ASK THE EXPERT
We ask those in the know to help you plan your great British staycation
Are UK coach holidays for independent exploration or are they organised tours?
Liam Race, commercial director, Leger Coach tours provide a great combination of both, as there is some time to explore independently, but most guests choose to join our trips. Not only do they get to see plenty, they also enjoy the camaraderie that’s part of an escorted holiday. Fully escorted tours mean not only is someone on hand throughout the holiday, but guests are taken to all the best places each location has to offer. From steam train rides and lake cruises to castles and cream teas – we make sure they don’t miss out on anything! Visit leger.co.uk to start planning your next coach tour.
What safety measures have Jurys Inn made in order to welcome guests back after Covid-19?
Jason Carruthers, managing director, Jurys Inn & Leonardo Hotels UK and Ireland The safety of our guests and team is our top priority. While we always have very high standards of housekeeping and hygiene, increased levels of cleaning, employee training and additional protocols will be rigorously applied across our 48 hotels.
To reassure guests, we’ve developed a new customer commitment charter. This includes our Stay Safe, Stay Happy five-point plan for hygiene, social distancing, cashless operation, food and beverage delivery and training so our guests can be confident of their safety throughout their stay. Visit jurysinns.com to start planning your next getaway.
After three months in lockdown, what treatments should we be planning for our next spa visit?
Laura Tatlow, group spa director, Champneys We’ve gone months without haircuts and beauty treatments, so I’m looking forward to a spa visit, which will include one of these pampering treatments: 1. Clarins Beauty Sleep A soothing massage using plant-powered products to encourage relaxation and induce sleep. 2. Lava Shell Relax Massage Uses warm shells, relieving
aches and pains and leaving you relaxed and rebalanced.
3. Thai Foot Massage Feet are exfoliated and soaked, before the legs are gently stretched and the feet massaged with an authentic wooden stick from Thailand, after which foot butter is applied. Bliss! Visit champneys.com to plan your next spa break.
What are the top three reasons why readers should book a walking holiday in the UK?
Sam Seward, managing director, Exodus Travels It’s time to reconnect with our friends and family and to share moments of conversation, laughter and love.
There’s so much to see. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Lake District, Hadrian’s Wall to the amazing coastlines of Northumberland and Dorset, and the rolling hills of North Wales and the Cotswolds.
It always amazes me why the Romans and Vikings wanted to invade this little country of ours, but there are so many historical monuments and architectural wonders to see while out walking. Visit exodus.co.uk/unitedkingdom-holidays to plan your next walking holiday.
For readers who haven’t tried a cycling holiday, what are the most important tips when booking this type of break?
Christian Locke, head of product, Headwater Holidays The good thing about self-guided cycling holidays is that they can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities (and at a social distance). You could choose a leisurely pedal along riverside paths or a single-centre stay with the option to cycle or not.
Or, if you prefer something more challenging, there are longer, hillier routes, too. Either way, if you’re a different ability level to your cycling partner, you can level the playing field with an e-bike or cycle together on a tandem. Visit headwater.com/ cycling to plan your cycling holiday.