Our top credit crunching uk short break holidays - visit Brighton


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Looking for a cheap holiday? this month we spotlight Brighton, voted the second favourite place to live the UK according to a recent an opinion poll of 5000 people across the country. In a report by BBC News South East this morning, "The Sussex tourist spot was a favourite for it's beaches and restaurants" - Source BBC News South East 30/10/09

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Our top credit crunching uk short break holidays

Looking for a cheap holiday? Every month we pick a top UK holiday trip or UK holiday deal, whether it's a boating holiday, camping caravan holiday, B&B, walking holiday, cycling holiday or beach holiday. We'll do the hard work for you. This month try a short break walking holiday in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Rough Guide to Whiby

Located on the Yorkshire Coast, the old town of Whitby's skyline is dominated by the ruins of St. Hilda's Abbey, high on Whitby's East Cliff. within a short drive to the coastal villages and resorts of Filey, Bridlington, Scarborough and Ravenscar. With acres of beach, rock pools, lighthouse, piers and
prom, it's no surprise Whitby is Yorkshire’s best family beach.


Walking in Heartbeat Country

Whether walking across acres of beach and rock pools or wonderful heather moors and lush green valleys, Whitby is a walkers paradise with starkly contrasting scenery.

Worth a click ...

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Holidays in Europe Down 15%

With the pound weak against the EURO and the economy in freefall it's no surprise holiday-makers aren't shelling out their hard earned coffers on holidays to France and Spain, which have been worse hit.

If your looking for a cheap family holiday in Europe, chances are you won't find one unless you're looking for a last minute holiday out of season.


With the unusually long summers we're experiencing in the UK, holidays in Britain could work out to be a cheaper holiday and better for the UK tourism industry.

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What's Your Unique British Holiday Experience?

Cycling holiday or walking holiday? Do you prefer B&B holidays or fully inclusive? Caravans or camping holiday? 5 star or no star?

We want to know all about how you take your holidays. This is your chance to share your UK holiday experiences, top tips, places to see and things to do.

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Find places of interest and explore them with Google Maps to find local hotspots, winebars, internet cafes, shops, restaurants and places of worship near you.



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Top 5 UK Holiday Destinations

Our Top 5 Holiday Destinations for UK Holidaymakers compiled with a little help from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, British Tourist Authority and generous contributions from fellow bloggers (you know who you are ;-) We've compiled a shortlist of the UKs top 5 holiday destinations for UK holidaymakers. If you have a favourite spot in Britain, post your top 5 here and let everyone know your 'UK Top 5 Holiday Destinations'.

For Beefeaters, Big Ben, Madam Tussuad's, Hyde Park, Notting Hill Carnival, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, London Bridge, Tower of London, London Dungeons, the London Eye and Princess Diana's memorial visit London.
The city is a major tourist destination both for domestic and overseas visitors. Tourist attractions include Hyde Park, Notting Hill Carnival, Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Houses of Parliament, The National Gallery, Tate Modern, Red Double Decker Buses, Oxford Street, Harvey Nicks, Camden market, Leicester Square, Covent Garden market and Kew Garden - Phew! For more info click londoncabby.blogspot.com and diamondgeezer.blogspot.com

For amazing architecture, monuments, nooks, crannies and well kept secrets visit Edinburgh
. The city is one of Europe's major tourist destinations, attracting 1 million visitors a year. Tourist attractions include Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews Square, Rose Street, Edinburgh Dungeon, Fruitmarket Gallery, St. Giles Cathedral, Scotch Whisky Experience, Greyfriars Bobby, The West End and Princes Street. For more info click Edinburgh.org and theedinburghblog.co.uk

For world class rugby, 2000-year old castle, stunning Millennium Centre, amazing country side and National Park visit Cardiff
. Tourist attractions include Millennium Stadium, Wales Millennium Centre, City Hall, Llandaff Cathedral, Castell Coch, National Museum and Art Gallery, Cardiff Castle, National History Museum and Roath Park. For more info click travel.aol.com and visitbritian.com

For wonderful coast or countryside walks and some of the best beaches in Britain visit North Norfolk.
Tourist attractions include National Trust Houses, Holkham beach, Royal Sandringham, Cley windmill, Langham Glass, Pensthorpe Waterfowl Park & Gardens, Seal Trips to Blakeney Point, The Muckleburgh Collection, Sheringham Park and famous bird reserves. For more info click waveneyvalleyblog.com and bbc.co.uk/norfolk

For cream teas, Jane Austen, coastal scenery, sandy beaches visit Bath
. Tourist attractions include Popham Beach, Robinhood Marina, Reid State Park, the Studio Theatre, Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center, Morse Mountain Conservation Area, Bath's Maine Maritime Museum and Bath farmers market. For more info click lonelyplanet.com and visitbath.com

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