Polzeath - Cornwall

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Cornwalls coastline is Polzeath, this may not be Hawaii, but it is very popular with British wanna-be surfers. This hideaway offers plenty of Beach space, fine scenery and great walks over the rugged landscape. A large campsite a short walk from the beach can cater for all your needs for a cheap weekend of sand and surf (sun not guaranteed, but likely at least...). In high season, surfing equipment can be hired on the beach including surfboards, body-boards and wetsuits.Visitors are well-catered for, there are plenty of guest-houses, restaurants and watering-holes for those who have come to truly relax in magical Cornwall. Short trips up or down the coast will provide plenty of interest when the beaches do not attract.

Greece - Athens

In my younger days, I travelled to Greece overland from the UK with friends on an organised camping holiday. We stayed near Athens and did not get to visit any of the Islands (hopefully another day....). For us, the best part of the holiday was breaking loose from the crowd and hiring mopeds to set off on our own adventure. If you try this yourself, it's a good idea to attempt to learn the rudiments of the Greek alphabet so that you can read the road signs and know where you are heading....
As everyone will be aware, Ancient Greek architecture is a major attraction, and there is plenty to see from the fascinating town of Corinth to the mighty Parthenon in Athens. The staggering thing for me, was to discover bits of ancient ruins strewn around Athens in the most unexpected places. Athens for me, was surprisingly shabby for a European capital city, although I am sure this will have improved especially since the Olympics was recently hosted in Greece.
As a dedicated foodie, the food in Greece left a lot to be desired unless salad, strong coffee and feta cheese is your thing.. If you want to find great food in Greece, you may have to look below the surface to seek out culinary gems.

Stratford-upon-Avon

A magnet for tourists to the UK from all over the world, Stratford is all that it promises and more... Whether you are just there for a day trip, or if you have tickets to the theatre, Stratford is well-equipped for your needs. It boasts historic buildings in a genteel setting, the river offering the chance to dip an oar into the Avon, and of course a busy program of productions at the three theatres of the Royal Shakespeare Company (Two of which I have experienced first hand).
Stratford manages to be a modern town, a living museum, a popular resort and a centre for the arts all at the same time. One word of warning though, there are those who see the unsuspecting tourist as rich pickings... keep a firm hold on your wallet and do NOT leave valuables in your hotel room.
There is always something going on at Stratford, so do a little research first and book tickets if you want to see a production. There is a fourth outdoor RSC venue in the Summer months, and there are countless festivals and fairs taking place during the tourist season.

Germany - The Rhine

I visited the Rhine Valley with a coach party some years ago. The highlight of this trip was (unsurprisingly) the trip down the Rhine by boat, passing vineyard after vineyard, schloss (castle) after schloss... There is great food and drink, fine architechture, rich culture and history to be had here. On the downside, the region is commercialised to the hilt and everything tends to be very expensive.
The scenery is really top class and the people are very friendly. Germany is an easy country to travel around, and we took the liberty of jumping on a train to visit Bonn whilst we were there. My German is not great, but the fact is that many many Germans speak excellent English, and are often very happy to practice on passing English-speakers... For Brits and maybe our American cousind, breakfast may appear a little odd in Germany often consisting of all types of meats and cheeses rather than cereals and a fry-up... Embrace the culture and dig in - that's my motto...

The Norfolk Broads

The first ever holiday that I had with friends rather than with family was on the Norfolk Broads. the Broads are a network of waterways interlinking over a large area allowing holiday-makers to meander around back-waters making their route up as they go along. You hire your vessel with as many berths as you require, and after a rudimentary health and safety talk, you are on your way to a very relaxing vacation. Health and safety on the waterways is not to be taken lightly and there are codes of conduct regarding speed and giving way to sailing boats that should be carefully observed.
There are plenty of 'watering holes' along the way to keep you happy as you wind your way around the broads taking in the sights. Anything from cosy little inns to winebars in the more 'sophisticated' moorings.... I found this holiday to be immensely enjoyable and an adventure that I would happily recommend to anyone other than those with small children...
You can spend your time, with a good book, sampling the local alcohol, diving into the water from your boat or just tacking from town to town and walking around the streets. You can even combine the break with a seaside holiday at Lowestoft.
If you're feeling brave, you could hire a sailing boat, but a motorised vessel was the rig for us... particularly as we didn't want to end up getting as close as these two sailing chums did...

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