Whether this summer brings rain or sun South East England has so much to offer from exciting day trips and long weekends to fun family holidays.
Holidaying at home is the new jetting away... Why spend hours getting to the airport, waiting for a flight and checking in when you can jump in your car or on a train and be beside the seaside within 2 hours. Or why not get that real holiday feeling 'just add water' and visit South East England's very own holiday isle, the Isle of Wight.
Why not try a holiday in the sticks, venture out into the New Forest and explore all its hidden treasures- ponies wandering wild, tempting tea shops, charming villages, traditional pubs and acres of forest. Or, why not hire a boat for a day or longer on The River Thames. Take a break and check out the bargains away from the weekend rush, check out Bicester Village, near Oxford and stay awhile and visit Blenheim Palace and Waddesdon Manor - plenty of heritage on your doorstep!
For the sand and sea, take a short drive down to Kent and discover the Isle of Thanet with 15 beaches along its coast. Not only can the kids build their own sand castles but they can even go on a seal safari. Thanet has so much going on this summer- packed full of exciting events for all the family to enjoy.
South East England has so much to offer this summer whether there be rain or sun. For more information about South East England visit our website www.visitsoutheastengland.com and to pick up great discounts at selected locations visit www.southeastoffers.com
With a barbecue summer predicted, Brighton will definitely be one of the "hot" places to visit in 2009. The city is just an hour away from London with some amazing travel deals to be had, the joys of this 'city by the sea' are within easy reach of the capital's residents. This city is cosmopolitan, colourful and lively which exudes culture and creativity.
In the summer, the four long miles of fun along the Brighton & Hove beachfront - stretching from Brighton Marina in the east to Hove Lagoon in the west - is of course the focal point for this vibrant city. There is so much for the family to enjoy from paddling in the sea at Brighton's famous Blue Flag pebble beach to marvelling at the underwater creatures at the Sea Life Centre.
The Royal Brighton Pavilion is a spectacular attraction bringing the creative and cosmopolitan from all over the world. The Pavilion is host to a series of short promenade concerts for a relaxing summer's evening in the Music Room at selected dates throughout the summer.
One lucky reader will win two nights midweek B&B accommodation (in a double or twin room) at the exclusive 4 star Hotel Du Vin in Brighton complete with use of the hotel's very own beach hut on the sun-blessed Hove promenade.
The beautifully restored Victorian beach hut comes complete with cricket bats, badminton rackets & beach balls and of course deckchairs, table and parasol. Not only this, but the lucky winner will also receive a hamper packed with food & wine for a lazy seaside lunch and also use of two pedal bikes to make the journey from the hotel to the hut!
Hotel Du Vin Brighton Beach Breaks - including exclusive beach hut hire as detailed above - are available to book on 01273 718588 or www.hotelduvin.com/brighton
For your chance to win a fabulous break in the UK's best city by the sea all you have to do is visit www.southeastoffers.com
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