by Glotime | Mar 7, 2017 | Competitions Expired
More than a hundred years ago, caravanning was a popular past time of the ‘idle rich’ (mainly men), as a retreat from their gentility to explore the countryside and have fun with their friends – years before Heidi-hi or the less heeled holiday makers made it popular. It also has the heritage of the Hollywood movie star retreat retiring to their caravan on set, which was a favourite place to relax between takes and where a lot of pampering took place.
So it does make sense that caravanning is returning to its roots with its rich and famous clientele making a comeback with the likes of Helen Mirren, Lorraine Kelly and even Will Smith seen holidaying or owning one.
Caravans and Motorhomes are fast becoming the most popular way to holiday as a family break or for the empty nester in search of adventure.
Gone are the days of the overcrowded camp sites and bad amenities, although you can still find a good karaoke or cover band if you want to. Instead we are looking at holiday makers from all walks of life, who are abandoning their five star hotels and hitting the road of discovery in their caravans or motorhomes.
Travelling in a campervan or motorhome can certainly open up a mountain of opportunities, in exploring off the beaten track locations and giving kids the experience of farms and countryside that open their eyes to a multitude of adventures and possibilities.
They get to see where vegetables come from and explore different towns and even countries, with the open road as their compass.
Cooking is a lot easier too and a great deal less expensive than in a hotel or restaurant, and gives you the freedom to cater to everyone’s needs – whether a veggie, suffer from allergies or just enjoy creating new recipes, without having to adhere to restrictive hotel food and timelines.
Caravans and Motorhomes are now fully equipped with heating and highly functioning kitchens and bathrooms, and the majority are completely comfortable and self-sufficient.
It is also the ultimate way to chill, as you gaze up at the stars with your loved ones after a sumptuous meal, glass of wine or a midnight stroll, it will charge your batteries like no other holiday or mini-break and open your mind to discover the great beyond.
Courtesy of the Caravan & Motorhome Club http://www.caravanclub.co.uk/ we have a fantastic prize of a short break/long weekend at the wonderful Hillhead Caravan Park in Brixham, Devon, staying in a state-of-the-art Bailey Caravan.
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by Olivia | Feb 20, 2017 | Competitions Expired
After 18 long months I am almost at my ideal weight, following a regime of exercise and healthy eating.
I followed a friend’s advice to sign up to Slimming World www.slimmingworld.co.uk, and was then motivated by a Glotime fitness coach and some of their low fat recipes on Mama’s Kitchen, https://www.glotime.tv/category/mamas-kitchen/ and the rest is history.
At the start of my journey my partner and I agreed to embark on this regime together, which helped me to stay focused. I vowed to resist buying any additions to my wardrobe until I reached my goal – and it was hard as I missed endless months of retail therapy. It is an occupation I absolutely adore – although it has become a bit of a joke in my family, because as much as I love it, my partner loathes shopping with a passion! But he came up with the ideal solution, an idea I grabbed with both hands.
I had heard about ‘Personal Stylists’ from a couple of my girlfriends who always enjoy buying clothes – empty nesters who had the time and money for a bit of self indulgence.
So for me, I had considered this to be a rather expensive and un-necessary way of shopping. But when my partner offered me a big birthday present of an opportunity of a spa day in London followed by an overnight in a hotel and a ‘Personal Stylist’ experience in Debenhams the next day – who was I to turn it down.
My partner had got the idea from a colleague at work who has sight problems. She had utilised the ‘Personal Stylist’ to buy an outfit for her daughter’s Wedding, as they are fully trained to help with all disabilities and they have also been trained with help from the RNIB. But for me it was recommendation enough to find out for myself.
As we met with the ‘Personal Stylist’ called Emily she greeted us with a smile and directed us to a private suite, where magazines and free drinks were on offer.
We discussed styles and colours, and Emily sourced a rail of beautiful clothes and shoes, which I tried on. It was really uplifting as some of the selections were designs I had not even considered. But the majority of them worked, and I felt like I had my very own Gok Wan.
The entire experience lasted for well over an hour, and I left for home feeling elated, and with a completely new wardrobe. My partner was pretty chilled out too, which was a first considering he always hated shopping!
I am now a serious ‘Personal Shopper’ convert, an experience that I would now completely recommend.
You can find your nearest Debenhams store online here at www.debenhams.co.uk and check if your local store offers a ‘Personal Stylist’ though most do.
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by Glotime | Jan 24, 2017 | Competitions Expired
GloTIME are delighted to offer you the opportunity to win a stunning one of a kind Lady Penelope stamp frame!
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