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Country Breaks A Relaxing Alternative
or many the end of the packed to the rafters with
summer period and beginning tourists. Literally, bus loads of
of autumn is the perfect people descend on small areas
time to start thinking of a short like plagues of locust - meaning
break before the long winter queuing becomes the order of the
months settle in. With the main day. Another downside is
summer holidays of June and July undoubtedly the fact that major
seeming like a distant memory the cities are expensive, which can
need to recharge the batteries leave you paying over the odds
can lead to many of us exploring for inferior goods and services.
the various short vacation Combining these problems with the
options available to them. To organisation of flights, getting
many the term "short break" is to and from airports, battling
synonymous with "city break". Be through traffic and navigating
it going to a show in London or the local public transport - it
sampling the nightlife in quickly becomes easy to see why a
European cities such as Prague, city break can leave you somewhat
Amsterdam and Barcelona - the less than refreshed.
options with city breaks are
almost endless. However, perhaps It is perhaps due to these tiring
the one downside is that short schedules that more and more
holidays in a city can often lead Briton's are exploring the joys
to you being more exhausted than of a quiet rural retreat.
when you set out for your break Providing a wonderful contrast to
in the first place... the hustle of the city, country
breaks allow you to set your own
During the summer months one of pace enjoying the stunning
the main problems with city landscapes, quaint villages and
breaks can be the fact that all excellent hotels that the UK has
the local attractions can be to offer. Whether you fancy a
visit to historic buildings, retreat, the area gets its name
walking in glorious gardens or from the large amount of stunning
perhaps a winding cycle through lakes that fill the area and
the countryside, one thing you provide a stunning foreground to
are always guaranteed is to the majestic mountain landscape.
return back to work well rested Perhaps as a result of the
and full of vigour. national park status the area was
granted in 1951, the Lake
One of the advantages of living District has maintained much of
in a relatively small country its traditional charm of small
such as the UK is that you are towns, welcoming inns, sumptuous
never too far away from the bakeries and quaint craft shops.
countryside. Even residents in It is this preservation of times
major cities such as Manchester gone past that has ensure that
and Glasgow can find themselves the pace of life is slow - making
in fantastic locations such as it an ideal getaway for those
Loch Lomand or The Peak District looking to unwind. For further
in under an hour. Despite the UK details on the area and the
being such an urbanised nation multitude of activities that it
there is an abundance of top has to offer try visiting quality and unspoilt rural areas href="http://www.lakedistrictoutd
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One such area is the Lake
District, which is located in the On the eastern side of northern
North West of England and is England, rural Yorkshire has
officially the countries largest always been a popular retreat for
national park. Seen by many as those looking to escape to the
the quintessential country solitude of the rolling hills and
moors. Television shows such as its breathtaking scenery. This is
"Heartbeat" and "All Creatures perhaps most evident in the North
Great and Small" have ensured the West Highland region of Assynt
area has grown in popularity with which boasts some of the most
those seeking the quiet life. The rugged and dramatic landscapes in
Yorkshire Dales - a national park the British Isles. The unique
since 1954 - is famous for it combination of ancient mountain
lush green valleys and limestone landscape, vast moorlands,
rock formations, which provide spectacular cliffs and utter
excellent backdrops for relaxing solitude proves a powerful magnet
country walks. The area really is to many seeking the ultimate in
a haven of unspoilt beauty and a rural escape. Unfortunately, the
visit can almost feel like a step remoteness of Assynt make it
back in time. The informative perhaps not ideal for 2-3 day
website href="http://www.yorkshire-dales. in the Southern Highlands offer a
com" more practical solution to those
target="_blank">http://www.yorksh wanting to venture into the
ire-dales.com has an array of highlands for a country break.
information regarding things to
do and see in the area and the At the heart of the Cairngorm
Yorkshire based short break National Park, Aviemore is a
specialist href="http://www.superbreak.com" being a truly beautiful place
target="_blank">http://www.superb that is fully accessible by road
reak.com has various hotel or rail. With an abundance of
deals in the area. quality hotel accommodation the
area can be visited at any time
Finally, the Scottish Highlands of the year - indeed the winter
is renowned the world over for is usually the most busy time to
visit due to the flourishing ski information you will require.
industry in the Cairngorm
Mountain Range. For further, Overall, a quiet break in the
details on short breaks in the country can be an excellent, cost
area href="http://www.visitaviemore.co days. The UK is spoilt for choice
m" in terms of possible destinations
target="_blank">http://www.visita - maybe its time you woke up and
viemore.com has all the smelt the fresh air?
About the Author:
Robin Richmond is a freelance travel writer and webmaster of http://www.travel-tips.co.uk
Source: www.isnare.com
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