With the ever decreasing cost of air travel, combined with the clever marketing from the travel companies, the lure of overseas holidaying is sometimes hard to resist. Why woudn't we want to visit far flung destinations that differ so much from the everyday hum-drum of our lives? I quite agree with this sentiment, which is why each year I travel with my family to Bigbury on Sea in Devon, and awake each morning to the magnificent view of Burgh Island, one of the countries best kept secrets.
Burgh Island's past is rich with history and intrigue. It has been the destination for celebrities and authors such as Noel Coward and Agathor Christie and was once a haven for smugglers, protecting their misendevours behind a tide that cuts the island off from the mainland.
Burgh Island and the surrounding Bigbury on Sea is quite unlike anywhere else in the UK and could not be more different from the everyday lives we lead. It is for this reason that I chose to vacation here and not abroad. The breathtaking views, fresh air, coastal walks and relaxing atmosphere make it an incredibly special place.
So next time you are planning your annual family holiday, consider staying in the UK and visiting Burgh Island.
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