SACO Blog

Thanks to its ‘quiet coastal hikes and fabulous food’, Jersey was recently voted the best walking destination in Europe by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine. If you’re in the market for a few days full of cliffside walking trails, historic sights and inland valleys then a Jersey holiday is the one for you - let us tell you why.

We all fall into our routines and get all the little things we tend not to think about from a big chain superstore. This year try and head to a small independently owned shop instead to get your wrapping paper, Christmas tree decorations or handmade Christmas cards and gifts. When you shop in independent shops it means you’re helping to support your local economy and community. Buying from these little places will mean a lot more to the owners then to the person who owns a superstore. In Bristol especially there are many sweet and wonderful independent shops to see, so we have put together just a handful of the best independent shops we think you should visit.

This time of year is considered both beautiful and magical, with crisp mornings and chilly nights. Most of the time, all we want to do is run home and snuggle up in the warmth with our cosiest blankets and a nice hot cup of something. However, for those of you who would rather spend your evenings somewhere a little more picturesque, we think these rooftops might just be the perfect reason to stay out and enjoy the starry nights.

Remember, remember the fifth of November. The day we celebrate Guy Fawkes and his plot to kill King James, have spectacular firework displays and watch grand bonfires rage. Bonfire night is a magical way to spend your evening with loved ones. What’s cosier than wrapping up in your biggest coat with your fluffiest woolly hat and huddling around friends and strangers all excited to see the night sky light up? There are loads of amazing displays and events going on around the UK at this time of year however, we have narrowed down a list of the top ten places we recommend visiting this bonfire night.

If you haven’t made any Halloween plans yet don’t fear, we’re treating you to a sneak peek at the best things to do with your family on this spooktacular holiday. It’s time to trick or treat yourself to some fangtastic activities whether you fancy carving a scary pumpkin, staying brave in a scare maze or having some skele-fun at a Halloween party, you’ll have some real Halloween fun.. or fear!