Top five UK holiday hotspots
Top five UK holiday hotspots
Fantasising about that exotic holiday overseas but the bank balance won't quite allow it? Here are our top five holiday destinations right on your doorstep; designed to leave you, and your credit card, feeling refreshed.
Fantasising about that exotic holiday overseas but the bank balance won't quite allow it? Here are our top five holiday destinations right on your doorstep; designed to leave you, and your credit card, feeling refreshed.
St Ives, Cornwall
With its white sandy beaches, near-Mediterranean seas and plethora of secluded coves, St Ives is the UK's mini paradise. Enjoy a cream tea in one of the winding cobbled streets, take a surfing lesson with one of the country's professionals and dine in critically-acclaimed pubs; just some of the many experiences on offer. With train prices starting at £53.75 return, what are you waiting for?
Isle of Skye, Scotland
Want to cross the borders without the aid of a phrase book? Then Scotland's Isle of Skye is the place for you. With mountains and hilly terrain rivalling that of New Zealand's Middle Earth, highlights include animal safaris, a trip to the ruins of Armadale Castle and a visit to the famous Talisker distillery for the finest whiskey in the country. Only a four hour flight from London, it's well worth the trip.
Aberdovey, Wales
Wales is one of the UK's most underrated holiday destinations but Aberdovey on the West coast is starting to change that thought. Long stretches of sandy beach and never-ending skylines will leave you wanting more and many visitors come back year after year. One of the UK's top kite-surfing spots, you won't be left twiddling your fingers. But if kite-surfing isn't your thing, there's mini-golf, canoeing, hiking, cycling or simply sunbathing to keep you occupied.
The Norfolk Broads, Norwich
No, it's not the Netherlands, it's the Norfolk Broads and it's arguably a better choice. Hire a tug boat and spend a long weekend chugging lazily down the winding canals. As king of your own floating palace, choose when and where you want to stop, and get up close and personal with nature; herons are a common sighting. Quirky pubs also litter the canal-bank for a scenic sunset dinner.
The New Forest, Hampshire
Perhaps an obvious choice, but Hampshire's New Forest never fails to deliver. Whether you're camping or hotel-ing, the stunning countryside of the forest always has something new to reveal. New Forest ponies scatter the terrain and there are breathtaking views from every angle. If a back-to-nature holiday is what you're after, the New Forest won't disappoint.