How to holiday more often.

John Picken on 08 August 2025
In Praise of the Long Weekend

We all love that big, two-week holiday — sunshine, relaxation, and a break from the everyday. But what if you could capture that holiday feeling more than once a year? That’s where the long weekend comes in. Shorter breaks offer some great benefits and they’re easier to fit in-to busy lives.

? More frequent escapes – affordable and accessible ? Maximise annual leave – a Friday to Monday trip = just 2 days off ? Travel light - the joy of walking past the baggage carousel ? Easier to plan – perfect for last-minute getaways ? Less disruption – no mountain of emails to come back to ? Reconnect with others – easier to coordinate with family or friends ? Make more memories – try new places you might normally overlook ? More sustainable – ideal for train travel and low-impact desti-nations

?? Long weekends won’t replace the ‘big holiday’, but they can ex-tend the joy of travel throughout the year — and make it feel like you’re always planning your next adventure.

?? If you'd like help finding inspiring long weekend ideas, in those hidden gems that must be explored, then I’d love to help.