Where to go

In the face of terrorism, civil wars, bird flu and environmental concerns about air travel, choosing a country in which to holiday could pose problems. Yet, despite the obvious no go areas there are still plenty of exciting places (with charming natives) to visit.

The best of summer sun
The decreasing price of long haul flights has put exotic locations that were once the preserve of the seriously well heeled within the budget of many, and short haul flights often cost less than a train ticket within the UK. This means the Brits’ favourite holiday destinations of Spain, France and Greece are now being joined by more distant and enigmatic locations.

Those seeking the best of year round sun will find the beaches of Tahiti, the Maldives and the Seychelles growing in popularity if your budget will extend to these exotic holiday destinations which are now much more accessible. All the big tour operators including BA Holidays offer good deals on packages outside the traditional holiday areas of Europe

Adventure holidays
If you want to put your pre divorce life behind you, have some fun and are possessed with the spirit of adventure, there are many specialist holiday options to set your pulse racing and you can go to just about anywhere in the world to enjoy them. Canoe down the Zambezi to see hippos in the wild, fish for piranha in Venezuela or go jungle walking in Borneo – no good if you have a fear of snakes or creepy crawlies.

Where not to go
It would be foolish to think that people would plan a holiday to any of the well-publicised danger spots around the world, there are many that are easily overlooked, but should still be avoided.

According to the Foreign Office , potentially problematic countries fall into four categories; those we should not go to at all; those we should avoid in parts; countries we should only travel to if essential; those where essential travel is only recommended to particular regions. Check on the FO website if you’re unsure about that Yak trekking holiday. Some of the countries on the list may surprise you.

We’re backing Blighty
If you just want to relax after divorce but are worried about taking a long flight (deep vein thrombosis), can’t afford an expensive foreign holiday (skint from your divorce settlement) or simply love what the UK has to offer (no funny money and everyone speaks English), a holiday in Britain is definitely not a second best option.

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