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Reasons why you should move to the Isle of Wight

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Simply one visit to the Isle of Wight and this idyllic spot will surely entice your to pack up, sell your house and move over there. Especially, if you are looking to move somewhere else for that peaceful, tranquil retirement.

The Island offers so much one must fully appreciate the beauty and variety that surrounds them. The summer is longer and warmer than virtually anywhere else in the UK allowing you to make the most of the blossoming countryside and sandy beaches.

With a wide variety of places to buy from houses to cottages, you can enjoy all the various  activities, attractions, shows, festivals and good food they have.

Robinson’s International have listed below some of the reasons why you should consider moving to the most noteworthy beautiful Island.

- Stunning Soft Sandy Beaches

Of course, as an island the Isle of Wight has many coastal attractions including thirteen award-winning beaches, for its clean and safe water all year round. Lifeguards watch over all the major beaches so you can enjoy sunbathing and water sports in safety.

- Perfect for walking, cycling, or long romantic walks

What could be healthier than going for a good long walk, breathing in the fresh sea air. There are  hundreds of paths and cycle ways you can reach almost every nook of the Island on foot or by bike. Fields, forests, valleys and other unspoiled natural landscapes feature pathways for walking and cycling.

- Yummy local grub

Try the Island’s distinctive ales and ciders. The Isle of Wight possesses three major breweries and many small independent producers. You can also have a taste of locally produced and award-winning foods such as baked goods, cheese and chocolate. All the food and drink can be sampled in the local shops.

- Festivals, fun and carnivals

Every year the Island hosts a number of exciting events and world-famous festivals. Attracting thousands of visitors, each event is unique with spectacular shows and entertainment to suit everyone. Two of the country’s largest music festivals take place here with people flocking from all over the world to see the celebrated musical talents of rock and popular music.

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Travel Tips for Students going Oversea Placements

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
 
University Student life is THE best time of your life. Waking up and rolling out of bed, crawling across the campus to fall asleep in your lecture…the best period ever.
On many courses in the UK, you can in fact spend one year or one semester of the course abroad. This could be in another university learning similar modules but experiencing a different school atmosphere; or in a workplace, gaining valuable onsite knowledge and experience.
 
Spending a year at an overseas university though will provide an amazing opportunity and give you with invaluable experience.
 
You will improve your language skills, meet like-minded students and make new friends, experience differences between student life in the UK and overseas, demonstrate your ability to adapt to a new study environment to potential employers and show that you can work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
 
Exchange universites are partnered across the globe, in countries like Spain, Cananda, Belgium, France, Germany, Finland and America.
 
Whichever country you are moving to, packing can cause a problem, especially if you are living out there for a whole year. Most airlines restrict the amount of luggage you can take with you with a weight limit, but with all your books and clothes that are necessary items that you must take, it can cause a particular dilemma.
 
Here is a general guideline to what you should take;
 
- Clothes
- University books
- Passports (and a copy)
- Student Visa (if needed)
- Toiletries
- Money (pounds, euros, credit/debit card)
- Map/guidebook
- Camera
- Paperwork (for hostels and transportation)
 
Leave expensive clothing, jewellery or accessories at home. Don’t ruin your experience by having something lost or stolen, avoid any potential incidents that result in being upset, simply don’t take it.
Save space by rolling clothes and condensing your items. Put a couple of pairs of socks into your shoes and fold your t-shirts up to make them as flat as possible. 
 
Amy Bentley, a Journalism student who studied in Canada for a semester, said: “When I found out that I was going travelling abroad the college I was going to sent me an email with the names of the people I would be staying so I looked these people up on Facebook and we were able to talk before I actually flew over there. So this was a good idea to give me an idea of the sort of people I would be living with.”
She also gives these top tips:
  • Before you leave ensure you let your bank now that you will be abroad.
  • Take a pen drive with all your work on from your home university you never know when it may be useful whilst studying abroad.
  • Take your favourite chocolate bars and snacks with you nothing tastes better than some Cadburys chocolate when you are away from home.
  • Get Skype on your laptop, it is a great invention for talking to your friends and family back at home and its FREE
  • Take things that are personal to you with you, then you can them in your room to make it homely, i.e. photos
Robinsons International Removals are experts in overseas removals, with a dedicated International division which focuses only on moving overseas. Students moving abroad can be confident that they will always get expert advice from specialists who are highly trained in all aspects of International removals.
 
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Top 10 Winter Ski holiday destinations

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skiing is a very popular sport and trend.

As many pack their bags and head off the tropical islands in the summer, many are opting to enjoy their Winter holiday times skiing.

People of all ages are jumping on the bad wagon; families, couples, single holiday makers.

And it is creating hundreds of jobs with the need for ski instructors, bar staff, hoteliers and cable cart engineers.

As more than one million British holidaymakers head to the slopes this winter, Robinsons Removals can reveal the top 10 skiing holiday resorts.

 

1. Arinsal, Andorra

Ideal for beginners, this resort is unpretentious and prices are among the best value in Western Europe.

2. Bourg St Maurice, Les Arcs

Described at the best ‘green’ skiing, this place is ideal for those looking for an environmentally friendly holiday.

3. Zermatt, Switzerland

Perfect for intermediate skiers this town boasts Switzerland’s longest ski run and year-round snow. It is very peaceful as it has a no- car atmosphere, but still had plenty of shops, restaurants and bars.

4. Alps, Courcheval, France

Chic resort with over 100 ski runs ranging in difficulty, with breathtaking view of the surrounding 3 Valley areas. A popular celebrity hot-spot, this resort is expensive with a wealth of both skiing and is one of the liveliest après ski scenes in Europe.

5. Kaprun, Austria

The best family ski destination with family facilities, child-friendly hotels and sports centre.

6. Livigno, Italy

Tax free Italian resort is said to have access to over 100km of pistes and bars, clubs and restaurants.

7. Lillehammer, Norway

Snow guaranteed from November until April. A former Winter Olympics ski resort, great for ski weekends, sleigh rides, tobogganing and ice skating.

8. Whistler-Blackcomb, North America

Has two separate ski areas that have combined to form a mega resort; with over 200 restaurants, bars and shops. It is the venue for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and is a first class skiing resort, ideal for advanced skiers.

9. Vail Valley, beaver Creek and Vail Mountains

Custom- designed, it attracts world-class skiers from all over the globe but still invited beginners and families. Has shops, spas, restaurants and cinema; this resort is an all-round holiday destination.

10. Aspen, America

Ideal for all skiing abilities, this resort has a friendly and sedate atmosphere. Made up of 4 different mountains, the place has a variety of runs ranging in difficulty and plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from.

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