Beautiful beaches in Cornwall and Tenerife holidays in the sun

With its long sandy beaches and mild weather, Newquay has been a favourite destination for visitors to Cornwall for more than a century. If you have always wanted to try your hand at surfing then this is an ideal place to go and it is possible to take lessons with qualified coaches in this seaside resort. All the necessary gear can be hired locally too. In the winter a visit to the Canary Islands will guarantee pleasant weather and if you time your holiday right then the carnival in the capital city of Santa Cruz is sure to leave a lasting impression. One of the largest in the world, the colourful costumes rival those of Rio, and participants sweep through the streets and bars along the route.

Tenerife holidays also offer the chance to see the location where many Western films have been shot, in Las Canades. Cornwall may not have the same guarantee as far as the weather goes but the many coastal walks and great seafood restaurants make for a thoroughly enjoyable break for people of all ages. Miniature golf, tennis, swimming, bowling and boating are among the numerous other activities on offer in this region and in the evening there is a good choice of nightlife venues too. Playa de las Americas is probably one of the best known resorts in the Canary Islands as far as nightlife goes and has a stretch of bars and nightclubs near the beach that are popular with the younger set.