Why I Love December

December is one of my favourite months of the year. Might seem odd as its the start of winter but that’s part of its attraction.  Friday this week was the perfect day, cold, frosty and very Christmassy ( dare I say the C word ! ) My boy Rowan loves going for his walks on days like this as the cold ground makes him run around like a mad thing. I actually hope we get some snow this year.

The Christmas decorations have been up for a week now and I`ve even written my Christmas cards – determined I am not leaving anything until the last minute this year

I love going to Norfolk and next week will be visiting the lovely village if Thornham for a few days break. As well as long walks on the beach another favourite place is Burnham Market where we will go to drink mulled wine in front of blazing log fires.

Then it is back home for a friends birthday celebration on Saturday evening at our local village pub, The Maltsters Country Inn, now owned by the lovely barman on Channel 4 First Dates, mixologist Merlin Griffiths and his wife Lucille. He makes the best cocktails in the world !

This really is a bit of a gourmet Christmas with lots of good food and wine. Friday 18th will see our yearly girls outing to the Butchers Arms at Long Itchington for a long, leisurely lunch.

Christmas day will be spent with friends and visitors from Paris, and we will return the favour at our home on Boxing Day.

Between Christmas and New Year myself and a group of friends and family will be visiting Chester, the place where I was born. It will be lovely so see the family and the Roman City where I lived for many years.

December is always quieter in the travel trade so it is good to be able to take time of and recharge the batteries ready for our busiest time of the year January and February.

I will be back at my desk on Monday 11th December.


About Me

I have been working in travel since 1991 when I realised there was more to life than the Banking Industry. I started as an Overseas Representative with Thomson Holidays moving to the beautiful Island of Rhodes, where I spent 3 very happy summer season. This was interspersed with winters in Spain -…

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