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Accommodation In Cornwall And Devon, Taking The Best River Cruises And Coastline Steam Train Rides The good news is that no matter what your financial budget, you’ll almost certainly find a place to stay that suits it. Cornwall & Devon both have no end of lodgings for the holidaymaker – Here are some of your accommodation choices: · Luxury & standard hotels · Bed & breakfasts (B&B) · Holiday cottages · Camping sites Much will depend on where you wish to be based, and of course what your needs are. Cornwall & Devon have many reasonably priced Bed & Breakfast lod... Interesting Towns & Villages Cornwall And Devon Cornwall & Devon are littered with beautiful towns and villages. Unless you have an unlimited amount of time it's impossible to see them all. Here, we look at just a sample of wonderful towns and cities that these charming English counties have to offer: Exeter Exeter is without doubt the capital of Devon, though ironically it’s not the typical town that most visitors come to expect when they think about Devon. There’s a certain high pace and vibrancy about Devon that i... Travel Hotspots In Cornwall And Devon - Tintagel, St Ives And Penzance It was a gentleman called Geoffrey of Monmouth who in 1150 started the legendary belief that the little town of Tintagel was the birthplace of the great King Arthur. This belief has been attached to Tintagel ever since, and indeed visitors still flock here still to catch a glimpse of the place where King Arthur may have been born. The remains of Tintagel Castle are quite spectacular – set upon the steep cliffs overlooking the Atlantic ocean. It’s believed that King Arthur ... Beautiful Places To Visit In Cornwall - Totnes, Marazion & St Michaels Mount Tucked away in the very far corners of South West Cornwall is the charming little town of Marazion – believed to be Britains oldest town. Aside from being steeped in history, and the location of St Michaels Mount, Marazion is also loved by those interested in hiking, water sports and bird watching. Marazion is also a good base to explore Cornwall – with plenty of affordable accommodation and a fair choice of good eateries, visitors can experience the true Cornish lifestyle... Visiting Newquay? The Best Places To See In Cornwalls Premier Holiday Destination Boasting some of the best beaches and surfing in Britain, Newquay is one of Cornwalls premier holiday sites. Unsurprisingly, it has now obtained a reputation for being Englands surfing capital but there’s much more to Newquay than being just a surfers paradise. Beach lovers will want to head to Fistral Beach – this is in fact the best known surfing beach offering fast, hollow waves for surfers. Another popular beach in Newquay is Watergate Bay although this beach is more s... A Review Of The Best Value Maldives Holiday Resorts (Part 2) Holiday Island Maldives Located in the South Ari Atoll, Holiday Island is a four star resort containing 142 super deluxe beach bungalows. It’s a two hour speedboat ride from Male. There are a range of restaurants to choose from offering both western and oriental delicacies as well as a bar and coffee shop. Holiday island offers the standard range of activities including diving, snorkelling, water skiing, floodlit tennis, a gym and more. Huvafen Fushi Maldives H... Brief Review Of The Top Maldives Holiday Resorts (Part 1) There are a huge number of resorts in the Maldives to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. Here, we’ll take you through many of the popular destinations. Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Angsana is located in the Ihuru islands (North Male Atoll) and is a short 14 km distance from the capital of Male. The resort contains 45 villas – some of the nice features of these include thatched roofs, individual private gardens and pleasant verandas. Guests can choose between d... Things To Do During Your Maldives Holiday - Take A Day Trip To Male While Male may be the capital of the Maldives – a place where visitors almost exclusively arrive into and leave from the country, it’s interesting that many visitors do not spend a single night in Male. This is because most visitors go directly to their resort island and spend most of their time there. Many visitors still get to see Male via day trips organised by several of the resort islands. Male isn’t particularly large – in fact it’s possible to walk around the isl... Why The Maldives Appeals To Every Type Of Holiday-Maker The Maldives is a wonderful destination for a wide variety of travelers – from those seeking complete bliss and Robinson Crusoe type peace & quiet (in an absolutely idyllic surrounding), to beach lovers and diving enthusiasts to honeymooners and romantic couples looking for some enchanting memories in one of the most beautiful places in the world. With a wide variety of resorts to choose from it’s important to research the facilities in a wide range of resorts to make sure th... Dream Holidays In The Maldives - How To Choose The Right Resort For You The Maldives are a truly spectacular destination – while it’s a holiday location not exactly ideal for the highly budget conscious, a variety of different star resorts do offer most travellers a chance to taste its delights. Here are a few things to consider when deciding on a Maldives resort: · Determine what your budget is – this will immediately narrow your list of potential resorts. · Decide what you’re likely to be interested in. For instance, the Maldives is a ... Holidays In Cornwall And Devon - Travelling The English Rivera On the very south-western tip of England lies the beautiful county of Cornwall. With a delightful mix of superb beaches (among the best in Britain), outstanding scenery and charming towns, villages and cities, Cornwall has something to offer every traveller. Despite the wealth of attractions & scenic beauty on offer, Cornwall has many affordable hotels, B&Bs & guesthouses to suit the budgets of all holidaymakers. Cornwall is also Britain’s premier surfing capital – not ... The History, Culture & Food Of Cornwall And Devon Brief History Of Cornwall & Devon The first remains of a basic society in Cornwall dates back to 4500 BC – primative stone tools have been found from this era indicating the existence of a settlement (in a town called Redruth). Cornwall saw an “invasion” from the Celts during 1000 BC – the Celts were warriors from Europe and were largely the ancestors of current day Cornish folk. Devon is believed by many historians to be one of the very first places in England to ha... Diving And Surfing In Cornwall - Britain's Surfing Capital Exposed Cornwall is fast being recognised as one of the premier diving & surfing locations within the UK. This is due to the multiple of good beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude and Perranporth to name a few. Cornwall also has a huge stretch of coastline, more so than along any other part of England. This means that Cornwall as a diving location has naturally evolved, and now offers excellent prospects for those wanting to surf as well as dive. Diving facilities within Cornwall ar... Top Attractions To See In Torquay (All Squeezed Into One Day) Arguably the most popular & visited of the three Torbay towns, that describe themselves as the “English Rivera”. Torquay has some good beaches to enjoy and also offers the standard English seaside experience of tea rooms and sea-side amusement arcades. A holiday in Torquay should include a visit to the jubilant harbour area, littered with nice restaurants, pubs and other convenience eateries. It can get quite lively at night time. What To Do In Torquay: Babbacombe... Visiting Dartmoor National Park - British Nature At It's Most Splendid Just a few miles inwards from the South Devon Coast is the ancient Dartmoor National Park. It covers an area of 368 square miles and offers visitors a mix of superb scenery and legendary history. Dartmoor also has one of the most prominent moors to be found anywhere in Britain. Many visitors view Dartmoor as a wonderful and diverse place – indeed it offers a multiple range of terrains from it’s tors and woodlands to rambling countryside, grass covered hills and river valle... Visiting The Castles Of Devon - A Look Into Britain's Most Ancient And Mystical History Aside from it’s beautiful, rugged coastline and red cliffs Devon is home to some very impressive Castles: Dartmouth Castle – The most striking feature of Dartmouth Castle is that it stands tall right on the banks of the Dart Estuary – a stunning waterside setting. Dartmouth Castle was initially built in the 14th Century, but underwent substantial works in the 15th Century when Henry VIII had it redesigned to be able to better fit his weaponry. Close to Dartmouth Castle ... How To Have A 5 Star Holiday On A 2 Star Budget! Love to travel? The international traveller has never had it so good in terms of being able to afford to see the world at discounted prices. Sometimes there is a huge over-supply in holidays and this leads to a slash in holiday prices. Below you're going to learn just how to spot cheap holidays as well as the best places to find them, particularly if you’re based in the UK. Companies That Offer Regular Travel Bargains Let's start off with some online companies that have... How To Travel The World For Free! It sounds like a dream doesn't it? Hopping onto a plane and taking a flight to the destination of your choice. Imagine collecting your flight tickets to New York, London, Goa - or wherever takes your fancy - and not having to pay a cent for them. For a few people, this dream is actually a reality. How? Simply put they have discovered a little travel secret - namely that a lot of companies will actually pay the travel expenses for you to oversee their package or document fr...

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