The Shetland Islands - A Great Place to Get Away from it All
/Are you looking forward to enjoying secluded holidays this coming holiday season? We all want to get away from the hustle bustle of our busy lives. Sadly though, it seems like it is already too crowded wherever we go.
With that in mind, where is the best destination to head to if you want to enjoy a quiet, private and tranquil vacation? The first place that comes to mind is no other than the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
Formerly called Zetland, many claims that this is the place where Scotland meets Scandinavia and is found at the intersection of Norway and Faroe Islands. So why is this the best place to get away from it all? Here are some of the fantastic reasons (aside from the scenery, that’s already a given!):
• Delicious Food
You can have a taste of Shetland mussels in different Scotland pubs. But pay The Shetland Islands a visit, and you will have the opportunity to eat some of the freshest and most delicious seafood dishes you can ever have—lobster, mussels, scallops, salmon and many more!
• Vast Wildlife
Shetland is the home to different kinds of animals, some of which you can’t find in any other location in Europe. All over the island, you can see puffins (also known locally as Tammie Nories), a bird that has an amazing resemblance to penguins.
• Seclusion and Tranquility
As compared to yesteryears, it is already considered quite easy to get to this amazing island nowadays. Despite that, the island still gives off an air of seclusion. This is because the roads and beaches are long and wide so there are no crowds. Also, the most remote spots in these islands that do not have a phone signal.
The simple life in these islands will also bring you back in time—when life is simpler and a lot quieter which is indeed a breath of fresh air from the city life.
• Charming Accommodation
One of the best reasons why you should head to The Shetland islands are the secluded cabin rentals that you can find in almost every corner of this amazing destination. If you are looking forward to spending intimate time with your loved one, a cute secluded cottage or village might be what you need.
While these cottages may seem isolated, you will be astounded at the wide array of features that come with them. The most favourite feature of travelling couples is the secluded hot tub that some cottages have.
Travelling to the Shetland Islands is the best idea that you can ever have. It is the best place to enjoy nature and wildlife and bond with your partner in the most intimate and private way possible.
If you plan to head to The Shetland Islands, we recommend that you do so during the months between April to August. It is during those months that the islands receive the least amount of rain, so you are given a chance to see the beauty of the islands in all their glory.