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Wales is No. 1 choice for Overseas Tourists

Overseas visitors to Britain would rather visit Wales’ historic castles to visitor attractions including Buckingham Palace and Stonehenge, as revealed in a new report by VisitBritain, who surveyed more than 10,000 foreign tourists.

An active start to the New Year

Walking in North Wales

A Child’s Christmas (Holiday) in Wales

“It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas; December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, though there were no reindeers.”

An early (Christmas) start in the land of the song

In the old days people in rural parts of Wales used to get up in the early hours of Christmas morning, not to check what Sion Corn (Santa) had left in their stockings, but to make their way to church to sing carols!

“Home this Christmas….”

Believe it or not, unlike the words of the song, not everyone wants to stay home for Christmas.

Santa signs delivery deal with Best of Wales Holiday Cottages.

With less than 4 weeks to go until Christmas Day Santa aka Sion Corn, Father Christmas or St Nicholas has signed an exclusive deal with Best of Wales Holiday Cottages. 

Christmas shopping in Cardiff

Crisp autumn days and cosy cottage fires – Just 8 weeks until Christmas!

What better time to plan a short break away in Wales, before the start of the Christmas rush.

Wales Rally GB , 14th – 17th November 2013

In just over 2 weeks the Wales Rally GB will be racing through Wales once again.

October Half Term and Halloween Breaks in Wales

With the clocks going backwards this weekend and with Halloween around the corner now is the perfect time to book a trip to Wales and attend some of our spooky, frightening and fun Halloween events taking place.  Here are a selection of events tak

Christmas and New Year Holiday Cottages

Picture your family all sat around a large table, pulling crackers, (and telling the jokes)  and all enjoying your turkey whilst a warm log fire is burning away… Or how about celebrating the New Year whilst sat in a hot tub sipping a cold glass of

Best of Wales – The Tour of Britain Cycle Race

This week Wales welcomes the Tour of Britain cycle race. Running form the 15th to the 22nd of September the race includes Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins and a host of other top professional cyclists including Mark Cavenish.