The Best Luxury Holiday Destinations for 2011

Here is my selection of the best luxury holiday destinations of 2011

Antigua- One of the more undiscovered regions of the Caribbean, the British over seas colony of Antigua offers unspoiled luxury to the enlightened travellers who find their way here. Amongst the sailing community the secret has been out about Antigua for many years, the island represents one of the Caribbean's most popular sailing destinations. With the establishment of a luxury new resort in Nonsuch Bay, the future for the island's tourist industry looks very bright. Boasting a fascinating colonial and pre-colonial history Antigua is an excellent place to enjoy a luxury holiday in 2011. A short ferry ride or flight from the main island is the even more remote Barbuda, making Antigua a twin island nation. Barbuda is an excellent place to spend a day trip or a few nights in complete seclusion.

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New Zealand- With filming for the much anticipated Hobbit films set to get under way later in the year and the Rugby World Cup coming to town in September there is already a buzz around New Zealand, which in any circumstance still represents one of the most beloved tourist destinations in the world. Boasting an incredible natural geography from snowy peaks to pristine beaches, dramatic fjordland to open plains New Zealand is a truly wonderful place to holiday or honeymoon in 2011. If you can try to fit in a tour of both the North and South Islands as despite being a unified nation both these regions express a distinct identity. Dine and shop in the fashionable restaurants of Auckland, lounge on the sands of Cathedral Cove and perhaps for those more adventurous individuals how about s pot of glacier climbing, zorbing (rolling downhill in a huge plastic ball), bungee jumping or even sky diving.

Estonia- Tallinn along with the neighbouring city of Turku in Finland have been named joint capitals of culture for 2011 in Europe. Although perhaps not everyone's first choice when it comes to a luxury holiday the beauty and romance of Estonia has been too long overlooked. The smallest of the Baltic states bust boasting incredibly quaint and charming seaside communities, extensive forests and woodland intermitted with ancient castles and grand manors Estonia is one of Europe's great hidden secrets. Populated by a friendly and hard working people, Estonians will welcome you with open arms to their country and make your stay an unforgettable one.

Zimbabwe- Despite all of the well publicised troubles in the not so distant past, tourists are beginning to slowly but surely return to Zimbabwe. This trend is a testament to the country's beguiling beauty and incredible natural diversity. Home to the world famous Victoria Falls as well as some of the best opportunities for spotting wildlife in Africa Zimbabwe could soon be climbing back to its rightful position as one of Africa's premier safari destinations. Centrally located Zimbabwe is in the perfect position to accommodate a twin centre holiday, with tourists perhaps spending several nights here and then moving on to a separate location perhaps in South Africa, Botswana or Zambia.

The Best Luxury Holiday Destinations for 2011

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Holiday Work Opportunities

Are you considering taking a vacation, but cannot come up with something new to do? You may want to give back to the world around you, because you feel blessed. If this is you, then you may want to consider taking a vacation where you spend the time helping people that are less fortunate from you. There are many different opportunities for holiday work that you can take part in. You only need to research to find the right one for you.

There are volunteer jobs that you can take part in all over the world. Useful jobs can be found in schools, elderly homes, with the disabled, in orphanages, and more in spots all around the world. Taking part in these areas by helping will give you a feeling of great pride and it will make you thankful for your many blessings.

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With the many natural disasters that have occurred all over the world in the last few years, there are many areas that need people helping with cleaning and rebuilding. Whether you choose the help the tsunami victims or hurricane victims, you will be able to find useful jobs that you can do on your vacation.

Are you more environmentally minded? If so, then you will be happy to know that there are many useful jobs that you can do to help the animals and environment. rather than enjoy a comfortable vacation at Costa Blanca you may find cleaning beaches a more interesting job.

If you enjoy working with people, you can spend your vacation time helping people learn English or you can be a camp counselor for drug addicted children. There are many opportunities for you to use your time to make the world better.

Missionary trips are something that you may want to consider. Churches all over the country go on trips every single year. They build churches, schools, and have Bible classes for every age of person, from children to adults. These mission trips can change your whole life and purpose. If you want to spend your time in a meaningful way, then you may want to consider one of these many mission trips.

There are many websites that can lead you in the right direction to finding the right volunteer trip for you. By considering where you are interested in going and what interests you, you will be able to find the useful job that can help to make your world better. One person can make a difference, so if you have the opportunity to help to make your world better, then do it. You may find that it will change your life and your level of gratitude for what you have.

Consider using your vacation to help make the world better around you. Nothing else will give you quite the same feeling as knowing that you have helping someone or some area to have a better life. Find the area that interests you and ask how you can help. You may be surprised with how easy it is.

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Alternative Holiday Ideas - Fun and Unusual Vacations on a Budget in the UK

It's that time of year again. The daffodils are out and the clocks have gone forward meaning that it is officially Spring time! This means it's almost time to start clearing out the garage, get the rust off the BBQ in anticipation of the great British summer and think about booking a holiday.

Many of us are opting to have a more thrifty holiday at home in the UK rather than add to our carbon footprint, but still want to find a fun and unusual holiday to give us a real break from the day-to-day. From alternative camping trips to a stay at a rural farm experiencing the natural rhythms of the countryside without any distractions of modern life, here are our top picks to check out for some holiday inspiration before making any final decisions.

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There are plenty of fun eco and alternative holidays to be had that don't have to bust the budget Go WWOOFing - WWOOF UK is a membership charity focusing on teaching people about organic growing and low-impact lifestyles through hands-on experience in the UK. WWOOF stands for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Farms, gardens and small holdings offer a hosted working holiday for volunteers and in return for offering a pair of helping hands you get your board and food as well as a great opportunity to learn some new skills, get your hands dirty and get back to nature. In return for a small membership fee you get a list of vetted hosts and then it's about finding a suitable one and approaching them to make your own arrangements. There are over 400 hosts in the UK (and plenty more worldwide too). Check out the international WWOOF site to find how you can have a new and uniquely fulfilling experience.

Feather Down Farm Days - in some of the most beautiful rural locations across Britain, there are currently 24 farms listed offering stunning rural retreats where you can stay in a canvas tent complete with canopy bed, cooking stove, master bedroom, bunk bedroom and flushing toilet. Highlights at these rural retreats include hire of wood-fire traditional ovens, smoke barrel hire complete with fire wood and recipes, and rental of a private chicken coop. This is an ideal retreat for the whole family and you can even book breakfast hampers and food supplies in advance to make the transition from the bustle of your daily life to the relaxed slower pace of the countryside hassle free. Children can get to know the animals as some of the locations are on working farms and many farms offer bike hire and farm shops for a carefree stay. The Feather Down Farm season runs from Easter to October so click here for more information.

For a unique stay in a vintage airstream trailer on the Isle of Wight check out Vintage Vacations. Each airstream trailer is equipped with cooking facilities and mod cons such as hairdryer, CD/ radio and air con but furnished in a delightfully kitsch retro style including provision of vintage games such as Tiddlywinks. For the ultimate in shabby chic style check out The Mission (a restored Sunday School meeting place tin tabernacle dating from 1895), The Sailmakers (retro decor terraced house in Cowes old town), The Shack (cute vintage beach shack) and The Bungalow (1960s holiday chalet near the seaside). Vintage Vacations also have an etsy shop for great vintage accessories. Click here for more information.

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