Most English people have never taken a vacation to Land's End, which of course is the point where England comes to an end.
Penzance is actually the last town before Land's End, and of course made its reputation centuries ago from being the haunt of pirates.
The pirates aren't there anymore, but the warm climate courtesy of the Gulf Stream still is, and you will frequently see palm trees and various species of sub tropical plants, making it hard to believe you are in England.
Why not take a holiday in Penzance, and whilst you are there take the opportunity to do two things you won't regret.
The first is to stay at the absolutely charming Abbey Hotel, and the second is to be fortunate enough to see the owner, the legendary face of the 1960's, beautiful model Jean Shrimpton who is coincidentally the owner.
The hotel is made from a row of 300 year old townhouses, built on the foundations of a much older abbey, and is beautifully furnished with antiques, and has a certain atmosphere you could almost describe as bohemian.
Many people who holiday in Penzance take the opportunity to visit the island of St Michael's Mount, which has a castle and is attached to the mainland by a cobbled causeway.
It is quite lovely, apparently untouched, appearing at high tide to be floating above the sea.
Its history is that of a sister abbey built in the early part of the 12th century as a sister abbey to the more famous Mont-Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy.
It really is a most romantic place, and definitely a must-see destination for young lovers, with its parapets, terraced cliff gardens, and the 250 foot climb to the top of the castle is not to be missed, neither are the views.
Penzance by itself is lovely but no trip to Cornwall would be complete without visiting land's End.
It is most southerly and westerly point in England often described as England's toe.
You won't be alone when you visit, as it is one of England's most visited destinations, and is a really craggy rocky isthmus; giving the visitor the distinct impression that it is the end of the world here.
Of course for many sailors throughout the centuries it was the last time they saw England, and visited on a wet windy day, it is a bleak reminder of the fact that England ends here.
Do visit Penzance, St Michael's Mount, and Land's End; it really is a beautiful part of England.
Penzance is actually the last town before Land's End, and of course made its reputation centuries ago from being the haunt of pirates.
The pirates aren't there anymore, but the warm climate courtesy of the Gulf Stream still is, and you will frequently see palm trees and various species of sub tropical plants, making it hard to believe you are in England.
Why not take a holiday in Penzance, and whilst you are there take the opportunity to do two things you won't regret.
The first is to stay at the absolutely charming Abbey Hotel, and the second is to be fortunate enough to see the owner, the legendary face of the 1960's, beautiful model Jean Shrimpton who is coincidentally the owner.
The hotel is made from a row of 300 year old townhouses, built on the foundations of a much older abbey, and is beautifully furnished with antiques, and has a certain atmosphere you could almost describe as bohemian.
Many people who holiday in Penzance take the opportunity to visit the island of St Michael's Mount, which has a castle and is attached to the mainland by a cobbled causeway.
It is quite lovely, apparently untouched, appearing at high tide to be floating above the sea.
Its history is that of a sister abbey built in the early part of the 12th century as a sister abbey to the more famous Mont-Saint-Michel off the coast of Normandy.
It really is a most romantic place, and definitely a must-see destination for young lovers, with its parapets, terraced cliff gardens, and the 250 foot climb to the top of the castle is not to be missed, neither are the views.
Penzance by itself is lovely but no trip to Cornwall would be complete without visiting land's End.
It is most southerly and westerly point in England often described as England's toe.
You won't be alone when you visit, as it is one of England's most visited destinations, and is a really craggy rocky isthmus; giving the visitor the distinct impression that it is the end of the world here.
Of course for many sailors throughout the centuries it was the last time they saw England, and visited on a wet windy day, it is a bleak reminder of the fact that England ends here.
Do visit Penzance, St Michael's Mount, and Land's End; it really is a beautiful part of England.