JollyDays Supported Holidays - Blog

Oxford- The Harry Potter Tour The magic began as an excited group visited the Warner Brothers Studio for a tour of Harry Potter. The doors to the Great Hall flung open and we gasped in amazement at how grand it was. We put on headphones and listened intently as we were shown Gryffindor's Office, Hagrid's Hut and The Burrows. We felt like real Wizards as we got the chance to put on our school robes and have a flying lesson on the magical broomstick.                                             There were so many props and costumes on display, it was incredible to see and learn about all the hard work that goes into making these brilliant films.                We didn't think our day could get much better until right before us, on Platform 9 and 3/4 was the famous Hogwarts Express. We climbed aboard and ...

  The Island of Malta   In the warm sunshine we took a stroll along the promenade viewing the many boats in the harbour and took lovely photos. We then explored the town with ancient cobbled streets, and treated ourselves to a delicious ice cream and browsed the many gift shops.    A trip to Valletta, the capital of Malta was fascinating. This city had so much history for us to explore. We visited the saluting battery which is situated up high along Valletta’s historic ramparts, overlooking the grand harbour surrounded by fortified towns. Each day at 12 noon, a canon is fired to signify the time of day. We were so lucky to witness this salute and have photographs taken with a soldier.   W e enjoyed a refreshing dip in the hotel swimming pool and catching the rays relaxing on the sunbeds.  We took a boat trip to Gozo and the Blue Lagoon. Gozo is one of 21 Maltese islands in the Mediterranean sea and is ...

  Memphis- The Home  of Elvis      A memorable day for this very excited group as we made our way to Graceland, the home of Elvis. We put on our headphones as we listened to the incredible life of this iconic star. We couldn't believe that we were stood in his actual home and the rooms were perfectly untouched.  The Meditation Garden where the gravestones of Elvis, his parents and younger brother were on display and were so beautifully kept.  A special and peaceful moment was spent here.                    His car and motorbike collection was vast.  We loved looking at all his costumes and memorabilia from his films. Another great moment  was seeing his gold and platinum selling albums on display.    The music was blasting down the streets from the bars and restaurants. We stopped and listened to the fabulous live music. We co...