Flying whilst Pregnant: What you need to know

  • 24 Sep, 2021
  • Franki Napolitano
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Flying whilst pregnant? Don't worry, it's perfectly safe to, but here a few things to note

Should I be flying when pregnant? When is it safest to? Will I cause any harm to my unborn baby? These are just some of the thoughts women may have when flying whilst pregnant, so we thought a quick guide to help put your mind at ease would be just what the doctor ordered. Read More


How to spend 3 days in New York the right way

  • 10 Mar, 2023
  • Franki Napolitano
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Your itinerary for 3 days in New York

Okay so what would you do with 3 days in New York? With so many activities, sights and parks, not to mention the food and shopping available to you, it can seem rather hectic to cram in as much as everyone tells you “you have to do!”

I must admit, this was me; all of the bright lights of Time Square, the endless shopping opportunities and gastronomical food? How about all of the traffic you hear about and the ferry to catch to explore Ellis Island? It certainly seemed a daunting task, but I was up for the challenge. Read on to discover my “what to see in NYC in 3 days” musts! Read More


Top Destinations for an Autumn Break

  • 20 Jul, 2021
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Planning an Autumn break? Optima Villas have hand selected these 5 spots to whet your appetite!

We’ve now got that lull between the end of the summer and Christmas; what do we do with ourselves? We feel cheated out of summer here in the UK so aren’t quite ready for the autumnal nights in the lead up to Christmas. So what shall we do? Did someone say Autumn break?! 

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The top 21 phrases to master in different languages

  • 22 Nov, 2021
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Learn Hello, Thank you, Can I have the Bill Please and Help! In our 21 phrases to learn blog, covering French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, German and Japanese, all translated by native speakers

When you go abroad, learning common phrases in different languages is always a good idea, don’t you think? Even if it’s just being able to say hello, goodbye, knowing your P&Qs or being able to order a drink, it makes you feel a little more polite than just expecting the locals to know English.

Given this, we thought it’d be helpful to bring you the 21 most common phrases in different languages to learn before your next trip! Read More


“Why have they split up my family on the plane?!”

  • 04 Aug, 2023
  • Franki Napolitano
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Why have they split up my family on the plane?

Whilst travelling, there’s a high chance you may have heard unhappy groups asking this very question in your airport or on your flight. Reports of airlines such as Ryanair, United Airlines, Jetstar and Delta all being accused of splitting up families on a flight are apparent from a quick Google search. Read More