01. THE TAN. obviously. What else could possibly occupy the top spot on this list? The sun always helps clear up my skin too. Bless the magic that is Vitamin D.
02. The flight there. Because technically your holiday has now officially started and everyone's in an amazing mood because, well, holiday. You can literally wave bye-bye to the rain and your responsibilities (/dignity) because HOLIDAY.
03. The freedom/duty to drink as much alcohol as your heart so desires. GUILT-FREE, of course.
04. Hangovers suck but hangovers spent lolling by the pool ogling the fit 10/10's from Manchester aren't so bad. Especially when there's an ice-cream or slush involved.
05. Braids. Who cares if you're 21 not 12, braids are cool and will invoke hella' jealousy upon your return to the UK *hair flick*
06. Glorious glorious heat. The kind of heat that hits you as soon as you leave the safety of AC. Long-term it's probably soul destroying but short-term it's a nice reminder that you're abroad and heat does actually exist.
07. Anklets. Victoria from MIC might not be a fan but they are literally the epitome of holidays and you HAVE to get one.
08. Making friends. LOL. Ok so you know that feeling when the hotel room next to yours has been empty since your arrival? But then one day you can hear movement through the walls and you hear their balcony door sliding open? And it's really exciting because HEY NEIGHBOUR lets be friends!! Yeah, that.
09. Sandals! Forget heels, eyelashes & perfectly curled hair that takes FOREVER. On holiday you can go out having only taken half an hour to get ready and still look fabulous. Also, Sangria.
10. Literally nobody knows you. So who cares if you drank so much vodka you passed out by 11pm and pissed yourself? Unless you have friends who absolutely cannot keep their mouth shut, nobody has to know. If someone asks you what you do back home, tell them you're in training to become an astronaut. Tell them you're 21 not 26. What happens on holiday, stays on holiday. You're basically obliged to have the time of your life.
What do you think? I've just come back from the best week ever in Ibiza and now i'm thoroughly depressed. I'll be posting the top 10 WORST things about a summer holiday soon so any suggestions are welcome!
- LOVE FROM LORNA, X
