| Cornwall is looking forward to a bumper year for | | | | activities make Cornwall a perfect destination for |
| tourism in the region, as more people start to feel | | | | anyone with a taste for adventure. |
| the effects of the recession and look for cheaper | | | | Other 'tastes' are catered for in Cornwall as well - |
| alternatives to travelling abroad for their holidays. | | | | the county has a superb reputation for its quality |
| Cornwall also has the advantage of a mild climate | | | | produce, fresh fish and organically produced meat. |
| and predictions are that 2009 is going to be a | | | | It's no surprise that some of the best chefs in |
| much warmer year than 2008, all adding to the | | | | the world have chosen to make Cornwall their |
| attraction of a holiday in this stunning part of the | | | | base, including Rick Stein's restaurants in Padstow, |
| country. | | | | which offer some of the most innovative and |
| The global economic downturn has hit the pound | | | | exciting fish dishes around. |
| hard. Its value against the dollar has dropped by | | | | Cornwall's temperate climate means that although |
| over 30%, from an exchange rate of over $2 | | | | it may rain a little more, the temperatures rarely |
| £1 in 2008 to under £1.40 today. | | | | fall below the seasonal averages. The long-range |
| This means that the era of cheap holidays in the | | | | weather forecasts for 2009 are for a warm, dry |
| US is over for UK travellers. The pound has | | | | start to the summer with plenty of sunshine and |
| suffered against the Euro as well, making holidays | | | | higher than average temperatures. So with the |
| in popular Eurozone destinations such as Spain and | | | | weather on its side, the county is looking forward |
| France more expensive as well. In response, UK | | | | to an influx of visitors from May onwards. |
| holidaymakers are looking at destinations closer to | | | | Finding somewhere to stay in Cornwall is easy, |
| home and Cornwall is on top of many people's | | | | ranging from four-star hotels overlooking the |
| lists. | | | | dramatic coast to comfortable, family run bed and |
| Cornwall has a huge range of holiday options and | | | | breakfast accommodation. The county also has a |
| is a perfect destination for families and couples | | | | vast choice of self-catering accommodation, many |
| alike. Its breathtaking countryside, sandy beaches | | | | of which are dog friendly so everyone can enjoy |
| and a sense of myth and mystery all combine to | | | | a holiday in Cornwall, including the pets. For families |
| make this an exciting and beautiful part of the | | | | who really want to make their money go further, |
| world. Holidays in Cornwall offer something for | | | | a self-catering holiday in Cornwall is the ideal |
| everyone. If you're into outdoor sports such as | | | | opportunity to experience country life first-hand in |
| surfing, Cornwall has some of the best beaches | | | | a secluded cottage, eat the freshest local produce |
| on the north Atlantic coast. Newquay's Fistral | | | | and explore the stunning countryside. There are |
| Beach is one of the most popular destinations for | | | | plenty of attractions to keep the little ones busy |
| surfers from all over the world, and its annual | | | | as well, even if the weather forecasters get it |
| 'Run to the Sun' brings thousands of people | | | | wrong! A holiday in Cornwall is the ideal choice for |
| together for a weekend of fun and celebration. | | | | 2009, offering value for money, beautiful |
| Rock-climbing, diving and many other outdoor | | | | surroundings and a holiday you'll never forget. |