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2011 December

Top Christmas Swim Beaches

Posted on 23/12/11, filed under Activities, Christmas, Wales | Comments Off

Tenby Boxing Day Sponsored Swim

This festive period people all across the UK will be stripping down to their costume (swimming and fancy dress) and braving the cold winter waters all in the quest to raise money for charity.
Here’s an overview of some of the best festive swimming in Wales.

Tesco TV Boxing Day

Dr Who Christmas Special 2011 & Matt Smith in Cardiff

Posted on 21/12/11, filed under Cardiff, Christmas, Wales | Comments Off

Fans of Dr Who will know the work and commitment BBC Wales put into filming and delivering the show here in Wales.
But what about The Doctor himself?
Living here for large parts of the year whilst filming he gets to travel throughout Wales experiencing various shoot locations.

Matt Smith describes his experience of Cardiff for Visit Britain:

Dr Who Christmas Special

The festive highlight… Continue reading

36 hours in the Beacons (and Wye Valley)

Posted on 18/12/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

I thoroughly recommend exploring Wales in December. The sun, low in the sky, bathes the winter landscape in a warm glow echoing amber hues. Snow-capped mountains glisten in the distance. Restaurants and tea rooms boast toasty log fires so that, in-between sightseeing stops, I recharge with well-deserved hot chocolate or fresh coffee.

I find myself on the border of the… Continue reading

Mini Wales Challenge blog press trip

Posted on 15/12/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

Guest Blogger Name: Alex Bolton

Description: North to South with the culture vultures in 5 days…

Job Title: Media Relations & Promotions

This September Visit Wales hosted the Mini Wales Challenge – a press trip… Continue reading

Top New Years breaks in Wales

Posted on 07/12/11, filed under Christmas, Wales | Comments Off

Celebrate the New Year in Wales

In Wales New Years eve is celebrated in style!

New Years Eve is arguably the biggest party of the year and a time when you can let your hair down and celebrate! A New Years Eve break in Wales is a great way… Continue reading

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