General Advice before booking a Holistic Holiday
or any other holiday destination in the sun

Holistic and Therapy Holidays have become very popular in the last few years and as in all things, there is a band-wagon effect. If you are choosing a holiday on the internet you should be sure that the offering measures up to expectations. You need to feel that the place exceeds your expectations, not the other way round. Wherever you plan to spend your break, you may find the following points useful, before you commit! Needless to say we have positive answers to all of the following

• How long has it been established?

• Is it a company or a non-disclosed entity?

• Do the owners own their place or just rent?

• Ask them to define “Holistic”

• Do the directors have in-depth experience of their topic

• Is it easy to get to from your chosen airport, all the year round

• Do weather statistics confirm sun and warmth all year

• Are the views marred by any industrial activity, even partially

• Is there aircraft noise?

• What is the transfer time to the and from the airport?

• Can you get to a selection of shops and restaurants on foot in 10 minutes?

• Is the pool chlorine free and solar heated?

• How big is the pool? Plunge or swimmable?

• Is there ample planted garden with a qualified gardener?

• Are there animals in residence?

• Is there a library?

• Is there music you can play?

• Are there instruments you can play?

• Can you have your own fridge for personal catering?

• Is there Internet Wi-Fi?

• Nearby Access to Cash Machine

• Is there experienced counselling and life change advice available