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Top travel tips for holiday enthusiasts
Are you in need of some travel inspiration for your next holiday? Whether you’re craving full-on jungle adventures or seeking out new and untrodden paths, here’s where you should visit in 2018…
The importance of staying mobile
Mobility? What is it? Google it and you will get something along the following lines – ‘the ability to move or be moved freely and easily’. Sounds great! This is an expected reality for us humans. Or is it? You could say that a huge part of
our business is built on the fact that many have lost the ability to move easily, affecting their day to day function. They seek help through medical intervention and more often than not this can really help to put things right again. I work closely with many individuals referred to us following surgery. Examples are a knee replacement or arthroscopy, hip replacement or spinal surgery. These people have this type of treatment as a last result and what a difference it can make too, allowing them to return to the things they enjoy in life. Mobility is so important to us –
all of us, but it can start to go wrong many years before we even realise there is a problem. Our sedentary lifestyles contribute massively to our potential suffering as we mature. Sitting is a huge culprit. When there is not the demand for a muscle to be strong then it will simply grow weaker. People have the correct amount
of muscle on their bodies to complement the things they currently do on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. If your current lifestyle doesn’t include any activity then you could be compromising your bones, joints, health, mobility for your later years. Mobility is everything. You can be
mobile and pain free but you have to play your part. Start exercising, improve your posture to reduce back pain, improve hip strength to increase stability and balance, help manage Osteoarthritis by doing resistance training. Do not let age be your barrier and do not spend your life working only to have your retirement ruined by mobility problems!
For further advice contact Simon Francis, Wellbeing Lead, Nuffield Health on 01752 265355
6 Chamber Profile January/February 2018
Bhutan Don’t know much about Bhutan? That’s the beauty of it. Tucked away in the Himalayas in the shadow of India and China, this is one of Asia’s best-kept secrets. Trekking through the Paro Valley and discovering mountaintop monasteries are on the cards here plus the magical Tiger’s Nest Monastery is a must-see.
When to go: The spring months of March to May are cool, green and filled with Tsechu (festivals).
Cuba Cuba has seen a steady stream of visitors from its US neighbour since trading restrictions were relaxed, but its character remains unchanged – warm, wild and open-hearted. There are the old world beauty and restless thrum of Havana’s streets, where you can see cornerstones of the country’s revolutionary history. You can roll cigars with local farmers and trek through the Tobacco Hills of Viñales, or spend lazy days under the palm trees of its desert islands.
When to go: Cuba’s sub-tropical climate means the sun shines all year round.
Borneo With untouched, wildlife-rich rainforests, meandering rivers and national parks, Borneo is a playground for adventurers – and a surprisingly accessible one, at that. Think jungle boat cruises; days spent trekking through the rainforest and meeting endangered orangutans at the Sepilok sanctuary.
When to go: Borneo is a great year-round destination, but December and January tend to see the heaviest rainfall.
Myanmar Myanmar (formerly Burma) is a unique corner of Asia. Visitors are rewarded with spotless green landscapes hiding tiny Buddhist temples, historic cities like Yangon and a traditional, rural life that feels totally tucked away from the rest of the world. There are all kinds of authentic experiences to have here – immerse yourself in Buddhist culture, trek through its untouched hills and spend some time with locals in the tribal villages.
When to go: The ‘high season’ is typically November to January, though the dry season lasts from October to April.
Sri Lanka This emerald-green, teardrop-shaped island may be relatively small, but Sri Lanka is full to the brim with luscious green scenery, huge national parks and beautiful beaches. If you love to see some local wildlife, Sri Lanka more than delivers. Yala National Park is home to grazing elephants, leopards and chattering monkeys, and jeep safaris let you spot them in the wild.
When to go: Sri Lanka is great all year round, but avoid the south-west from May to September and the northeast in October and November to dodge monsoon season.
Contact your local Travel Counsellor, Julia White on 01392 248630 or
julia.white@travelcounsellors.com
‘Are you in need of some
travel inspiration for next year’s holiday?’
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