Last weekend, well technically last Thursday to Monday, I went on the long-awaited holiday to Majorca with some great friends from cheer. After all the stress of planning, a wonderfully relaxing time was had!
It was a holiday of firsts and greats. It was the first holiday I've been on where I haven't gone sight-seeing per se. Usually, I'm up and about most days investigating the new place, looking up an historical sight, and checking out a museum or two. This time however, we spent everyday round the pool, or on the beach, and every night wandering the busy centre looking for new restaurants and bars (Buddha bar, and the tiki bars are must visits) - we succeeded! We ate somewhere new every meal, and 95% of it was delicious. At no point was I bored, or irritated by 'merely' staying on the beach, it probably helped that we spent one day on a glass bottomed boat.
That was a really fantastic trip. Our brilliant hotel, Prinsotel Alba, advised that we take this particular trip, and it was completely worth the €25 it cost! We were driven around the Majorca island, stopped off for a 45 minute swim in ocean, and got to pick up some fairly impressive tan lines. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to see any fish through the glass bottom, but I did see some during my swim. Also, the constant sun didn't help my sea sickness, but sitting in the shade, and swimming in the ocean really helped that.
Another first on this holiday, was a very personal one.
This photo became the first full bikini one I have ever taken and posted publicly! It took me a little while to convince myself to do it, but I'm really glad I did, and a bit proud of myself. Yes I tried to breathe my stomach in and what not, but I think it really speaks to the relaxed atmosphere created on this holiday, and the change in my own feelings. I couldn't be more grateful to my friends, both on the holiday with me and back home beforehand, for their part in it all.
I'll be honest, I probably wouldn't go back to Cala D'Or for longer then 4 days, but that certainly doesn't mean I wouldn't go back at all, I most definitely would. My advice for those going, is expect to chill and not be constantly 'busy' so you can embrace it once you there; stay in Prinsotel Alba; go on a glass-bottomed boat; drink in Upstairs bar and dance in Buddha, and eat in Rustic.
It was a holiday of firsts and greats. It was the first holiday I've been on where I haven't gone sight-seeing per se. Usually, I'm up and about most days investigating the new place, looking up an historical sight, and checking out a museum or two. This time however, we spent everyday round the pool, or on the beach, and every night wandering the busy centre looking for new restaurants and bars (Buddha bar, and the tiki bars are must visits) - we succeeded! We ate somewhere new every meal, and 95% of it was delicious. At no point was I bored, or irritated by 'merely' staying on the beach, it probably helped that we spent one day on a glass bottomed boat.
Another first on this holiday, was a very personal one.
I'll be honest, I probably wouldn't go back to Cala D'Or for longer then 4 days, but that certainly doesn't mean I wouldn't go back at all, I most definitely would. My advice for those going, is expect to chill and not be constantly 'busy' so you can embrace it once you there; stay in Prinsotel Alba; go on a glass-bottomed boat; drink in Upstairs bar and dance in Buddha, and eat in Rustic.
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