DESTINATIONS BRITISH ISLES | SWITCH-SELL
LIKE THIS? TAGHAZOUT
Surf fans might make tracks for Taghazout, Morocco’s surfing capital, to catch the swells and a few warming rays. Just 15 miles from Agadir, this sleepy fishing village, with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, offers accommodation ranging from humble guesthouses to high-end resorts. When taking a break from the sea, clients can do yoga or pamper themselves in a hammam.
CORNWALL
Like Taghazout, Bude in Cornwall is situated on a long coastal stretch facing the Atlantic. It attracts surfers from all over the country; travellers can rent boards and join lessons with local operators, who will tailor their tuition to suit your clients’ ability. Although sunshine isn’t guaranteed, Bude is an all-year destination. The best conditions for surfing tend to be in the chilly winter months, with waves up to 3.5 metres high. Beginners might prefer summertime, when the swell is smaller and the county’s coastal scenery and sun-kissed beer gardens come into their own. Away from the surf, Bude has beach huts that wouldn’t look out of place amid the eccentric aesthetic of a Wes Anderson film, plus a quirky heritage museum filled with treasures, from medieval muskets to railway memorabilia. The Atlantic Farm Surf Pods are perfectly situated for surfers,
just a 10-minute drive from Widemouth Bay. They may look like Hobbiton, but inside these grass-covered boltholes are memory
foam mattresses, underfloor heating and a kitchenette. Book it: Hoseasons sells a three-night stay at the Atlantic Farm Surf Pods from £240 per pod, which is based on a self-catering stay in September.
hoseasons.co.uk
TRY THIS SWITZERLAND
For fresh air and exercise, the Alps are hard to beat. Switzerland has 13,600 miles of mountain hiking paths, at varying altitudes, so clients can enjoy serene strolls through wildflower-filled meadows or take on challenging summit climbs. History lovers will revel in the fortresses set deep in the valleys, while Switzerland’s mix of languages will delight the culturally curious.
SCOTLAND
To wander through Caledonian pine-clad glens and along stone ridges on a clear day is a delight – multi-day hikes through the Highlands include the 96-mile West Highland Way and the 34-mile Three Lochs Way. However, there are plenty of shorter hikes to sell to clients who want to mix it up with visits to isolated castles and whisky distilleries. HF Holidays’ guided walking holidays feature walks
ranging between six and 11 miles each day. There are five versions of the itinerary to choose from, with several featuring hikes in Glen Coe (pictured) – a deep, verdant valley that bears the scars of history, being the site of a clan massacre that occurred in 1692. Other hikes take in the steep-sided north face of Ben Nevis and views of cobalt lochs. Alltshellach country house will be your clients’ base for four nights, offering a daily full Scottish breakfast and an indoor
pool with a hot tub in which to soak tired legs. Book it: HF Holidays sells the four-night Scottish Highlands Guided Walking Holiday from £765 per person, based on two sharing. Includes full board, a guide and transport for select departures in July and August.
hfholidays.co.uk
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PICTURES: Shutterstock/Clem Hencher-Stevens, Natalie Hora, swuerfel,
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