JollyDays Supported Holidays - Blog

 Memphis - The Home of Elvis  Our American adventure in Memphis, Tennessee , kicked off with us exploring the soul of the South with music, culture, and classic cuisine. It was off to Graceland, Elvis Presley’s iconic home. Wow- what an experience. Walking through his home felt like stepping into a time capsule from the 1970’s. The house was full of personality, from the wild green shag pile carpet on the ceiling of the Jungle Room to the gold accented living space that screamed rock ‘n’ roll royalty. Standing at his grave side we all got a little emotional – there was something powerful about being in the place where such a legendary life both thrived and ended.  After touring the mansion, we headed over to see his private airplanes and we actually got to go inside the ‘Lisa Marie’ jet. It was incredible! The plane had plush leather seats, a bedroom and even a gold-plated sink. It was like a flying palace and imagining Elvis’s cruising through the skies in that luxury wa...

  The Wonders of the Isle of Wight  Today’s outing took us to the iconic Alum Bay and the Needles. For those revisiting, it was a nostalgic moment; for others, it was a chance to marvel at the stunning natural beauty of the chalk stacks rising from the sparkling sea. We headed to the Sand Shop where everyone chose a unique glass shape to fill with layers of colourful sand. The friendly staff helped seal our handmade souvenirs, that would make memory of our day. At Alum Bay Glass, we watched master glassblowers create delicate figurines and vibrant vases – a fascinating display of artistry. The adjacent gift shop offered beautiful handmade items, many of which we couldn’t resist taking home.   Next was the Isle of Wight Sweet Manufactory. We had the chance to witness the traditional process of making Iron Brew boiled sweets and even taste them straight from the batch. The air was filled with the sweet scent of mint humbugs and rhubarb and custards – pure nostalgia. Today t...