Do you remember the UTV programme called "Lesser Spotted Ulster?" where Joe Mahon takes a look at places and events "on the wild side"? Well, I'm thinking of renaming my WorldHost courses as "Lesser Spotted Ulster" too as there are so many hidden gems on our doorstep that we don't even know exist.
Last week, I was in Newry with a great group from Seaview Guest House, Formula Karting, the Fun House, Sugar Supper Club, Heart and Home and Thee 1 Beauty Salon. As part of our familiarisation trip, we stopped off at Flagstaff Adventures http://www.flagstaffadventures.co.uk/ which is just off the main Belfast -Dublin road before you come to the border. Jason Cromie (who was also on the course) set up this business recently and gave us the opportunity to do some paintballing and off-road driving in 4x4s.
It was both scary and exhilarating as we were driven around the course on Flagstaff Mountain with breathtaking views of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains. The other course participants live in the area and didn't know that the business existed. Everyone really enjoyed the experience and promised to spread the word to their friends and family. We also were able to evaluate the customer service which we experienced there - it was excellent, by the way.
When we go away on holiday, we take time to explore the various tourist attractions in the locality but when we are at home, we simply never get around to it. We need to get out more and visit the many hidden gems which are on our doorstep. Then we can recommend them to our visitors and hopefully they will stay longer in our area.
As Spring has sprung (I hope!), take the opportunity to get out and about this weekend to visit some of your local tourist attractions in "lesser spotted Ulster".
Take care
Lynda
PS I know some of you will be disappointed if I don't tell you when my next courses are happening so here they are for you.
Lisburn - 11th and 18th March
Lurgan - 24th and 31st March
Armagh - 27th March and 3rd April
Click here for more details http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/customer-sense-training-and-consultancy-983509711
