Write your postcards

"The sea is a magical place where you can recharge your batteries and reconnect with Mother Nature. I feel so lucky to be able to enjoy this view every day!"

"There is something so soothing about the sound of the waves crashing onto the beach. It's the perfect place to relax and forget about the everyday worries!"

"The sea is a real treasure. Its changing colours, its sparkling reflections, its breathtaking scenery... It's a real delight for the eyes!"

"The sea is a haven. You can always find a refreshing breeze, some shade under the palm trees and crystal clear water to refresh yourself. What better way to spend an idyllic holiday?"

"The sea is a place of discovery and adventure. You can dive, snorkel, surf... The possibilities are endless! Who knows what you might discover?"

"I had wonderful holidays here, the sea is so beautiful!"

"I have fallen in love with this place, I would like to stay here forever. It's so nice to enjoy the sun ☀ lying on the warm sand!"

"The sunsets at the beach are extremely romantic."

"The waves are so soothing, I have spent many hours watching them!"

"I am delighted to be here, away from the stress of the city."

"The beach is my favourite spot, I've been there every day since I got here."

"I loved swimming in the clear sea."

"I will be missing the warm sand underneath my feet once I get home."

"I hope you can join me here one day, it's a wonderful place."

"Toes in the sand, thinking of you, and saving you a corner of my towel. Lots of love from [destination]!"

"Greetings from Cornwall, where a seagull has just eaten my pasty. I'd complain, but it's bigger than I am."

"The tide went out this morning and took my worries with it. All it left behind was light, and I'm sending you some."

"Sun on the water, sand on my feet: a day by the sea is hard to beat."

A card on the doormat often ends up on the fridge and gets read again and again. A few warm lines for Gran, Grandad and everyone waiting to hear from you.

"Dear Gran and Grandad, it's beautiful here, but nobody makes a cuppa like you do. I'll tell you all about it when I'm home. Lots of love."

"Dear Nan, I've saved you the prettiest shell on the whole beach. Lots of love!"

"Dear Mum and Dad, yes, I'm wearing sun cream. Yes, I packed a jumper. No, I haven't rung Auntie Sue yet. Love to all."

"There are swifts over the harbour tonight, just as there used to be over your garden. For a moment I was small again, and you were very near."

"Dear Grandad, you were right: they don't make holidays like they used to. This one has hot water."

One for the office noticeboard, one for your oldest friends: a few lines are enough to make them laugh or to say you miss them.

"Dear all, no meetings here, no emails, nobody asking if I've got five minutes. I do think of you now and then, usually around happy hour."

"Dear office, you keep the photocopier. I'll keep the beach."

"You'd have loved tonight: sunset over the harbour, chips on the wall, nobody in a hurry. Next year we rent a big house and all come, deal?"

"The sky here is so wide that I can think of you for miles and never reach the edge. Wish you could see it."

A long weekend in Edinburgh, York or Lisbon: galleries, pubs and cobbled streets fit nicely into a few lines.

"A weekend in [destination]: we wander with no plan, stop at every other café, and I keep thinking how much you'd love it. Next time, with you?"

"According to my phone, 25,000 steps today. According to my feet, a marathon. According to the guidebook, we've seen one street."

"By evening the old stone in York turns the colour of honey, the bells answer one another, and the whole city seems to be holding its breath."

"Edinburgh so far: one castle, three whiskies. Or three castles. Hard to say."

No beach and no ski lift, just footpaths, stone walls and a great deal of quiet: words for a break in the Dales, the Cotswolds or anywhere green.

"Greetings from the Yorkshire Dales, where time runs slowly: muddy boots by the door, tea on the bench and all of you in our thoughts."

"Day three in the Cotswolds: the sheep have stopped staring. We've started staring back."

"In the Lake District the morning smells of bracken and rain, and the fells come out of the mist one at a time, as if someone were slowly remembering them."

"No signal here, just a sky full of stars and you on my mind."

"Hello everyone! I'm enjoying a breathtaking view of the mountains from my hotel room to write to you. It's so peaceful here! This postcard from my ski trip gives you a glimpse. I hope you are doing well."

"Hi there! After an exciting hike today, a little postcard to share some photos. The landscapes are absolutely beautiful! I'm sending you lots of alpine kisses."

"Hello! This week it's all about intensive skiing ⛷ There's no way I'm missing 5 minutes of powder! I've put some snowflakes in the freezer but until I can bring them to you, here are a few photos as a foretaste!"

"Hey guys! The mountains will win you over ⛰ Nothing like a little coffee on the patio, admiring the view of the mountains. See you soon!"

"Hello! I am currently camping in the mountains. The sky is starry and the air is clear. It's so peaceful! I hope you are having a good time too."

"Hello family! A little break for a postcard at the chalet after a day on the ski slopes and before the restaurant. Aperitifs in the mountains, that's the way to live! In tartiflette we trust!"

"The sun is bright, the snow is fresh and the slopes are superb. Reblochon and tartiflette smell so good! I am so happy to be here!"

"Hot chocolate, snowy peaks and a thought for you. Love from the Alps!"

"We've climbed Snowdon! Well, half of us climbed it. The other half took the little train and were waiting at the top with cake."

"This morning the mist lifted off the glen and everything went quiet, even the sheep. I wanted to save you some of that silence."

"Hello,
We are having a terrific holiday in [destination]. The landscape is breathtaking and the food is delicious. I've already done a lot of exciting sightseeing and can't wait to see what the rest of the trip has in store. Love to you!"

"It is with great wonder that I discover this amazing country every day. The landscapes are breathtaking and the culture is charming. I'm sure you would love it here! Love you."

"This beach is pure heaven. The water is clear and warm, and the palm trees are so relaxing. I'm so excited to be able to share this with you. Big kisses."

"I fell in love with this city. The people are so friendly and the food is absolutely delicious. I hope you can come and join me soon. Love you."

"This trip is one of the best experiences of my life. I am so happy to be able to share these moments with you through this postcard. I hope you are taking care of yourself and that everything is going well at home. I love you!"

"I am so thrilled to be able to explore this incredible place. The colours and fragrances are so intense. Come and join me soon. Love you."

"[Name], every time I see something lovely in [destination], I think: I must tell you about that. This card is a start."

"My Spanish now stretches to “hola”, “gracias” and “two more, please”. It's got me surprisingly far."

"Wish you were here, where every morning tastes of beginnings."

"Hi! I'm on holiday in the sun, eating ice cream every day and swimming in the sea. While you are probably freezing in the cold and moping around at work. Ha ha! Have fun though! See you soon!"

"Hi!
Here we are, spending a wonderful holiday in this tropical paradise! The sand is fine, the water turquoise and warm, and the cocktails are flowing! I'm making the most of it to have a good time and relax, far from the stress of everyday life. And how are you? I miss you!
Kisses"

"I'm having the time of my life... it's a shame you're not here to share it with me!"

"I'm having a blast here! I haven't sent you a picture of me in my bathing suit yet because I haven't found someone brave enough to take the photo!"

"Life is great here! The only worry I have is choosing between having a cocktail on the beach and taking a dip in the sea!"

"This holiday is the experience of my life! I found out that I am actually able to eat seafood every day without feeling like throwing up!"

"I am living my best life here! I even managed to convince my partner to take a break... but I had to promise him that I wouldn't force him to take yoga classes on the beach!"

"Warning! Caution! This is a personalised postcard! Love to all!"

"Weather lovely, food lovely, not coming back. Please forward my post."

"This card will probably arrive after we do. If so, please act surprised and ask us how it was."

"Weather report from the British seaside: sunny spells, light drizzle, horizontal wind. We ate our chips in the car, as tradition demands."