Taking Flight

Firstly, sorry I have been slack at keeping my blog up to date.

Last week was crazy and I hardly had time to go to the loo. TMI, I know. ;)

But I am back! Woooohhhhh hhooooohhh!

So, I am a bit travel obsessed at the moment. Don't get me wrong, I am always travel obsessed but it's more intense at the moment because I found out that flydubai.com had some crazy ass flight specials which inspired me to log onto travel websites, contact travel centres and basically do some research about getting away. (The specials I am talking about expired exactly 47 minutes ago UAE time, but log onto http://www.flydubai.com/ anyway because they always have specials.)

Anyway, this entry is the result of my research. And oh my hat! There are some damn amazing places to visit on this planet. (I don't get to travel nearly enough. Hoping that changes in the future.)

If you're planning on leaving on a jet plane but have no idea where you want to go or what you want to do, have no fear! Here are three awesome places you can head to on your next holiday. (Depending on what kind of mood you think you might be in at the time.)

You feel like: Hitting a tropical hot spot and blowing all your money.

Head to: Bora Bora

Okay, so it's highly unlikely you want to head to a tropical island to blow all your cash, but if you are very rich and you haven't been to Bora Bora, it looks like the place to be. Think Azure waters, white beaches, soft waving palm trees and sipping on a pina colada in the pool. The upsides to this destination are obvious; sun, fun, cocktails. The downsides; it's frikkin expensive. Emphasise the frikkin. Check out www.tahiti-tourisme.com/islands/borabora/bore-bora.asp

If you can't afford Bora Bora: Head to the Maldives. Just as pretty and somewhat less expensive.

You feel like: Saving the pandas

Head to: China

So you've always wanted to cuddle a panda and possibly save it from extinction at the same time? Then this is the holiday for you. Head to China and spend a few weeks in a giant panda sanctuary working as a volunteer and saving these gorgeous creatures from extinction. You'll be involved with feeding and observing the pandas, as well as helping with important research projects.

If pandas aren't your thing: There are literally thousands of volunteer holidays across the world you can choose from. You can work with wildlife, children, the underpriveleged, disaster-hit areas, and more. Check out http://www.gapyearforgrownups.co.uk/ for ideas on where to holiday and help.

You feel like: Learning to surf somewhere exotic

Head to: Taghazout in Morrocco

You might not have thunk it, but Morrocco is a surfing hot spot and boasts a gazillion stunning beaches. If you'd like to learn how to surf (or know how to surf and just want to hit somenew waves) head to Taghazout on Morrocco's Atlantic coast. Only 40min from the Agadir International Airport, Taghazout's warm waters and super chilled atmosphere will have you extending your stay in no time. Rumour has it that Surf Maroc is the company to go for if you're planning a surfing holiday in the area. What's more, if you book with them they will organise your flights, accommodation, food and travel. Bonus! Check out their website on http://www.surfmaroc.co.uk/

If you're not up for Morrocco: What's wrong with you? Okay, I will let you off this time. Fly to the planet's surfer haven, Bali. It's like, radical, dude. Check out www.odysseysurfschool.com for an idea of what to expect.

See you on the plane!