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We know you are just back from your holidays, but let’s face it you will probably have to start saving now for next year! End of Term have put together a few ideas for some fantastic get aways with your friends to celebrate the end of an era!

BUDGET BEACHES.....

If you are strapped for cash but still want to get away with your friends for a fun filled week before you all go your separate ways, look no further than the shores of our very own UK...Newquay.

Newquay – on the Cornish coast of dreams – is classed as the surf capital of the UK, and with an amazing 14 beaches to choose from you can’t go wrong. Every summer, sun, fun and thrill-seekers flock here to test the surf or simply relax and experience the buzz of this popular seaside resort.

Newquay is filled with holiday parks and campsites, where you can pitch up a tent and live for about £7 a day! You can while away your days sunbathing at one of the many beaches checking out the hot surfer dudes or even having one of them teach you to surf! You can then watch the sun go down from one of the many beach front cafe bars or restaurants. As for night time entertainment, you’ll be spoilt for choice as Newquay has late night, floodlit surfing competitions, beach parties and plenty of bars and clubs to choose from – obviously, assuming you’re 18 or older, of course! Or you could opt for a quiet night round a camp fire toasting marshmallows and reminiscing about the good old school days.

• Flybe provide flights five days a week from Edinburgh to Newquay, while Air Southwest has a daily flight from Glasgow every day. Return fairs under £100, depending when you book.

• The Beach (as you can probably guess by the name) is a club situated right on the beach that will ensure a sizzling beach party every night of the summer.

MORE INFO: www.visitnewquaycornwall.co.uk

SUN, SEA & ....... SAND OF COURSE!

Newquay not for you? Well, how about the infamous party island of Ibiza?
It’s the place where you can watch the sun go down as you sip cocktails, getting ready for the night ahead, and then watch it rise again as you stroll along the beach after dancing the night away! With tropical white sand and clear blue water, beach front restaurants, chilled out bars and clubs where you can dance ‘til dawn, what better way to spend a couple of quality weeks with friends before you venture into the big bad world.

The beautiful beaches will obviously beckon you for the obligatory sun worshipping – where you’ll be able to catch up on some much needed shut-eye – however, if you are feeling the need for a bit of culture you can always visit Ibiza’s old town. Here you will find the cathedral, the museum and more importantly the designer shops and market stalls where you can buy the usual tacky gifts for your friends and family! Apparently, this is where all the beautiful people congregate, so be sure to wear your best sarong when visiting – and that includes you boys!

• Cafe Mambo is the regular hot spot to watch the sun go down, as the dj mixes chilled out classics with soulful rhythms and the sun finally sets to an enthusiastic applause, the music switches to something more upbeat and the night can finally begin! An experience not to be missed, we guarantee you will want to spend every sunset here!

• Clubs not to miss include the world renowned Pacha (the first club that opened in Ibiza back in 1973), Amnesia (an open air disco that also hosts foam parties) and Eden – to name just three. It’s best to buy tickets beforehand for certain nights – saves you queuing. Also expect to pay up to 12 (£9.50) for a drink!

• Two weeks in a self catering apartment will cost between £400 and £600, but be sure to book early and shop around for the best deal. Don’t forget to include spending money and take a little extra, just in case!

MORE INFO: www.ibiza-spotlight.com

AMAZON ADVENTURE

Want something more than a week or two in the sun? Why not go for the trip of a lifetime and spend your summer travelling somewhere truly spectacular – the Amazon rainforest!

The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest in the world, spanning more than 10 countries and making for an unforgettable, life changing experience. Imagine snorkelling off the beautiful Caribbean beaches of Mochima National Park, before flying over Angel Falls – the tallest waterfall in the world. Then go for a three day trek through the Amazon for a true jungle experience – discovering rare wildlife and vegetation that most people will only dream of seeing in their lifetime!

And it doesn’t stop there, you can then take a four day trip down the mighty Amazon River itself to Belem, a city from which you’ll embark on a journey through secluded beaches and fishing villages onto the colonial town of Olinda before doing a bit of dolphin spotting in Praia da Pipa. Your final stretch could have you experiencing the Afro-Brazilian culture in Baha, well known for its music and culture before taking a short flight to Rio de Janiero to wind up this amazing six week adventure.

And while you are doing all of this you will no doubt make some great new friends. Most trips like these take between 10 and 20 people so you are sure to find someone you like!

There are many different trips to choose from, so shop around for a trip that suits your own interests and time frame. The above example costs around £1,350 from STA Travel, but there are plenty of different options for you to choose from, with prices to match.
• Check what additional costs are involved when booking your trip – many won’t include visas or insurance. Ask your doctor well in advance what immunisations you’ll need, to ensure you get them in time.

MORE INFO: www.statravel.co.uk

Safety

Sounds boring, we know, and we’re sure you’re capable of looking after yourselves. But... we cannot stress enough the aspect of safety, no matter where you are. Stay in groups, don’t go anywhere by yourself – even if you think you are completely safe it is simply not worth the risk. If you are 18 and in a bar, keep your eye on your drink at all times and if you are offered a drink, do not accept it unless you’re at the bar and can see it being poured by the bar staff.