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It’s my absolute favourite meal of the day, and Amsterdam does good brunch. Here are my top three recommendations for incredible mid-morning food – head to these places for all your brunch dreams to come true: I spotted The Avocado Show in an article in the Easy Jet magazine on my way home from Naples, and as soon as I landed I hurriedly text Beverley and Sophie to get it added to our agenda. There are so many options in Amsterdam at every price range so it’s well worth doing some research first, but here’s where we ended up (spoiler: these were extremely tasty options). In the heart of Amsterdam’s central district you’ll find lots of places to grab a waffle or a crepe.

I want a longer adventure, some time to relax (I haven’t had more than 7 straight days off work for three years) and a destination that is a little bit fabulous. I’ve thought long and hard about what a trip of a lifetime would mean to me, given my desire to go a little further, and for a little longer than my average two night break. That said, I’d stay opt to stay in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, because from there it is an easy day trip to hang out with the swimming pigs, and if it were possible I’d totally do that twice! If you’ve enjoyed my city break guides, UK day trip tips or musings on how travel can still be a part of your life if you work full time, I’d so appreciate your vote.

It’s said to be one of the only places where you’ll see people carrying both skis and surf boards, and added to the history of Munich itself, the laid back Bavarian culture which is some different to many of the other major cities in Germany and of course the beer this is one place that I can truly hand on heart I wasn’t sure whether I’d be too lazy to truly get the most of a self guided tour (I do really like being led around Whilst I’m still not convinced I’d enjoy Munich during Oktoberfest, I had an excellent time working my way around some of Munich’s most famous beer halls and gardens too see what all the fuss was about it. There were so many other places we could have visited in Munich, but even with five days we ran out of time – you’ll never be lost for something to do in the city and when I finally get to return, these will be the sights I’ll put on my itinerary: * Nymphenburg Palace – the summer residence of the ruling families of Bavaria *

I know that sounds a bit crazy, but it is true – fraught with arguments over when and where, price, length, type and who with…before you know it you’ve argued all summer and still haven’t made a decision. Make sure you’ve agreed how long you want to go for – a long weekend, a week or a full fortnight getaway, and the time of year. Some beach holidays allowed us to explore decent tourist spots (Cancun in Mexico is great for this), but it is better to agree up front what sort of holiday you want and need and most importantly how you want it to make you feel. If you are travelling somewhere that doesn’t have much going on outside the resort or can be expensive, all inclusive is great because all your meals, snacks and drinks are pre-paid – meaning you can have a great time without worrying.