It’s official – returning home from your holiday with a tan is no longer the biggest bragging right. Coming back enriched and with a new string to your bow is what it’s all about. But how to do that? By booking a skillcation. So come on, let us talk you through them... 

What is a skillcation? 

Put simply, a skillcation is a holiday where you learn how to do something. It’s quite often something you haven’t tried before, and it gives you the chance to upskill, unearth local cultures and get some all-important travelling in while you’re at it.  

The benefits 

If you need a bit of convincing, then how about knowing you could improve your brain health? And generally feel more energised and inspired? Certainly benefits in our eyes. And of course, you’ll be doing it all under expert guidance of local pros, while getting to know the most authentic parts of the destination you’re in. Win-win.  

As booking experiences and workshops will come with a price tag, you’ll just need to research what you’re intending to do before you go, to set aside the funds.  

How do I plan it? 

Like the sound of a skillcation so far? We thought you might. Follow these handy steps to help you organise your dream trip: 

• Pick your skill. It could be learning a new language, giving a sport a go (ahem, wellness retreats count), a cooking class – you name it. 
• Decide how long to go for. Whether it’s a few days, a week or longer, you choose how immersed you want to be. 
• Sort out your budget. Do your research so you can tot up how much your Jet2holiday will be, with the classes or experiences on top – and any other spends. 
• Ringfence some downtime. Learning can be really fun, but so can flaking out on the beach with a drink in hand. So allocate some hours for R&R too. 

Popular types of skillcations  

From photography to pottery, pasta making to yoga, sailing to cycling... you can see how the list goes on. So have a look at what’s online. And even if you don’t book anything, you might just be going to take some time out and write, read or swot up on your languages by chatting to locals. All valid. If you opt to book experiences through our trusted partners, you could be doing things like this: 

• Surfing in Agadir 
• Cooking class with a hike in Skiathos 
• Wine tasting in Sicily 
• Wellness detoxes in Antalya 
• Fishing in the Costa Dorada 
• Rafting in Montenegro 

There’s so much more you can unearth via Manage My Booking too! Putting the wheels in motion on your dream skillcation is as easy as one, two, three.