Dear LPG

I recently went on a trip to see some members of my family who live in Florida where it is known to be really hot climate-wise.  A family group were off for a family reunion and I was really looking forward to spending a couple of weeks away from the British October.

Once we had arrived I was instantly aware of the tropical air and the warmth which must be a very big part of the temptation that holidaymakers find so magnetic when choosing exotic holiday destinations.

I have to say that the trip from the airport to the hotel was pretty waring for someone who is used to overcoat whether and I really did appreciate the Air conditioned hotel room when we first arrived, after all, when it is hot in England I am one of the ‘overwork your right wrist brigade’ as I grab hold of any bit of paper which will serve as a fan, but I was really not prepared for just how draughty and unforgiving that cold air pumped into your bedroom can be. 

In the light of the destination I was aiming for, I thought that there would be no need whatsoever to take a cardigan with me although I did have the common sense to know that some rain protection would be needed.   I have to say that I would have looked a bit odd in the holiday pictures sitting in the hotel lobby with a rain mac huddled around me while it was so sunny outside, but for the fact that I was not the only family member shivering while the sun Shon through the windows.

I thought that it may be a good idea to warn any LPG reader planning their first trip to tropical climes that they should take a couple of pairs of warm pyjamas and jumpers in spite of the expected beautiful sunny weather, because even if the weather is idyllic, the Air conditioning can be pretty punishing.

KA Lewisham