Known for its historical structures, Wales is also home to many modern hotels that boast all the amenities desired in a conference hall.Â
The Celtic Manor in Newport, South Wales is a hotel centered around three world-class golf courses. Site of the 2010 Ryder Cup and annual Wales Open, the hotel includes many amenities tailored for hitting the links after the business of the conferences are over. The hotel… Continue reading
The capital of Wales, Cardiff lies on the northern banks of the Mouth of the Severn estuary, which empties into the Bristol Channel. Strategically located, the town’s site provided its people a port from the Bristol Channel as well as a beginning point for trade and travel into the Welsh countryside via its three navigable rivers – the Taff, Ely and Rhymney.
The Tower, Cardiff Castle
Getting away from it all in Wales doesn’t mean having to book an expensive room in a lavish hotel. Luxury holiday parks offer the vacationing family or couple an inexpensive stay with many amenities found in a hotel without the expensive food cost. The living quarters are comparable to hotel rooms and offer the traveller the option to take care of their own catering, or sample food from some of… Continue reading
Folly Farm located in Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire, is an all weather, fun filled day out for the whole family. The Adventure park and Zoo have been split up in to six different zones, the Jolly Farm, the undercover vintage Funfair, Carousel Woods, Zoo, an outdoor Adventure Play Area and Follywood Country Park.
Jolly Farm is by far the most popular zone for children… Continue reading
Located in the Tywi Valley, Camarthenshire, Aberglasney house and gardens is a wonderful day out for all garden lovers. The house and gardens are currently being restored back to their original glorious past. The beauty of the gardens has influenced and inspired a number of published poets since 1477.
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King Arthur’s Labyrinth is an underground world full of magic and mystery and a great day out for the whole family. Located in Corris, Mid Wales on the main A487 between Machynlleth and Dolgellau.
Take an exciting boat journey through an underground river, travel through a large waterfall and enter in to an underground world of magical storytelling. Listen to… Continue reading
A song by Lorraine King with video and pictures from John Wake. Lorraine’s clean and crisp voice is perfect for this gentle and romantic discovery of Wales.
This video showcases some of the beautiful coastline, inland waterways, rolling hills and meadows of Wales.
You can also download this and other songs from Lorraine King here.
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The National Botanic Gardens in Camarthenshire is a fun day out for the whole family, with plenty of under cover attractions for those wet and windy days as well as the outdoor attractions. A great adventure play area has been built for children, as well as a land train. There are two different places to eat in the gardens, the Mediterranean Cafe or the Seasons Restauraunt, and nearly all areas… Continue reading
Standing high in the town centre of Pembroke and classed as one of the most impressive Norman constructed castles in Wales. It was built in 1093 by Roger of Montgomery, when the Norman Conquest of Wales was not yet complete. This castle was never conquered by the Welsh and survived many attempts to do so.
Check out the video of our visit to Pembroke Castle below…
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Learn to surf on the west coast of Wales with Gower Surf Development, based out of Swansea and ideally situated close to the Gower Peninsula. GSD is a 4 star qualified British Surfing Association accredited surf school.
Surfing packages and courses can be arranged to include accommodation, equipment and transport to the gower beaches. Individual and group coaching is… Continue reading