About Juliet
Juliet is a blog author for Holiday Hypermarket.

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Pinterest Daydreams: Greek Islands
Written by Juliet Samis March 7th 2013

Greece’s islands are pretty close to paradise – the secluded white coves, deep blue water and sun-kissed cobblestones tug at our rain-soaked British hearts. We’re not the only ones with a love for idyllic Greek island holidays, however, as the Emir of Qatar recently bought six islands in t

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Harlem Shakes on a Plane [Poll]
Written by Juliet Samis March 5th 2013

Are you sick of the Harlem Shake yet? This silly dance that’s sweeping the world has landed plenty of people in trouble, from Australian miners fired for creating a safety hazard to Egyptian protestors who were arrested for doing the Harlem Shake in front of the president. The latest scandal,

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Should families be separated on airplanes? [Poll]
Written by Juliet Samis February 22nd 2013

Earlier this month, a drunk man allegedly slapped a crying child on an airplane in the US and used a racial slur. This behaviour is unexcusable, and the man now faces federal charges and has lost his job as a CEO. However, the incident raises age-old questions about children on airplanes, raising te

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New York State of Mind: fashion vs. the weather
Written by Juliet Samis February 18th 2013

I love dressing up on holiday – it sets the fantasy of holiday life apart from everyday life. You might feel silly wearing street-style-worthy clothes on the school run, but holidays to New York are a chance to let loose and have fun with your wardrobe. But what do you do when the weather does

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Getting back to romance: Valentine’s Day for the lovelorn
Written by Juliet Samis February 14th 2013

Valentine’s Day can often seem like a concept made up by companies to sell products, whether it’s a heart-shaped pizza or face-shaped chocolates. While there’s nothing wrong with buying hearts and flowers to give to a loved one, every year the PR stunts seem to get stranger, stranger and stran

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Soothing vistas: 5 of the most relaxing hotel views
Written by Juliet Samis February 13th 2013

What’s the first thing you do when checking into a hotel room? If you’re like me, tuck into the complimentary choccies and scope out the view! Holiday apartments and villas often have the most beautiful views, and just looking out the window can be the start of your holiday relaxation. I’ve co

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New Thrills in the Old World: Europe’s Wildest Rollercoasters
Written by Juliet Samis February 7th 2013

Lovers of history, culture and cuisine have travelled Western Europe to thrill the senses, but there are other, wilder ways to quicken the pulse in the Old World. Along with housing some of the planet’s finest works of art, Europe is also home to some of the world’s scariest rollercoasters, the

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Keeping it colourful: New Year’s celebrations you’ll never forget
Written by Juliet Samis December 31st 2012

Another New Year’s Eve sitting by the fire with the cat and a glass of bubbly? I don’t think so! Dotted around Europe are some of the most colourful New Year’s Eve celebrations to be found – whether you prefer putting on the ritz in a luxury hotel or watching fireworks from the street. Here

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2012: A year in travel
Written by Juliet Samis December 28th 2012

The end of the year can be a time for nostalgia. Whether you’re at home or ringing in the New Year from the beach or maybe even the ski slopes, it’s difficult not to look back at 2012 and at the times that are newly behind us. There have been a variety of heart warming, […]

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Slope off for a Piste of the Action this Winter
Written by Juliet Samis December 19th 2012

We’re pleased to host another guest writer, this time from Purple Parking 🙂 If you’re keen to get out on the piste this season but don’t know where to head, the choice of destinations can be overwhelming. France may be a failsafe, but if you’re looking for something a little different

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