A delightful village situated close to the towns of Wendover and Aylesbury in the county of Buckinghamshire, Weston Turville, has retained much of its old world charm, and still looks much as it has for hundreds of years. In no way overdeveloped, at least not yet, it still has less than three thousand residents. In my memory Weston Turville had 4 pubs, but one has disappeared and it now has 3, the Chandos Arms, the Five Bells Hotel and the Chequers. The parish church was originally built in the twelfth century, and stands slightly apart from the centre of the village. Weston Turville is an ancient place, as most Buckinghamshire villages are, and it traces its history back to Saxon times, it was listed in the Domesday Book. The Weston Turville Golf Club is situated a little outside the village, and of course attracts golfing fans from all over the area. Weston Turville is surrounded by the towns and villages of Aston Clinton, Halton, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckland, North Lee, Terrick and Stoke Mandeville, it is about 40 miles drive from London.
2011/04/04
2011/04/01
Ibiza Balearic Islands Spain
For many years a favourite of Hippies, the beautiful Balearic Island of Ibiza was at the centre of the rave culture of the late 1980’s. It does, of course, have much more to offer than just its nightlife and it is a popular family holiday destination, with a rugged coastline, peppered with pretty coves and bays, each with its own small sandy beach, most can get quite crowded in the summer, but find one off the beaten track and you may just have a beach to yourself. The three main resorts of Ibiza are the capital Ibiza Town, Santa Eulalia and San Antonio, and it is these three that attract the majority of visitors to the island. The airport is located near to Ibiza Town (also called Eivissa) and from here you can hire a car, or get a taxi or transfer to get you to your destination resort. There are plenty of other resorts, apart from the big 3, and these include Cala Llonga, Es Cana, Cala Bassa and Portinatx. One of the main attractions of the island is the fantastic weather which you can expect there, and this is fairly reliable between the months of May and October, winters can be cooler and wetter, so for guaranteed sun, stick to the summer months, this also applies for the other Balearic Islands of Majorca, Menorca and Formentera. The island is also a favourite with water sports enthusiasts and a particular favourite is scuba diving, with the clear, warm waters an ideal environment, there are also golf facilities with the Club de Golf Roca Llisa one of the favourites.
2011/03/30
Algarve Resort of Carvoeiro
If you are visiting the Algarve region of Portugal this year and are searching for a nice resort to visit, you would certainly not be disappointed to try the once tranquil fishing town of Carvoeiro, located between Albufeira and Portimao. A delightful resort with plenty of self-catering villas and apartments, together with several hotels, Carvoeiro enjoys a friendly atmosphere and has an excellent beach, pretty coastline, superb weather conditions, and some brilliant facilities, including at least three golf courses, Vale de Pinta, Quinta do Granacho and Vale de Milho. An excellent choice as a base for visiting several of the historic Algarve towns, Carvoeiro benefits from a terrific climate with the weather normally sunny and warm right through the summertime, and generally mild and pleasant during the wintertime. Whilst there you should be sure to take a boat trip to Algar Seco, a beautiful local spot where you can see cliffs which have been moulded into fascinating shapes, by the action of the sea. Carvoeiro is fairly easily reached from Faro airport, which is a drive of some sixty seven kilometres, airport transfers are easily booked from Faro airport or you could of course hire a car, if you are not on a package holiday, the resort of Albufeira is about 36 kilometres away.
2011/03/23
Costa Teguise Lanzarote
A purpose built holiday resort on the island of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is situated on the south coast of the island just three miles from the capital Arrecife. One of the finest of Lanzarote’s resorts, Costa Teguise has 5 fine beaches, good facilities and an 18 hole golf course. Of the beaches, the main one is Playa de las Cucharas, this super beach is sandy and crescent shaped, and is lapped by the clear, warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The most popular beach for families is Bastian Beach, while the more exposed Famara beach benefits from perfect weather conditions for surfers and windsurfers. The remaining two beaches are smaller and called Playa Ensenada and Playa Jabillo. If the kids get bored with the beach you can always take them to the local water park or maybe to Rancho Texas, further down the coast at Puerto del Carmen. A good base for touring the rest of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is perfectly located, just 12 miles from the airport. Costa Teguise enjoys a typical Lanzarote climate, with sunny weather right through the year, making it a popular all year round resort. With lots of hotels and plenty of self-catering apartments and villas, there is no shortage of accommodation in the resort.
2011/03/20
Perranporth Cornwall
A popular Cornish seaside town, located on the counties north coast, Perranporth is perhaps best known for its long sandy beach and its surfing. Popular for holidays and short breaks, Perranporth is a great base for visiting many of the top attractions in Cornwall, even the Eden Project is only a forty minute drive away. Named after Saint Piran (the patron saint of Cornwall), Perranporth is in an area that was once important for the production of tin, and it was Saint Piran who supposedly, accidentally, discovered the process of smelting tin. A good month to visit Perranporth is March, when the Festival of Saint Piran takes place, and also the Saint Piran Play is performed. The 3 mile long beach is a super spot, especially when the weather is warm, when the sea is rough the surfers appear. The town is also well known for its excellent golf course, the Perranporth Golf Club, an attractive par 72 links course, with spectacular views.