St Ives is a hit with Trip Advisor

April 7, 2011 - PRLog -- The renewed interest in British Seaside Holidays has received another boost after the stunning beaches of St Ives took the popular holiday resort in the top 10 best European beach destinations in the Travellers choice 2011 list compiled by TripAdvisor, coming ahead of Majorca and Sicily.

TripAdvisor spokeswoman Emma O'Boyle said: 'These awards recognise the best beach destinations in Britain and Europe as decided by millions of travellers. Vast numbers of Brits jet off to traditional Mediterranean beaches every year, yet a British beach resort has out-classed all its Spanish, French and Italian counterparts in the awards.'

This comes after winning a Coast Award for Best Seaside Holiday Destination. Already a popular destination with royalty and celebrities St Ives has still managed to retain its old world charm with innumerable antique and craft shops as well as the outstanding natural beauty of the rocky headlands and spectacular beach at Carbis Bay.

The Cottage hotel is perfectly positioned to explore this picturesque town, situated in extensive grounds overlooking Carbis Bay and only 300 yards from the beach. This is one of 19 hotels owned by Leisureplex Hotel Group, a family owned company who also own coach tour operator Alfa Travel who have built their reputation on bringing the Best of Britain to the over 50’s market. In fact Alfa has championed the beauty of the British Isles for over 21 years and provided memorable coach holidays for over a million satisfied holidaymakers.

Alfa operate coach holidays to the top five beach destinations in the UK, the top three beaches each have a splendidly situated Leisureplex hotel in the resort. Top of the list by trip Advisor is St Ives where you can stay at the Cottage hotel, number two is Newquay where you can stay at the Eliot Hotel and for those wanting to explore the Bournemouth area we have the popular Devon Towers.

For more information on these and other great value UK and Continental coach holidays go to http://www.alfatravel.co.uk

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