Nation Tourism

Kayaking anywhere in the country, as long as you’re on a suitable body of water of course, is great fun, but some places can offer a much better experience than others, dependent almost entirely on how many good rivers, lakes and coasts there are around. If you’re looking for somewhere really exceptional to take your kayaking holiday, then you could definitely do worse than renting one of the available cottages in Cornwall and using that as a base to visit the many rivers and lakes that the county possesses, not to mention the huge amount of coast that is suitable for kayaking around.

First off, river kayaking, such as on the River Camel, can provide you with a whole host of different experiences, depending on which stretch of river you decide to row on. Wide, gently flowing areas are available for those who want a smooth, easy and relaxed trip, whilst narrower and faster flowing places, especially up in the hills and moors, will provide for those who desire a little more action and adventure in their kayaking.

Lake kayaking, in general, will offer you calm waters to explore. This leaves you free to row around them at your leisure, possibly stuff a picnic in a waterproof bag and rowing either to a nice spot of shore or to an island, and enjoying your solitude whilst you look around your beautiful surroundings with a pork pie and mustard. Take some friends and make a day of it, racing each other across the water or rowing side by side and chatting.

Sea kayaking is a totally different beast to both river kayaking and lake kayaking, but can combine elements of the two. The unpredictable nature of the sea, along with having to take waves, currents, rocks, tides and plenty of other factors into account, can be a challenge for even the most experienced kayakers. It can be brilliant though, as rowing along the coast gives a completely different perspective to walking along it, and with a kayak you’re much more manoeuvrable than larger craft, meaning you can really go exploring. With Cornwall having an unrivalled amount of coast compared to other English counties, it’s the perfect place to go sea kayaking, and there are plenty of ways to stay in self catering Cornwall due to the area’s busy holiday industry.

Wherever you go and however you decide to experience your Cornwall kayaking holiday, keep in mind that safety is paramount.

There are plenty of things to do in Torbay without spending a penny, and you can do them all whilst staying in a Devon holiday park. In this post I present a list of the things you can do in the Torbay area which won’t cost you any money.

Walking – This is a popular activity amongst people from as young as twelve months to as old as people get. It’s a useful form of locomotion as feet can traverse many hazards that most wheels cannot, such as stairs. There are plenty of places where walking is welcome around Torbay, so you can get out and put one foot in front of the other over and over for the whole day!

Seeing – Seeing is considered an evolutionary advantage, and staying in a UK caravan park in Torbay will really make you see (excuse the pun!) why. By looking out across the glorious sea, the earliest animals to walk the land (lions) were able to comprehend their own insignificance, which allowed them to philosophically justify becoming ravenous killing machines. Now you too can experience that!

Breathing – Sea air is good for you, as is fresh countryside air. The seaside in Devon combines the two, creating an atmosphere that is not only good for your health, but in fact lowers your age. Torbay is the closest thing on Earth to the fountain of youth.

Age – If you duck inside for a moment, you’ll be free from the effects of the countryside sea air (or CSSA as it’s locally known) and can once again enjoy the feeling of time taking its toll and slowly causing your body to deteriorate. Sure, this happens anywhere, but Torbay is the only place where you can feel the difference between aging and not aging, making the experience far more pleasurable.

Rest – Like all mammals, we have to rest, and Torbay provides plenty of places to do this. Whether you sit down on the beach, on a bench, or just on a comfortable area of ground, you’ll find yourself slowly regenerating energy, almost as if your body ran on a battery and staying still caused the battery to recharge. If the sun is shining (in Torbay the sun always shines) then your batteries will recharge more quickly, just like Superman.

I hope these things have given you some insight into how to enjoy Torbay on a budget, and why so many people choose to return to the English Riviera for centuries.

Belfast is the largest city, as well as the capital of Northern Ireland. This city had plenty to see and do, and if you’re planning your next holiday, you should make a list so you see everything it has to offer. Besides the typical restaurants and attractions, there is much to enjoy. From architecture to festivals to art, Belfast is a thriving city with much to do. Belfast plays host to a film festival that attracts visitors from all over. There are art festivals and seasonal festivals all year around, as well as sporting events that can’t be missed.

The best part about this city is it is friendly to tourists as well as their wallets. Flights to Belfast are frequent and often cheap, being that the Belfast international airport has many airliners as well as budget airliners to help accommodate any budget. And airfare aside, there is also great places to stay that won’t break the bank. Budget hostels and hotels are spread across the city, which is great for anyone on any budget. Find a vacation package that suits you, whether it be romantic or family friendly, this city has plenty of experience catering to all types of tourists.