THESE days we seem to be working even longer hours and so it stands to reason that we'll want to spend our precious few weeks holiday doing nothing at all.
But this isn't the case, in fact many people would consider two weeks lazing on a beach a scandalous waste of free time and prefer to take vacations that involve a bit of mental stimulation.
Holiday courses allow you to actually learn something in your time away from the office and the range of subjects online is continually growing.
Indulge hobbies like painting in a new and exciting locations.
It isn't just about learning new skills, there's also the social element of meeting people with a shared interest that makes these breaks ideal for single people too.
Skyros offers 250 courses on idyllic island settings in Greece and Thailand. Chose from music, personal development, cooking, sailing, even career development. Book and order a brochure online or visit the guest book and photo gallery.
While we are on the subject of holidays, if you want some great last minute summer sun deals, why not have a look at thisislancashire.co.uk for some hot offers available on destinations all over the world.
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