The sound of laughter from the living room has simmered down, the smells of cooking rich foods and baking sweet treats have dissipated and the days of lazing in the sun have been replaced with looming deadlines, covering books and labelling stationary. This, coupled with the challenges of navigating Lockdown Level 3, is likely to have left many of us with the post-holiday blues. According to Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels, the best way to banish post-December, back-to-work and back-to-school blues is by planning your next getaway. “The excitement of planning and counting down to your new adventure will soon get you over the old one.” He adds that Valentine’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to plan a romantic getaway, “With Valentine’s Day less than a month away, there is no better time for couples to celebrate one another, recoup and make new magical, lasting memories.” And, planning the perfect romantic getaway has never been easier. Lamont offers 3 strategies to help you plan a super-safe, guilt-free, kid-free, sleep-late weekend away for two: 1. Be thoughtful: Thoughtfulness is possibly the most important element in creating lasting, magical memories with your better half. Consider what your partner enjoys doing best on holiday; is it lazing at the pool curled up with a book, hiking, cycling or perhaps even horse-back riding? Use those insights to find a suitable hotel or resort to visit. Then, look at booking a room or chalet with a beautiful view (there is nothing quite…
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