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Midweek Breaks on the Waterways

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This week, The Midweeks Breaks blog is happy to publish a guest article by Nisha who will entertain and inform you with an alternative suggestion for UK based short breaks on the Inland Waterways system. It turns out that the big companies offering canal boating holidays whether on traditional narrowboats or modern cruisers, while mostly organised on a weekly hire basis, also offer weekend and midweek short breaks which, if you pick your dates carefully, can present a great opportunity to book your accommodation and relaxation in one affordable package. Midweek Canal Boat Holidays Everyone loves to go on holiday. Picturesque scenery, adventures, shopping and more are something to look forward to. A holiday once a year is nice, but sometimes people need a short break, so whether it’s to a local family holiday park or further afield, here are some recommendations. A short break, from a weekend or mid-week break can alleviate stress and re-energize body and soul. Take an especially relaxing holiday on a part time hire canal boat. Also called narrow boats, they are a wonderful way to have an affordable holiday or short break. Canal boats are built for the locks on the canal ways. Since the locks are only 7 feet wide, the boats are 7 feet wide as well. Although narrow, they can be up to 70 feet long, which is the longest lock length. It may sound like the boat has no space and the passengers would be packed like sardines, but canal boats are equipped with all modern conveniences, such as toilets, cookers, ovens, central heating, beds, showers, television, dining room tables and more. They can accommodate up to eight people or more. The boat hire company will teach you how to handle the boat, or you can hire someone to do it for you. It is suggested that two people travel in the canal boat. This allows one person to manage the locks from the shore while the other steers the boat. Where to go, what to see and what to do are questions everyone asks on holiday, even on short breaks. Depending on the starting point and the destination, there is something for everyone in the canal ways of England, Scotland and Wales. The Norfolk Broads is a wonderful place to visit. Villages, thatched roofs, and wildlife are abundant on these canals. The floating Broads Wildlife Centre Ranworth Broad is home to many species of birds. Fields of wildflowers abound on either side of the canals affording the holiday-goers opportunities to take magnificent pictures. The landscape is like no other anywhere. Norwich City centre is home to pubs, theatres, shopping centres and more for those needing supplies or a chance to stretch their legs. Great Yarmouth has horseracing, grey hound meetings and a seaside amusement park. Arriving by canal means you will not have to find a parking space. Fishing is an activity enjoyed by many, and the boat does not have to be stationary. Pike, bream, perch, rudd and roach are abundant. A fishing license is required, but the cost is nominal. Fresh fish for dinner is always a treat during holidays. Take a short break on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Wales. Pony trekking, shops, restaurants, pubs, climbing, fishing and more are available on the canal. Take quiet walks in scenery that one only dreams about. Cruising Scottish canals is a short break worth taking. Stop at one of many canal side restaurants or bars for something to eat. Shop at different villages for quiet walks and shopping. Visit ancient castles and take pictures from angles impossible anywhere else but on the canal. Visit and ride the Falkirk wheel. The entire canal boat rides the wheel while you and your family are inside. Since the water in the canals is calm, seasickness is non-existent. Falling overboard is seldom an issue with adults, as the water level is seldom deeper than approximately 4 feet. Swimming may or may not be allowed in the canals. It is best to check before hiring the canal boat. Of course, cruising down the canal ways without going ashore is also a great short break. Driving the boat by day, and enclosing one’s self inside while moored for the night is a soothing alternative to noisy hotel rooms. My name is Nisha I work as the editor for Holiday365. I have been representing the business for the last 2 years now.

December 14 2011, 2:17am | Comments »

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Midweek Breaks on a Budget Part 3

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Midweek breaks on a budget can be a bit of a problem. Spend more than £500 and you start feeling like you could have spent just a little more and had a ‘proper holiday’. This 3 part series Midweek Breaks on a Budget looks at some ideas that will give you a good break without costing too much money. In Part One I showed you how it was possible to have a midweek theatre break in London. In Part Two we crossed the Channel for a fun and relaxing mid week break in Lille In Part Three I’m going to suggest a beautiful but overlooked part of the country, North Devon. Now I know North Devon isn’t easy for everyone to get to but I’m going to use it as an example. There are other over-looked bits of countryside all over the UK and there is bound to be somewhere near you. The idea is to stay away from the major tourist hot spots, to avoid the obvious. I’ll say more about this in a later post. North Devon Mid week breaks in North Devon There are lots of things to do in North Devon. It’s got a heritage coastline with stunning views and fabulous surfing, close to lovely countryside. There are lovely villages like Clovelly as well as the major towns like Barnstable and Ilfracombe. There are great walks and cycle trails, like the Tarka Trail Staying for a Short Break in North Devon – 3 choices. 1. Bed & Breakfast or Guest House Can be an excellent choice. B&Bs are not what they, so forget any cliches and take a good look at some of their web sites. One thing people often miss is that there can be special offers tucked away on the B&B or Guest House’s own web site, especially for off season midweek deals. Although many of the agencies are good it is usually worth going to the actual web site if they have one. Do a little bit of research before you book. Check the reviews on some of the review sites but don’t take too much notice of the grumpier ones. Sadly some people like nothing better than complaining. In high season expect to pay £70+ per night for and a double room in a B&B with almost hotel standard accommodation.That can go down as low as £40 per night in the off season! 2. Self – catering Cottage Mid week breaks in a North Devon cottage In high season most cottages will be out of your budget but it is always worth looking for last minute bargains. Someone with a cottage would rather let it at a lower rate than see it stand empty. Check the internet for deals or get some phone numbers & ring round. Out of high season cottages become far more affordable. Owners are happier to let cottages for short mid week breaks in mid season and prices become much more reasonable. Your cottage might cost you as little as £200 for 3 nights April – October, outside the school holidays. 3. A Caravan or Tent Ok so a caravan doesn’t sound that interesting. Sudden visions of trailer parks full of mobile homes might not be quite right for your mid-week get away. Let’s see if I can get you to think again. Ever heard of ‘glamping’? Think yurts, think bell tents, think gypsy caravans, think eco-tourism. Well yes, I suppose they can seem quite worthy but also think: double beds, romantic touches, back to nature, with fridges, wood burning stoves, fully equipped kitchens and flushing toilets, and hot showers. Out of your budget? Not necessarily. An off season stay (April & September) in a rather gorgeous Mongolian yurt, set in acres of beautiful rural countryside might cost you as little as £200 for 3 or even 4 nights. I’m deeply tempted! How about you?

July 19 2011, 5:30am | Comments »

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More people choose UK for cheap breaks in 2010

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The Staycation is here to stay according to cheap breaks holiday companies who have confirmed that early booking predictions indicate that even more people will be choosing the UK for their short breaks this year. Value for money is the key issue for many people when it comes to choosing a holiday according to research by one of Britain’s leading family holiday park operators and they responded to customer feedback by including even more activities in the cost of their holidays, such a popular swimming lessons for beginners. Cheap breaks with swimming lessons Whilst it can be tempting to hang on for last minute bargains the chances are you won’t save much money – and you won’t get your first choice of destination and accommodation. With so many people booking in advance many popular dates are filling up fast. If you don’t have any flexibility with dates – or have set your heart on a particular destination you’ll need to book early to get anything like cheap breaks in the UK this year.

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June 27 2010, 5:32am | Comments »

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