Katherine Johnson

Barbados has to be my absolute favourite destination. The Island really lives up to it's reputation with stunning sandy beaches, palm trees and beautiful scenery and crystal clear waters. There is something for everyone on this gorgeous island with it's history and culture, sightseeing, sports, rum distillery tours, boat trips, to name just some of the activities to choose from. The West Coast tends to be a bit more tranquil, very relaxing and the sea is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and water sports. For a livelier scene the South Coast and St Lawrence Gap could be a good option. There are great bars, music, restaurants and nightlife. Barbados also offers a variety of accommodation from All Inclusive to Self Catering and can suit several budgets. Barbados has become a Winter Cruise departure port for several Cruise Lines and can offer the perfect opportunity for a Cruise/Beach Holiday! Barbados holds a special place in my heart, so much so, that my Husband and I had our wedding on the Island.

The land of smiles.  The people are some of the friendliest I have met.  There is so much to do from canoeing down the Khao Sok River, to bathing elephants in the National Park.  Visiting temples and learning about the Thai culture.  Cooking schools to visiting schools.  Thailand has it all.  Not to forget the beaches, Thailand has some beautiful beaches both on the mainland and the Islands. 

Buenos Aires definitely has to be one of my top choices. Whilst it is a very, very long flight from the UK to Buenos Aires, it is well worth the journey! Maybe combining it with a South American Cruise, a trip to explore the rest of Argentina or Chile would be an option? Maybe one I will explore in future! It is such a cosmopolitan city and with it's history and culture, it is mix of modern and yet traditional. The architecture is beautiful and there are so many sights to see including: visiting the Plaza de Mayo, seeing the Casa Rosado and the nearby Cathedral. Recoleta is an affluent area of Buenos Aires, lovely for just wandering around, having lunch or coffee, going to the market and seeing the amazing buildings and visiting the historic cemetery, which is well known for being the resting place of Eva Peron. You can not go to Buenos Aires without seeing a tango show! There are so many to choose from but if you prefer, on a Sunday after the San Telmo Fair there are always people dancing in the streets. There are also lots of antique shops in the area to browse. There are many fabulous restaurants and bars and clubs in Buenos Aires. The Palermo district is particularly lively and the Port area is a great place for a meal. It really is a friendly and vibrant city.