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Holidays in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is one of the most beautiful parts of the United Kingdom, with its dramatic coastline and historic towns. This could be the perfect time to discover Northern Ireland for yourself. You can fly directly into either Belfast or Londonderry from most airports around the UK, many offering flights on low budget airlines for the short distance over the sea, or you might prefer to sail over on one of the many ferry services. Most ferries sail into Southern Ireland, but a few go directly into Belfast. For those arriving in Dublin, the drive up through the Irish countryside can be very enjoyable.

When you arrive there is something for everyone. If you like the hubbub of the city, then Belfast is the place for you to base yourself. The capital city of Northern Ireland, Belfast is steeped in history. It is the birthplace of the Titanic and is home to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. There are many traditional Irish pubs and many fine restaurants to make your stay entertaining and fun and plenty of parks, galleries and gardens to help you to relax on your holiday to Northern Ireland.

If city holidays are not for you then Northern Ireland has many other choices on offer. The Sperrin and Mourne mountain ranges provide spectacular scenery and wonderful walks for you to take in the fresh mountain air. In County Down you can play championship golf at the Royal County Down Golf Club or go mountainboarding, bouldering, abseiling, canoeing, hillwalking or pony trekking. Whereas County Fermanagh is a must for those wanting to partake in a cycling holiday with the Kingfisher Cycle Trail and the Vintage Cycle Museum. Florencecourt and Castle Coole are fine stately homes that should satisfy the historians among you and, being enriched in waterways and seashore, County Fermanagh is the ideal location for those who enjoy fishing, water navigation or simply trailing your hand through the water as you drift lazily along on a summer’s afternoon.

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Cheap Holidays in UK

Everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment, but holidaying in the UK can be very affordable and still mean you can have a holiday this year. It can be great fun too, especially if you have children. Take camping for example. Children love the outdoor life, the freedom to ride their bikes in a safe, healthy environment, feeling the wind in their hair, free wheeling through puddles and exhausting themselves all day before an falling into their sleeping bag for a long night’s sleep under canvas.

Caravan Holidays

If camping is not for you, why not try a caravan. Modern static caravans are more luxurious than you can imagine. Gone are the days of traipsing down to the washrooms in the middle of the night or making up beds on the converted kitchen table. Nowadays static caravans have proper bedrooms and shower rooms. Hot and cold running water and fully flushing toilets. They even have fully equipped kitchens and central heating.

To buy they can cost as much as a small house, but are very competitively priced for holiday rental. Most are sited on well maintained holiday parks that provide entertainment in all shapes and forms from swimming pools, kids clubs and live entertainment in the evenings. Staying in a caravan can lead to a really relaxing holiday with long carefree days and exciting evenings full of family fun, all for very little cost at all.

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Holiday in the Countryside

From the windswept wilds of the Scottish coast to the beautiful hills and dales of the Peak District; the wild ponies of the picturesque New Forest to the stunning waters of the Lake District, the British countryside is packed with places to explore. Forget carbon-guzzling flights abroad, holidays in the British countryside can be the perfect way to relax and get away from it all. Those who like their breaks to be a bit more action-packed are spoiled for choice too – the varied terrain of the UK means that adrenaline junkies can take their pick from any number of activities, from white water rafting and kayaking to abseiling and rock climbing.

Those who want to get their feet even further off the ground can even try paragliding, hangliding or parachute jumping. A less nerve wracking way to get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful British countryside is to take a hot air balloon ride – many of Britain’s rural beauty spots can be seen from the air in this way thanks to a growing number of companies specialising in hot air ballooning.

Historic monuments, nature reserves, national parks, mansion houses set in stunning parks and gardens, not to mention some of the world’s most breathtaking views – all are available to visitors taking advantage of holidays in the British Countryside. With an excellent rail network, Britain is easily explored by those who wish to leave the car behind, and some good rail pass offers are available, making travelling in the British countryside a good option for holidaymakers on a budget.

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Holiday in Cottages

One of the many new trends emerging as a result of the global economic downturn has been a shift away from luxury holidays in boutique hotels and a resurgence in family-friendly self-catering holidays. Rather than cutting out vacations altogether, many of us are rediscovering the pleasure of shifting the focus away from spending lots of money and towards spending time together as a family. Aside from the obvious cost-saving benefits of holidays in self-catering cottages, you will find that that intimacy and closeness that comes from spending a few days or weeks cooking, eating and exploring together, creates a really special atmosphere that you will find difficult to beat. Cottage holidays are an option both in the UK and abroad and you will find that by switching from a large hotel chain to a privately owned cottage you will be treated to a much more personalised service.

One of the most obvious benefits of a holiday in a self-catering cottage is the greater flexibility involved. Rather than presenting yourself for breakfast at the designated time, you are free to pack up some snacks and climb a hill for a picnic breakfast at sunrise or head out on a nature trail and enjoy a meal al fresco. Preparing your own meals is also a great way to get the children involved and learning about where the food they take for granted really comes from.
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Holiday in the Cotswolds

Situated in the southwest of the England, the beauty of the Cotswolds has long been known and has helped to make the area one of the most desirable holiday locations in the country. As the current economic crisis continues to erode the value of the pound abroad, more and more Brits are looking for great holiday alternatives at home. One of the main benefits of holidaying in the gorgeous Cotswolds is that the area is easily accessible without having to go through the trauma of international air travel.

Renowned for its lush, rolling hillsides, green meadows and small, relaxed villages, the area conjures up an image of a land where time stands still. This feature of the Cotswolds is indeed one of the main advantages of taking a break here as you immediately feel far removed from the worries of modern life. But for those that enjoy the conveniences of the city every once in a while, the Cotswolds also has something for you.

Why not visit the beautiful and historic city of Bath? Named for the therapeutic hot springs found there in the eighteenth century, the city is a great place to spend a weekend with everything from culture and history to shopping and restaurants. There has been a resurgence in the popularity of complementary therapies in recent years any many opportunities have arisen to sample the historic spa facilities. Bath and Cheltenham are particularly good places to explore the healing power of these springs and several modern hotels now offer fantastic spa packages. Whether you choose to focus your time in the urban or rural areas of the region, there really is something for everyone in the Cotswolds.
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