No matter where you decide to spend your UK holiday, there are always ‘must see’ places at every location. And if you happen to be booking a holiday in one of the beautiful countryside cottages somewhere in the Forest of Dean, you’ll want to add Clearwell Caves to your list of ‘must see’ places to go.
Lots of places in England have underground cave systems and similar places that offer you an intriguing insight into how they work. But Clearwell Caves are arguably one of the best of them.
So let’s take a look at why they make a great day out when you are on holiday in the Forest of Dean.
1. Walk back into the Stone Age. As soon as you head underground you will be leaving the 21st century firmly behind you. The Clearwell Caves go back thousands of years, and they don’t look much different to how they would have done to Stone Age people. It’s definitely a great experience to tell people at home about when you finish your Forest of Dean holiday.
2. Regular events make for an even more memorable trip. You can always explore the nine caves that are open for you to see, but the family run caves also lay on special events. These take place on a frequent basis but the dates vary depending on what is happening. It might be worth phoning ahead of your visit, or checking their website, to see if you could plan your own visit to coincide with a special event.
3. They have fabulous and very educational guided tours. And they aren’t expensive either. You can expect at least an hour and a half going into the caves and learning about their past. You’ll also be able to find out more about free mining, ancient peoples and much more besides.
4. You can go much further into the mine if you opt for a deep level tour. This isn’t for the claustrophobic and you’ll need a certain degree of physical fitness too. But if you are willing to go beyond the usual extent of the caves available, you can enjoy deep level mining at its best. And of course, it all takes place with qualified leaders and with all the right equipment.
5. It’s a wonderful way to keep the kids entertained! People of all ages love Clearwell Caves, but there is no doubt that kids in particular find it “awesome!” It should come as no surprise to learn that the caves are a hot spot for school tours. But if you are on holiday in the area and staying in a Forest of Dean holiday cottage, you can still take full advantage of the tour as a family group.
All this should certainly convince you that Clearwell Caves are one of the highlights of any stay in the Forest of Dean. Complete with a blacksmith’s shop and of course the obligatory gift shop too, you will find it to be the perfect day out, no matter how far into the caves you choose to go.
Nile Cruise is something you will remember for the lifetime…! A recent price drop in cruising lets many people cruise in luxury at a low cost. There are several cruise companies offering tours with many different facilities but one thing which is common is that all of them provide great adventures on water & provide fantastic vacations & you can choose a cruise according to your lifestyle & comfort, just a little bit of searching & you will find a cruise that suits you perfectly.
Vacationers on Egypt tours should know that the best way to see Egypt is by Cruising the Nile. Nile Cruise is the best way to travel if you want to see the wide variety of Egyptian Countryside i.e. from Ancient Temples to small villages, tombs & Pyramids.
The Nile Cruises organize a trip keeping you comfortable like when you are to leave ship to see places, they take care of the proper time management so that you get to see every site & get back to the Cruise before it gets too hot, so they prefer taking you out as early as 8 AM & brings you back by 1 PM i.e. before lunch as the weather gets hot by the day.
A Nile Cruise can be enjoyable only when you get your vacation organized. Not only is the case for Nile Cruise, but in general, when you are to go for a vacation, it is always better to organize it with the help of a vacation planner. Egypt is a hot country, better plan the Nile cruise of the Egypt tours to get the best out of your vacation.
At the heart of Northern Michigan’s vacation wonderland lays Charlevoix, Michigan. The unrivaled beauty and charm of this classic resort town makes it the crown jewel of northern Michigan vacation destinations. Perched on a narrow isthmus of land stretching between Lake Michigan, Lake Charlevoix and Round Lake provides a magical appeal that has attracted guests for more than 100 years, and makes Charlevoix an excellent area for year round family fun.
The main street in Charlevoix is only four blocks long, but you’ll want to leave plenty of time to stroll from one end to the other. The number and quality of art galleries, clothing boutiques and gourmet restaurants is certain to bring several stops along the way. And that doesn’t even count the number of candy stores, fudge shops and ice cream parlors that are impossible to resist. And don’t forget to look for the number of Earl Young built “Mushroom” or “Hobbit” houses scattered around the edges of the town.
Blue water, white sand, gleaming yachts in one of the world’s most beautiful harbors that’s just the beginning of what makes Charlevoix so captivating. Elegant Victorian homes, white picket fences and vibrant petunias accent the gracious atmosphere. Many wonderful parks on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan provide the perfect place to sit back and simply while away the time. Many of Northern Michigan’s most renowned golf courses, providing beautiful views and exciting challenges for all levels from beginner to expert lie within a few miles of Charlevoix.
From its many arts and crafts markets, to the classic car shows, to the famous Venetian Festival in July and Applefest in October, there is almost always something fun and exciting going on in Charlevoix for the Northern Michigan vacationer. Just plan your Northern Michigan vacation early… these hugely popular summer fairs cause most Charlevoix hotels, condos, and other rentals to be fully booked in many cases a year a head of time.
Charlevoix’s central location makes it the perfect choice for exploring all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Almost everything in northern Michigan, including Traverse City, Petoskey, Gaylord, Mackinac Island and the Mackinac Bridge, Leelanau Peninsula and the Leelanau Sands Casino, Sleeping Bear Dunes, wineries, and many of the Midwest’s best downhill ski resorts, including Boyne Highland’s and Boyne Mountain (and don’t forget Boyne Mountain’s fabulous new Avalanche Bay Indoor Water park), Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain, Nubs Nob, and much more are all within an easy hour drive. This area is also renowned for its magnificent colored leaf tours every fall. There are also numerous cross country ski trails and snowmobiling trails in the immediate Charlevoix area.
And bikers, joggers, hikers and skaters, don’t forget the Little Traverse Wheelway bicycle path that cuts right across the front of the Charlevoix Country Club. This 29 mile long paved path runs from Charlevoix all the way to Harbor Springs. Just north of the Charlevoix Country Club, the trail offers a unique 3/4 mile long boardwalk bridging a wetland area rich with wildlife. The trail includes several beautiful stretches directly along the Lake Michigan shoreline, perfect for finding Petoskey Stones, and includes two parks that are perfect for a picnic or scenic resting spot.
All this and more awaits you in Charlevoix, where your Northern Michigan vacation memories will be treasured for years to come.