Situated in the South West of England, Devon is home to a number of stunning attractions to suit everyone's taste including family leisure parks, stunning coastal walks, picturesque seaside towns and villages and miles of golden sandy beaches offering a place to retreat and experience an array of water sports available.Along with its beaches and attractions, Devon offers a wide selection of accommodation including coastal guesthouses, family...more
Situated in the South West of England in the Mid Devon district, Tiverton is situated in between two rivers, the River Exe and the River Lowman. It is the perfect base to explore the beautiful county of Devon, with Exmoor National Park to the north and Dartmoor National Park to the south of the town. Surrounding areas include the larger towns of Cullompton and Crediton and the smaller picturesque rural villages such as Bampton and Rackenford...more
So you are planning to tour Liguria. You have probably heard about the historic port of Genoa from which Christopher Columbus set out to visit "The New World". You may be familiar with the Italian Riviera, unashamed competitor to its French counterpart. Perhaps you have heard about Cinque Terre, five seaside villages that are a favorite with hikers and romantics.If you haven't been to Liguria you may not have ever tasted Ligurian wine. Not all that much is exported to North America. On a personal note, I have tasted and reviewed wines from 19 of Italy's 20 regions. Only Liguria was missing. While researching this article I found a red and a white that I ordered on-line. At lost last I have finally reviewed both in other columns.The little town of Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the Cinque Terre villages is festival land; it celebrates a Lemon Feast on the Saturday just prior to Ascension Sunday, a Flower Festival of Corpus Christi on the second Sunday after Pentecost, and a Salted Anchovy and Olive Oil Festival on the second weekend of September. Or you may prefer the upscale village of Portofino to see how the other half lives. If you like fish you can find a wide...more
Why Devon?The glorious Devon countryside combined with the North Devon rugged coastline offers the perfect backdrop for your Devon conference. If you prefer more of a city vibe then Plymouth or Exeter have state of the art facilities ready to make any size of meeting a success. With a varied dramatic landscape, Devon has two national parks,...more
Situated on the beautiful North coast of Devon in the South West region of England, Lynmouth and Lynton offer a unique holiday experience. With the dramatic North coast on one side and the beautiful Exmoor National Park on the other, Lynmouth and Lynton offer a perfect holiday base to explore some of North Devon's delights. Popular with both...more
South Hams is a district on the south coast of Devon is a large area which covers 350 square miles and has 60 miles of coastline. The South Hams consists of six towns which include Totnes, Modbury, Dartmouth, Kingsbridge, Ivybridge and Salcombe.The South Hams is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a popular holiday destination all year round. The south coast is home to hidden coves and beautiful beaches with coastal walks stretching for miles on end. The Dartmoor National Park is located just to the north of Ivybridge and offers the perfect place for walkers, cyclists with all sorts of activities including letterboxing, clay pigeon shooting, kayaking and fishing.HistoryDuring the Anglo-Saxon era the South Hams was a feudal estate consisting of all of the land between the River Plym and the River Dart and south of Dartmoor with the English Channel form the southern boundary.AccommodationAccommodation is easy to find throughout the South Hams, especially within the popular coastal towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe which offer a wide choice of campsites, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, Devon hotels and self-catering cottages.Below is some brief information on four of the six...more
Kerala has been accredited as one of the ten paradises on Earth by National Geographic. The demography and the diversified cultural background of Kerala is an ideal blend for a holiday destination. Kerala tour packages usually comprise of visit to...more
So you are planning a trip to Latium, also called Lazio, whose capital is none other than Rome, the capital of Italy. A great Italian author once wrote, "Roma, non basta una vita," which translates as Rome, a single lifetime is not enough. This is...more
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Airlines are screwing you on baggage fees, convenience fees, and holiday surcharges, read this to find out how to deal with all this.What can you do, you can't get anywhere without paying for the flight - that is obvious. But does that mean the...more