Tanya Southgate

I cruised in Alaska for 12 nights with an expedition cruise company. The breath-taking scenery is like nothing you will see anywhere else, from 80 foot high waterfalls to mile long glaciers. Everyday you wake up to something different and the wildlife encounters are once in a lifetime experiences - bears, whales, moose and sea otters to mention a few. Hearing the crack of a glacier is a sound unlike any other and one I will never forget. You can cruise Alaska with a large variety of cruise lines so there is an option for everyone. I would highly recommend a couple of nights in Vancouver before or after you sail as it is a vibrant, interesting, exciting city and you can fly direct from the UK!

I visit Spain on a regular basis. A country that is easy to access from the UK has plenty of sunshine, beautiful beaches and delicious food! The people are friendly and the way of life is relaxed. If you prefer a city break then there are plenty to choose from. Barcelona is busy, vibrant and full of life with it's own airport, port and beach there is plenty to do for a few days or more. Madrid is the capital and you can while away time wandering the streets, shopping and having some delicious tapas. There is something for everyone in Spain and I would recommend it to anyone!

Sri Lanka is a little piece of paradise with very different options. If you want a fly and flop beach holiday, Sri Lanka is for you. If you want culture and adventure, Sri Lanka is for you. If you want wildlife experiences, Sri Lanka is for you too! And if you want a little bit of it all - tour Sri Lanka! I did a tour and included a visit to the elephant sanctuary, where I got up close and personal to these amazing, huge, gentle animals, climbed Sigiriya rock (exhausting but with views that are well worth the effort), visited temples and spent time in the hills.