WISH YOU WERE HERE… again!

Driving along the coast to my favourite holiday destination, the scene is satisfyingly familiar. The road descends among the pretty houses, bringing a different and delightful view at each and every turn, the sun glints on the sea, and I am happy and excited to be back here again. Arriving at St Ives in Cornwall never fails to lift my spirits.

Myself and my partner Allan visit this beautiful seaside town every year with my sister and her husband, and their daughters, son-in-law and grandchildren. We are three generations, ranging in age from four to 70, and each one of us loves this trip. I mean really loves it. Counting the sleeps until we go; planning the meals we’ll cook when we’re there; making sure we have a booking at our favourite café: it’s Christmas-level anticipation.

But returning to the same holiday destination year after year is not for everyone, and some may question why go back to the same place when there