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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Quorn NWR Walking Group visit us at Freshwater Bay
We recently welcomed the Quorn NWR Walking Group to our house on the Isle of Wight, Freshwater Bay. The group have enjoyed annual weekends away for over 22 years, with some of the original founder members still joining in.
We caught up with Group organiser Pam Dent, who said, 'Our walks used to take up most of the day but with the march of time some of us are now unable to walk as far as we could, or maybe not at all. The challenge each year is to find somewhere to suit walkers of all abilities, sightseers and ‘chillers’ alike! Obviously the accommodation and food are also considerations.'
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6 of the best of Britain in Autumn
Autumn. The stuff of childhood memories. Scuffing leaves with your shoes; the sharp tang of a chill in the air; the delicious luxury of lying in bed on the first properly cold morning of the year while all outside lies under a hard frost. Raincoats drying in front of open fires.
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Breakaways Treasure of Tuscany Tour
We recently received amazing feedback from a group who travelled on a once in a lifetime trip to Tuscany. Here they share with us their memorable journey and what they experienced as they came together in this beautiful part of the world.
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Adventure to Grenada
"I was happy to be chosen to experience the Pure Grenada tour hosted by the Grenada Tourism Authority. I was so excited, that I had to share my story with you! We were looked after by Lisa Braithwaite who us met us at the airport and Roger Augustine, a very knowledgeable native Grenadian that met us on arrival.
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Arts and Crafts Tour
Our Leisure Activities Product Manager, Rachel Ashburner, recently tried out our Art and Crafts Heritage Tour at Conistonwater. Here she shares with us her experiences on the holiday.
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May Half Term Family Holidays
Make the most of the May half term on a spectacular family holiday. The summer half term and bank holidays come just at the point where families are craving an escape from the school year and the chance to break out on a walking holiday in the company of experienced guides and activity leaders. What's more a May half term family holiday is the perfect time to explore the British countryside with kids, avoiding the height of summer and crowds that can come with that.
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Celebrate with our summer of beauty photography competition!
Thousands of you love to walk and enjoy England and Wales’ beautiful National Parks. They are stunningly beautiful in all sorts of diverse ways. That's why, together with Campaign for National Parks, the only national charity dedicated to protecting and improving the National Parks of England and Wales, we invited you to share your #summerofbeauty in our photo competition.
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October Half Term Family Holidays
October half term follows the school year’s longest stretch without a break, which is why it’s the ideal time to decamp to one of our country houses for a thrilling and activity-filled family holiday. Take the chance to explore the great outdoors together as a family and reconnect with each other and the countryside around you.
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A World of Flavours: The Top Food & Wine Holidays in 2019
While on a walking holiday in Europe or worldwide, take your taste buds on a journey of their own to discover the distinct flavours and delicious dishes that make every location unique. The smells, tastes and eating experiences can linger long after the trip ends and be just as powerful as the memories of paths trekked, landscapes strolled and countries explored on foot. Whether it's uncovering the secrets of Italian cookery or tasting the best that Spain has to offer, getting to grips with Japan's traditional sushi, appreciating the rich dishes from Rajasthan or enjoying Greece's bite-sized Mediterranean mouthfuls, we can guide you to the best spots.
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Recipe of the Month - Jul 2018
Nether Grange, Alnmouth, Northumberland, shares a dessert in July's '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 an HF holiday if they haven't already.
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Groups news - June 2018
Welcome to the June edition of Groups E-News.
What a month it’s been! There’s been record breaking temperatures, England are still in the World Cup and HF Holidays have launched 2019 brochure ‘discover the world on foot’!
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Easter Family Holidays 2020
The explosion of new life, the joy of watching the first flowers bloom and the sense of renewal in the air – no other place captures these things better than the great outdoors. Make the most of the bank holidays and time off school with some fun together on one of our Easter family holidays in 2019.
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Recipe of the month - Jun 2018
West Lulworth House, Lulworth Cove, Dorset, shares a starter, main and dessert in June's '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 an HF holiday if they haven't already.
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February Half Term Family Holidays
By the time that February half term arrives, most families are searching for a chance to get away on a family holiday that defies the British winter. If you're looking for a February half term family holiday to blow away the cobwebs and those winter blues, we've an exciting, affordable recommendation for you.
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Special places to stay
For those looking for an unusual and exceptional experience on their guided walking holiday
After a day spent discovering the best of Africa, Asia or Europe on a guided walking holiday, put your feet up in style and comfort as you relax in unique and wonderful surroundings that we've carefully selected for you. It could be in a hand-picked hotel, safari lodge, tented camp or afloat in a houseboat - places that offer more than a standard hotel experience and instead offer something truly extraordinary while you're on your Worldwide journey with HF Holidays.
