Having already celebrated St Dwynwen’s Day and with Valentines on the way, there really is no denying that this is a romantic time of year in Wales. However, it’s not just couples who will be feeling at home in Wales over the next few weeks.
As part of an ambitious plan to boost green travel, Wales is set to become the first country in the world to make it compulsory for local authorities to provide safe and integrated routes for walking and cycling.
Results of the 2011 Wales Visitor Survey, as revealed by Visit Wales, show that the natural environment and the friendliness of the people come out top when visitors rate their holiday in Wales.
The Welsh coastline is the number one place on earth to visit next year – that’s the verdict of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2012, the seventh annual collection of the best places to go and things to do around the world for the year ahead.
Maes y Felin and Maes y Gwy Holiday Cottages come with a hot tub and are located on a working farm set in 126 acres of beautiful open meadows, woodland and rolling hills. There is a large playground and games room.
From Pembrey and Llanfair Caereinion to the charming Welsh island of Anglesey, here’s a look at three of the hottest up-and-coming holiday destinations in Wales this year.
1) Pembrey