Devon is one of the most beautiful and welcoming parts of the UK and ideal for a family holiday at any time of the year. The clement weather, fabulous scenery and rich variety of things to do and see mean that, with a few simple pre-checks before you set out and a little bit of planning, every member of your family is guaranteed to enjoy a family holiday in Devon.
The ideal route for a beginner is usually one that has little or no locks, and provides hours of uninterrupted, peaceful cruising.
Out-and-back journeys are particularly good at providing simple, short breaks for boating 'newbies', as they go forward and back the same way and itBs virtually impossible to get lost.
The River Thames is a popular waterway for out-and-back journeys as its 44 locks are normally operated by lock keepers, so passengers wonBt have to worry about lock winding whichever route they follow.
Staying in the Midlands the Oxford Canal, especially the southern section, sits in stark contrast to bustling, cosmopolitan Birmingham. Keeping much of its olden day's charm, this picturesque canal remains peaceful and relatively unchanged, although its route can still prove a challenge for those that attempt it.
The snorkeling and diving in Mombassa and the surrounding areas is also excellent and it is a great place to learn to dive with the prices here are substantially cheaper than many other well know diving locations. Bamburi beach is a great location to base your beach holiday in Kenya, about half an hour from Nairobi, there are some great hotels and beach cottages as well as an excellent PADI dive center located at the well know Travelers Beach Hotel.
