https://journal.thestephensons.me.uk/tags/holiday/Recent content in Holiday on Tim's JournalHugoenSat, 03 Jan 2026 15:37:04 +0000https://journal.thestephensons.me.uk/posts/2026/2026-holiday-srilanka/Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:37:04 +0000https://journal.thestephensons.me.uk/posts/2026/2026-holiday-srilanka/<h2 id="-the-route-at-a-glance"> 🗺️ The Route at a Glance <a class="heading-link" href="#-the-route-at-a-glance"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <p><strong>Colombo → Sigiriya &amp; Dambulla (Ancient Cities) → East Coast Beaches (Snorkelling &amp; Watersports) → Arugam Bay (Surf Coast) → Ella (Hill Country Views) → Nuwara Eliya (Tea Country) → Yala &amp; Bundala (Wildlife Safaris) → Southern Beaches (Relaxation) → Colombo</strong></p> <h2 id="-day-by-day-experience"> 📅 Day-by-Day Experience <a class="heading-link" href="#-day-by-day-experience"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <h3 id="days-13--ancient-kingdoms--elephants"> Days 1–3 | Ancient Kingdoms &amp; Elephants <a class="heading-link" href="#days-13--ancient-kingdoms--elephants"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h3> <p><strong>Colombo → Sigiriya</strong></p>https://journal.thestephensons.me.uk/posts/2026/2026-holiday-canada/Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:32:45 +0000https://journal.thestephensons.me.uk/posts/2026/2026-holiday-canada/<h1 id="14-day-west-coast-canada-itinerary"> 14-Day West Coast Canada Itinerary <a class="heading-link" href="#14-day-west-coast-canada-itinerary"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h1> <p>A family adventure full of <strong>watersports</strong>, <strong>culture</strong>, <strong>history</strong>, and the <strong>outdoors</strong> on Canada&rsquo;s stunning West Coast. This itinerary focuses on outdoor fun, wildlife, and local culture, starting in Vancouver and exploring the best of <strong>Vancouver Island</strong> and beyond.</p> <hr> <h2 id="day-1-arrival-in-vancouver"> <strong>Day 1: Arrival in Vancouver</strong> <a class="heading-link" href="#day-1-arrival-in-vancouver"> <i class="fa-solid fa-link" aria-hidden="true" title="Link to heading"></i> <span class="sr-only">Link to heading</span> </a> </h2> <ul> <li><strong>Arrive in Vancouver</strong> from the UK (approx. 9-hour flight).</li> <li>Check-in to your hotel and relax.</li> <li>Explore <strong>Stanley Park</strong> and the <strong>Seawall</strong> for a scenic walk.</li> <li>Dinner at <strong>Granville Island</strong>, with restaurants and markets offering great views of False Creek.</li> </ul> <p><img src="https://nomsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Stanley-Park-Seawall-7.jpg" alt="Stanley Park Seawall"></p>