken. It’s a dream winter vacation…”
Bhimtal, Uttarakhand, Himalayas…
Fishermen’s Lodge provides hospitality that has no parallel in experiencing the Himalayan Mountains.
The guests have been charmed by this cozy lodge that is full of style, without compromising on the warmth, personalized service and outdoors experience.
Beginning with the web design which gives the user details of what the lodge has to offer, the philosophy of its owners, clarity on the tariff, best ways to get there and activities. Guest feedback and ratings are also covered by the website.
Outlook Traveller rated Fishermen’s Lodge one of ten destinations for the New Year, the link to the site is: http://traveller.outlookindia.com/issuecontent.aspx?pagenum=1&id=1540
Guests have been more than generous in their praise; their comments are on the site www.tripadvisor.in specifically on: http://www.tripadvisor.in/ShowUserReviews-g679051-d1201573-r23686223-Fishermen_s_Lodge-Bhimtal_Uttarakhand.html
They believe that website raises expectation, without over selling the lodge.
The website is designed to access the various links to media and online web pages that have commented on Fishermen’s lodge.
In particular the website has lovely pictures of this stylish, boutique like, exquisite and exclusive Lodge. Located on the lovely Bhimtal Lake, the lodge has a deck that glues you to it.
The outdoor activities offered by the lodge include fishing, leisurely treks, boating, cycling, star gazing, picnics by beautiful lakes and yoga under the trees in the forest. Each activity is well planned by the Fishermen’s Lodge staff to enhance the guests’ experience. Each experience is made unique by taking into account the guest’s specific needs relating to children and the elderly.
Young guests are given special attention by Samson (the fisherman trainer) to educate them on the type of casting, bait and rod that is required for the Bhimtal and Sattal lakes. They are then allowed to practice the sport.
Treks around Sattal are full of surprises, the spotting of the seven lakes while walking from one mountain forest to another never fails to delight. The forests around Sattal are untouched and are a discovery, the fascinating birds, sudden sighting of monkeys, the trees, wild flowers and the ever changing colours of the lakes depending on the time of day, the season and the mood.
Boating in Sattal is a revelation as it holds a completely different experience to that of the more crowded lakes. These placid lakes are calm and boating here is a great stress buster.
Teens that come to Fishermen’s Lodge and have missed out on learning cycling, living urban lives in crowded cities, go back having learnt cycling. For the older guests its nostalgia – cycling in the mountains and forests after years, they all tell stories of how they grew up riding a bike; their favourite thing to do.
Star gazing; guests say that the high point of their trip was the Star Gazing experience. Fishermen’s Lodge organizes this specially. Most of us have not seen such a star collection since the city lights diminish the brightness of the stars.
Fishermen’s Lodge promises many small and surprising experiences.
Fishermen’s Lodge and these experiences are waiting to welcome you. A must visit.
Conveniently located it is a six and a half hours drive from Delhi or an overnight train to Kathgodam station from Delhi and a 40 minute drive up to Fishermen’s Lodge.
Are you fed up of being cooped up like a chicken in a hotel or a self catering apartment on your holidays? Are the children bored with swimming all day and sitting on the beach, becoming more and more demanding wanting to do something different?
Well, how about a change? Why not try a motorhome rental holiday? In my opinion, motorhomes are a more exhilarating way of spending your summer holidays, giving you more freedom to do more than just lazing around the pool all day.
Motorhome holidays are becoming more and more popular, as people are beginning to see just how flexible an option it has become compared to the more conventional package holiday.
Some of the most popular destinations for motorhome holidays include France, Spain, Germany, Holland and Italy. But Europe is not the only destination to choose from. Motorhomes can also be hired in many other countries including the U.S.A Canada, Australia and New Zealand to name just a few.
With the conventional package holiday you will spend two weeks or so in a holiday complex and lets be honest, most of us, including the kids are bored silly after the first week and can’t wait to get home. The beaches are crowded, hotels are full, car rental prices are astronomical and then there´s the usual battle that takes place every morning in order to get that sunbed by the swimming pool. The same cannot be said for a motorhome holiday.
With a motorhome holiday rental you have the freedom to travel where you want, when you want. You can also choose to eat whatever and whenever you want,as these days nearly all motorhomes come fully equipped with modern cooking appliances.
You will find that most motorhomes have the facilities to sleep around 6 people. This means that if you want to travel with friends or if you have children there will be plenty of space and what’s more, the cost of hiring the motorhome can be split amongst all parties meaning that your holiday just got cheaper.
Maybe you are thinking of buying a holiday home or you could possibly be thinking of moving abroad somewhere. In this instance a motorhome is the ideal way of visiting different parts of your chosen country in order to ascertain the best place to purchase your property.
When you think about it, motorhome holidays give you so many options and allow you to visit so many different towns, cities, events and even countries within the timespan of your holiday, the world truly is your oyster!
So go on, why not try something different for your next holiday or winter break. Motorhome holidays are a fantastic alternative and who knows, you may just have the time of your life!
