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The many attractions of Newquay holidays

For more than a hundred years, people have enjoyed Newquay holidays. This seaside resort on the north coast of Cornwall offers a terrific range of activities or the chance to simply relax. Location Newquay has a perfect location. You can reach it ea... Read >
Author: eddieb

Tall Ships Festival 2009

This year's International Tall Ship Festival crosses the North Atlantic twice over 4 months. The ships will cover a total of 7,000+ nautical miles, following 500 year-old trade routes. On their westward journey they will benefit from the trade wind... Read >
Author: David Mitchell

Cornwall’s perfect village? Find out more in the essential Padstow Holiday Guide

Padstow is a small fishing town nestled around a bustling harbour on the North Cornwall coast, just a few miles from Newquay. After a period of decline during the 1960's, Padstow has emerged as one of the most popular locations on the North Cornwall coast... Read >
Author: Din Sullivan

Window on Provence - Sanary sur Mer

This picturesque fishing port is often overlooked by visitors to this part of Provence, but to my mind it's got far more character and is much more authentic than its more glamorous and better-known neighbour Bandol. The best time to visit Sanary is in... Read >
Author: sue aitken

A quick guide to Looe holidays

Looe in Cornwall has an ancient history spanning thousands of years. Still a major fishing port, the town is one of two halves with the river dissecting it. A bridge joins East Looe and West Looe, with the eastern half of the town containing a bustling ha... Read >
Author: Din Sullivan

Food in Abruzzo - Italy

The local word for chili pepper is diavolicchio or diavolillo and it is the protagonist of nearly all Abruzzesi dishes. It is in the local pasta dish maccheroni alla chitarra, in the succulent 'ndocca 'ndocca, as well as in simpler pasta sauces and all po... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

A Guide to the Best Beaches in France

Best Beaches in France - The Atlantic Coast The first beach we have here is found in Saint-Jean de Luz which is a beautiful village in Aquitaine. The town is just a stones throw from the Spanish border and it is part of the Basque Country. This charmin... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley

Cooking vacation in Israel would be complete without

The Provence of Israel - the Galilee The Galilee area in northern Israel is an area of rolling hills, woodland both natural and planted and acres upon acres of ancient olive groves with some of the oldest olive trees in Israel for the help www.apples-rec... Read >
Author: Kamal

Traveling on the Hong Kong Star Ferry

The Star Ferry is a hark back to the romantic colonial days of Hong Kong when it was the means of traveling across the ocean between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. During its 100 years in existence the Star Ferry has seen many changes take place in Hong Ko... Read >
Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

3 Reasons Why Lanzarote is Great for Families

If you are looking for a different holiday idea for your family this year, try taking them to the island of Lanzarote. Located in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote has something for every member of the family, from shopping and golf courses for mom and dad t... Read >
Author: Phil Redgrave

Take a Walking Holiday in West Cork, Ireland

West Cork is one of Ireland's most magical regions boasting a rich history, rugged mountains, beautiful scenery, pretty coastal towns and villages and an unhurried pace of life. Add to this unspoilt sandy beaches, extensive mountain and lowland trails and... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley

Dublin Hotels With a Golf Course

While Dublin's a great place for shopping and hitting the bright city lights it's also home to some of Europe's finest golf courses. So if you fancy hitting the fairways without venturing too far from your hotel room, make Dublin your first port of call, ... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley

Oh I Do Like To B&B Beside the Seaside

Forget holidays abroad, some of the best destinations for a well-deserved break can be found right here on our doorsteps. Sure, the weather in the UK might not be up to much, but when you consider the benefits of staying in your own country, a bit of rain... Read >
Author: Jay Tillotson

Port Isabel - A maritime city in Cameron County

Port Isabel is a maritime city in Cameron County, southern Texas, and the oldest city in the area. It is considered the "point" of Laguna Madre Bay, the long lagoon that separates Padre Island, North America's longest barrier island, from the rest of this... Read >
Author: ajcones

Historical Info on St.Julian's Malta

St.Julian's Malta is now the most prominent place sought for its night life, but two to three hundred years ago was barely inhabited. St. Julian's was used as hunting grounds for the Knights who aptly named the area for the patron saint of hunters. ... Read >
Author: Albert Saliba

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