Paris could make an affordable day trip on a France holiday

September 2, 2010

People looking forward to staying in a holiday home in France might like to consider visiting Paris for the day – even if they are on a budget.

According to Veronique Potelet Anty of the Paris Office du Tourisme et des Congres, the image of the French capital as an expensive place of luxury and refinement is incomplete.

The city offers plenty of options for those on a tighter budget, she continued, including transport and things to do.

"The Parisian metro and bus system is affordable and enables people to visit the whole city easily," Ms Anty said.

Furthermore, there is a range of affordable cultural activities on offer, such as the national museums, which are free every first Sunday of the month, she explained.

Holidaymakers can also enter the Victor Hugo, Petit Palais and Modern Art Museum at no cost seven days a week, Ms Anty added, while most places are free for children.

And those of you heading to France might like to try the local yellow wine vin jaune, which was recently described by press relations and promotion executive at Comite Regional du Tourisme de France-Comte Cecile Ambacher as similar in taste to a Spanish sherry.

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Taste local dishes at Aberaeron Harbour on a Wales holiday

September 2, 2010

People considering a holiday in Wales might like to consider a trip to Aberaeron, where you can try local cuisine by the harbour.

A writer blogging on the Visit Wales website who recently visited the area praised the restaurant of the Harbourmaster Hotel, where holidaymakers may wish to eat one evening.

"To dine here is to experience a culinary tribute to some of the best local produce and meats in the country," the individual remarked.

The blogger described the harbour as "shimmering" with wine glasses and coloured lights strung between lamp posts, which could make it ideal for an evening stroll or drink.

Aberaeron has a shipping history and its Georgian houses used to be painted by captains in a colourful array of shades, the writer continued.

And food lovers heading to Wales this month may also like to try the Abergavenny Food Festival, being held from September 18th to 19th, where you can feast on local treats.

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Dare to be scared on a Peak District holiday?

September 2, 2010

People planning a holiday in the Peak District might like to add Peak Cavern to their list of places to visit, as its Halloween events could be perfect for kids.

On Friday and Saturday evenings throughout October, candle-lit ghost tours will be held, with special nights taking place on October 30th and 31st, where you can listen to spooky ghost stories as you find your way through the chambers.

The cave is located within the village of Castleton and, according to the Peak Cavern website, has the largest natural entrance chamber in Britain.

Visitors can see the remains of an ancient village, listen to the acoustics of the Orchestra Gallery and hear the font of the river Styx in the Devil's Cellar.

Another possible weekend activity for those planning a break in the Peak District is the Matlock Bath Illuminations, which are held at the River Derwent every Saturday and Sunday from September 4th to October 30th.

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Experience mining on a holiday in Wales

September 2, 2010

People going on a Wales holiday next month might like to take a trip to Loggerheads Country Park, which is at the heart of the Clwydian Range, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The space comprises a wooded river valley, cliffs and outcrops as well as a Discovery Trail, which could make it great for walking.

And those of you interested in the industrial history of the area may wish to try out the Discovering the Past event, where you can enter a disused mine passage with a caving expert.

Visitors can see for themselves what a miner would have experienced 200 years ago at the activity, which runs from September 4th to 26th.

Furthermore, keen ramblers might like to take in a tour of the area's Iron Age hill forts and heather moorland on the Bringing Views to Life tour held on September 9th.

The Abergavenny Food Festival – taking place from September 18th to 19th – could also be of interest to holidaymakers heading to Wales.

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