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The Ticket to Success (+18)
This work was commissioned by @raptures-finest, as usual it was a pleasure working with you!
OC (Andy) X Koala
Warnings: Masturbation, horny thoughts, hot tub sex, unprotected sex, and implied oral.
Word count: 7,080
Andy huffed, shuffling through the wad of mail he’d struggled for five minutes to remove from his mailbox. How the hell the mailman managed to stuff this many envelopes into the tiny box, he wasn’t sure, but it was a little amazing to behold. Well, it would be more enchanting if it didn’t result in him cussing out the thick stack of junk mail and weighing the benefits of tearing it out with his teeth for the feral satisfaction it would bring.
Luckily for the post office, Andy had enough restraint to not do that.
Barely.
So now he was aggressively sorting through it at his coffee table, wondering how a day could manage to pile up this many colorful envelopes, flyers, and brochures of everything from car dealerships, grocery store sales—oh, that’s a damn good deal for a turkey, but what the hell would he even do with a whole turkey?!—churches, window estimates, phone companies, actual bills be needed to keep, and thoughtful offers to take out loans he couldn’t afford to pay back.
It's so exhausting being popular, it seems. At the very least, more popular than he’d been for the past few months.
Andy would never describe his social life as hot and popping or any other vaguely cringe phrase, but it had been particularly dry and depressing since he got dumped a while back.
Over text.
Andy handled it with dignity, of course…
And a few gallon jugs of ice cream with reruns of canned laughter sitcoms to soothe his soul as well as his wounded ego. But that was besides the point and no one’s business but his internet history and the mysteriously thriving succulent he doesn’t recall buying, potting, or even watering even once. It also keeps moving but unless it starts talking to him, he’s going to ignore the vaguely spooky nature of his potted plant.
Hell, if it starts paying rent he’ll give it its own room too.
Still, in the midst of many creative scams, deals, and bizarre attempts to claim his Sundays, there was a rather plain envelope with a smiley face logo. Cheerfully calling him a winner. Andy wasn’t so depressed that’s all it would take to get him to take out a fifty thousand dollar loan though…
Andy leaned forward suddenly, squinting at the return address.
It sounded familiar.
And not like it was his bank kind of familiar.
Happy Holiday Getaway Giveaway.
A little generic, maybe that’s what got his attention?
Andy huffed, hand moving to smack the envelope onto the junk pile and then yelped when he instead slapped the innocent succulent he did not recall putting on his coffee table. The cute, chubby leaves barely moving an inch, still thriving with pretty pink buds.
“Sorry!”
Seriously, when the hell did he get this plant?!
Andy thought hard, narrowing his eyes at the strange thing in it’s clay pot painted like a takeout container.
It was weird enough that he just might have got it himself but… when?
Couldn’t have been after he got dumped—the only needless purchases he’d made were video games and sweets after that disastrous text.
Before it then?
He doesn’t remember why he would have—he’s not a plant guy and Cashmere certainly wasn’t either… ah!
Andy nearly jumped, remembering suddenly why the name was familiar.
It was a sweepstakes! He’d entered a sweepstakes hoping for a nice vacation with his then-girlfriend!
Then she dumped him two days later…
Andy ripped open the envelope and looked over the contents.
Shockingly… he’d won.
All inclusive trip to an exotic resort. A new one at that, so the amount of other guests were low—maybe this was a sly way to test the facilities? The pictures were stunning but vaguely liminal if he was being honest.
Sleek, modern white walls with pristine pools surrounded by a golden beach. Paradise perfectly packaged for the wealthy consumer who didn’t mind the vaguely canned feeling of the architecture. It would probably look a little less fake with more people but the few pictures he had only had a few runway models lounging around. Distantly, Andy worried that this was a trafficking scheme of some kind.
But no, he’d looked up the resort when he first applied for the sweepstakes.
It’s very real. And very new.
In fact, the paperwork he got warned of conditions. Mainly a required set of activities he’d need to partake in. Interviews of his and his guest’s experience.
Looks like he was being offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a guinea pig for an expensive resort. Well, him and one other person.
“Shit…” Andy muttered, looking around his frankly messy apartment.
Who the hell would go with him on vacation for a week?
Andy had his phone out, scrolling through his contacts nervously.
Have to be single—don’t want the drama or some misunderstanding otherwise…
That knocked out several people.
Definitely not calling family, that sounds like hell on earth.
There goes several more… his contacts are pretty sparce now that he thought about it.
If this ends up being shit, I don’t want to hear about it at work…
Aaaand there goes a majority of his contacts.
Fan-fucking-tastic.
Andy scowled.
“Okay, who’s crazy enough to beta-test a bougie resort or knock out teeth if it’s a trafficking scheme…” Andy’s finger scrolled directly to one person.
Koala.
Well… yeah.
Koala would definitely agree to go.
Nervous, Andy shot her a text, wincing when he realized their last conversation was nearly a month ago about splitting the cost of takeout. But it was too late now, his shot was well and truly out there.
Three dots bounced at the bottom of his screen for several moments.
‘u tryin to get ur organs harvested or smt?!’
Three, mocking dots bounced again.
‘fuck it we ball’
Andy blinked, shocked he barely had to justify himself.
“…fuck it, we ball.” Andy echoed distantly, realizing with growing horror that he’d just agreed to a week-long resort stay with Koala.
…What would he even wear?
What would Koala wear?!
Andy shot up, running to his closet to try and find decent clothes to wear.
Depending on how suspicious Koala was, she was either packing bikinis or brass knuckles—Andy nearly smacked himself.
It was Koala.
She was packing both.
Short of any brass knuckles himself, Andy settled for at least two pairs of khakis and worked from there. Worst case scenario, Koala just makes fun of his fashion choices. As long as he packed sunscreen, that should be the most embarrassment he has to worry about.
Shockingly, that was not the most embarrassment he needed to worry about.
Andy had, in his confusion, forgotten a key feature of this trip beyond trying out a new facility he’d otherwise never get to step foot in.
This was designed as a couple’s retreat.
So, there he was, standing side by side with his dear friend Koala as they stared at the only bed they had available.
Red silk sheets littered with rose petals and chocolates. Clean white candles lit in their own holders on the bedside tables as mood lighting while the afternoon sun stained the ocean view with lovely pinks and purple hues. The only good news was that the bed was in a normal shape, but he hadn’t seen the bathroom yet so he wasn’t going to assume he was in the clear for anymore overt honeymoon-vibes.
“Ah…” Andy found himself failing to say anything witty for the occasion. A joke, perhaps, to cut the tension. But really, what was there to say here?
“Ah.” Koala agreed with an amused grin. “Well, at least the room is nice!” Andy nodded woodenly, looking out at the spacious accommodation.
Much like the rest of the resort, it was rather sparsely decorated. Bare, in fact, except for a few modern art pieces that looked like they were made with a max budget of twelve buck but ended up costing twelve hundred at minimum. White walls, warm recessed lighting, hardwood floors, and off-beige colored furnishings for the most part. There was the occasional pop of saturated color, like the red bedding and what appeared to be teal accents in the bathroom, but for the most part the resort seemed to be trying to convince him that they’d died. And not honorably, either.
Like, really boringly died at the end of a long nine-to-five with no real attachments to anything but the vague concept of a full night’s rest. No personality to speak of beyond what could be agreed on in a tense but ultimately meaningless boardroom meeting of old, out of touch CEOs.
Nice, but like it would really suck to live here.
The view was nothing to sneeze at, though. Panoramic windows overlooking a private balcony of just a small slice of the ocean just off the kitchen. A little cozy hot tub merrily bubbling away. Not that Andy could imagine cooking anything in the kitchen, it looked painfully staged. Like he’d open the fridge to find an open glass pitcher of milk and sample sized glass bottles of syrup for coffee. Maybe craft coffee beans and dragon fruit in the cupboards if whoever staged it remembered that people generally tended to eat things but damned if they could remember how that worked.
Sterile and just a little out of touch seemed like a good description of the place, actually. Even if it was bigger than his apartment.
Andy eyed the beige couch and wondered if he’d smell like a department store after sleeping on it. It looked too small to fit him though, and he wasn’t a particularly large guy to start with.
“Well, at least it’s not a trafficking scheme.” Koala finally sighed, setting down her bag and removing her cap. Soft red hair puffing out now that it was free. “I feel too gross to sit anywhere though.” She huffed and Andy definitely agreed with her.
“Well, we’re free for the rest of the night to settle in. You can try out the shower first. We’ve got to show up for breakfast and…” Andy fished in his pocket for the activity list. Clicking his tongue as he squinted over the frilly calligraphy. “After that, snorkeling? Snorkeling at eleven for two hours and then lunch. Free until dinner at seven.” He eventually summarized. Koala looked at him with intrigue.
“What else do we have to do?” She asked, popping open her suitcase to sort through the contents.
“Looks like the day after tomorrow we have a short nature hike after breakfast and a spa treatment after lunch until dinner. Next day is a cooking class to make our own dinner. Yoga early the next day. The last two days are our own outside of meal times. Then we leave before noon.” Andy mused, glancing over the list.
Really, he’d have liked to choose his own activities, but considering the whole damn thing was free, he had no real complaints on the matter. Nothing seemed too outlandish at least.
“Sounds like a pretty decent plan. Kinda wish the meal times were more flexible but I guess the whole thing’s free so…” Koala shrugged while unknowingly agreeing with him. Plucking out some clothes from her suitcase and going to the open doorway to a clean, white tile bathroom with teal decorations. Andy smiled, deciding to go onto the balcony and check out the view while he waited for Koala to finish taking a shower.
Frankly, it was breathtaking. The distant crash of the waves below. Faint conversations of staff and probably a few other guests testing out the facilities. Sea salt heavy in the air as a cool breeze swept by. Andy could easily get lost in this sort of view…
If only he could forget how there’s literally only one bed.
And the couch in the main area was not big enough for him to sleep comfortably after a moment of contemplation unless he suddenly gained the ability to sleep like a lego on it’s side. And even then, he’s pretty sure his ass would be hanging off the edge.
It was unclear if it was meant for just looks or really skinny rich people.
Who knows, maybe there’s a secret couch-upgrade where they swap it for an identical fixture with three extra inches of cushion… probably costs an extra grand per inch though, knowing his luck.
And now he was trying not to think of the very obvious issue he’d need to solve for the week by imagining couch-related-upcharges.
Thing was, if it was anyone else, he might get away with sleeping on the floor.
But Koala would toss his ass into the sunset if he even tried to imply she needed separation to ‘protect her modesty’ or whatever. So… no. Koala would not stand for him to sleep on the floor and she’d laugh herself hoarse if he tried to squeeze onto the barely functional couch when he’s the reason she got to be here. And to hell would she sleep on the faux leather couch when there’s a perfectly good bed. Really, she wouldn’t see any issue with sharing the bed once they tossed out the rose petals. They’re friends. It’ll be just like a sleep over!
Because it kind of is.
And they are friends.
But Andy’s issue was more… personal.
He sucked in a sharp breath, gripping the sturdy railing suddenly as he finally allowed himself to admit the truth.
Koala was really pretty and Andy was a horrible cuddle bug.
Anything breathing in his vicinity ended up in his arms shortly after he passed out. Pets. People. Once, a particularly almost certainly haunted doll.
Side note of his own thoughts, Andy frowned at the realization that a succulent might not be the first or only vaguely haunted object following him in his own home…
And he’s getting distracted again! He needed to think of a solution before Koala finished up or he’d be stuck flailing in front of her trying to hedge around how handsy he got in his sleep!
It was mortifying. All the more mortifying by how lovely Koala was. Even if she scared him a little, but, never let it be said that his response to fear was rational. And he’d always thought Koala was lovely just as much as he knew she was out of his league. Embarrassingly so, actually.
It’s a whole thing is what Andy was trying to get at.
And Andy, the mad genius and utter fool he was, invited her to a beta-test couple’s retreat for an entire week.
If there was anything more horrifying than a bible in the nightstand, Andy was saving Koala the trouble and flinging himself into the setting sun.
“You better have brought pajamas because I am not cuddling up to your naked butt.” Koala piped up suddenly from right behind Andy, startling him badly enough to yelp. Face red from embarrassment and the thought of such an intimate embrace. Loose shorts barely mid thigh and a matching red spaghetti strap, crop top her pajama of choice for the night.
Andy quickly looked away from her soft shoulders exposed to the setting sun and, even more enchanting and dangerous, the gentle curve of her inner thighs. Her skin flushed and silky. Lean muscle packed neatly away under plush curves. Enough to fool most men, but not Andy. No, Andy knew better.
Even if he’d probably handle the sight of her so casually dressed better if he didn’t know how easily she’d break his spine. Alas, it was too late for him on many fronts.
“C-Course I did!” Andy sputtered quickly. “I-I’d never—” Koala snickered, rubbing a towel over her wet hair. Eyes bright with amusement as she smiled. His heart fluttering at her expression that he could almost imagine as enamored.
Andy cleared his throat quickly.
“Anyway! I thought I’d take the couch—s-so it’s not a concern!” Andy tried to deflect but Koala arched her bow at him. Pretty pink lips twisting into a scowl.
“Andy. I’m not convinced I could fit on that couch laying down. Any smaller and it would be an artsy end table.” Koala pointed out dryly, shaking her head. “Just take a shower, Andy. And don’t you even think of trying the couch.” She huffed, storming off. Wet hair bouncing over her shoulders, flicking water behind her.
Well… that was that, he supposed.
What a shame.
Dead of mortification on his first night on an all-expenses paid vacation. What a waste.
Andy swiped up a change of clothes and his little toiletry bag before Koala could do something horribly embarrassing like rifle through his bag and pick out his underwear. He didn’t pack any of his goofy boxers but he just knew that somehow Koala would reach in and pull out something gaudy. Like heart boxers or middle-school style dicks. Badly edited cat pics or maybe repeated ‘live, laugh, love’ patterned boxers.
He didn’t know how, he just knew she would.
Andy barely glanced at the bed to see Koala tucked in on one side, petal free, and scrolling on her phone in boredom. She looked so cute and domestic waiting for him to join her.
It took effort to rip his thoughts away from such dangerous trails, choosing instead to puzzle out the fancy shower. How Koala managed without cursing up a storm, he wasn’t sure.
Or maybe he just didn’t hear her?
Still, he managed somehow and quickly ducked under the spray. Letting hot water trail down his spine, cool teal tiles pressing into his forehead as he braced himself. Fingers clenching as he imagined the bare plush of his palms being something else. A different kind of heat building in his blood just as quickly as shame did. His cock throbbing with neglect as he tried to think of something else.
Anything but how soft her thighs would be in his hands.
How sweet she’d sound as he kissed up them.
She’d break him in half for the audacity—and if it happened after he got a chance to try his luck, he’d likely thank her.
Andy sucked in a sharp breath, his calloused palm wrapped around his cock. Water squeezed against his stiff length. He clenched his fist, thumb rubbing over the tip. Slipping in precum as his knees threatened to buckle.
Andy justified his indecency with the knowledge that if he didn’t take care of it now, he’d be likely wind up with it burning a hole through his pants. It certainly wasn’t going away on it’s own, no matter how cold he made the water—it was going to be a very long week if he didn’t find a way to manage this issue.
Andy gasped and panted into the hot, moist air as he stroked himself. Electricity shooting up his spine with every motion. Mind running wild as he pleasured himself for the first time in months. Unreasonably turned on from recycled fantasies with his ex being fashioned into something more compelling. Koala’s face where Cashmere’s once was—had originally been before he shamed himself for thinking of his friend that way while he had a girlfriend.
And now here he was, almost choking on steam as he went faster. His palm slapping the base of his cock just loud enough for his ears to burn. His eyes squeezed shut as he swallowed a moan. Imagining Koala gently crying out his name.
“—Andy?”
He gasped, nearly slipping as he came. Spilling onto the wall and his fist in thick spurts.
Nearly choking, still trembling with the aftershocks, Andy responded.
“U-Uh, yeah, K-Koala?” Andy said, trying to sound casual as his hand stroked his cock, riding the waves of his orgasm. It didn’t escape his notice how he throbbed when she spoke up. A particularly heavy spurt of cum splashing the wet tile as his whole body flushed with heat.
“Want me to set an alarm an hour before breakfast?” she asked politely. A fresh wash of shame falling over him.
Koala was such a good friend and here he was!
A fucking degenerate jacking off to her!
At least his libido cooled down considerably but at what cost?
“Yeah. Thanks, Koala.”
“No problem!”
Andy pulled his hand away, face burning as the water washed away the only evidence of his shame.
Hopefully, that would be the end of it.
That would not be the end of it, unfortunately.
Andy woke just before sunrise with a whine. His nose tickling with the soft scent of peaches and honey. Soft breath blowing across his chest. His cock arching against the fabric of his sleep pants to nestle into a soft, warm crease.
Koala was curled up in his arms, hands clenched into his shirt.
And his cock was practically trying to slip into her shorts.
Mortified, Andy tried to slip away. To maybe turn around or escape to the bathroom. But Koala whined, low and sweet. Her body shifting in a roll, grinding against his thigh trapped between her legs. He couldn’t help the hiss that escaped him, his whole body freezing as he tried to will his erection away.
Andy did not fall back asleep easily. But he only tried to slip away once more, triggering a more petulant and aggressive shuffle. He then realized that if he kept going, Koala would wake up to something a lot more embarrassing than his hard on pressing into her thigh. Uneasy, he fell back asleep hoping it would go away on it’s own.
He could only assume it did, seeing as he woke up to a cheery alarm instead of Koala’s hands on his throat, throttling him for his indecency. Andy groaned and buried his face into the pillow when the image of her straddling him did little to tamper down his pre-existing problem.
“Wake up, goober! It’s time to get dressed!” Koala chirped from somewhere nearby. Andy sighed, face still buried in his pillow.
At least she sounded happy… he could handle a week of mortifying self-control if it meant she had fun.
“Alright, alright. I’m up!” Andy huffed, smiling as he rolled out of bed.
And promptly wanted to roll back into it when he saw Koala.
“How do I look?”
Practically glowing with excitement, the cutest expression of mischief on her face. Cut off shorts barely mid thigh and a soft pink, short sleeved button up tied under her breasts, exposing her stomach and the cups of a yellow floral swim suit tied around the back of her neck. Large sunglasses perched on her head as the morning sun peaked in through the gauzy curtains. Flip flops clapping against the tile as she finished rubbing in sunscreen over her arms. A faint sheen across her cheeks hinting she’d already applied it there as well.
“You look good! Uh, new swim suit, right?” Andy asked, certain he’d never seen that one before.
“Yep! Got it just for the trip! And a matching swim suit for you too!” Koala grinned, tipping her head towards the dresser with aforementioned swim trunk.
A couple’s set?
Shit… Andy wanted to kiss her, she looked so cute and happy. And she’d so thoughtfully gotten him something nice to swim in rather than his ratty old pair of swim shorts he’d gotten years ago. As abrasive as Koala could be, there was no denying that she could be incredibly thoughtful while treating it as an afterthought. It’s one of the many things Andy loved about Koala.
Confident, passionate, endlessly thoughtful in her own way, and stunning even when she was pissed as hell. The list was really endless and Andy would die a happy man if he ever got to properly thank her for being even a fraction of the wonderful woman she was.
Not that she really needed his thanks, honestly.
She was also a little impatient, which Andy was reminded of as her expression began to twist into something approaching frustrated.
“Oh! Uhm, thanks, Koala! It’ll be nice to match when we go snorkeling!”
Andy picked up the shorts and raced to the bathroom, not wanting to see her good mood spoiled because he got lost in his head. This trip was a stroke of luck and he’d be a terrible friend if he wasted it waxing poetic about how great she was.
The resort was as nice and vaguely minimalist-industrial-backroom-hell that had been advertised. Everything looked so clean and hauntingly off-white. Decorated only with lush greenery and pieces of modern art he could only fathom as interesting to look at and not much else. The staff were also very nice with clean, pressed uniforms designed for the warm, breezy weather. They at least looked like real, comfortable, not-quite-minimum-wage people. Andy would have lost his mind if they all looked like supermodels.
“Ah, pardon me ma’am, do you know where they’re serving breakfast?” Andy asked a passing maid in pastel yellow, noting the name tag pinned to her chest. The woman, maybe around forty with a deep tan and laugh lines, chuckled.
“Yes, I do. Follow me!” Mariah cheerfully declared, turning on her heel sharply.
“Oh! Directions are fine if you’re busy, Miss Mariah!” Andy called out, but the woman barely paused as she laughed over her shoulder.
“It’s no problem, sir! We barely have any guests for this trial run so my hands are empty of meaningful work.” Mariah called out. “And no ‘miss’! That goes for either of you kids!” Koala laughed.
“Alright, ma’am!” She responded with a sharp grin as Mariah glared back.
“Sorry, miss—I mean ma’am—I mean Mariah!” Andy sputtered, faltering under what was definitely a well-worn motherly glare. Koala slapped his arm with a bark of laughter as Mariah joined in.
“This is the dining hall where every meal is served. I don’t know when you have cooking lessons but there’s a special area just to the left where Javier, my cousin, will teach you. If you have any questions, just let me know! You two have fun—oh! And if you wish to be, well, undisturbed, there’s a tag to hang on the door handle! Just don’t forget to remove it when you leave your room!” Mariah chuckled with a wink, leaving Andy sputtering again as Koala blushed.
“T-Thank you, Mariah!” Andy tried to speak, as the woman in question left them to their meal with a laugh.
Their breakfast was served buffet style. The table clearly not stocked to capacity, likely to cut down on waste, but still more than enough for a good meal. Andy served himself pancakes with fresh fruit, getting little samples of the ones he’d never seen before and would likely never have the chance to eat again. Koala’s own plate similarly stacked with immaculate, golden brown pancakes.
They ate in companionable silence, Koala occasionally stealing some of Andy’s fruit to try, which he offered only mild protest to.
The food was delicious and Andy realized it was the nicest meal he’d had in months. A little regretful that he’d be back to depression takeout when the week was up. Still, he’d enjoy the moment while it lasted.
They had over an hour before snorkeling, so they spent that wandering around the resort. Looking at the vaguely off putting architecture and areas that clearly would be expanded on at a later date. Koala’s arm wrapped around his as they meandered towards the beach where their lesson would take place, waving to the staff they passed by with amused expressions.
Their snorkeling teacher was a man built from a mountain, Andy was sure. Tan and broad with thick arms of hidden muscle. Salt and pepper hair tied in a bun and a stubby beard barely hiding his grin. He looked at them like they were the funniest thing he’d seen all day.
“Aha! Our lucky guests, a pleasure to see you two! First and foremost, I am Victor! I will be your guide and teacher for our little excursion!” He bellowed, a faint accent twisting his words pleasantly. “You have your sunscreen, yes? Apply more while I inform you of the safety rules!”
Andy and Koala did so while Victor followed his very informative script of what they were allowed to do, what they weren’t allowed to do, and how to respect the environment as they observed.
“Perhaps, if you impress me, you will be allowed to help hunt down lionfish! They’re unfortunately invasive in these waters and many locals fish them for fun. They’re also dangerous, so don’t touch them if you see them! Remain calm, don’t touch anything spiky, and you should be fine. Don’t disturb any coral, our gift shop has plenty of ethically harvested samples if you wish to have a keepsake.” Victor laughed, though he still sounded quite serious. “Above all else, just have fun! Our waters are beautiful and deserve to be appreciated as they are!”
And Victor was right about that.
They were stunning.
Miles of clear, clean water teeming with sea life. Colorful and curious fish swimming by them as Victor showed them around. They did see the invasive fish Victor mentioned and steered clear as instructed. Andy wasn’t sure he’d take Victor up on his offer of hunting trips, but it seemed like an interesting experience at least.
Andy would never forget how beautiful Koala looked though.
Twisting to watch a passing school of iridescent fish so close they grazed her with their fins. Her hair a halo around her stunned face. Bikini strings nipped by particularly curious fish mistaking them for worms perhaps. Sunlight streaming through the water in wide ribbons around them. Sharks idly swimming beneath them as they patrolled the seafloor peacefully.
Andy kind of thought he’d died for a moment, forgetting his own hands cupped to let small fish explore the unexpected space.
As ever present his desire was, Andy frequently lost himself in how beautiful Koala was. In and out of the water.
Curious and sweaty, surrounded by foliage and flowers as they hiked. Showing off a blooming flower bigger than her face with a wide grin.
Utterly relaxed and nearly asleep as she sighed, back popping under the attentive hands of her masseuse. His groan partly from sheer relief as his entire spine was reset and the hazy, distant smile Koala gave him.
Scowling as she carefully tried to debone a fish for their meal. Javier laughing as he barely looked at his own, watching them both struggle. He at least looked over their attempts to make sure it was safe, only needing to pluck a few from either of them with a proud smile.
Nearly halfway through their vacation and Andy was convinced he’d fallen in love with Koala all over again. The two of them relaxing in the hot tub as the sun dipped down over the horizon.
“Man, this is the best.” Koala sighed, partly leaning over the edge to take a cube of cheese from a sample tray that had been delivered to their room in leu of dinner—some sort of malfunction taking the kitchen out of commission. A promise of grilled fish a while later as an apology they gratefully accepted. Andy swore he could smell it down below on the beach, perhaps lionfish Victor caught he mused.
“I know, right? Even a kitchen disaster turns into a win. If this happened back home, I’d either be standing outside while the fire department hosed down my building or bedridden with food poisoning.” Andy laughed, slipping under the hot water until it lapped at his chin. Koala looked at him over her shoulder, skin already a few shades darker with faint white lines where her bikini had been resting consistently.
Now much more practiced, Andy managed to ignore the hot impulse to run his hand over her spine just to feel her breath under his palm.
Koala smiled and sank into the water, partly floating to his side and accidentally sitting on his thigh.
Before he could apologize for taking up so much space, she grinned and slipped fully onto his lap, leaning against his bare chest.
Andy froze, uncertain hands stuck just before he could grab her soft waist to move or—or maybe steady her?
“Best seat in the house, huh?” Koala winked, teasing him. Andy chuckled nervously. The trip had clearly been too peaceful if she was teasing him like this.
“A-Ah, c-can’t beat the view, clearly!” Andy stammered before flushing, looking out at the sunset to emphasize his meaning. Not wanting Koala to move because she thought he was being a creep—though the sight of her leaning against him was stunning. Warm, sun-kissed skin on full display, water dripping down between her breasts and under her swimsuit.
Koala sighed, her slender hand wrapping around his wrist as she brought his hand to her stomach. Andy nearly jumping out of the water as she looked up at him, pressing his hand higher until his thumb grazed under her covered breast. Her dark eyes searching his as his heart thundered against his chest.
“What if I could make the view better?” Koala asked softly, her expression almost hopeful.
“You’re already here.” Andy breathed, her eyes shocked at his declaration.
Andy was pretty shocked at his audacity too.
Rather than be offended or any variation of pissed, Koala smiled, quite pleased as she pushed his hand higher. Allowing him to press his palm over her breast entirely.
“I-I—are you—Koala, are you—do you want m-me to--?” Andy could barely breathe, his words cut off as she leaned up and pressed her soft lips to his chin. His hand reflexively squeezing, drawing out a soft moan.
“I’ve been waiting for you to touch me for ages.” Koala whispered against his skin.
It was like a dam burst open in his chest. All heat and thrill as it felt like his wildest dreams came true in an instant.
She wanted him?
She wanted him?!
“How much do you want me to touch you?” Andy asked softly, voice hoarse as he fought the urge to moan when she pressed her ass into his lap further.
“Completely. Anywhere you want to, Andy.” Koala swore, voice like silk in his ears.
“Anything you want, lovely.” Andy sighed, settling his hand on her thigh like he’d dreamed shamefully on that first night. Kneading and brushing between them while his other hand toyed with her breast. Teasing the cup of her swimsuit down until her breast spilled free. His eyes fixed on her face as she blushed, lips falling open in a clear invitation he didn’t deny.
Her lips were soft against his, her moan tickling against his skin as he brushed his thumb over her nipple. Teasing it into a stiff peak while he stroked her thigh. Dizzy from how soft she was everywhere. A groan rattling his lungs as her tongue slipped between his teeth. Andy didn’t know when he closed his eyes, but they fluttered open instantly at her bold motion. Desperate to see her expression as he curled in closer to her to return the favor.
She looked almost frail in his arms. Like she was dissolving under his tongue, sweet, delicate flavors driving him deeper.
He wanted to see her break down under his hands. Watch as the strongest woman he knew utterly fell apart for him. Soft breaths keening between her lips as his hand between her thighs slipped to her trembling belly. Teasing lower slowly, pressing under elastic as she whined, breast heaving in his palm.
“Is this what you want, lovely?” Andy asked, panting against her lips as he flicked his tongue over the trembling swell. His fingertips shyly slipped under her bikini bottom.
“Andy, don’t you dare stop now!” Koala hissed, the usually threatening tone weak under his apologetic kiss.
“I don’t mean to tease you, baby. I just want to hear you say you want me. Love you too much to take what you won’t give.” Andy swore, her eyes wide as his fingers slipped over her clit and between her folds.
“S-Strong words for someone who’s been pussyfooting around me all week!” Koala moaned. “M-Man up and do something about it already--!” she bit out but the sting was drowned in how wet she was.
Arousal thick and oozing under his hand as he teased her folds.
“You’re so generous for me, lovely. Feel how much you’re already giving me?” Andy breathed, pinching her breast and grinding his thumb over her clit. His fingers dipping into the hot source of her arousal. “What a beautiful view…” Andy pulled away to admire her expression as he parted her walls slowly.
Eyes wide with beads of tears, face flush with red, parted lips. Looking up at him like he hung the stars, crying out as he found a sensitive spot in her soft walls. Squeezing his hand between her thighs as her back arched against him.
“A-Andy~!” she whined sweetly.
“You’re so fucking lovely~” Andy slipped his tongue back against hers, quieting her cries as he worked her open on his fingers. Rubbing the spots that made her whine and squirm. Groaning as she sweetly pressed her ass against his throbbing cock when she came in his hand. Quivering around his fingers with a moan that shook his bones.
And then she ripped away from him. Andy’s heart dropping and ice filling his veins as he panicked.
But instead of cursing him out and slapping him, Koala throw off her bikini top and slipped off her bottoms. Eyes burning with hunger as she stabbing his chest with her finger.
“Take it off!” She barked, free hand clenching the waistband of his swim shorts. But she didn’t wait for him to do more than lift his hips before yanking them down. “Who the hell said you could be this fucking hot?! O-ooooh A-Ah—ndy~!” Koala straddled him and let the tip of his cock slip into her folds. Sinking down onto him as she wrapped her arms around his shoulders, burying her face into his hair. Lips pressed against his ear and allowing him to hear every moan.
Andy gripped her waist, whining as her tight cunt took him in deep. His hands slipping to grab her ass, clenching the soft fat just above her thighs and yanking her up.
“K-Koala, y-you’re so tight mmmhgh~!” Andy managed to spit out before slamming her onto his cock, her yelp ringing in his ear. “I-Is this okay? T-Tell me this is okay—I-I n-need t-toooo~ Fuck~!” Andy’s tongue felt thick between his teeth as he jerked her on his lap. Barely refraining from slamming her against the side to drive into her like he wanted so desperately he could taste it.
“Stop! Holding! Back!” Koala bit out, nipping his ear as her nails raked across his back. “I’m riding you till you cry, Andy. For being such a cute dumbass! S-Shit, only man I know who’d ask if it’s okay when I literally sit on your dick!” Koala growled, slamming her ass onto his thigh at a hard pace. Bouncing on his cock as he watched in awe—the most beautiful woman he knew throwing back her head with a moan.
Andy would rather gut himself than stop her, so he silenced his embarrassing lips with the soft swell of her breasts. Palms hot on her ass, kneading as she kept going. Moaning with pleasure as he flicked his tongue over her nipples. Her pussy clenching onto his cock relentlessly. Water splashing around them furiously as his muscles tightened. Spasming as he started to cum.
Unwilling to do it alone, Andy reached down and ground his thumb over her clit. The both of them crying out as she slammed down, thighs trembling as she came suddenly. Clenching and pulling his own orgasm to the surface.
“I-I just—Koala, I don’t want to fuck this up. Love you so much, I can’t afford to fuck up with you.” Andy pleaded against her breast as they heaved for air.
Her hands carded through his wet hair tenderly. Voice faint between pants.
“Oh, Andy.” Koala sighed, sucking in a deep breath. “I love you so much too… so take the hint and fuck me, you goober.” She laughed, voice a little rough with emotion.
“How do you want it?” Andy pulled back to kiss up her neck, enjoying the little trembles as she quivered on his cock. Moaning with want.
“I’m more interest in how you want it, Andy.” Koala teased his hair before pulling it sharply. “How about you start with whatever had your cock grinding on me from night one?”
Andy inhaled sharply before a giddy smile overtook him.
“Do you want me to surprise you?” Andy asked after a moment of thought.
Koala had practically been begging for him to take the lead the entire time she’d been riding his cock.
“Absolutely.” Koala purred, yelping as Andy launched out of the hot tub with her in his arms. A complaint of her lips as he tossed her onto the bed that died as he gripped her wet thighs in his palms. Lifting them up high.
“Ah. Wait.” Andy abruptly dropped her and left to find the tag Mariah had mentioned before. Koala cursing him out instantly.
“You shit! Get back here—you can’t just pull that shit and bail!” she whined. Carefully, not wanting to flash anyone, Andy slipped the tag onto the outside of the handle and locked the door. Eagerly sauntering back to the bedroom. “Is this a game?! Tease me all week until I can’t take it anymore?!” Koala demanded, sitting up with her pretty legs partly splayed out, dripping onto the bed.
“Sorry, lovely.” Andy grinned sheepishly with a helpless shrug. “Didn’t want any interruptions when I finally get my hands on those pretty thighs.”
Andy slipped back onto the bed, grabbing under her knees and lifting her up again. Koala’s face shocked and a thrilled smile growing on her lips. Her arms collapsing under her when he started a trail of wet kisses down her thighs.
“A-Ahh~! I-I guess I can forgive you!” She laughed, moaning as he nipped her. “Oooooh! An-dy~!”
Andy chuckled against her cute, dripping pussy.
“But I haven’t apologized properly yet, lovely~ let me make it all up to you!” Andy licked between her folds and moaned. “So sweet inside and out!”
“Andy!”
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Everything You Need to Know About Choosing Turkey Travel Packages
In the regional Turkish language, Turkey is often referred to as Türkiye. It is primarily found in Western Asia, in the Anatolian peninsula. Since one leg is connected to Europe and the other to Asia, it is also referred to as a bridge between the two continents. The Black Sea, Marmara Sea, Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea border the nation on three sides. It is the homeland of Turks who long ago migrated from Mongolia's interior. Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, and Syria are all within modern Turkey's borders.
When it comes to the area, the Turkish race initially settled in western modern Turkey, where they went on to reside under the name Selcuk Beylics. The Osmanoullar community was established in the region where Bursa was the capital, some 4-5 hours' drive from Istanbul today, as a result of the separation of Selçuk Beylics into several groups over time. They transferred the capital from Bursa to Istanbul in later years. They lived through the golden eras when their borders stretched across tremendous periods. They eventually reached a point of stagnation and dissolution and handed the historical reins over to the Modern Turkish Republic.
Understanding Your Travel Style and Preferences
Understanding your travel tastes and style is the first step in selecting Turkey Holiday Packages. Think about the following:
Who are you as a traveller? Are you a daring backpacker or a pampered traveller seeking a more relaxing experience?
What do you find interesting? Do you favour outdoor pursuits like hiking and environmental exploration or are you more interested in history and culture?
What is your spending plan? What are your financial limits for a tour package?
What kind of transportation do you prefer? Would you like to take the bus, the train, or the aeroplane?
What kind of lodging do you prefer? Do you feel at ease staying in hostels or hotels, or do you like private lodging?
You can focus on tour packages that are suited to your needs by focusing on those that fit your travel interests and style.
Researching and Comparing Tour Options
Researching and contrasting tour choices is the next stage after you have a firm grasp of your travel interests and style. Here are a few pieces of advice:
Make use of reliable travel websites: Check out Turkey Holiday Packages from credible online sources as they offer testimonials and rankings from tourists who have taken the tours.
Visit the websites of the trip operators: The majority of tour operators have their websites where you may obtain details about the tours they provide, including itineraries, costs, and lodging choices.
Read Reviews: You may learn a lot about the tour's quality, the degree of customer care, and the entire experience from reviews written by other tourists.
Compare costs before choosing one product over another. Take into account the tour's overall worth and what is included in the cost. Some Turkey Travel Packages From India may appear more expensive, but they provide greater value for the money since they provide more activities or better accommodations.
Key Considerations for Choosing a Turkey Tour Package
There are numerous important factors to keep in mind when contrasting Turkey Travel Packages From India.
1. Itinerary: Finding a tour package that includes the locations and activities you are interested in is a good idea. Take into account the tour's duration and speed. Will you feel rushed or that you'll have plenty of time to visit each place?
2. Inclusions: Make sure you are aware of the tour package's inclusions. Does it include lodging, travel, meals, and entertainment? Do you need to budget for any additional fees or expenses?
3. Tour size: The magnitude of the excursion should be taken into consideration. Which do you prefer—a smaller, more private one or a bigger, more communal one?
4. Tour guide: Your trip can be greatly improved by a skilled and amiable tour guide. Make sure you check the tour guide's licence and read customer feedback.
Finding Turkey Travel Packages From India that allow you flexibility in terms of the schedule and activities is important. You will then have the option to go exploring on your own or to forego participating in activities that bore you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1: Are private tours or group tours preferable for seeing Turkey?
A: That depends on what you desire. Private Turkey holiday packages from mumbai can be customised to your unique interests and demands, while group tours are typically less expensive and provide a social experience.
Q 2.Is travelling to Turkey safe?
A: Travellers can feel secure visiting Turkey. But you should always proceed with caution and pay attention to your surroundings.
Q3. When is the ideal time to travel to Turkey?
A: The months of April to May and September to November are ideal for travelling to Turkey because of the nice weather and reduced tourist traffic.
Q 4: Is a visa required to enter Turkey?
A: The majority of visitors do require visas to enter Turkey. You have two options for applying for a visa: online or at the airport.
Conclusion
Your travel interests, money, and style must all be carefully considered before selecting the ideal Turkey holiday packages from mumbai. You may choose wisely and have an unforgettable trip to Turkey by doing your homework, comparing your alternatives, and considering crucial factors like itinerary, inclusions, tour size, tour guide, and flexibility.
To make your tour the most suitable for you, don't forget to read reviews, ask questions, and don't be scared to customise it. Considering all there is to see and do in Turkey, picking the appropriate vacation package might be crucial. You won't regret it, so go ahead and reserve your ideal Turkey vacation package today!
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Traditional Dishes to Try in Hurghada:
You’ll eat well on any package holiday to Hurghada, but for Egyptian specialties,
you’ll need to go in search of traditional egyptian food.
You’re sure to fall in love with Fattah. This dish of fried flatbread, white rice,
and meat is traditionally served at Eid, but it’s also a delicious way to refuel after a day’s diving.
Stuffed vine leaves are a staple of Egyptian cuisine as well as that of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.
You’ll find traditional egyptian food and meaty versions as well as vegetarian options simply filled with spiced rice.
Ful, a traditional egyptian food sometimes spelled foul or fool, is perhaps Egypt’s most famous dish.
At its simplest, a stew of mashed fava beans is topped with anything from a drizzle of olive oil to eggs.
Deep-fried Tamiya:
Fava beans, also a traditional egyptian food make an appearance in tamiya,
deep-fried patties similar to falafel.
They’re a must-try at least once on your trip.
There are several light, refreshing Egyptian beers to choose from for a sundowner
on the beach: Sakara Weizen and Sakara Gold are two of the most popular.
Food and drink in Hurghada:
You’ll eat well on any Hurghada break: Just-caught fish and fresh fruit are staples on almost every menu,
whether you’re dining on the beach or splurging on room service.
Healthy eating:
With many hotels focusing on wellness and relaxation, healthy eating is a top priority.
Expect menus to offer plenty of juices, salads and smoothies.
There’s only one place to go in search of the catch of the day: the restaurants near the fish market,
just to the north of the Marina.
Order the likes of snapper by weight or fresh shrimp and calamari.
You can also check:
Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise
All Inclusive Holidays Hurghada
Dolphin House Hurghada
Hurghada To Luxor Day Trip
Hurghada To Pyramids Day Trip
Paradise Island Hurghada
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Spring into Kindness
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“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” ~ Dalai Lama
A MESSAGE from Founder/Executive Director, CYNTHIA BRIAN
This week I was given a gift of a welcome sign with removable magnets that depicted various American holidays and festivities. In the package were a star, Christmas tree, turkey, Halloween pumpkin, Easter bunny, even a football, baseball, and hamburger. The magnet for this week is a leprechaun in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. (See above photo) As immigrants to California, the couple who gave me this charming present said they felt welcomed by me and wanted to show their gratitude with this wooden plague. Their generous gesture touched my heart. One thing I’ve learned throughout my global travels is that no matter what our differences are in culture, language, food, music, or ideology, we all want the same thing. We want to love, be loved, appreciate, and be appreciated.
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Spring is a time of rebirth and rejuvenation. Life is full of choices.
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As an Irish blessing suggests, ““May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more.”
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SPRING: A TESTAMENT TO THE HUMAN SPIRIT
by Britney Phan
My yearning for spring grows as I find myself looking forward to the changing of the seasons. The word “spring” evokes a feeling of rejuvenation and contemplation. Longer days, warmer temperatures—lazy afternoons imbued with the satisfaction of a day well spent. Most notable of all is the unwavering sense of optimism which seems to permeate the air as the flowers start to bloom: the world begins to regain its color. You walk along the street and there is life to be seen, kids spending their day at the playground or teenagers hanging around outside.
The rise of technology hasn’t yet eroded the human desire to bask in the sunlight. Once during a stroll through my neighborhood I stumbled across a group of kids weaving their fingers amidst the sun. What does spring mean to me? The season is a testament to the enduring human spirit; a time for us to take a deep breath, evaluate, and recognize that, similar to the way the Earth transforms after the long and dark winter, we, too, are capable of great change.
Britney Phan, a volunteer writer with BTSYA, is an undergraduate student at Fordham University, where she intends to major in English. Her interests include writing, reading, and spending time with her sister.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT
by Karen Kitchel
I once told a woman how much I liked her colorful dress. Her reply was surprising. She said she purchased the dress that day for three dollars at the thrift shop. She also explained that she has five kids and rarely gets out of the house. Little did I know that my simple words could cause her to beam.
Leaving little positive messages, either verbal or written, can turn someone’s day around or create a lasting memory. No need to wait for a major accomplishment. Just take time to notice.
“I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” Mother Teresa
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5 Benefits of buying Tour Packages
Are you planning to enjoy a vacation to a hot international destination such as Barbados, Turkey or New Zealand? If you haven’t been in that place before and looking for a hassle-free trip, whether solo or with friends or family, buying Barbados tour packagesfrom a reputed travel agency is the best you can do!!
Let’s find out the top five benefits of tour packages -
A Well-Planned & Budget Tour
As you put the necessary information about dates and budget to any aggregator site of a travel agency, the system will build a couple of Barbados, New Zealand or Turkey holiday packages for you. The experts can also call you and create a packaged tour for you.
Zero Headache to book a flight to find hotels
Stay miles away from wasting your time and effort to find the best flights and hotels. The agency can build you one of the best Kerry holiday packages you can buy online. You can also ask for a few add-ons or drop some activities or places to visit to trim the budget or time.
All-inclusive package
The packaged tours are all-inclusive. Start with boarding a flight to dropping at the hotel or resort, and they will provide you meals as well. You can also get a rental car or enjoy sightseeing or activities, as the Auckland holiday package has been designed.
Safety travel experience in a foreign country
Packaged tours in foreign countries are always a safe option. Though according to hardcore travellers, people miss out on a lot of places, activities, and culture by choosing a packaged tour, it is created strategically to balance your budget and time.
100% tailored tour package
Enjoy the freedom to tailor-made tour packages to anywhere you wish to visit. There are rooms for any alterations that the customer desires.
Grab attractive deals on pre-booking and save more by purchasing packaged tours beforehand.
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Best Holiday Packages from UAE in 2023
There are several popular holiday packages from the UAE, depending on the interests and preferences of the travelers. Here are some of the most popular ones:
Maldives: The Maldives is a top destination for UAE travelers looking for a tropical paradise with crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and luxurious resorts.
2. Turkey: Turkey is a popular destination for its rich history, culture, and delicious food. The country offers a mix of ancient ruins, stunning beaches, and bustling cities.
3. Georgia: Georgia is a hidden gem for UAE travelers looking for a unique holiday experience. The country boasts breathtaking landscapes, historic cities, and delicious cuisine. get Georgia tour packes
4. Thailand: Thailand is a perennial favorite for UAE travelers due to its beautiful beaches, rich culture, and affordable prices. The country offers a range of experiences, from bustling cities to serene islands.
5. Europe: Europe is a popular destination for UAE travelers seeking a diverse range of experiences. The continent offers a mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, with destinations such as Paris, London, and Barcelona being particularly popular.
6. Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is a popular destination for UAE travelers seeking a relaxing beach holiday combined with cultural experiences. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient temples, and lush greenery.
7. Egypt: Egypt is a popular destination for UAE travelers interested in exploring ancient history and culture. The country is home to iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Nile River.
You can explore Akbar Travels' all-inclusive cheap holiday packages that fit within your budget and book the package that best suits your preferences.
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Surge in demand for all inclusive holidays
Demand for all inclusive holidays are surging as South Africans go for a one-stop store strategy to holidaymaking.
Tour operator Marian Sandu of Africa Keep stated that enquiries for package deal holidays have seen a pointy rise in comparison with earlier years and, he added, demand for getaways that embody meals and drinks at the moment are increased than at pre-pandemic ranges.
Sandu stated: “Locations like Zanzibar, which regardless of the alternate fee drawback nonetheless supply good vacation worth with four- and five-star accommodations and all inclusive packages, has seen a large surge in curiosity for year-end holidays.”
He stated that cash-pressured customers are evaluating the price of an area vacation, that hardly ever supply board and chew collectively, then add the price of gas or flights, and on prime of it the every day pressures of leisure prices, and are arising answerless.
ALSO READ: You’ll now want a journey cross earlier than departing or getting into SA
Tallying the prices
A four-star lodge room in Cape City can price between R1 300 and R3 000 on a mattress and breakfast foundation.
Add to {that a} every day restaurant invoice of round R1 000 for a household of 4, a small automobile rental at round R450 a day, and a every day leisure finances of R1 000.
Flights on FlySafair for a household of 4 between Johannesburg and Cape City are presently priced at round R 2 900 per particular person throughout peak season.
A seven-day, four-star break in Cape City for a household of 4 in December is estimated to price between R45 000 and R50 000.
The same vacation in Durban is estimated to price about R5 000 much less, whereas a self-catering vacation, with allowance for 2 dinners at a restaurant, leisure, gas, tolls and padkos together with first rate lodging may set customers again as a lot as R 30 000 for an awesome escape.
Island holidays comparatively extra reasonably priced
Sandu stated {that a} excessive season break for a household of 4 in Zanzibar can nonetheless be picked up on choose dates at round R 45 000 together with three meals every day, drinks and lodging.
Island holidays like Mauritius are presently priced, on the decrease finish, at round R 25 000 per particular person on the Thompson’s web site.
South Africans may also vacation on the high-end Maldives archipelago from round R 33 000 on an all-inclusive foundation, in accordance with the Pentravel web site, which additionally quotes a 3-star expertise in Seychelles from just below R 19 000.
Flight Centre lists the most affordable international locations to journey to from South Africa on vacation. On the prime of its checklist is Thailand, adopted by Zanzibar, Bali and Turkey.
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What does the falling pound mean for your next holiday?
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What does the falling pound mean for your next holiday?
The pound dropped to a record low on Monday. It looks set to stay weak for a while after the new UK Chancellor’s mini-budget shook investors last week.
That’s bad news for Brits in a range of positions – from homeowners paying off mortgages, to those already struggling with spiralling energy costs (most of us). But what does it mean for travellers wanting to spend their hard-earned sterling abroad?
Put simply, the fallen value of the pound means your money won’t stretch as far as before on things like meals out and accommodation.
Brits holidaying in America will be particularly affected. The pound slumped to a 37-year low $1.0327 against the dollar on Monday after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s slew of tax cuts rattled investors. It has since rebounded a little bit to around $1.06 as of Wednesday morning.
Practically speaking, tourists are now facing an exchange rate of roughly £1 = $1, with a currency worth around 20 per cent less than it was last October.
And it’s not just people heading State-side who will see their spending power reduced. A number of other countries, including winter favourite Barbados and football World Cup Host Qatar, also anchor their currencies to the dollar.
But people are reluctant to give up their holiday plans just because the pound’s been on some travels of its own.
An ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) spokesperson tells Euronews Travel, “There is still considerable pent up demand for overseas travel after over two years of severe travel restrictions. Over the years, customers have repeatedly told us that holidays are one of the last things they will cut back on when looking to ease financial pressures on hard pressed budgets.”
So whichever direction you’re travelling in this autumn or winter, here’s what you need to know.
How are airlines impacted by the low pound?
A plummeting pound doesn’t just make destinations more expensive, it could mean a steeper plane ticket too.
That’s because aviation fuel and aircraft leases are generally priced in US dollars, so airlines outside the US have to pay more to refuel when their home currency falls.
It could be a while before airlines need to pass their higher costs onto passengers, however. EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren told the BBC that the budget airline is in a good position because it had “hedged”, or bought some fuel in advance at a set rate.
Meanwhile Virgin Atlantic boss Shai Weiss has urged PM Truss to take “difficult decisions in order to reverse the devaluation of the pound.”
The chief executive said Virgin could also weather the financial storm, having taken precautions against a devalued pound and rising fuel prices.
But, he added, “We are concerned, like everyone else in the country, about the economic environment in which we are operating right now,” Travel Weekly reports.
“The weakness of the pound is hurting the economy and it’s hurting consumers and it’s fuelling the inflationary vicious cycle we are in.”
Where are the cheapest places for Brits to travel on the weak pound?
Despite the bleak economic outlook for Britain, it’s still possible to shop around for a cheaper holiday.
“There are ways that customers can help safeguard the cost of their trip, such as booking early. If they are concerned about exchange rates, all-inclusive package holidays are great stress-free options, and they are widely available in many destinations around the world,” ABTA advises.
“Even with the current exchange rate, many countries – particularly around the Mediterranean, where we take the majority of our overseas breaks – offer customers much better value holidays than in the UK.”
Turkey stands out as a cheaper destination right now. Though sterling is falling against the lira, it has at least strengthened significantly over the last year, from buying just under 12 lira to nearly 20 per pound (a 64 per cent leap).
Argentina, Sri Lanka, Hungary and Sweden offer relatively favourable rates too. As does Japan, which is fully reopening to tourists next month.
How are European travellers to the UK impacted?
The euro isn’t doing so well either, touching a 20-year low against the dollar on Monday over fears around the region’s deepening energy crisis.
So EU citizens may also notice their spending power reduced in the US.
But they could take advantage of the UK’s misfortunes to get some cheaper deals in Britain. Typically pricey hotel rooms in London will look a lot more attractive to French holidaymakers, for example, with the pound sitting at 0.9 to the euro versus an average of 1.14 in 2019.
Weiss adds that the flip side of the devalued pound is that the UK is currently “on sale” for people who want to come to visit the new king at a fraction of the cost.
Though European tourists might prefer to check out some quainter ‘castles’, peaks and dramatic filming locations.
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What Are The Factors I Should Consider Before Choosing A Travel Agency?
We've all always wanted to travel, but when the time comes, we have to look for the best travel agency to reserve the best package since we want to enjoy a stress-free vacation. By making a booking for an international tour package, we were able to organize everything more easily. You don't have to bother about managing each component separately because it's all included in one price.
But choosing the best travel agency is not a easy job. Considering the increasing popularity of tour & travel, there are many travel agencies, making it difficult to choose the best one. Travel agencies that offer all-inclusive holiday packages offer the convenience that most people look for when trying to organize a vacation.
For choosing the best travel agency you have to consider some factors. Factors like industry knowledge, customer feedback, customizable opportunity, value for money offer, a huge to-do list, etc.
You need to know more about how long the travel agency has been in business, the trust factor, and the payment methods they use.
Excellent customer service should be on top of your priority list if you’re to find a reliable agency.
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A Review Of 7 Days Turkey Tour Package
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Traditional Dishes to Try in Hurghada:
You’ll eat well on any package holiday to Hurghada, but for Egyptian specialties,
you’ll need to go in search of traditional egyptian food.
You’re sure to fall in love with Fattah. This dish of fried flatbread, white rice,
and meat is traditionally served at Eid, but it’s also a delicious way to refuel after a day’s diving.
Stuffed vine leaves are a staple of Egyptian cuisine as well as that of Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.
You’ll find traditional egyptian food and meaty versions as well as vegetarian options simply filled with spiced rice.
Ful, a traditional egyptian food sometimes spelled foul or fool, is perhaps Egypt’s most famous dish.
At its simplest, a stew of mashed fava beans is topped with anything from a drizzle of olive oil to eggs.
Deep-fried Tamiya:
Fava beans, also a traditional egyptian food make an appearance in tamiya,
deep-fried patties similar to falafel.
They’re a must-try at least once on your trip.
There are several light, refreshing Egyptian beers to choose from for a sundowner
on the beach: Sakara Weizen and Sakara Gold are two of the most popular.
Food and drink in Hurghada:
You’ll eat well on any Hurghada break: Just-caught fish and fresh fruit are staples on almost every menu,
whether you’re dining on the beach or splurging on room service.
Healthy eating:
With many hotels focusing on wellness and relaxation, healthy eating is a top priority.
Expect menus to offer plenty of juices, salads and smoothies.
There’s only one place to go in search of the catch of the day: the restaurants near the fish market,
just to the north of the Marina.
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The Great Valentine’s Day Not a Date
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Wanting to take advantage of Valentine's Day deal at a swanky restaurant, Lorelai invites Luke out on a date. Not a date. Because two friends can enjoy a nice dinner without it meaning anything, right? Season 4
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Lorelai walked up to the diner's steps just in time for Taylor to come sailing down them courtesy of a scowling Luke whose presence filled the doorway. She stumbled out of the way, not to be taken out by a hairpiece and a sweater vest, and watched as Taylor composed himself and dusted off said sweater vest before he attempted to speak again only to be met with a vicious sounding threat from Luke that had him finally scurrying away from the diner. Once the show was over, Lorelai looked up at Luke with curious eyes.
"Are you throwing everyone out or is this just a Taylor thing?"
Luke looked down at her, seemingly just noticing her presence. He stepped to the side and held the door open so she could enter. "Come on."
She took a step and watched him carefully. "Not if this is going to end with me flying down the steps, these boots are not made for that activity."
"Do you want some coffee or not?"
"Yes, please."
"Then come on," he said with a jerk of his head to the inside of the diner. "I don't have all day."
She hurried up the steps. "Such a gentleman," she teased him, making her way past him and into the diner where she settled herself upon her chosen stool at the counter.
Luke was seconds behind her, rounding the corner of the counter and pulling out a mug and the coffee-pot with a well-practiced ease. He slid the cup across the counter to her before finding a stray menu and setting it down next to her coffee mug because he knew as soon as he didn't, she would ask for one even though she knew the menu backwards and forwards.
After taking a sip, she looked at him over the rim of her coffee cup. "Want to talk about it?" she asked, trading the coffee mug for the menu and briefly glancing over the lines.
"About what?" Luke responded as he started to wipe down the counter.
"Uh, the Taylor flying act that happened right outside the diner," Lorelai replied. "I was there, you were there, Taylor was briefly there. I think you may have ripped his sweater vest. I've never seen him move that fast before except that one time he accidentally gave away the wrong coupons for his store."
Luke continued to wipe down the counter. "It was nothing, just Taylor being Taylor." He nodded his head towards the menu. "You gonna order something?"
"Cheeseburger, hold all the healthy stuff, and fries," Lorelai answered. She waited until he gave the order to Caesar in the kitchen and was back in front of her before she spoke again. "You know just because you tried distracting me with food, doesn't mean I'm going to let it go."
"What are you talking about?"
"Taylor and the incredible, amazing adventures that led to him getting literally thrown out of the diner," Lorelai answered. She pushed her used menu out of the way and once again picked up her cup of coffee. "Now, tell me."
He crossed his arms. "Why do you want to know so bad?"
"To make sure that I don't do whatever he did to get whatever he deserved because as I said before but will say it again because it needs repeating, the boots are not made for flying."
Luke sighed, exasperated and knowing that she would eventually wear it out of him. "He wants to use the diner for speed-dating."
Lorelai smiled. "Now, see was that so hard?" she questioned then barreled on before getting a response. "Speed-dating, huh?"
"Yeah," Luke answered with a nod of his head. "He wants me to shut the diner down on Valentine's Day so he can hold speed-dating for all the lovely singles of Stars Hollow," he replied, the last part a direct quote from Taylor himself.
"Stars Hollow has lovely singles?" Lorelai asked.
"Oh, not just Stars Hollow," Luke replied, getting worked up again. "He thinks word will spread and it'll get so big that we'll get singles from Woodbridge, and Hartford and Litchfield."
She smiled again, ever amused by his rants. "And he wants to hold it here at the diner, why?"
"He thinks I won't charge him," Luke answered bluntly, seething again from anger. "But, oh is he wrong about that! And he wants me to prepare a special Valentine's Day menu for all the lonely singles that are stupid enough to get roped into speed-dating thinking that they'll find their perfect match with asinine questions like 'what's your favorite color? oh blue, me too!' The whole concept is a waste of time."
"You think in speed-dating when you only spend like what, five minutes, with each other, that people focus on questions like what's your favorite color?"
"I don't know," Luke said with a shrug of his shoulders. "I've never been."
She feigned shock. "I never would've guessed."
He brushed off her sarcasm. "It's a waste of time," he reiterated. "What happened to meeting people the old-fashioned way?"
"Well, grandpa, times are-a changing."
"No, I'm serious."
Lorelai gestured his way. "This coming from the guy with the gut thing when it comes to dating."
"That works," Luke punctuated his point by jabbing his finger into the diner counter. "Speed-dating doesn't."
She held up her hands in mock-surrender. "I'm not pro speed-dating, it sounds like a nightmare. Sitting at a table while man after man rotates around spitting out what they think are interesting facts about themselves but it's just a reason that you wouldn't want to date them. I'm with you, it seems like a waste of time."
He tapped the counter with his fingers again. "I'm gonna go check on your food."
Lorelai nodded her head in response and traded their conversation for sipping on her coffee that had started to cool off. Her mind drifted to what had ultimately drove her to the diner in the first place. Not that she would've avoided the diner if the events of today hadn't happened but when the small things started to pile up, she needed the warmth of the diner. And the coffee.
Valentine's Day was approaching and that meant Stars Hollow was fully decorated in various shades of reds and pinks and there were cut-out hearts and cartoon cupids that plastered every store window. All except Luke's of course. And usually she would bug him into decorating the diner for the holiday, even if it was one red heart in the window, but this year, she couldn't even work up the nerve to bug him. It was as if everyone around her was in love or coupled up and planning something for the holiday and yet, here she was, single and no dating options in her near vicinity. And it didn't help that her last date was months and months ago.
Earlier this morning, she had spent the time she had devoted to meeting with Sookie and Michel about renovations for The Dragonfly, listening to Sookie gush over everything she was planning for Jackson for Valentine's Day and how he kept hinting at what he had planned for her. She thought that she could at least commiserate with Michel over their mutual lack of plans but apparently even he had plans for the holiday. To top it all off, her mother had graciously offered her a package deal that she had been gifted since it would go to waste with them since they had their own plans for Valentine's Day, like every other couple. It was an all-inclusive deal for a swanky restaurant in Hartford that promised a delicious multi-course meal, the best, bubbling prosecco, and fancy-shmancy desserts. Her words, not the restaurant's, but it still rang true. And, if she had a date, it would be something that she would've loved to take advantage of, not that she would let her mother know that, but she had no date. She didn't even have any prospects for a date.
And so, to the diner she came because if she could commiserate with anyone over this, it would be Luke. As far as she knew, he was in the same boat as her when it came to dating options. As expected, he was doing an excellent job of commiserating with her even if he wasn't aware of it.
"Dead cow," he deadpanned, placing the cheeseburger in front of her.
"Your customer service is top-notch, I hope you know that," she replied sarcastically.
"Need anything else?"
She smiled and pointed to the ketchup bottle that was clearly within her reach, if only she stretched a little. "Ketchup?"
He rolled his eyes but slid the ketchup bottle closer to her plate. "Anything else?"
She shook her head. "All good here." She waited for him to walk off before dressing her burger to her liking but when he didn't budge, she looked up at him. "Can I help you with something?"
"It's all a sham anyway," Luke answered.
"My burger?" She looked closely at the burger on her plate. "Did you give me a turkey burger?"
"Valentine's Day."
"Oh," Lorelai said as lifted a fry to her mouth and took a bite. From the sound of it, she was going to get dinner and a show. "Let me guess, it's a holiday created by a greeting card companies to pry hard-earned money out of the suckers willing to give in and participate?"
"Exactly," Luke agreed, unaware her intentions of egging him on. "They create this holiday that says there's one day a year that it's mandatory to show your love for your partner by buying flowers and candy and making reservations at a restaurant that's booked out weeks in advance, all because of the expectations people place on one day."
Lorelai nodded and agreed through a mouthful of burger, trying to encourage his rant on. She loved his rants. And it was perfect for the commiseration she sought.
"You could do any of that any other day of the year but that doesn't matter, not if you miss planning something for this one day of the year. It's manufactured to draw as much money out of consumers as possible. They jack up the prices of flowers and there are chumps stupid enough to fall for it all because of a fake holiday. It's a sham, it's not real."
"Hear, hear," Lorelai bellowed, holding up her nearly empty coffee cup in agreement and as a request for more coffee.
"You're agreeing with me?" Luke asked incredulously while he poured fresh coffee into her cup. "But you're crazy about every holiday. Last Valentine's Day, you badgered me into putting up decorations."
"I'm a new woman this year," Lorelai replied. "This year I'm on your side, I'm anti-Valentine's Day."
After putting the coffee pot back in its warmer, he leaned down on the counter in front of her. "Feels good to have someone to share this with."
Lorelai smiled at him. "Agreed."
The diner was in a lull and besides her, there weren't too many customers. Still, Luke left her alone for a minute to tend to the other guest's needs before he was behind the counter again and striking up a conversation centered around the holiday that they were now both against.
"I'm guessing you don't have plans for Valentine's Day," he said.
She shook her head. "Nope. No cupid with a special love arrow for me this year."
"If I decide to gouge Taylor out of all his money, you could always come to the diner for speed-dating," Luke joked.
She let out a small laugh. "With my luck, I'd get matched up with Kirk."
"Not even with Kirk, he has Lulu," Luke reminded her. "He's also approached me with a deal about renting out the diner for the night."
"Aw, that's kind of cute though," Lorelai pondered. "I'm sure Kirk would make it weird but it's a nice gesture."
"It's not happening," Luke said definitively.
"Again, I'm shocked," she replied sarcastically.
He grabbed the rag from underneath the counter and began to clean it again. "No plans at all, not even with Rory?"
"You think I have Valentine's plans with my daughter?"
His face was screwed with confusion, "Seems like something the two of you would do. You two have traditions for other holidays, this one doesn't have to be any different."
"I'm joking," Lorelai assured him from her tone before. "Rory and I usually do have a Valentine's Day traditions that involves lots of movies, the really cheesy rom-com ones, and all the heart-shaped candy we can buy for ourselves."
"But not this year?"
"Right. She's been seeing someone from Yale and he's made plans for Valentine's Day."
"Chump." When he noticed her expression, he continued on. "Him for falling for the manufactured holiday, not Rory."
There was a grin on her face as she shook her head. "You make things like this too easy."
"Glad I can amuse you."
"That's why I come here, dinner and a show."
He gestured down to her mostly devoured burger and fries that she was just playing around with at this point. "You done with that?"
She nodded and pushed the plate towards him. "Pie?"
"Apple or cherry?"
"Both."
He cleared the plate in front of her and returned mere moments later with a new plate covered with her requested two pieces of pie. "I'm out of ice cream so don't ask."
She pretended to salute him, "Yes, sir," before she started to dig into her pie. "But you know," she began, after finishing a bite of the combined apple and cherry pies, "Valentine's Day isn't all that bad."
"I thought you were being anti-Valentine's Day."
"I still am but I can see the value in it still, even if you do believe it's a made-up holiday. It can be nice to have a special someone willing to woo you on this day with flowers and candy, even if everyone else is doing the same thing with their special someone," Lorelai explained away with a small shrug of her shoulders. "It's a nice thought, that's all."
"I guess," Luke half-heartedly agreed. "If they're not placing too many expectations on the day, it could be nice."
"Aw, look at you Mr. Softy," Lorelai teased. "Falling for Valentine's Day."
"Not another word or I take back the pie."
She pulled her plate closer to her. "Don't you dare."
He shook his head and the tiniest of grins threatened his features. "If you're really into the holiday, it could be nice."
Scared that her pie might really be taken away, she chose to stay silent and settled for a smile that meant she appreciated his agreement on the topic. It could be nice. And this was nice; having a person to commiserate with and easy-flowing conversation with no hiccups where one person wasn't sure what to say. It was nice to have a friend. Honestly, it was kind of a shame that Valentine's Day was only reserved for couples, friends could spend time together and take advantage of great deals that were offered. Like the package deal that her mother had offered her and that the details for currently resided in her purse.
"Ugh, I wish friends could go on Valentine's Day dates," Lorelai sympathized with herself out loud, catching the attention of Luke. For him to not think that she was completely crazy, she retrieved the offer's details from her purse. "My mother gave this to me because her and my father passed on it, I guess she thinks I have a reason to celebrate, but look at it. A fancy dinner at a swanky restaurant, bubbly prosseco, and look at those desserts! They look amazing!"
Luke took the paper from her that laid out the specifics of what she was rambling on about. He saw it as another ploy to drag money out of those willing to shell out as much as it cost but she was clearly excited. "So why don't you go?"
"It clearly states it's for couples, Luke," Lorelai replied. "As in a couple of people. As in more than one. And I'm just one. No date."
"I'm sure you could find someone willing to tag along."
"And what, find someone that wants to date me and doesn't think it's crazy that I'm asking them out on a date on a day that has all these romantic expectations?" Lorelai questioned. "Yeah, that wouldn't come off crazy at all."
"I meant," Luke began to explain. "I'm sure you could find someone, like a friend who doesn't expect it to be a date, to go with you. Ask around."
"Maybe," Lorelai agreed. "It could just be a friend. Someone I already know."
"Right."
"Because then we'd be a couple of people," Lorelai followed up. "Taking advantage of a great deal. As friends."
"Shouldn't be that hard to find someone."
A plan started to form in her mind and a devious, little smile crossed her face. "You're right, it shouldn't be that hard."
He continued on, unaware of what she was thinking. "You have lots of friends. You could find someone."
She leaned her face into her hands and watched him. The same conniving smirk on her face. "I could find someone."
He caught her eye and the gears began to twist and turn in his mind. He knew that look. That was the look she gave him whenever she wanted something. The look he usually gave into. "No."
"I didn't say anything."
"But you were going to and the answer is no."
"You don't know that."
"I know that look."
She put on a mask of innocence, pretending to be blissfully unaware that he was indeed catching on to her newly formed plan. "What look?"
"That look!" he exclaimed with a finger pointing at her. "I'm not going to say yes."
Lorelai leaned across the counter, giving him her best and brightest smile as she asked, "Do you want to go on a Valentine's Day date with me?" Before he could answer, she tacked on. "As friends."
"No."
"Come on Luke, you just said..."
He interrupted. "I know that I said but I'm not that friend. You have other friends."
"Not that many."
"Go ask one of the not many."
"They're all coupled up," Lorelai replied. "But we're not. And it wouldn't mean anything, just two friends taking advantage of a great deal. Did I mention it's free because my parents know someone that know someone that gave this to them? It wouldn't cost either of us a single penny. Just a couple hours of your time."
"Find someone else," he said before he walked away from her.
But she was quick and popped up from her seat and followed him around the diner as he began to check in with other customers and bus a couple of dirty tables. "Come on, now, you gave me the idea."
"I'm working, Lorelai."
"And I'm not stopping you, just following you," Lorelai replied as she did continue to follow him. She even picked a up a few dirty dishes herself. "See, I'm helping. It's just one night, Luke."
"I'll take those," he said, ignoring her plea.
She tried to follow him into the kitchen but was stopped when he stopped in the doorway and wouldn't let her pass. "Like going out with me would be that terrible that you have to hide in the kitchen to get away from my questions."
"I said no," Luke shouted back, trading places with Caesar in the kitchen since it's the one place Lorelai wasn't allowed. "I'm working."
"There's no new customers and I can help with those dishes if it'll get you to agree to this with me." She wasn't opposed to begging and it looked like that's where this was headed. "Please, Luke. Just one night. It'll get you away from the diner, it'll be a nice night out. When's the last time you went out?"
"I'm fine with not going out."
"Okay, Unabomber, everyone needs to get out of the house every now and then," Lorelai chimed in. "Look at it this way, if you agree to this, you'll be away from the diner for the night and won't have to deal directly with couples on the holiday you hate and, bonus, you won't have to deal with Taylor and his constant nagging of wanting to have a speed-dating event and why you don't participate in the town's events."
When he didn't immediately respond and seemed to be thinking about what she was saying, she smiled. "I see I've piqued your interest."
"Being rid of Taylor for the night is promising," Luke said, meeting her half-way.
"That's the cherry on top," Lorelai quipped. "And all it'll cost you is spending a couple hours with me, away from the diner. Am I really that annoying to you that you'd rather spend the time listening to Taylor nagging you?"
He didn't answer that question because it was loaded and instead, he met her with a question of his own. "Would I have to dress up?"
"All I ask is that the flannel and the hat take a break for the night," Lorelai reassured him. "But if they're essential to getting you to agree to this, I'll allow it."
He blew out a breath. "Fine. I guess it won't kill me."
She let out a little squeal and clapped her hands together. "I love when men say that to me."
"I'm not wearing a suit."
"Oh, hon, I wouldn't ask that of you," Lorelai said, through a grin. "I'll pick you up at 8."
"You'll pick me up?" he questioned.
"I asked you out on this non-date," Lorelai reminded him. "So, therefore, I'm the non-dater and you're the non-date-e, so I'll pick you up."
"I can pick you up," Luke offered.
"Whatever works for you." She clapped her hands together again in excitement. "It's a date!"
His eyes widened and he clarified and repeated what she had said before. "Not a date."
"Not a date date," Lorelai agreed. "But a friend date."
He sighed and wondered exactly what he was getting himself into. "I'll pick you up at 8."
"It's not a date!"
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21st Amendment Brewing releases Fireside Chat and a new Hell or High series beer with Pomegranate.
San Francisco, Calif. … 21st Amendment Brewery rings in the 2020 holiday season with two seasonal stunners ready to entice tastebuds with the sweet, mouth-puckering tartness of Hell or High Pomegranate (4.9% ABV, 12 oz. cans in 6-Packs, Draft) and special 10th Anniversary release of the annual winter spiced ale, Fireside Chat (7.9% ABV, 12 oz. cans in 6-Packs, Draft). The beloved Hell or High Watermelon Wheat summer seasonal now has a wintertime companion for chilly nights and holiday-themed dinners with the launch of Hell or High Pomegranate. Fireside Chat cozies up close to the burning embers with aromas of chocolate malt, spices, and cocoa nibs filling the air.
The holidays will certainly be different in 2020. Families and friends will be brought together for joyous celebrations -- though many will use the digital world to connect. What's remained consistent over the past two decades is the 21st Amendment Brewery's dedication to brewing innovative limited-edition holiday beers for people to enjoy and be a part of unforgettable memories.
For detailed beer descriptions and suggested food pairings for Hell or High Pomegranate and Fireside Chat, please read below:
Hell or High Pomegranate
An iconic woman symbolizing values of freedom and inclusivity, the Statute of Liberty now graces in all her glory the Hell or High line's packaging and cans year-round for all three offerings: Watermelon, Mango, and Pomegranate. Brewed with real pomegranates, Hell or High Pomegranate reflects the joy of the holidays with its burgundy-red color and luscious sweet/tart flavors. Hell or High Pomegranate fits snuggly into winter with notes reminiscent of cranberries and the light biscuity characters of a true handcrafted American wheat beer. At only 4.9% ABV, beer lovers can comfortably drink more than one.
Holiday Food Pairing Suggestions with Hell or High Pomegranate:
Grilled Apple Brined Pork Chops; Roast Turkey with Cranberry Gravy; Roasted Winter Root Cellar Vegetables with a Honey Glaze; Pan Broiled Miso-Glazed Salmon; and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
Fireside Chat -- Winter Spiced Ale
Christmas comes a little early every year with the much-anticipated November 2020 release of Fireside Chat. A flagship beer recipe of 21st Amendment's San Francisco brewpub that's evolved into an annual limited-edition winter warmer favorite, Fireside Chat is the perfect sipper at the Thanksgiving dinner table or while nestled up fireside with loved ones. Lush and flavorful cocoa nibs from TCHO Chocolate (San Francisco, Calif.) add a deep layer of texture to the beautiful malt character of eight different malts. The English-style strong ale is well-balanced by Shaun O'Sullivan's (Co-Founder and Brewmaster, 21st Amendment Brewery) selection of spices. It's no wonder Fireside Chat took home a Silver Medal from Great American Beer Festival, andMen's Health magazine ranks it #1 of the "10 Best Christmas Beers 2020" (LINK).
O'Sullivan notes, "Fireside Chat has a great amber color, a toffee foam head, soft spice profile and rich chocolate flavor on the finish that most beer drinkers will enjoy. Also, the packaging features FDR having a fireside conversation with a holiday Elf. It doesn't get much better than that."
Holiday Food Pairing Suggestions with Fireside Chat:
Hearty Beef Stew; Oven Roasted Turkey; Creamy Risotto; Apple Crumb Pie; Pumpkin Cheesecake; and Tiramisu.
Hell or High Pomegranate and Fireside Chat are available now in all 30 states where 21st Amendment distributes. For more information and to find some using our beer finder, please visit www.21st-Amendment.com.
About 21st Amendment Brewery
Twenty years ago (established in 2000), Nico Freccia and Shaun O'Sullivan opened the doors to the 21st Amendment brewpub in San Francisco's historic South Park neighborhood. In addition to quickly becoming one of the city's favorite pubs, 21st Amendment began expanding beyond the Bay Area by helping to pioneer the movement to canned craft beer. Known for their witty names and delicious brews, 21st Amendment offers year-round selections, as well as seasonal offerings and their infamous "Insurrection Series" of once-in-a-while limited-edition releases. Sold in 28 states plus Washington D.C., 21st Amendment produces beer in its state-of-the-art brewery headquarters in San Leandro, California and is among the top 50 craft beer brewers in America.
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Professional's Choice of Turkey Holiday Destinations
Turkey Is carving a exceptional niche for itself among holiday makers who search beauty and encouraging amenities like hotels. Turkey can also be majorly promoting tourism because of that you will find many different Turkey vacation packages available where guests may relax in world very cheap all inclusive holidays to turkey and revel in the glory of this great environment that Turkey has to offer you.
Here are the choicest couple picks of cities and hotels we highly recommend to anybody planning a Turkey vacation.
Kemer
Kemer is a seaside resort city in turkey which ought to be part of this unforgettable Turkey vacation that you need . This tiny resort city has the ideal panoramic backdrop in the shape of the Taurus Mountains and supplies the holiday makers that a sense of fantastic exhilaration as you see the pretty city with its narrow winding roads and historical buildings that remind one of those times that are gone.
Kemer Offers great actions right around your hotel in your Turkey holiday make it that the pebble strewn shores or the moss covered floor of the woods for a hike there's a fantastic assortment of actions to do here which can create your Turkey holiday worth it.
Marmaris
Choose Marmaris to your vacation if you like to enjoy your evenings partying then treat yourself to a wonderful food and wine along with mornings spent relaxing in the beaches on your hotel since it is exactly what Marmaris must provide to people around a Turkey holiday. It's on the southern coast of Turkey where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean sea and is famous for among the greatest nighttime lives in Turkey.
This City is also renowned for its wines which it creates that are competing in the worldwide level. If good wine, food, the sea and celebration scene is exactly what you makes your daily life, include this on your Turkey holidayseason.
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This is a hotel that seamlessly combines modern day comforts with a chance to witness archaeological ruins of an age altogether different. This hotel is on the ocean side with ultra modern amenities to provide so that you may explore the historical remains comfortably. The town has excellent shopping opportunities too and a multitude of bars and bars to relish in then exhausting shopping experience. Yes, this is a recommended resort city for the Turkey holiday.
Olu Deniz
Last but hardly the very least, Olu Deniz competes with all the best beaches Of the planet with its pearly white sand and sky blue water, it is the Perfect resort city for a lazy afternoon to relax and rejoice that You're living and its great to be living. The Blue Lagoon Beach here Is undoubtedly the very famous to be contained in each Turkey holiday and it Also houses many hotels that cater to the thousands of vacationers who Flock here to get a bit of this Turkey vacation experience.
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