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Wales’s seven nominations for UK top listings

Posted: 22nd Jan 2019 By Fiona Peel

Wales has seven nominations in this year’s BB Countryfile Magazine shortlist of mighty landmarks, outstanding national parks, beautiful nature reserves and finest rural pubs from around the UK. The eighth BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019 celebrate the best of the British countryside and people.  This year, the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019 have added a new category – Village of … [Read more...]

Tags: BBC, Berwyns, Brecon Beacons, Bwlch, Cefn Sidan, Countryfile, Gower, National Park, Newborough Warren, Pembrokeshire coast, Pumpsaint, The Dolaucothi Arms

Hearty start for tourists begins with food

Posted: 8th Feb 2018 By Fiona Peel

Good food is an essential ingredient for a memorable holiday, producers were told by Wales’ tourism minister Lord Elis Thomas. He was visiting a showcase event for the Welsh Food & Drink Industry in Dylan’s restaurant, Criccieth. Lord Elis Thomas, said, “Welsh food and drink are an essential part of the tourism offer in Wales and give the tourism and hospitality industry an opportunity … [Read more...]

Tags: Criccieth, Dylan's, food, food tourism, Lord ElisThomas, Visit Wales

British visitors help boost Welsh tourism again

Posted: 28th Dec 2017 By Fiona Peel

Figures show 2017 has been another successful year for the tourism industry in Wales. The Tourism Industry Barometer shows that 42% of businesses surveyed have had more visitors than last year, while 39% reported a similar level. The survey also showed that businesses report more UK visitors – 39% of operators have noticed more British people enjoying their holidays and short breaks in … [Read more...]

Tags: TAIS, UK visitors, visitors to Wales

Visitors’ rising numbers break records

Posted: 27th Sep 2017 By Fiona Peel

July was the highest month ever for inbound tourism to the UK since official records began in 1961. There were a record four million overseas visits to the UK in July, the first month to ever break through the four million mark, and up 6 per cent on the same month last year. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in the UK, the best month for spend on record. Strong growth in visits from … [Read more...]

Tags: Barry, Barry Island, Bob Hope, Duffryn Gardens, European visitors, Gavin and Stacey, US visitors, VisitWales

Join the world – and come home

Posted: 11th Sep 2017 By Fiona Peel

A UK-wide tourism campaign is launching to inspire young people from Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take a holiday at home.  Statistics show that 16-to-34 year olds took almost 1.4 million fewer holidays at home last year compared to a decade ago.   ‘Join the World - Discover the UK’ is a digital and social media campaign launching today and targeting this ‘lost … [Read more...]

Tags: VisitWales, young holidaymakers, young people

Wales welcomes more overnight visitors

Posted: 1st Sep 2017 By Fiona Peel

Latest figures showing a rise in the number of people using hotels, hostels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, self catering units, and static sites such as caravans, holiday homes and camp sites in Wales over the last year have been welcomed by Economy and Infrastructure Secretary, Ken Skates. The Economy Secretary was responding to the latest Wales Tourism Accommodation Occupancy … [Read more...]

Tags: accommodation, b&b, camping sites, guest houses, holiday homes, hotels, overnight stays, visitors staying longer

Sometimes we attract unexpected guests

Posted: 18th Aug 2017 By Fiona Peel

We are use to meeting travellers, but some just want to do their own thing! Every step of a journey with us can open up views and experiences you did not expect and it seems our fame has spread, judging by these little guests who decided to join us on a walk. We cannot guarantee these guests will join us again but we'd love to show you around what Wales has to offer the individual … [Read more...]

Tags: guests, unexpected visitors, walks

From showers to stunning scenery

Posted: 16th Aug 2017 By Fiona Peel

Wales is good at turning showers into something special, like at Powis Castle, near Welshpool. We took a small group there recently and found the flowers blooming in the extensive and attractive gardens below the castle wall. Whether you re interested in castles, history or having a look around some truly beautiful bits of Wales, we can guide you every step of the way.   What do … [Read more...]

Tags: flowers, gardens, Powis Castle, Welshpool

Bermuda to the Brecon Beacons

Posted: 11th Aug 2017 By Fiona Peel

Coast and country separated by 3,300 miles was brought together by TakeMeToWales for a recent guest. Our client wanted to experience the beautiful hills and walking in Wales in a bespoke tour we put together. The trip was a complete contrast to her home in Bermuda but at least the sun was shining too ! What do you want to do? … [Read more...]

Tags: Bermuda, Brecon Beacons, Pen y Fan, walking

Swedish satisfaction

Posted: 1st Aug 2017 By Fiona Peel

“Thanks again for a lovely tour today. I got to see lots of things I couldn't or wouldn't have seen otherwise and all the uphill walking was definitely worth it,” said Lisabeth. Our Swedish client had stipulated that her interests included old stones, chocolate and owls and we put together a tour to cover these topics, all part of the bespoke service provided by Take Me To Wales. What do you … [Read more...]

Tags: Carreg Cennen, walking tour

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