The West Country: Places to Explore
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Newquay
The biggest, most developed resort on the north Cornwall coast is a fairly large town established in 1439. It was once the center of the trade in pilchards (a small herringlike fish), and on the headland you can still see a white hut where a lookout known as a "huer" watched for pilchard schools and directed the boats to the fishing grounds. Newquay has become Britain's surfing capital, and in summer young California-dreamin' devotees can pack the wide, cliff-backed beaches.
Newquay at a Glance
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Travel Deals in The West Country
- May deal: Mercure Bristol Holland House Fr $142+/Nt Expedia
- May deal: Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Centre Fr $124+/Nt Expedia
- 4-Star Plymouth Sale! 4 Nts + Air Fr $1524 Expedia
- Small budget: Book Days Inn Bristol M5 3 Nts in May Fr $77+/Nt — $77 Expedia
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Centre in May: $131 & Up — $131 Expedia
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