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Why not take advantage of this summer with a short break to enjoy one of the best beaches in UK. There are hundreds of summer deals available for many destinations across the UK. This May, why not have a look and book a trip online to Bournemouth, one of the best resorts in the UK.

There is plenty to do here on the beaches of Bournemouth; you will never forget the moments spent here and would want to come back! Bournemouth is the perfect place for you to visit if you’re thinking about taking your first trip to England.

When coming to Bournemouth, there really is nowhere better than The Hermitage Hotel (highest AA 3 star hotel in Bournemouth). At The Hermitage Hotel Bournemouth, they have plenty of fantastic holiday break offers. The hotel is walking distance from famous beaches and gardens of Bournemouth and directly opposite the Pier, Central Gardens and the BIC Conference Centre. In addition, you are just steps away from the sea, charming shops, delightful restaurants and a variety of entertainment.

You may wish to have a good time with family, hang around the Bournemouth beaches and town centre. You will find plenty of visitor attractions near Bournemouth, including the famous Osbourne House - a splendid Royal residence, the Tutankhamun Exhibition, the Terracotta Warriors (Army of China), the Dinosaur Museum, Athelhampton House, Hillier Gardens and Exbury Gardens.

Take a break, visit Bournemouth and benefit from off-peak rates from The Hermitage Hotel. Offers start from £56.00 per person per night (pppn) with accommodation and breakfast. Splendid sea view accommodation with breakfast now available for just £61.51 pppn with views across the bay towards the Isle of White and Old Harry Rocks.

These offers are available for a limited period of time; make sure you don’t miss out by booking online today at The Hermitage Hotel website.

Numerous of white, endless and beautiful sandy beaches with crystal blue water that are surrounded by pine trees forests is characterizing Halkidiki, the peninsula in northern in Greece. Halkidiki is the remarkable peninsula with the three smaller peninsulas (’fingers’ as called by Greeks) Kassandra, Sithonia and Mount Athos, the only monk republic in the world.

Because Halkidiki is not as known as -for example- the island of Crete and because of the natural and untainted beauty, Halkidiki is also known as “the secret paradise.”

Kassandra, the first peninsula or ‘finger’ is the most developed peninsula of Halkidiki. Here you will find the most luxurious hotels like Sani Mediterranean Resort at Sani Beach and Oceania Club in Nea Moudania. Kallithea is the most known village on the Kassandra peninsula. The village has a long stretched beach, plenty of taverns and bars and you will find there the most known night clubs.

Sithonia, the second peninsula or ‘finger’ of Halkidiki, is less developed. Here are the most beautiful and remote beaches that sometimes can be hard to find. The beaches at Tristinika and Kavourotripes beach are definitely worth a visit.

Most known villages of Sithonia are Marmaras, Vourvourou and Sarti. These places have stunning beaches and promenades with taverns, tourist shops and bars. For nature seekers Sithonia is the best choice as this peninsula has magnificent views and great forests.

Mount Athos, the third finger of Halkidiki, is the only monk republic in the world and is not accessible by woman. On Mount Athos 20 monasteries are build and access is via the village Ouranoupolis.

Halkidiki in Greece is located approximately 1 hour by car from the International Airport of Thessaloniki. You will not find the traditional Greek white houses with blue roofs in Halkidiki but you will find there the most breathtaking beaches of Greece. Hiring a car to explore the Halkidiki area is recommended.