Tourism in the ‘valleys’ does appear to be thriving, forgetting old rivalries. It could be a mixture of things like the nightmare of airports, the current value of the pound or the recession. Maybe it is simply that people are realising the potential of visiting somewhere nearby with so much to offer. continue reading »
Focus on Wales in your mind, and what pictures do you see? What I can picture are rugged mountain peaks, green rolling hills and plenty of grazing sheep. Wales, in a world where natural landscapes are rare, retains a certain charm and simplicity. continue reading »
We still appear to be in the recession with eating out being less popular and hotel booking down, but in Wales people still appear to want to eat out, and enjoy the process, so long as the quality remains high. A subtle is there between quality and the cost of something.
Luxury hotels Wales or upmarket restaurants both share the same commitment to quality, which has more to do with their inherent sense of style and purpose than any notions of luxury. continue reading »
If you have been accustomed to travelling to Europe or further afield for your holidays, you may well be interested in a more local setting. Focus your attentions on the west of the UK, to a country with its own specially unique cultural charm.
Anyone considering weekend breaks in Wales or looking for things to do in Wales would be well served by a visit to the biggest annual Welsh language and cultural festival – The National Eisteddfod. continue reading »
How would you describe the National Eisteddfod of Wales? It is a word thats sails over the head of the average Englishman, and means nothing at all. To the initiated, inluding the Welsh, it is synonymous with the nation’s cultural activity. continue reading »