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British Holiday Destinations - Why Poole is a Cool Resort
Forget the bucket and spade image of the British seaside holiday. A small corner of Dorset is fast becoming the UK?s own Riviera. Homes on the two mile stretch of Sandbanks Peninsula, overlooking Poole harbour, now command some of the world?s highest property prices - snapping closely at the heels of hot spots Tokyo, Hong Kong and central London. Enjoying the world?s second largest natural harbour after Sydney, Australia, Poole has long been a center for sailing and water sports and is home to the prestigious Sunseeker yacht manufacturer and the highly collectible Poole Pottery. It also boasts the headquarters and brand new training centre for the revered Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Now that footballers, pop singers and the odd veteran crooner are making the most of the spectacular views, golden sands and private moorings, a new wave of upmarket bars and restaurants are coming to Sandbanks ? check out the Bentleys and Ferraris in the parking lot. Increasingly outlandish properties are springing up as wealthy residents attempt to outdo each other on the style front. Homes by award winning developer, Seven, are causing a stir among more conservative locals. With names like Moonraker and Thunderbird, these cutting edge designs are a far cry from the region?s more familiar mock-Tudor and neo-Georgian houses. One is even rumored to be featured in the latest James Bond film, Casino Royale. Don?t worry too much if your budget doesn?t stretch into the multi-million bracket, though. You can always rent a pretty smart beach hut from the local council for about $35 per day!
Fancy seeing what all the fuss is about? Book into one of the many fine hotels right on the Sandbanks Penninsula and find out what else Poole has to offer for the whole family.
Poole is two hours from London by train and Sandbanks is only a taxi ride from Bournemouth International airport. This rapidly expanding airport is constantly adding new destinations to its repertoire. Check out the latest airport information.
Louise Dop is a successful freelance writer and technical author. Her ebook, The Writer's Secret Weapon, brings together a collection of the best free online resources for writers and gives an insight into the writing life. With over 50 direct links to resources, this straightforward guide will show you the real-life tips and tricks that ? armed with an Internet connection and basic computer literacy ? you can try for yourself right away. |
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