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If you’re looking to book a singles holiday for the first time where should you choose to go and what should you choose to do? The choice essentially is down to you but the good news is that there is a better choice of holidays for singles today than there ever has been in the past.

This type of holiday is increasing in popularity all the time and this is a major growth area within the sector. As a result, you have better choice and better prices than ever so how do you make up your mind?

In the holiday market today, there are increasing signs that the popular destinations such as Italy are becoming even more popular and there are so many good reasons as to why this should be the case. If you think about what you might want from a holiday – sightseeing, relaxation, activities – Italy can accommodate anything you could possibly wish for.

But why should you deal with an operator that specialises in holidays for singles rather than go through a standard package provider? While it’s perfectly possible for anybody to book a conventional holiday the first thing to look out for is any form of financial penalty.

This could come in the shape of a single supplement that may be levied by your provider simply for having the privilege and privacy of your own room. Secondly, the likelihood is that you will be sharing your flight and your resort with couples and families and as a solo tourist, is that really what you want?

With a bespoke singles holiday the single supplement becomes a thing of the past and you can also relax and enjoy your break in the company of like minded people who share and enjoy the same interests as you. Many travellers may have been hesitant about booking their first singles holiday but have been glad that they did. Others have even formed life long friendships as a result of taking a singles break.

Coming back to your choice of destination and as you’ll already know, Italy can provide anything you could possibly look for. If sightseeing is your thing then this is arguably the best place in the world to see some truly amazing natural and man-made landmarks. In Rome, Venice and many other locations you can visit and witness buildings and artefacts that date right back to the beginning of the Roman Empire itself.

As for activities, there are vast coastal areas for snorkelling, sailing, fishing or any kind of water based activity you could possibly wish for while there are winter sports in the north of the country too. Elsewhere, cycling and walking holidays for singles can be arranged if this is your passion.

Alternatively, if you just want to relax and get away from everyday routine there are few, if any, locations in the world that are better than Italy. So take that first step in booking your singles break and enjoy everything that this amazing country has to offer.

Whether you are intensely passionate about cooking or if you’re just looking to brush up on some of your culinary skills while visiting an exotic location, arranging a cooking holiday can be a perfect choice. It’s possible to arrange cookery holidays both in the UK and in many overseas destinations in order to give you a flavour of national cuisine from right across the world.

The best part about overseas cooking holidays is the ability to prepare meals using the freshest of local produce. The majority of cooking schools will even have their own herb and vegetable gardens and maybe you’ll be located in amongst olive and lemon groves.

There are no better tasting ingredients than the ones that come straight from garden to table and a large proportion of students bring the lessons that they learn back with them after their trip. While the climate in the UK may be a little less favourable than in your cookery school’s location you can still grow fruit and vegetables all year round in order to enjoy that distinct flavour.

You can also expect to be shown around local farms and if you’re lucky, maybe there’s even a vineyard nearby. This is a hands on holiday so be prepared to help out before settling down to enjoy some local food or wine.

Your cookery school is also likely to take you to the local market where you’ll be given some tips on choosing the best possible produce. From learning how to pick the ripest fruit to the tastiest vegetables, you’ll also be shown dairy and meat products while enjoying the best that your region has to offer.

During these excursions you’ll find that there is ample time just to relax and enjoy the sights. You’ll find opportunities just to ramble around the locality and do some shopping of your own at the same time. In addition, because there is such an obvious culinary theme to your holiday you’ll be able to enjoy some fine local delicacies in the many bars, restaurants and tavernas that you may find here.

You will naturally be spending a great deal of time in the kitchen too and while the lessons may be intense with lots to take on board, they are great fun and above all this is an enjoyable way to spend your time cooking some wonderful local cuisine.

You’ll find that some top professionals are on hand to teach you how to cook local meals using only the freshest local ingredients and those new skills should stay with you for a lifetime. Whether you’re a novice cook or if you’ve spent many more hours in the kitchen, this is a wonderful experience.

So don’t be tempted to think that cooking holidays are all about spending time at the oven. There is so much more besides and plenty to learn about your destination and perhaps the one thing you may rediscover is your sheer joy of cooking using only the finest and freshest of local ingredients.