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Become A Blog-Star With The ‘Pitch It’ Camping Competition
Cumbria Tourism is calling for families new to the joys of sleeping under canvas to get in touch for the opportunity to win over £1500 of camping goodies.
Winners of the organisation’s ‘Pitch It’ competition will get to enjoy a three night weekend break for a family of four in a cosy camping pod. They will also become blog-stars by blogging and filming their camping experience for the organisation’s brand new camping and caravanning website.
Prizes up for grabs include everything from a swanky new netbook and camcorder to a tent and camping equipment, so that the winners can make the most of their break and have everything they could possibly need to enjoy Lakeland camping visits for years to come.
To enter, families simply need to submit a short description of themselves and their interests along with a photo and details of why they think they ought to win.
The competition has been launched in partnership with the Camping and Caravanning Club to celebrate the launch of Cumbria Tourism’s brand new ‘Pitch It’ website - a one-stop-shop for all things camping.
As well as detailing traditional camping options available in Cumbria, it also provides extensive information on trendy glamping options such as tipis, and Mongolian yurts and wigwams, which often boast little luxuries such as wood-burning stoves, futons and fire baskets, to make camping a little easier for first-timers.
Camping has enjoyed something of a resurgence in recent years. In 2009, The Camping and Caravanning Club saw an increase of 65,000 new adult members. 31,000 of those were families, whilst 28,000 were people who have returned to camping and caravanning, demonstrating that the affordable prices, first class amenities and picturesque locations offered by campsites are now very much a first choice for family holidays.
Ian Stephens, Chief Executive of Cumbria Tourism said: “Camping has come a long way from the days of leaking tents, cramped conditions and poor amenities and Cumbria boasts many fantastic sites offering impeccable facilities, world-class settings and excellent green credentials. Camping is a great value-for-money option and Cumbria is an idyllic place to try it out for the first time or to give it a go again to recreate memories of childhood fun family holidays.
“We’re looking for a really vibrant family to help us launch our new Pitch It website, so if you’re new to camping, feel adventurous, and want a bucketload of great prizes to keep, then give it a go!”
Matthew Eastlake, Marketing and Communications Director of The Camping and Caravanning Club said: “We are proud to be associated with Cumbria Tourism and their Pitch It campaign and we look forward to encouraging more people to try camping! Cumbria is just one of the areas of the country where we have a large number of picturesque Club Sites, Certificated Sites and Listed Sites.
“As the school holidays approach, there has never been a better time for both new and experienced campers to get out of their tents and enjoy an inexpensive holiday, exploring the beautiful Cumbrian countryside. As our recent figures show, camping has never been more popular and this trend looks set to continue for many years to come.”
Cumbria Tourism’s new Pitch It website can be found at www.golakes.co.uk/pitchit. For a full list of Pitch It competition prizes and details of how to take part visit www.filmmyfamily.co.uk
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Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows
I have had the pleasure of visiting this hotel. Situated just outside the town of Larnaca, it has a stunning location and features Five Star facilities and services. The hotel is situated adjacent to the serene Mediterranean coastline which is laced gently with palm trees and spiced with an abundance of colour, indigenous only to the unique island of Cyprus. Do have a look at the hotel website for more pictures and details : http://www.palmbeachhotel.com
Cyprus
The history of Cyprus may be long, but the distances are short! That’s why you can spend a satisfying weekend in Cyprus and come away feeling as if you have had a fascinating glimpse of ancient civilizations as well as of the modern Mediterranean lifestyle and wonderful climate. There is much to do and see in Cyprus, therefore several days are even better. If you allow yourself a week or more, you will truly experience the wonders that Cyprus has to offer.
The Palm Beach Hotel specialises in weddings and I featured the Wedding facilities here in our early December issue. So if you're thinking of tying the knot next year then do check out this hotel.
In March I wrote a feature called 'Consider Cyprus' where I have covered the island and this hotel as a holiday destination in its own right as well as a wonderful wedding venue. You can read this article by clicking on:
http://www.travelconnect.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001152
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You can now read some of David's articles online courtesy of TRAVELCONNECT, and EURODESTINATION just click on the following links:
CAPTIVATING CRETE:
http://www.eurodestination.com/luxury-beach-holidays-in-captivating-crete.htm
A DAY IN LONDON:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/travel/BritDayTripDestinationsLondonTravelGuide
BEAUTIFUL BRUGES:
http://www.eurodestination.com/beautiful-bruges-short-break.htm
SNOWDONIA:-
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001194
CONSIDER CYPRUS:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001152
NCL CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN click on:
http://www.latesttraveldeals.co.uk/showArticle.aspx?loadid=001127
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