2015's 'in' places

Hey everyone,

How are you all doing? I hope you are having a good week!

Today I wanted to write a quick post about the trendiest places to go in 2015. This may seem like not a very interesting subject as some people don't like going to the 'in' places, they want the opposite but for anyone who just wants a good holiday, you can almost be assured that these places will be amazing to go to, especially in 2015!! Check back next week when I will have a post up about the places that aren't  the 'in' places but are fantastic nonetheless (and sometimes better!)

In no particular order, we have:

• Cuba - for any Americans, this is the year! Cuba and the USA have recently settled some differences, meaning it is now much easier for you lot to visit Cuba... so what are you waiting for?! 
• Mallorca - this may seem biased after my last post (check it out here) but reports are in that hotels and flights for the summer season in Mallorca are nearly booked out already. So get in while you can! 
• UK - for many reasons, such as the Rugby World Cup, the UK has been dubbed one of the places to go in 2015, as there's pretty much something for everyone! It may sound strange to go to the UK in summer but if you go down south (Cornwall/Dorset), you can get a 'proper' summer holiday in! 
• Croatia - this seemingly random destination has been growing in popularity for the last few years and this year it is set to hit it's peak. All reviews I have heard have been extremely positive, from both young and old alike! 
• Scandinavia - I know this is a very broad one, but recently, everything 'Scandi' has instantly become trendy in the eyes of the public. So there must be some reasons the Scandinavians are leading the way with fashion, food and more, why not see for yourself? 
• Bali - Indonesia has recently become a playground for not only the young gap year backpackers but also the rich and famous. With many healthy eating restaurants and cafes, spa retreats, luxury hotels and cool culture, its going to be a popular place this year! 

I hope you have enjoyed reading this post and thank you for taking the time to come and look at my blog! If you like what you see, then don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends about the blog too! Follow me on Instagram: addicted_to_paradise and let me know on here or on Instagram where YOU want to go in 2015! 

Have a good week!

Love, 

H x 

The Balearic Islands

Hi everyone,

Hope you are all well. Today I wanted to discuss a place that is very close to my heart, the Balearics. Some of you may be wondering what even are the Balearics? It is a group of islands off of the South-East of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, in between Barcelona and North Africa. Now you may be thinking yeah, I could have typed that into Google! Here are some things you may not know about the Balearics and just a general review of these magnificent islands.

Consisting of (in order of size) Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Cabrera, this archipelago is one of the most well-known holiday destinations in Europe and for good reason!
Firstly, the flight from Germany or the UK is around 2 hours, making it far enough away to feel like a true holiday yet close enough to not have to worry about a day (or more!) wasted travelling or horrible jet lag!
Additionally, the official language is Spanish, which is not too dissimilar to French so even if you've only retained your year 7 level french or spanish, you will still be able to get by with the help of the english speaking locals.
What is also nice is that you needn't worry about many practicalities such as an unstable government (like in Greece), where you can change your money before you go (they use Euros, so its easy to get) and so much more!
I could go on and on about places to go, things to do etc. etc. but for now I will finish off with this last point, explaining the main reason for the Balearics' popularity: it has something for everyone. Golf, shopping, amazing food, beaches, nightclubs, cities, mountains and so so much more are available to you. I've seen such a wide variety of people holidaying here, like newborn babies, old grandmas, stag/hen dos, luxury wedding parties, celebrities, professional cyclists just to name a few!!

So there are some qualities that will entice and inform you about the Balearics and reveal their magic secret (don't tell anyone!). I will definitely be posting more about these magnificent islands and if you have any questions feel free to ask in the comments! Oh and check out my instagram: addicted_to_paradise  where I will be posting more pictures to go along with blog posts! Dont forget to subscribe to my blog!

Thanks for reading,
H x