News & Updates

Coronavirus update

UK holidays and also holidays to Europe are all going ahead as scheduled

Please follow this link for a full update      Covid 19 update

Please be patient when contacting us,  we are a small company of only two staff

Kind regards

Jilly & Debbie

Booking Your Flight

Please always try to book your flight through a website or agent who are ABTA and ATOL members and pay with a credit card..Book a flight with a COVID guarantee who will refund you if the holiday does not go ahead. (such as Easyjet)

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Brexit - travel rules have changed.

Click here for information on travel to EU countries

Travel Insurance

Always make certain that you have insurance cover as soon as you book your holiday or flight. If you do not have an annual travel insurance policy you can take out cover just for the dates of your holiday at any point prior to the holiday taking place. The Post Office Travel Insurance includes cover fro Covid.

Taking out cover straight away ensures that should anything unexpected happen that is covered by the insurance policy  you can make a claim . Travel insurance policies vary enormously ALWAYS read the small print

Brexit and how it affects your travel

Passport You will now need at least three months validity left on your passport when travelling to an EU country and probably 6 months for further afield. Be especially careful if you renewed your passport early last time you renewed as this does not include the extra time on your passport between the actual renewal date and the date it was due for renewal. Follow this link, click on the country you are travelling to and then click on Entry Requirements http://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)  which gave free, or reduced rate, healthcare when visiting the EU has been replaced with the UK Global Healthcare Insurance Card (GHIC).

This is free of charge, visit nhs.uk.ghic to obtain yours. You can continue to use your old EHIC until it expires. Neither of these cards covers Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. Do not forget to take out additional travel insurance as these cards do not cover all costs should you become sick or injured when in an EU country.
Remember that the GHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. It will not cover any private medical healthcare or costs, such being flown back to the UK, or lost or stolen property.

Updates - flight delays

My flight has been delayed. Can I get compensation?

Check the Citizens advice website for detailed information by following this link

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/holiday-cancellations-and-compensation/if-your-flights-delayed-or-cancelled/

Also read the following

Airlines don't have to pay out for delays caused by snow because weather is classified as an "extraordinary circumstance" – though some airlines may issue a refund at their discretion. For those of you flying to India you are almost certainly on a non EU airline so contact them direct to see exactly what you are entitled to.

According to Which magazine you can challenge your airline if you don't agree there were extraordinary circumstances – for example, if you are told you can't fly due to the snow, but other flights are departing. "Airlines may stretch the definition of extraordinary circumstances further than they should."

Which Magazine  states:-

If the delay is not caused by extraordinary circumstances you will be entitled to compensation under EU rules, but only if you are flying with an airline based in the EU or with a non-EU-based airline flying from an EU airport, and only if the delay is for two hours or more. If you are flying somewhere else or with a non-EU-based airline not flying from the EU you'll have to check that carrier's terms and conditions.

If you are delayed for two hours or more you are entitled to: two free phone calls, faxes or e-mails; free food and drinks; and free hotel accommodation if you need to stay overnight.

If your flight arrives at its destination three hours or more late you will receive compensation of between €250 and €600, depending on how far your flight takes you. So you'll get €250 if your three hour-delayed flight travels 1,500km or less (ie, London to Amsterdam), but €600 if your plane is delayed by four hours or more and travels at least 3,500km (ie, London to Sydney).

My flight has been cancelled. Will I get my money back?

If your flight is cancelled you should be offered either a refund or an alternative flight to your original destination.

For compensation you will have to look to the EU rules again, though if the delay is caused by snow – and thus an extraordinary circumstance – you might not get anything. If you are covered by EU regulations you will be entitled to travel assistance (such as help with rebooking for a later date) as well as meals and accommodation etc. Check the official EU website for more on your rights.

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Iyengar Yoga with Kirsty Richardson Reps

Kirsty started yoga at the age of 14, and it has been a consistent part of her life ever since, although at this young age her understanding of the practice was limited but she still found herself drawn to it.  After she finished her BA in English, she was lucky enough to discover a fantastic teacher locally in Cornwall who helped her on her path of teaching yoga and who has been her mentor, teacher trainer and inspiration ever since.  She started her teacher training and it was a work of determination and endurance ( all part of the practice ) but it also became her love and passion.  She qualified as an Iyengar yoga teacher in 2012 after initially training for 7 years.  She has been a yoga teacher and practitioner of yoga through two pregnancies, a natural birth and Caesarean, and now also teaches pregnancyyoga.

Kirsty has been fortunate enough to be taught directly under Prashant Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, and Abhijata Iyengar as well as many other worldwide senior Iyengar teachers. She has attended the institute in Pune India several times (The Iyengars home and institute) as well as Iyengar institutes all over the world, from Italy to New York.  As well as being taught under many brilliant senior teachers here in the UK.

Iyengar Yoga can leave you feeling physically energized, invigorated, and balanced. The practice emphasizes the alignment of the body, stretching and strengthening the muscles, and improving flexibility. As you become more present and centred during the practice, your mind may experience a sense of stillness, free from the constant chatter and distractions of daily life.

Iyengar Yoga provides a space for self-reflection and introspection.  Through the practice, you may become more aware of your emotions and sensations within your body.

The yoga classes will build on the foundation laid throughout the week in our active and general ability classes, along with restorative and pranayama practice this yoga retreat pushes the boundaries of your practice, exploring more advanced poses with precision and intensity. Perfect for dedicated practitioners ready to challenge themselves in a more immersive week - it is an opportunity to refine your technique, deepen your understanding, and experience the profound growth that comes from consistent, focused practice. End your week on a high note with progressive ,invigorating and deeply rewarding sessions.