The artists will be arriving next week with tutor Sue Ford and we are really looking forward to another stimulation art holiday with her.

Of course, Norene and I only facilitate these painting holidays in Menorca. We arrange everything. We do not pretend to be artists.

I am a photographer and over the last week I have been out and about with my camera capturing something of the atmosphere of these beautiful Mediterranean island. It has so much to offer – unspoiled pastoral scenes and magnificent coastal vistas. The colours of the island are just incredible.

All our artists fine these typical Menorca olive wood gate irrististable as subjects for their paintings

One of the things that always captures the artists’ eyes is the wonderful wooden gates seen all over the island. These are made from olive wood and are a work of art in their own right.

I’m sure the next group of artists will find them just as visually interesting.

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So you don't feel like Scottish Country Dancing today - that's fine. You can relax by the lovely hotel pool, swim in the sea or head off and explore beautiful Menorca

One recurring question about these dancing holidays is – “Will I have time to see something of Menorca as well as enjoying the dancing”.

The answer is a definite YES!

Our Scottish Country Dancing teachers Moira and Keith Stacey do stress that this is a FUN holiday with lots of dancing – the stress being on the HOLIDAY and FUN.

We want you to have a great time and relax. Moira and Keith are there each day and evening to help you with your dancing – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t head of and do your own thing if you want to.

Menorca is beautiful

Menorca is a very beautiful island with loads to see. Our knowledge of Menorca has been built up over 30 years and we can help you make the most of your holiday if you want to explore. We arrange trips if there are enough people wanting to go.

Time to dance - you will enjoy fabulous dancing facilities - and there's even iced water supplied for FREE if you need to cool off

There are wonderful walks with beautiful coastal scenery right outside the hotel.

So – if you are looking for a fun, relaxing Scottish Country Dancing Holiday… come and dance in Menorca.

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We are so sorry if you have been disappointed this time – and hope you will be able to join us next year. Maybe we will run an extra Art Holiday in 2013 – we hate to have to turn artists away.

We are delighted to be welcoming back artist Mary Bonner to our Art Holiday this year. That's Mary in the white hat relaxing during an outdoor painting session in the shaded bar overlooking the lovely beach at one of our favourite painting locations in Menorca. No need to suffer for your art here - coffee or wine while painting

These holiday really are very special for several reasons, not least because of the beautiful locations we use and the lovey Hotel S’Algar, our holiday base. We enjoy fabulous facilities here with a wonderful studio overlooking the sea and right beside the pool… bliss!

Relax in the shade and enjoy your painting with excellent tuition

We are delighted to be welcoming back this year John Cook and Mary Bonner. We know Mary is a real sun-loving lady and likes nothing more that painting en plein air – especially when the sun shines.

The dates for next year’s Art Holiday in Menorca have been fixed for 17-24th May 2013. We have not yet been able to set the price but fully intend to keep any rises to an absolute minimum. So you can book now with that assurance

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Photography Holiday in Menorca with Philip Dunn - photography tuition and a great holiday

I’m sorry if you were disappointed and unable to come on this holiday.

There are still places available on the September Photography Holiday – so please do BOOK NOW if you would like to come.

I run only two of these holidays each year, so demand for places is always high.

The dates are: September 23rd-30th and you will be based at the lovely Hotel S’Algar in Menora for the 7 day holiday. Full details can be found on my PhotoActive website

I have also confirmed dates for the May 2013 Photography Holiday – May 10th-17th.

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Don’t miss your chance to come on this very special painting holiday because the next one will not be until May 2013. BOOK NOW

It's not too late now to come on our wonderful Art Holiday in Menorca - the holiday has just one place available. But hurry and don't miss out on this superb holiday

We have a very special holiday planned for this year and we are all really looking forward to having the artists with us to enjoy the sunshine on this beautiful island.

Please do book early for next year if you would like to join us on the Art Holiday in Menorca

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The island of Menorca is awash with flowers and colour and all this comes as quite a surprise for the artists who have not been to the Balearic Islands before at this time of year.

We don’t even have to walk very far from the Hotel S’Algar set up our easels and paint all this glorious colour and spectacular countryside – it’s right on our doorstep near our poolside studio.

Photographer’s Painting
Now I’m going to let you into a secret… I am a photographer, not a painter, but even I could not resists trying to capture something of the essence of the Menorcan countryside in May. The painting above was my first attempt – so please don’t laugh.

I made the painting from a photograph and while I took it I was being serenaded by three – yes three! – nightingales who were singing in broad daylight.

Yes, Menorca is a very beautiful place in May – why not come and join us this year for a Painting Holiday with artist Sue Ford. There are still a few places available.

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Accordion player Luke Brady a talented and experienced young musician from Dundee will join Scottish Country Dancing teachers Moira and Keith Stacey to provide real live music for the holiday.

We are all very much looking forward to working with Luke, who is the lead accordion player in the Luke Brady Scottish Country Dance Band.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING HOLIDAY MENORCA

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With special good wishes to all those wonderful people we have had with is for Tango Holidays, Art Holidays and Scottish Country Dancing Holidays during the year.

We you have a peaceful and happy time.

ALL OUR GOOD WISHES

Sue Ford, Jenny & Ricardo Oria, Keith & Moira Stacey, Philip & Norene Dunn

Moira and her husband Keith are the teachers for our Scottish Country Dancing Holidays in Menorca.

The RSCDS Award, an illuminated scroll, was presented to Moira at a ceremony in Glasgow earlier this month.

The RSCDS Award is for:

• Recognition of outstanding service and loyalty to the Society.
• Maintaining the aims of preserving the standards and traditions of Scottish Country Dancing.
• Encouraging in others the knowledge and enjoyment of Scotland’s Heritage of Dance and Music

Moira gained her teachers’ certificate at Summer School in 1978, having already taught country dancing since the 1960’s. She served on the Executive Council of the RSCDS and the Summer School Committee

I hope you like the new format and style.

The aim is to make browsing the website, learning about and booking your holiday as simple and easy as possible.

There is also a new page where some of the comments about the holidays can be published so that you can see what others have had to say about their experiences on a Tango, Scottish Country Dancing or Art Holiday.

We have a huge number of comments from our clients, and we will be publishing  more of them soon.

Meanwhile, if you happen to find any problems or broken links on the new Inspiration Holidays website please do let me know so that they can be fixed.

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Thanks

Philip Dunn