PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS, TENRIFE (AUGUST 2016)!

Hi lovelies, hope you're all well.
Last week I returned from the beautiful Tenerife which I've now visited three times with my family. Each time we have stayed in the same area of Playa De Las Americas in the chain of Parque Santiago hotels which are brilliant with lovely, friendly staff. It is honestly the perfect family location with the beach a 5 minute walk away, too many restaurants to count, a variety of shops, the most amazing waterpark - SIAM Park and the offer of water sports (not to mention the ridiculous tan you get in the Tenerife sun).

Siam Park Wave Machine Pool.

My lovely, lovely little family X

Holly Amber X

KOLYMPIA, RHODES (JUNE 2016)!

Hello Lovelies!
So recently I went on holiday with my lovely boyfriend for a week to Kolympia, Rhodes in Greece and I had a beautiful time. We stopped at the Imperial Resort and Spa in Kolympia which was honestly the most beautiful hotel with the loveliest staff, I couldn't say a bad word about it! The reps from Thomson and TUI were extremely helpful also and were always on hand through each step of travelling and our stay at the hotel. Im extremely sad to be back after such a lovely week.

The View From Our Balcony.

Atlantica Imperial Resort and Spa in Kolympia, Rhodes.

Kolympia Beach.

Boat Journey to Lindos.

Acropolis of Lindos.

Lindos Town.

Mountain Walk Up to Tsambika Monastery, Kolympia. 

Old Rhodes Town.

I had the most wonderful time with the most wonderful person in the loveliest of places. It was lovely to destress and just relax for the whole week and I can't wait for more holidays with my favourite person in the future. We chose the perfect location to relax in whilst being able to travel to the towns of Lindos and Rhodes within 40 minutes where we shopped and saw some beautiful sights. It's always sad to come back home but memories of our first proper holiday together will always be there.

Thank you for reading!

Holly Amber X

THE IMPORTANCE OF TAKING A BREAK.

6 weeks into my first year of university and I'm already feeling the pressure. I take my hat off to anyone graduated from university already, that is impressive stuff.

I'm definitely a person who puts too much pressure on myself to get things done which is not necessarily a bad thing, but after a continuous few weeks of hard work it was starting to take its toll on me a little.

So when the chance for a weekend away with my boyfriend and his family came about, I was more than thrilled.

We spent the weekend in Ladram Bay (Devon) which was such a refreshing environment. Beach walks, visiting the Donkey Sanctuary and going to Exmouth relaxed me wonderfully. 
Sometimes, removing yourself from the environment causing you to feel stressed is the best possible thing you can do. 
This doesn't mean everyone needs to spend the money on going away for a whole weekend though!

The main and most simple thing which I believe can lift your mood is surrounding yourself with people you love and those who make you smile. 
Taking a whole day, or even just a few hours, away from working can do you a world of good and will leave you feeling much more refreshed and motivated to complete that assignment, or write that essay, or make notes on those 40 chapters of a book you're meant to read.

Whilst it is important to do well in life and gain the qualifications or experience needed for a good career, remember to never put this in front of your health or happiness.
At the end of the day, what is a massive annual salary without personal happiness and fulfilment? 

Never lose sight of the most important things in life :) 

Thank you for reading!

Holly Amber x

Small side note: I definitely suggest visiting the Donkey Sanctuary in Devon if any of you are ever near. Such a lovely experience, such a wonderful facility which care for the beautiful animals amazingly. It was so lovely to be able to pet the animals and be in such close proximity of so many as well as seeing how well they are cared for at the same time.
Here is a link to their twitter page, their Facebook page and their website.