Whether you technically celebrate this time of the year or not, you have to admit there’s something so awesome about Christmas

Depending on your age and location, I’ll bet your thankful for this season. From the thrill of fireworks to a yearning for white Christmas, singing out loud to your favourite carols, eating way too much food and relishing the taste of mulled wines. Or maybe you’ll have some fun with younger kids finding Santa. Even if you will just be curled up in bed thankful for work-free days, there’s often something for everyone.

We were certain of this one fact – applying for visas was such a hassle! Then we found out we didn’t require a visa to go to Barbados!  Woohoo.

We looked up holiday deals and found a reasonably priced one for September – British Airways Flights to and fro + hotel for 7 nights at a pretty decent 3 star resort called ‘All Seasons Resort’.  We discussed the financial implications – Yep we could afford it.