Tag: holiday

Short Story: An Unexpected Summer Holiday

Christine John
Antigua - beach

Chloe had been looking forward to her summer holiday in Antigua with her boyfriend Dante for months. They had planned out every detail of their two weeks together on the beautiful island – lazy days on the beach, romantic dinners overlooking the ocean, and exploring the local markets and shops. It was supposed to be a perfect getaway for Just the two of them, a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of their busy lives back home.  However, as the day of their departure approached, Chloe’s excitement turned to…

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A Costly Mistake I Made While on Holiday in the Caribbean

Christine John
phone

I recently read in the Metro newspaper (11/09/2023) about a young traveler who received an unexpected sky-high phone bill when she returned from her Caribbean cruise. Instead of her usual monthly bill of £30-£35, she was charged a whopping £1186.59! When I read the story, I felt sorry for the person who received such a high phone bill. Unfortunately, something similar happened to me while I was on holiday. I traveled to Dominica for 10 days with my older sister and niece. I was also able to spend some time…

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A Very Different Christmas

Christine John
spending Christmas alone

We will be celebrating a very different Christmas this year. Instead of the usual parties, going to church and big family get-togethers, we will be celebrating Christmas with caution. We will be practising social distancing, staying away from our loved ones and celebrating Christmas with only the people we live with. Some of us, unfortunately, will have to spend the holiday alone. This is definitely not the normal way we would celebrate Christmas. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has forced us to change the way we celebrate this festive holiday, one…

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Five Books to Read This Christmas

Christine John
Christmas open book

What better way to spend the festive holiday than to curl up with a cup of hot chocolate and a good romance novel? As we get closer to Christmas, here are five romance novels that will bring you joy and that can also be given as a Christmas present. 1. I Wish It Could be Christmas Every Day These four warm and heartfelt stories will bring you joy this Christmas. Heavy snowfall forces six people to seek shelter at an inn. Mary uses the time that they are snowed in…

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