Friday, August 1, 2008

Holidays in Cornwall

By Steve Woodward


Even though for many years now Cornwall has been looked upon as a place where you go for what would be considered a traditional seaside holiday. Today as you will soon discover things have drastically changed in the last few years. Cornwall holidays now offer you much more than just sun (when it shines), sea and sand, there are plenty of other activities you can get involved during your stay there.

Yes, you can spend time on the beach still, but along with just enjoying the sand and the sea why not having a go at the many different water sports now available. Today Cornwall has become a very popular destination for those who enjoy both surfing and windsurfing.

But as well as the water sports there are plenty of interest places to visit and see and great food to try as well. Today some of the countries most well known chefs (Rick Stein being one) has a restaurant now in Cornwall. This provides you with the chance to try some great tasting food from a renowned chef.

Yet this county is still a place to take children on holiday to as it offers a wide range of activities for children and adults to do together. One particular location that you may want to visit during your time here is the Eden Project. This is now the center where they are trying to combat the effects that are caused by global warming. So offers you and your family a chance to find ways of working together and with others to help save the planet we live on. In fact, the Eden Project is now ranked alongside both the Taj Mahal and the Grand Canyon as being a world heritage site.

The other great thing about holidaying in Cornwall is that no matter where you situate yourself you are never very far from the coast. Plus a short drive away and you can soon be visiting other locations based in the county of Devon, which has some really spectacular countryside for you to view.

Yes, you can spend time relaxing on the beaches by why not take a trip a little further a field and enjoy the sights and sounds that Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor have to offer. Here you will see some of Britain's native animals including deer and you never know you may be in luck and spot the Beast of Bodmin as well.

When it comes to accommodation in Cornwall, you have a number of different styles available to you. You can either stay in a hotel or for that more friendly and homely feeling why not try out one of the many B

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