The South East Peninsula is a popular holiday destination in England. Usually defined as the strip of land between the Bristol Channel and English Channel, this region is geographic location of the famous counties of Devon and Cornwall, two locations that annually attract waves of tourists charmed by their recreation and leisure activities.  The Peninsula’s mild climate, its beautiful coastal exposure, as well as the special English treatment make this a haven for a most remarkable of holidays.
 
Devon – A Holiday to Suit All
 
For a memorable family holiday, an intimate romantic trip or just a coast side adventure, Devon guarantees to offer an unforgettable break to those who seek relaxation by the sea.  In addition to the quiet, clean beaches and stunning scenery, you’ll discover National Parks, rustic villages, historic buildings and the most delicious English foods.
 
Devon is home to five areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Geopark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and two National Parks, the most famous of them being Dartmoor.  This rugged beauty was Conan Doyle’s inspiration for The Hound of the Baskervilles and provides 368 square miles of untouched charm.  Plymouth is great for family activities, harbouring the National Marine Aquarium, the Dartmoor Zoo or the Plymouth Pavilions Ice Rink. 
 
In the winter take advantage of the coastal winds and do a bit of windsurfing, go to the theatre, take a craft workshop, walk through some historic houses and castles, visit the fish at the aquarium, paint some pottery or simply take your loved four-legged pet for a stroll on the specially designed hiking paths and try the amazing experience that Devon is, where the wildlife is just a promenade away. 
 
Cornwall – England’s Creative Corner
 
Blessed with the wildest coastline and the most breathtakingly glamorous beaches, this independent side of England has a rhythm of its own.  With its past markings such as mining, fishing and farming, Cornwall has combined the old with the new and has redefined itself into an exciting land of adventure and discovery.   
 
With a hugely diverse landscape,  the natural environment exhibits on one side the turquoise sea and its white sanded beach, while on the other side, deep within the industrial heartland, the recently awarded World Heritage Site – the fascinating vestiges of a triumphant mining past, dotted with museums, engine houses  and recreational paths. 
 
Cornwall most celebrated landmark is the Eden Project, the world’s largest greenhouses which expose miniature eco-systems for wonderful plants to flourish.  Don’t forget to visit the glorious Port Eliot and the Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre, to take a boat trip around Falmouth Bay or simply enjoy a British beer in one of the various pubs in the area.  

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