Destination Guides

Need a little inspiration on where to go on your next holiday? Check our our destinations guides where we relive our best trips as a team, compare the best Christmas markets and the best family holiday of the century.

How to spend 3 days in New York the right way

  • 20 Oct, 2017
  • Franki Napolitano
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Your itinerary for 3 days in New York

Okay so what would you do with 3 days in New York? With so many activities, sights and parks, not to mention the food and shopping available to you, it can seem rather hectic to cram in as much as everyone tells you “you have to do!”

I must admit, this was me; all of the bright lights of Time Square, the endless shopping opportunities and gastronomical food? How about all of the traffic you hear about and the ferry to catch to explore Ellis Island? It certainly seemed a daunting task, but I was up for the challenge. Read on to discover my “what to see in NYC in 3 days” musts! Read More


Top Destinations for an Autumn Break

  • 26 Sep, 2017
  • Franki Napolitano
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Planning an Autumn break? Optima Villas have hand selected these 5 spots to whet your appetite!

We’ve now got that lull between the end of the summer and Christmas; what do we do with ourselves? We feel cheated out of summer here in the UK so aren’t quite ready for the autumnal nights in the lead up to Christmas. So what shall we do? Did someone say Autumn break?! 

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Free things to do around the UK!

  • 04 Aug, 2017
  • Luc Horncastle
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FREE THINGS TO DO AROUND THE UK (2) (1)

Everyone loves finding free things to do, right? No more so than in the half terms and Summer Holidays to keep the kids entertained and your bank account happy.

We’ve created a collection of free things to do in UK which includes events, exhibitions and places of interest from around the UK that everyone of all ages can enjoy, ensuring you can really get the most out of your time off.

How many of these do you fancy ticking off of your summer to do list?! Read More


Top 8 Benefits Of Cruise Holidays & Why You Should Go

  • 09 Jun, 2017
  • Franki Napolitano
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Benefits Of A Cruise Holiday

Fancy a trip with a difference? One that allows you to see multiple countries, eat delicious food, face the elements and try new activities, yet still feel suave and sophisticated? Well, booking a cruise could be just the ticket.

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