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Haven’s highest-rated holiday park is right by the beach with NERF training camp and new indoor swimming pool
THERE are more than 38 Haven holiday parks in the UK, which means it can be a struggling choosing between breaks.
However, Haven’s Hopton Holiday Park in Norfolk is routinely named the best Haven site in the country by visitors.
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The Norfolk holiday park has a 4/5 star rating on TripAdvisor as well as more than 1,000 reviews rating it as excellent.
It also has a 4.5/5 star rating on Google from more than 2,700 reviews.
One person wrote: “One of the best Haven parks in the country”.
A second person added: “We’ve just got home from Hopton, and after holidaying in 12 other Haven sites, we have to say Hopton is one of the very best”.
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While a third person wrote: “Absolutely the best Haven site that we have visited, we come back most years and love it”.
The Hopton Holiday Park has direct access to its beach, which is one of its more well-loved features.
But as the weather worsens, the main indoor attraction is its indoor water complex.
There are two indoor pools at the holiday park, with one opening earlier this year and the other featuring a slide.
The arcades are another indoor activity, giving the beachfront holiday park a truly seaside feel.
From skill games with tickets to redeem for fab prizes, to Virtual Reality games and of course, those much-loved 2p machines, there’s a little something for everyone.
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If you don’t mind the outdoors, there’s also the mini aerial adventure where younger guests can swing and leap one metre off the ground on a harnessed course.
There’s also a nine-hole golf course, an adventure golf course, a NERF Training Camp and a climbing wall.
Guests can also book onto archery lessons, with an outdoor inflatable arena set to reopen in March when the weather starts to warm.
On-site food choices include a family restaurant, Cook’s Fish & Chips, Bertie’s Ice Cream, A papa Johns and a mini market.
If you fancy going off-site, then it is a short drive away from Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park and the Norfolk Broads.
Hopton is one of the very best
Overnight guests can book to stay in either a caravan or a holiday lodge, with four-night caravan stays from £49.
Haven’s Hopton Holiday Park is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Birmingham and it’s a two-hour drive from Cambridge.
One mum tried out the Haven park that recently welcomed footballer Harry Macguire.
She said: “Like most other Brits, I was surprised to hear that a well-paid footie star stayed at a Haven holiday park.
“But the caravan was definitely celeb-worthy. There was a huge marble kitchen with all the mod cons, as well as a matching bathroom and en-suite.
“With hipster lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows and a 40-inch TV, it was nothing like the caravans of my childhood.”
What is it like to stay at a Haven park?
The Sun’s Dave Courtnadge recently visited a celeb-loved Haven park.
Haven’s Allhallows, set on the Kent Coast, is popular with celebs including Stacey Soloman.
Like the former Loose Women star, we had booked a gold caravan with a view over the on-site lake and the Thames Estuary, with Southend on the distant horizon.
The roomy living area had two double sofas with wide doors that opened on to a veranda complete with table and chairs for al fresco dining.
Back indoors, the kitchen was fully kitted out with a large oven, dishwasher, microwave and even a washing machine.
The kids charged into their room to fight over who would have which bed, while we took in our master bedroom, which featured an en suite and a walk-in wardrobe.
We used the revamped pool every day of our stay and it was lovely to watch the kids improve their swimming technique.
Then on top of all that there are arcades, fairground stalls, a climbing wall, fishing lake and a NERF Training Camp in an inflatable arena
Here’s everything you need to know about Haven’s new “ultimate family break packages“.
And they have already launched 2025 holidays – here’s how to book.
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The addition of this route reinforces Air India’s commitment to expanding its international network and providing seamless connectivity between India and Africa.
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One of the world’s best airports reveals £13.9billion renovation – with new runway launching next month
A NEW three-runway system will be going into service this November at an airport recently crowned best in Asia.
Hong Kong International Airport is known for its innovative technologies and systems and was recently crowned leading airport in Asia in the 2024 World Travel Awards.
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It’s the second year in a row the airport has taken home the prestigious title.
Cathay Pacific offers the only direct flights between London and Hong Kong – and the airport revealed in July it had experienced a post-pandemic peak in passenger traffic.
Recently, the airport announced it would be introducing a new security screening system allowing travellers to keep electronic devices and liquids in their hand-carry luggage when going through security checks.
Now, the government has said the airport’s three-runway system will be going into service next month – a project that will increase the airport’s capacity for passengers and cargo.
There will be a northern runway for landings, central runway for takeoffs, and a southern runway for both.
The system will come into effect after the Airport Authority acquires the needed licences and completes the final round of tests.
Transport and Logistics Bureau officials have also said they would expand Hong Kong’s aviation network to fill new capacity arising from the system, revealing that eight airlines would launch 11 new routes under a subsidy scheme managed by the Airport Authority.
Authority executive director Steven Yiu Siu-chung told lawmakers the final crucial task was to designate the third-runway system as a restricted zone and obtain the licence from the Civil Aviation Department.
“Obtaining the licence is like taking an exam with 900 aspects to pass, including meeting the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
“We need to provide blueprints, test records and conduct on-site coordination with the Civil Aviation Department and then obtain the licences hopefully in mid-November.
“We then need to test the Civil Aviation Department’s landing system using an aircraft, stimulating taxiing on the taxiway or runway.”
The airport’s expansion project cost HK$141.5 billion (£13.9 billion) and includes a new 3.8km (2.3 mile) third runway, a second terminal building opposite the existing one and new concourse.
The main primary construction of the terminal building was finished with all glass curtain walls in place, ensuring weather protection, and evaluation of power generation procedures are under way.
The 650-hectare (1,606-acre) project is expected to increase the airport’s capacity by 50 percent to accommodate 120 million passengers and 10 million tonnes of cargo annually.
The airport has many unique features, including The Journey of Discovery, a multimedia experience that includes three installations – Crystal Elevator, Waterfall Gardens, and Totems of Joy.
The Crystal Elevator welcomes travellers with digital images and videos about Hong Kong.
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The Waterfall Gardens features waterfall, ponds, creeks, and lush plant life, and visitors can interact with the digital elements, including the waterfall, pebbles, water lilies, turtles, and frogs.
And Totems of Joy are photo-friendly stations that feature a series of video clips that change over time.
The video clips include a toy crane machine with cartoon characters, aerial views of the world, and fireflies illuminating plants.
Alongside plenty of dining and shopping opportunities, the airport has an open-air terrace called Sky Garden, with plant boxes and metallic silhouette art pieces like goldfish, birds, butterflies and leaves, where passengers can go to relax before their flight.
The airport’s also home to the world’s first airport IMAX theatre, in case you want to squeeze in watching the latest blockbuster prior to boarding your plane.
Or for golf enthusiasts, there’s even a golf course called SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course.
World’s Leading Airports 2024 – World Travel Awards
Asia – Hong Kong International Airport, China
Caribbean – Sangster International Airport, Jamaica
Central America – General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport, Acapulco, Mexico
Europe – Zurich Airport, Switzerland
Indian Ocean – Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Mauritius
Middle East – Dubai International Airport
North America – Orlando International Airport, USA
Oceania – Sydney Airport, Australia
South America – Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado, Bogotá, Colombia
The world’s best airport has direct flights from the UK too – as its found in Europe.
And we’ve rounded up five new mega airports set to open in Europe.
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Art deco spa that’s ‘London’s oldest’ with Turkish baths, indoor pool and affordable day passes
LONDON’S oldest spa is considered a local landmark, with original features from when it first opened in 1929 and three Turkish bath rooms.
The Porchester Spa, located in Queensway, has been welcoming visitors for almost a century, offering an oasis of calm with a Victorian bath house feel.
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It’s set within a Grade II listed building that was restored to its former Art Deco splendour in 2020.
Its traditional decor includes green and white tiles, marble and wood, a gold ceiling, and original lamps, mirrors and hooks.
Among its facilities are two steam rooms, a sauna, Turkish bath rooms, small and large swimming pools, a plunge pool, and chill out room.
Turkish baths include a series of rooms with different temperatures and humidity levels, and The Porchester Spa has three.
There’s the Tepidarium, a warm room, Caldarium, a hot room, and Laconium, the hottest room.
Roman-style Turkish baths were reintroduced to the UK in the mid 19th century by MP and diplomat, David Urquhart, who promoted the health benefits of hydrotherapy and thermal treatments after travelling Russia, the Ottoman Empire and Moorish Spain.
There are sessions for just men to use the spa, sessions for just women, as well as mixed sessions.
On top of relaxing at the spa, you can opt for one of a range of treatments, including wraps, scrubs, facials, waxing, and aromatherapy massages.
And there’s also a cafe serving hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and snacks.
The spa offers affordable prices – day passes for non-members to the spa are £29.70.
Treatments start from just £36, including a 30 minute back, neck and shoulder massage, and an Indian head massage.
People who have visited the spa have been amazed as its luxury-feel decor and cheap prices.
One person, who gave the spa five stars on Tripadvisor said: “Wow; a fabulous find here in London. A nice traditional Turkish style baths; but Art Deco!”
Another penned: “I love this place. I come here often. An oasis in the city.”
And someone commented on the spa having a great pool and good customer service, and said they couldn’t fault it.
They added: “Lovely facility for a fraction of the price that luxury spas are charging.”
Winners of The Good Spa Guide Awards 2024
Day passes and treatments at The Porchester Spa should be booked in advance, either online or through the Everyone Active app.
Casual bookings are only available five days in advance.
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