Bournemouth

The occasion is the second edition of the Bournemouth Air Festival from 23 to 29 August, 2009 featuring amazing air displays, non-stop entertainment and glorious evenings.

You can be sure that your Bournemouth break would be a unique experience because the air festival is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom. What's more, it is completely free by the sea. No tickets, no charges at all and the only thing you have to do is to arrive early on your break, secure a vantage point for a cliff side view of the air displays.

You would very well look forward to a satisfying break, because Bournemouth can take in visitors in droves because of the prime beach viewing area that is said to be as big as 25 football pitches. Besides, the stalls stretching 6 km between Boscombe and Bournemouth piers would add value to your break. The best part is the fun play at Boscombe, a venue for the entire family on a break.

Tourism is an industry in Bournemouth which receives 5.2 million visitors a year with annual revenues peaking at £440 million a year. Bournemouth advisories have a list of more than 100 things you could do while on a break in the city. The break would come in the form of pure and simple family fun, live shows, history, heritage, culture, castles cathedrals, museums and stately homes, not to mention the energy sports.

In fact, Bournemouth is a year round resort and there is no time for you to go on your break. The beaches are a perfect place for early morning swimming and surfing lessons. Alternatively, you could take a pier to pier walk, visit some of the museums or go for a guided walk around gardens and park to brush up your knowledge about flora and fauna.

If you find it difficult to make a choice, just pick up a copy of the official guide to Bournemouth and browse through the special section on 100 things to do in the area.

Accommodation will not be a problem if you book your break early. The city's hotels have a 16,000-room capacity and nearly 250 restaurants. To make your Bournemouth break a big hit, hire a beach hut, unique invention of the city.

There are more than 250 beach huts meant for family and groups, with prices starting as low as £8 per day off season. Boscombe is getting ready to launch Europe's first artificial surf reef this year, bringing more activities for those taking a Bournemouth break.

Being centrally located on the South Coast, Bournemouth has good connectivity with the rest of the UK and the world by road, air and sea links. There are a number of budget airlines operating services to Bournemouth International Airport. Access to London and Gatwick airport is also easy. There are regular ferry services linking Bournemouth to other continental ports.