Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Holidays in Cornwall

By Steve Woodward


For many years now, people have been visiting the County of Cornwall in the UK because it offers a more traditional seaside holiday. However, although the traditional seaside holiday is still a favourite with young and old alike, some people are looking for a little bit more in their Cornwall holidays today. Yes as you will soon discover Cornwall can offer you much more than just sun, sea, sand and clotted cream teas.

Today not only can you spend time relaxing on the beach but you may want to try out some of the many different water sports that are now on offer. In fact for those who are involved in surfing and windsurfing many will make numerous trips to Cornwall, simply because it offers some of the best winds and waves for them to ride on.

Along with the water, sports there are plenty of other activities and places of interest that you can visit. Also today, some of the countries most well known chef's including Rick Stein have restaurants located in some of the towns located around the County. This provides you with the chance to try some superb food at a fraction of the cost you would normally pay in their restaurants in London.

However, the county of Cornwall is still a place where many families will go on holiday and there are some superb places to visit during their time there. One place that has become extremely popular since it first opened is "The Eden Project". This is not only beautiful but is a place to learn about things relating to the effect that global warming is having on our planet. During your visit, you will learn of different ways in which not only the UK but other countries around the globe are working on to help combat global warming and so protect the planet on which we live. The Eden Project has now been ranked as a world heritage site alongside both the Grand Canyon (USA) and Taj Mahal (India).

One other reason why so many people choose Cornwall as their vacation spot is that no matter where you stay you are only ever a short drive away from its coastline. Also, there are plenty of other beautiful natural features for you to see and visit as well. Plus within a short while you can actually head in to the next county along (Devon) and take a peruse around its quaint villages and towns as well.

But along with the beautiful beaches why not take a trip up to either Bodmin Moor or Dartmoor in order to see some of the native animals to be found in the UK. Along with the Dartmoor, ponies there are deer and you may even come across the Beast of Bodmin during your visit.

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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