HF Holidays Blog
With over 100 years experience, HF Holidays knows the best ingredients for holidays in the great outdoors.
Keep up to date with all the latest news from HF Holidays and the great outdoors.
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Groups news - Feb 2018
The Beast from the East and Storm Emma have been causing havoc on our roads this week – so what do you do when your car refuses to move off the drive?... get on your boots and go for a wintery walk!
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March Snow Update
There has been further snow in many parts of the UK overnight. Here is an update on all holidays departing in the next few days:
LAST UPDATE: Monday 19 March, 09:45
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Hidden Gems - Capileira
Capileira is a small village located in the province of Granada in Spain. Located in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, to get to the village can be difficult due to the swooping streets and steep hills. Being the largest village in the Poqueira Gorge, there are a wide range of activities that are well worth looking into. However, one of the biggest, most popular walks lies further away than the centre of the village.
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City Break to Berlin
Top 5 things to see and do in the fascinating German city of Berlin
Sarah Davis, and the rest of our Sales & Marketing team, recently visited Berlin on one of our City Breaks and she's let us in on their trip there.
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Welcome to the Balearic Islands
Just off the eastern coast of Spain lie the Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza. The islands are best known for their miles of sandy beaches but also have much to offer those in search of more active pursuits away from the crowds. HF Holidays makes the most of Mallorca and Menorca by leading guests along quiet coastal trails and up into the mountains.
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Recipe of the month - Feb 2018
Longmynd House share a shepherd's pie, soup and lovely pudding recipe in February 'recipe of the month'. Our recipes will make you spend less time in the kitchen and more time entertaining your guests whilst still serving a delicious HF quality meal. If they love the meals as much as you do, why not share the recipes with your guests? It might just convince them to join you on a HF holiday if they haven't already.
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Trip to Adelboden
Rachel Page, from our Sales & Marketing team, had a chance to go on our Guided Walking holiday to Adelboden in Switzerland, and she's let us in on her journey.
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Why you should escape to Europe!
Escape from the cold and frosty mornings in the UK by joining us for some early spring sunshine in Europe. Whilst we love the UK, we know that not everyone is a fan of winter walking and for some walkers March still isn't warm enough to strap those boots on.
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Groups news - Jan 2018
Welcome to all our new organisers who’ve signed up over the Christmas period – it’s great to have you on board!
Its been an exciting few weeks for us, with HF Holidays running a TV campaign for the first time in 20 years with a fantastic response from new holidaymakers keen to know more about us! If you missed it, there’s another chance to see it below.
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Discovery Tour to St. Ives
Hi! My name's Adrian and I work in the Penrith office for HF Holidays. I recently visited St Ives on the Discovery tour, and experienced all aspects of the holiday. I was so excited, I just had to share my story!
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Hidden Gems - Bonassola
Welcome to Bonassola, a small town situated in between mountains and sea. Although Bonassola can be explored in around two hours due to its size, it is saturated in a relaxing atmosphere, where there is plenty to soak in, such as the vineyards and olive groves in the local area. However, it is not just Bonassola that is like this; the start of the Cinque Terre lies only a 10 minute train ride away, in Monterosso al Mare - the Cinque Terre area is identified and protected by UNESCO, meaning it is a world heritage site. Originally, the area was occupied by the Romans, but was settled by people in the 9th Century, where Saracens ruled over the land; eventually, local tribes occupied the land in the 11th century. However, it was only in the 15th Century where the area got the ‘Cinque Terre’ name from locals. But, let’s get stuck in to what makes up the area.
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Visit to Biar
Experience a trip like no other to Biar, Spain. Katie Smith, from our Digital team, jumped at the chance to visit this amazing destination.
One of the great things about working for HF is the opportunity to experience our holidays as a guest. As a member of the digital team, I’m more used to code and data rather than fresh air and adventure and when I was told I was going to Biar, my first thought was “where?”
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Awe-inspiring European cities
Travel through history and unlock the secrets of some fascinating European cities with our popular City Breaks.
Our City Breaks generally involve a lot of walking, so expect to be on your feet for much of the day. Importantly, we have picked centrally located, quality hotels for a comfortable stay; giving you as much time as possible to explore the heart of the city and all its attractions.
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Recipe of the month - Jan 2018
Abingworth Hall share a soup, salad and scrummy pudding recipe in January 'recipe of the month'. Our recipes will make you spend less time in the kitchen and more time entertaining your guests whilst still serving a delicious HF quality meal. If they love the meals as much as you do, why not share the recipes with your guests? It might just convince them to join you on a HF holiday if they haven't already.
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Discover the world on foot...
Our world is a beautiful and fascinating place and here at HF Holidays we’re proud to have been taking guests abroad to explore mountains, coasts and cultural sites for over 100 years. We believe there is no better way to see a country than on foot, so join us and walk the world with HF Holidays.